When it comes to myths and mysteries that surround foods, there is plenty of advice going around and we’re sure you might have heard a plenty of them. And as far as weight loss is concerned, everybody ranging from...
Heart indeed is a super machine that works tirelessly day in and day out pumping vital oxygen to the rest of the body and ensuring blood circulation. It’s only fair that we put in as much effort to maintain...
Are your hormones wrecking your health? Women go through a lot every month, thanks to the hormonal fluctuations that are also responsible for the monthly menstrual cycles, and the inevitable menopause. Many women experience a wide array of annoying...
The need for a well-planned diet to complement your workout regime has already been emphasized in our previous posts, and so has the need for a personal/family dietitian/nutritionist. In this particular post, we’re going to help you out with...
Sizzling, hot days make you crave for something refreshing and cooling. And what can be better than a soothing smoothie to calm the heat! Here we have a list of 12 of the best and healthiest smoothies to cool...
Being underweight is seen as a curse by many and expert nutritionists encounter many such patients who are in distress because of low body weight, and want to put on weight immediately! As it is with weight loss, weight gain...
We know the correlation of cardiovascular problems to high levels of sodium whose major dietary source is salt. Even if you don’t add salt to your food, you’re already consuming a high amount of sodium through salt added in...
Coming to terms with the natural phenomenon of aging is not always a welcome thought; wrinkles, fine lines, puffy eyes, and, not to mention, loss of physical vigor. Given an opportunity we would all love to go through the...
Trans fats are a type of unsaturated fats that occur naturally in some foods including milk and milk products. Commercially, they are made by passing hydrogen gas over unsaturated fats, thereby converting them to saturated fats. While naturally occurring...
Sean wants to lose weight, while his sister, Marie, has low iron levels; Sean’s dad is diabetic while his mom needs help with her weak bones. Sean needs a calorie controlled diet plan, Marie would benefit from including iron rich...
This drink is easy to prepare and is not only refreshing, but also helps reduce fat deposits in all the key spots of the body. It provides a thorough shower from the inside, cleanses your digestive track, thereby preventing...
Following weight loss programs have become a fad across the health conscious community. Everybody is more keen on getting fit and getting themselves into shape. While a lot of hustle has been going on with regard to this Green...
If we say that intake of quality protein plays a key role in optimizing your efforts in the gym and in the kitchen, you’ll probably snort and say to yourself, “Everyone knows that.” But what if we say fiber...
Diet has a crucial role to play when it comes to preventing and treating diseases. Let’s not forget - our forefathers used plant parts for medicinal purposes and started cultivating plants not just for food but also for curing...
It’s that time of the year again when ‘bloated’ is not a very welcome feeling. I mean, who wouldn’t want to see their feet and not a dome of a tummy when they look down, especially when in their...
Are you killing your fruits and vegetables every day? The most common methods of cooking leave very little nutrition in fruits and vegetables. Find out what they are, and how to avoid them to get the most out of...
What nutrients can directly help the heart? Apart from an active lifestyle and a balanced diet that includes food from all food groups, the following have been proven to be of special significance as far as heart health is...
Limiting calories can be a challenge with the approaching summer holidays, cricketing season with the world cup and IPL around the corner, and for football fans, the American Bowl game and later the tennis tournaments... Game seasons become food seasons...
Fiber is as important as water to the body, and perhaps more! Endowed with many health virtues, fiber plays a major role in preventing many chronic lifestyle diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, cancer, inflammation and so on. Getting enough...
There are so many reasons which result in women running low on a lot of the required nutrients. According to the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), India, about 70% of children between the ages of 6 and 59 months,...
You have just received the diagnosis of breast cancer.  What next?  First thing to remember is that it is no longer the dreaded “end of the world” kind of a diagnosis anymore.  Advancements in medicine and technology have made...
Whether you are looking to manage sugar levels or trying to lose weight, planning an interesting diet can be a challenge.  Most people would be advised to give up certain foods to achieve weight loss or sugar control. In...
So, what did your child eat yesterday?  Some healthy, high fiber biscuits, a bowl of wheat atta noodles, two slices of brown bread and a packet of chips? If you are one of those who believes children can eat anything...
While some of us love eating raw food including vegetables such as tomatoes, and carrots, there are also those of us who prefer cooked food over raw. It is believed that nutrients are lost in the process of cooking....
“Is this product 100% herbal?” You might have asked this question to any supplier, be it a beauty product or a dietary supplement, which you’re contemplating to purchase. Herbal or botanical supplements are a type of dietary supplements that...

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