Month: March 2015

Fancy some spuds? Try these sweet potato recipes (shakarkandi in Hindi) instead. Low on carbs, this crunchy, starch root vegetable packs a powerful nutritional punch as it is rich in flavonoid anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals and dietary fibers, all essential for optimal health. Sweet potatoes are available all year round, but like most carbs, should be…

If you’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, symptoms include fatigue, depression, constipation and weight gain. But along with medication, you can boost thyroid function with a well-balanced diet. Thyroid hormones also play a major role in producing energy from the food that we eat. The gland needs certain vitamins and minerals to…

Are you ready to get in shape for summer? Get to work on those fat deposits, for starters. Choosing the right diet, exercise and boosting blood flow are simple ways to trim cellulite. Cellulite, usually found in the butt area, lower limbs, abdomen and arms causing the skin to wrinkle like an orange peel, is…

Who says parathas only make you put on the pounds? As long as you take care of the carbs and fat which go into making the Indian breakfast staple, it can be both nutritious and tasty meal. Palak lachcha paratha for instance is packed with nutrients and taste. Some tips – while preparing the paratha,…

‘Armed’ with some good advice, you don’t need to hit the gym to keep your upper limbs in shape. Here are three ways you can strengthen and tone your arms without weights: Arm rotations  Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold your arms out parallel to the floor, cupping both hands as if you’re…