Author: Kamala Somasundaram

  • 5 Side dishes to avoid if you’re trying to lose weight.

    5 Side dishes to avoid if you’re trying to lose weight.

    Ever wondered why you aren’t losing weight in spite of eating at regular intervals, not cheating on your diet, and limiting your calorie intake? Chances are that the sides you indulge in are packing on the calories. And you thought they were harmless, right? We give you 5 dishes to avoid if you want to lose […]

  • 10 foods that will help you beat the summer heat

    Beat the summer! the monsoon is around the corner but there has been no letup in the heat. Indian summers can be devastating; they can elevate your body temperature, cause dehydration, fatigue and even heat stroke. Put these 10 cooling foods on the menu to soothe the body from the inside and flush out toxins. […]

  • 7 healthy foods your fridge must always have

    7 healthy foods your fridge must always have

    When hunger pangs strike in the afternoon or at midnight, you find yourself ferociously foraging in the fridge for something to eat. Make sure your refrigerator is always stocked with these 7 healthy foods to ensure that you don’t mess up your diet. Eggs Packed with health benefits, eggs are among the most nutritious foods […]

  • 10 Foods that Will Fire up Your Metabolism

    10 Foods that Will Fire up Your Metabolism

    Fire up your metabolism, we all have that one friend who can wolf down an entire pizza and still flaunt the body of a runway model. It is true that some people are genetically blessed with raging metabolism but even if you aren’t there’s no cause to sulk, start skipping meals or staying off all […]

  • Can the right diet help beat diabetes?

    With as many as 50 million people suffering from Type-2 diabetes, India is the diabetes capital of the world. The burden is expected to increase further in the years to come with the WHO estimating a spike of 58 percent, from 51 million people in 2010 to 87 million in 2030. But what is diabetes? […]