Author: Neha Jain
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10 Foods that can Clear your Arteries
Your arteries are what keep you going. Part of the circulation system, they help move oxygenated blood from the heart to all parts of the body. But over time, the arteries can show a buildup of plaque, a combination of substances found in your blood. It could be cellular debris, fatty acids, cholesterol, calcium and…
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Why low-calorie diets may not be helping you lose weight
If you thought cutting calories would help you lose weight, think again. A new book – Dr. David Ludwig’s Always Hungry? – challenges the notion that decreasing your calorie content can help you melt layers of fat. He writes that the type of foods you eat — not just their calorie content – ultimately affects…
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13 healthy foods that amp up your happiness
Can food improve your mood? We’re not talking about the ice cream you dig into when watching late-night TV or the fried samosas you tuck into at the multiplex – that food gives you momentary happiness and adds to your waistline. But some foods can actually alter brain chemistry and boost your mood. Try these…
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The top 5 post-workout foods
Simply working out in the gym won’t help you gain muscle and strength. What you eat after you work out matters too! Why do you ask? Muscles store excess energy in the form of glycogen and protein. When you workout, the body needs fuel – pre-workout meals takes care of that. But after that, it…
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7 foods that can torch belly fat
You have been going to the gym religiously and have lost oodles of weight, but that tummy refused to be tamed. It’s isn’t you, it’s what may be eating! Research shows our eat-and-sleep clocks have been completely jumbled due to cues we send it all day with the foods we eat. Unhealthy foods, mostly those…