Author: Neha Jain

There are diets and there are diets. And then there is the Mediterranean diet! Validation has come for the diet once again with a new study showing that the high-fat Mediterranean diet does not cause people to gain weight. The study, conducted by scientists at University of Barcelone, Spain, and published in The Lancet, followed…

To most of us, superfoods mean exotic foods such as kale, broccoli, blueberries, acai berries, Greek yogurt and olive oil. Recent research, however, shows that traditional Indian food items also  deserve superfood status. These 7 local and traditional foods rank higher than exotic items any day: Ghee Once dismissed for its “fatty” nature, ghee today…

We’ve all been told that protein is important for weight-loss. But for vegetarians, finding a good source of protein is always a big challenge. Protein-rich foods leave you feeling full for longer, burn fat while preserving lean muscle and promote muscle repair and growth. Proteins should make up 20% of the total calories you consume…

We’ve talked about how drinking more water can help you lose weight.  But most of us either forget to down a glass during the day, or are unenthused about chugging flavorless liquid when thirst strikes. So how can we up our daily water intake? Here are four easy suggestions: #1 Eat fruits and vegetables that…

Carbohydrates are a very important part of our diet. Found in foods like fruits, vegetables, bread, pasta, and dairy products, their main role is to provide energy. The body converts carbs to glucose, a kind of sugar that can be used right away or stored to be used later. The problem is if you consume…