Author: Sumita Thomas
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Controlling portion sizes can help you lose more weight
You are exercising every day, you make sure you’re not overtraining and you watch your diet carefully. But why are you not losing any weight? Blame it on the portions you serve yourself, be it dal chawal, chicken curry and rice, green smoothies or juice. The fact that continually growing portion sizes in Americans’ diets […]
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10 reasons that make curd a summer superfood
In India, curd equals comfort food. It’s cooling, soothing, nutritious and light – just what the doctor ordered for a scorching Indian summer. No wonder it’s one of the top 10 summer foods that can help you drop kilos. Six ounces of curd – approximately ¾ cup – provides your body with 100-150 calories, 2g […]
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5 cold soups to try this summer
Feeling hot, hot, hot? Cool down with these five fabulous cold soup recipes that are made for summer. #1 Chilled Spanish Style Tomato Soup This sophisticated recipe is a close cousin of gazpacho, a Spanish soup usually made with a tomato base. A slew of protein- and flavor-rich garnishes make it a delicious meal. Ingredients: […]
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7 Reasons to Sip Coconut Water
It’s low in calories, completely free of fats and cholesterol and packs in more potassium than four bananas. Any guesses what we’re talking about? Mother Nature’s sports drink Coconut water. Naturally refreshing, coconut water has a sweet and nutty taste. It has carbs that can be easily digested in the form of sugar and electrolytes […]
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9 health benefits of mustard oil
A fatty vegetable oil extracted from mustard seeds, mustard oil has been part of Indian kitchens for long. The dark yellow colour and the pungent flavour make it extremely popular in a few regions of India. If you’re regularly changing oils to make your diet healthier, it’s time you brought home a bottle of mustard […]
