Summary: Lentils are edible seeds from the pulses group. Available with or without their outer shells, lentils are a staple food in many parts of Asia and North Africa. Here’s all you need to know about lentils, their nutritional values, benefits, and how to use them in your cooking. What is Lentils Lentils are one […]
By Alpa Momaya
Summary: This article talks about why you should eat paneer, also known as Indian cottage cheese. It contains many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are beneficial for health. It helps in meeting the protein requirements of vegetarian people. You can include paneer in your diet by incorporating it into several dishes. Paneer is also beneficial […]
By Alpa Momaya
Summary: Quinoa is a crop that has recently found its popularity in various healthy nutrition plans. High in fiber, whole in texture, this versatile plant has lent itself to serve as a substitute to many pulses and rice while being a great addition to soups and salads. Here are 10 healthy and simple quinoa recipes […]
By Alpa Momaya
As waistlines are getting thicker and thicker, we are constantly looking for quick fixes to battle the bulge. There are plenty of diets available whose advertising sounds too good to be true. The problem is, they are crash or fad diets that promote quick weight loss without taking into effect the nutrients your body needs. […]
By Alpa Momaya
Regardless of your age and gender, acidity is something that you’ve probably experienced at some point or the other. This uncomfortable sensation can be quite alarming, especially if it occurs on a regular basis. Today, we are going to discuss this topic in-depth and outline a few tips on acidity for you to follow. Table […]
By Hiral Patel
Republic Day is usually celebrated with a lot of patriotic zeal. But due to the pandemic, we may have to amend the ways we celebrate it. We have 5 healthy tricolor recipes that you can make to celebrate the 72nd Republic Day while staying indoors! But first, let’s brush up on our History. The Constitution of […]
By Hiral Patel
Stomach lining plays a significant role in maintaining your digestive health. It is responsible for generating acid and enzymes in your stomach that are required to break down the food so that your body can extract the nutrients it needs. The lining also secretes mucus to protect itself from acid damage. However, sometimes the lining […]
By Hiral Patel
Introduction One of the most effective ways to improve your health, boost energy levels, and prevent chronic diseases is to move to a plant-based diet. It helps the environment and reduces the risk of falling sick. The plant-based diet focuses not only on fruits and vegetables but also legumes, whole grains, and oils. There is […]
By Alpa Momaya
Our body’s immune system is the first line of defence against infections caused by microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria, parasites, and viruses. This system is made up of different cells, proteins, tissues, and organs. It produces antibodies to kill invading pathogens and keep our body healthy. That’s why doctors and experts have always emphasized maintaining […]
By Alpa Momaya
Introduction Beans and legumes are reasonably priced food items that are beneficial for a healthy heart. Apart from being rich in protein, beans and legumes are also good sources of potassium, iron, and fiber. You can include any of the several moong beans, dals, split peas, kidney beans, chickpeas, black-eyed beans, and more. Eating beans […]
By Alpa Momaya
Monsoon has started pouring in. Season change from extreme hot to pleasant and refreshing rainy season is surely soothing. But, rains also bring along its share of health concerns. From food poisoning, diarrhea, infections, cold, and flu to many other health risks, we can fall prey to a host of health issues in this season. […]
By Alpa Momaya
Are you among the many men who feel tired when completing even the most basic tasks? Trust us when we say you are not alone in this. Today, increasing number of men, both young and old, have started to experience low energy levels. And this chronic tiredness doesn’t just mean that you can’t jog the […]
By Alpa Momaya
The holy month of Ramadan is here, where Muslims around the globe observe fasts to celebrate the month-long festival. Generally, Ramadan involves social and religious gatherings. Muslims along with their friends and families get together to pray, as well as, to break their fasts. However, amidst the global pandemic, Ramadan has taken on a new […]
By Alpa Momaya
As Novel Coronavirus spreads across the world, you might be wondering the measures you can take in terms of not only protecting yourself but also fighting off the virus if affected by it. So far, many doctors and health experts have suggested that the only way to fight off or protect oneself from the virus is […]
By Alpa Momaya
In an ever-growing, health-conscious society, people are always looking out for the next superfood that can contribute towards better health. Nuts are regarded as an excellent food that can contribute towards a healthy body when eaten regularly.This article will highlight ten healthy nuts to look out for next time you are in the grocery store […]
By Deepika Vasu
Obesity is a complicated disease that is affecting more and more people everyday. It isn’t simply a body image concern, it is a medical condition that can lead to serious illnesses if not treated. The fact is, some people are genetically predisposed to this condition but for others it’s through years and years of poor eating […]
By Hiral Patel
Zucchini is a summer squash, also known as a courgette. This water dense fruit is closely related to melons, spaghetti squash and cucumber. Zucchini can be grown in warm weather and is usually harvested in the summer months. It ranges in color from dark green to golden yellow and it varies in shapes and sizes depending […]
By Hiral Patel
Our ancestors cultivated Amaranth for its nutritional values as long as 8,000 years ago. The Amaranth plant is classified as pseudocereals as it differs from other grains found in the market. Grown for their starchy and edible seeds, they do not belong to the family of cereals like rice and wheat. Incredibly versatile in its […]
Fruits are one of the best sources of fiber on the planet. Although all fruits are rich in fiber, there are a few specific types of fruit that rise above the rest. Fiber is essential for digestion as it is needed for smooth bowel movements and also for feeding good bacteria in the gut. It […]
By Hiral Patel
We at HealthifyMe are so happy to honor the people who inspire healthy cooking and healthy eating. We’ve had an overwhelming response and our team of nutritionists had a tough time deciding the winners. But we finally have our top 5 HealthifyChefs. Read on below and check out our winners and their mouth watering, healthy […]
By Alpa Momaya
Acupressure is an ancient Chinese treatment method that focuses on target points around the body, to which pressure is to be applied. In simpler terms, acupressure is similar to acupuncture with the use of needles in the latter being the difference between the two. Acupressure has been used for centuries to treat a myriad of […]
By Hiral Patel
If you are experiencing weight fluctuations, fret not! because they are extremely normal. In fact, an average person’s body weight will fluctuate 5-6 pounds throughout the day. Sometimes weight fluctuations can seem unusual. If you experience fluctuating weight by 6 pounds in either direction over a period of 6 months, there may be a more serious […]
By Shradha Dang
What is Aerobic Exercise? Aerobic exercise is a moderately intense physical activity, which improves your cardio respiratory fitness and your overall health. Aerobic exercise counts as a stipulated physical activity that causes you to breathe hard and sweat. This exercises has a continuous beat or rhythm to it which indulges all your large muscle groups. […]
We often hear people complain of pain in the stomach caused by undigested food. Most times, the pain subsides within a day or two. But what causes the food to go undigested? Indigestion is usually caused due to functional problem of the gastrointestinal tract. Indigestion is also caused by certain medical conditions and lifestyle factors. […]
By Ritu Puri
Calorie is a unit of energy. Here, it refers to the energy we absorb from the food and drinks that we intake. They are essential for human health. They can put you on the range of either overweight or underweight. The key is taking in just the right amount. As humans, we need the energy […]
By Ritu Puri
As the term suggests, Body Mass Index or BMI, serves as an indicator of one’s health or body weight. It is important to understand what exactly BMI means and how it can affect your health. Maintaining normal BMI ranges can prove to be the most basic step to maintaining good health. In this article, we […]
Weight loss has always been 80% about the right diet, and 20% about physical activity. Eating the right kind of food is crucial to any individual looking to achieve their fitness goals. This World Food Day, we take a look at 7 healthy foods that need to be a part of your diet. 1. Eggs […]
Women, new to motherhood, are often taken aback by how insurmountable a task post pregnancy weight loss seems to be. Postpartum weight gain is a common phenomenon experienced by most mothers. If you are struggling to shed off your extra pounds after childbirth, don’t worry – you are not the only one. Weight gain after […]
By Ritu Puri
The Paleo diet is a popular 21st century diet. However, it gained popularity only in recent years, the Paleo Diet came into existence in the 1970s. Its popularity stemmed from its contribution to weight loss. Let’s look at what a Paleo diet actually is and how beneficial it can indeed be. Table of Content What […]
Good health and weight loss are known to be interrelated. Any individual with a higher BMI is known to have an increased risk of several disorders such as diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and other cardiovascular diseases. However, immediate weight loss may not be healthy. Trying to lose weight in 7 days can do more harm […]
