Navratri is a time for festivities as well as fasting. Many communities across India abstain from consuming alcohol, onion, garlic or non-vegetarian food during this time, and some restrict their diet even more severely during these nine days dedicated to Goddess Durga. Although most people fast for spiritual purification at this time, there’s a scientific […]

Among the myths that abound with regard to diet and exercise, one of the most persistent ones relates to the necessity of eating meat and eggs in order to build muscle mass. However, this is far from true since a vegetarian diet is equally effective in helping you pack on muscle. Take wrestler Sushil Kumar, […]

When it comes to heart health, most people swing into action when a blood test result brings worrisome news, but that approach is short sighted. If you really want to make a difference to your heart health and increase your stamina, you have to think ahead, especially when it comes to your diet. Eating healthy […]

With Cardiovascular diseases on the rise, India is said to become the ‘heart disease capital of the world’ in the coming years. As most of us lead sedentary lifestyles—one of the biggest factors behind heart ailments—knowing what can be done to ward off the threat of cardiovascular diseases, and protecting from debilitating conditions like heart […]

Heart disease is the biggest factor behind deaths caused by medical conditions in India. As with every disease, prevention is key and experts worldwide say that healthy eating habits can keep your ticker happy for years to come. We list down the top heart healthy snacks that you should turn to every time you’re in […]

Although the best way to lose weight is through a combination of diet and exercise, don’t fret if you can’t find the time for both. As it is possible to lose weight with a healthy diet. After all, weight loss is 70% about diet and 30% exercise, so it’s better to choose the former if […]

The word ‘crash’ in Crash Diets should give an inkling about their success rate. While you may be tempted by the promise of weight loss in a week’s time, know that in the long term, they are bound to fail. While there is greater awareness about the importance of a balanced exercise and diet plan […]

Legend has it that Onam marks the day when revered King Mahabali makes an annual visit to his home state Kerala. And in India, there’s no better way to celebrate the return of a much-loved mythical figure than by preparing a feast fit for the king. The Onam Sadya served on this day is a […]

Many of us believe that fats can wreck your diet. So can a meal plan that recommends high amounts of fats help you lose weight? Yes, if research surrounding the Ketogenic Diet is to be believed. Known as the fat-busting diet, it recommends a combination of high fat, adequate protein and low carbohydrates that change […]

Deadlines. Money issues. Relationship pressures. The deadline-driven digital world we live in has made stress an integral part of our lives. Apart from affecting mental and emotional health, stress can also affect one’s physical well being. The stress hormone, cortisol, has been linked to increased amounts of adipose tissue and can lead to weight gain. […]

Nutrition and weight loss go hand in hand. While nutritional science is an entire medical vertical that deals with the study of the effects of food on metabolism, health and performance, tracking calorie intake is something anyone can do. The recommended calorie intake varies from person to person, based on age, gender, fitness, metabolism and […]

You had a great day, all you meals had the perfect balance of Protein, Fats, Carbs and Fibre; it’s way past mid-night and all you can think of is indulging in a late night snack, and can’t seem to resist that feeling. Don’t give in to your cravings and undo the efforts put at the […]

Proteins, the building blocks of life, are an important fuel source. They help the body repair existing cells and make new ones. They’re even more important if you’re looking to bulk up, lose weight or just improve your overall appearance, and fitness levels. How? When digested, protein is broken down into various amino acids that […]

Happiness is…the smell of freshly baked bread! See how well your favorite bread fares in terms of nutritional content is it whoel wheat or multigrain bread?

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but are you having a proper, nutritious breakfast? In India, the most common breakfast mistake is loading up on carbs—for instance, a popular breakfast combination constitutes paranthas with a hot cup of chai. The second most common breakfast mistake is not eating […]

Embarked on a detox week after binge eating over the weekend, but forgot to slot in the exercise in your daily routine? Started your day with yoga, but ended it with an entire pizza? Eating small meals at frequent intervals, working out regularly, but failing to get enough sleep? Do you relate to this? If […]

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 […]

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 […]

You’ve packed in protein, covered your carbs and cooked your meal in good fats. But have you added fiber? Most of us (if not most) tend to ignore this equally important ingredient for good health. Fibre is not just essential for an easy (and satisfactory) trip to the loo, first thing in the morning, studies […]

Come January, you climbed up the fitness wagon, sure that this was the year you would make a difference to your health, fitness and weight. Six months on, do you recognise yourself as any one of these people? 1.The Grandstander: You began the year with such incredible plans – “I will get up at 5 am every […]

If there’s one thing that makes billions of people go mmmmm, it’s got to be chocolate! It’s celebration, it’s pleasure and it’s a mood-upper! We tell you why you should eat a bit – just a bit – of dark chocolate every day! [symple_button url=”https://healthifyme.onelink.me/2285251819?pid=Blog_Post&c=Sign_Up&af_dp=hmein%3A%2F%2Factivity%2FPlansv2Activity&af_web_dp=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthifyme.com%2Fhome&af_force_dp=true” color=”red” size=”medium” border_radius=”3px” target=”self” rel=”” icon_left=”” icon_right=””]Get fit with HealthifyMe. […]

With long commutes, work-related stress, sedentary jobs and unhealthy eating habits, the modern lifestyle are taking a toll on both the mental and physical health of people. Obesity is a growing problem and it is estimated that cardiovascular disease will be the cause of over 40 per cent deaths in India by 2020, making the […]

You pride yourself on being diligent about your diet through the week. Come the weekend, and that pride gives way to guilt because you have gorged on unhealthy snacks – salted peanuts, chips, cashew nuts, or French fries – when you hit the bar with your buddies or hosted a party at home. If this […]

The elixir of life is also a weight watcher’s best friend. You may love your teas and coffees and juices, but no beverage can play the role that water does in your life! But if you want to add a little more interest to your water – visually and taste wise – may we suggest […]

On the face of it, weight loss sounds like a simple formula – burn more calories than you consume, eat less, move more and workout regularly. But we all know it is a lot harder than it sounds! However, this is because we often make mistakes without even realising it. We share 10 weight loss […]

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 […]

It may not seem like it but bottle gourd – also known as dudhi or lauki – is one of the best things about summer. Be it as juice, in a sabzi or in soup, you will reap benefits galore from this water-rich vegetable. Backed by Ayurveda, this veggie is delightful, be it sweet, think […]

The Holy Month of Ramzan is here, and with it, begins the season of delicious feasts and pious fasting. Ramzan is not just a season of prayer and charity, it is also the time one can fall into some poor dietary habits. Even though you will be fasting the entire day, it’s a misconception that […]

Jackfruit is one of the least known superfoods. It means many things to many people. Like the five blind people who explored the elephant, jack fruit means five different things depending on where you grew up in India. It can be a fruit, nut, vegetable vegan meat or a carbohydrate. Most people from the South […]

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 […]