Category: Diet

avoid overindulging
November 4, 2019

12 foods to avoid when trying to lose weight

You’ve decided to slim down and have deleted the usual culprits – butter, cheese, sweets and fried foods from your diet. But is the weight loss slow? Or have you just hit a plateau? Assess your diet carefully and you may find some nasty surprises. Many foods that we robotically eat every day contain hidden […]

By Nahida

What to eat before and after workout
September 17, 2019

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 […]

By Neha Jain

September 16, 2020

7 tips to lose weight with thyroid

Located above the Adam’s apple, the thyroid gland has a huge impact on bodily functions. This butterfly-shaped gland produces the thyroid hormone, which regulates the body’s heartbeat, metabolism, and temperature. An under-active or overactive thyroid can affect your body. An under-active gland produces too little of the hormone causing hypothyroidism; an overactive one produces way […]

By Saravanan "Sharu" Hariram

May 10, 2021

Can the right diet help beat diabetes?

With as many as 50 million people suffering from Type-2 diabetes, India is the diabetes capital of the world. The burden is expected to increase further in the years to come with the WHO estimating a spike of 58 percent, from 51 million people in 2010 to 87 million in 2030. But what is diabetes? […]

By Kamala Somasundaram

summer foods
June 10, 2020

10 summer foods that aid weight loss

Summer’s here, and you are itching to show some skin. Get ready to go sleeveless and show off shorts by losing weight. Experts say these summer foods will hasten weight loss. 1. WATERMELON Why? This refreshing fruit is mostly water – about 92 percent of it! But it is packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, […]

By Ritu Puri

January 24, 2023

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 […]

By Sumita Thomas

July 10, 2019

Why you should count macros to lose weight

Want to lose weight? There seem to be only two ways to get there: Counting calories and amping up exercise. But may we suggest a replacement? Forget the calories and focus on macro-nutrients – or macros as they are popularly called – and see the difference. Experts are now advising that you count your macros […]

By Saravanan "Sharu" Hariram

Water's day
April 7, 2021

Why you should drink more water

Are you unsure if you should drink more water and wonder if it actually helps you in improving your overall health? You are at the right place. As British poet W. H. Auden once said: “Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.” W. H. Auden knew what he was talking about. Without water, the human […]

By Alpa Momaya

Eat the right foods
November 12, 2021

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 […]

By Neha Jain

October 13, 2022

Can the Dukan Diet help you drop those extra kilos?

Diets are a dime a dozen but the Dukan Diet promises to be different. Created by French general practitioner and nutritionist Pierre Dukan in 2000, the diet may help you drop 10 pounds in a week. That’s a lot! And that’s not all. The inventor claims that following the diet rules will ensure that you […]

By Nahida

All you Need to Know About Curry Leaves
August 11, 2023

13 reasons to add curry leaves to your diet

Sambar. Upma. Dal. Poha. What do they all have in common? A tempering rich in curry leaves. But curry leaves – or kadi patta, as they are commonly known in India – do more good than simply seasoning your food. In The Ayurvedic Cookbook, Gita Ramesh says the many curry power benefits include weight loss […]

By Neha Jain

July 9, 2019

Expert tips to get thin and stay that way

“Raise your hand if you think you look fat. You’re not alone. Almost every woman I know thinks she does—even those who exercise every day, eat nothing but salads and salmon, and wear a size six or less!” So wrote Charla Krupp in the foreword to her New York Times best-seller How to Never Look […]

By Saravanan "Sharu" Hariram

July 9, 2019

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 […]

By Neha Jain

July 9, 2019

10 tips to get trimmer for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is almost here and you’ve got a party to attend. Whether it’s a huge bash or a one-on-one, it’s essential to look your best. Whether or not you’ve been hitting the gym, we give you 10 tips trimmer for Valentine’s Day that will help get rid of the dreaded bloat and slim you […]

By Dr. Priyanka Marakini

April 7, 2021

What happens to your body after yo-yo workouts

One of the cardinal rules of exercise – being consistent – is also among the most neglected. Like yo-yo diets, yo-yo workouts are a worryingly common trend despite people being keen to improve their health and fitness. The term yo-yo workouts refers to the phenomenon of setting up very challenging goals in the beginning and […]

By Saravanan "Sharu" Hariram

July 9, 2019

Negative food messages may lead to unhealthy choices

It is bad for you…is that why it looks so good? Recent research published in the Journal of the Association for Consumer Research reveals that messages telling dieters that all sugary snacks are bad to make those snacks all the more compelling. Is that why a cupcake looks so appealing? As do fries, chocolate, and […]

By Ritu Puri

November 22, 2021

5 foods that help balance hormones

If your hormones are out of gear, your body will be too. For hormones are the body’s chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream to get specific organs to act in a certain way. Hormone disorders can lead to several illnesses like diabetes, thyroid, heart disease, osteoporosis and even lupus have their origins in hormone […]

By Sumita Thomas

green tea hydration
January 28, 2021

Try 5 teatox recipes to cleanse your body

Greasy snacks. Cheesy pasta. Shots. Glasses of wine. Curries and rice. Gooey desserts. The party season has come and gone, leaving your body to face the aftermath. If you’re planning an after-party purge to get your body back to how it was, we suggest you don’t just focus on detox foods. Try a teatox! A […]

By Kamala Somasundaram

July 9, 2019

15 expert-backed tips to ensure good eating habits

Better known as the Sherlock Holmes of Food and the Wizard of Why, Brian Wansink has helped improve the deeper scientific understanding of food eating and food shopping. Wansink, professor and director of the famed Cornell University Food and Brand Lab, has penned over 100 academic articles and books, including the best-selling book Mindless Eating: […]

By Ritu Puri

July 9, 2019

Is skimmed milk the best option?

Got milk? But which kind? Time was when milk meant dairy. But these days there’s a wide variety available for the taking. Would you like whole milk or soy? Rice or almond? If you’re even more choosy, pick up imported cashew, coconut and oat versions. Each type of milk has its advantages and disadvantages, depending […]

By Sumita Thomas

CHIKKI RECIPES
November 12, 2021

3 healthy Makar Sankranti recipes to try

Sankranti is the time to gorge on chikki of all kind. Be it sesame, peanut or dryfruits, the crunchy chikki- also known as brittle – is loved by everyone. If made with jaggery, it’s a much healthier sweet option as compared to the ubiquitous barfis and pedhas. On Makar Sankranti, the Hindu harvest festival, we […]

By Alpa Momaya

April 7, 2021

9 Tips to keep the pounds off despite eating out regularly

Christmas is almost here and New Year’s round the corner. It’s time to shop, party and eat out every other day. We all know that we must order sensibly when eating out but did you know that little things like the restaurant you choose and the sequence of ordering when eating out with friends can […]

By Neha Jain

The Christmas Menu under 1200 calories-HealthifyMe
December 23, 2022

The Christmas menu under 1,200 calories

Christmas and calories seem to go together. But is it essential to undo all the good you did over the last few months by overdosing on calorie-laden dishes? We give you a fantastic Christmas menu that will keep you within a healthy calorie range and won’t leave you feeling that you missed out on traditional […]

By Alpa Momaya

pineapple
May 19, 2020

8 reasons to eat more pineapples

One of the most popular tropical fruits across the world, the pineapple is an exceptionally juicy and sweet fruit. Pineapples are members of the bromeliad family and one of the few bromeliads to produce edible fruit. Pineapples are a good source of many nutrients, such as vitamin C, manganese, copper, and folate. They are also […]

By Sumita Thomas

July 9, 2019

Dinner tonight: Hearty and hot soup

There is nothing as comforting as sipping a steaming soup on a cold winter night. It not only warms your body but also helps keep your calorie intake in check. Research has shown that soup for dinner is a sure-fire method of healthy weight loss. Since soups take longer to eat, your brain gets more […]

By Alpa Momaya

July 9, 2019

The top 12 foods to fight ageing

Study after study has shown the importance of antioxidants when it comes to health. Almost every other product – be it a carton of juice, a night cream or a bottle of red wine – claims to be a source of this substance that delays or prevents cell damage. Why? Antioxidants can help prevent cancer […]

By Neha Jain

July 9, 2019

Can probiotics prevent weight gain?

Everyone these days is pro-probiotic! Even if you aren’t, there’s another reason to be. A recent study says that a probiotic blended into a milkshake may help protect against weight gain. The study, published in the journal Obesity and carried out at Virginia Tech, studied 20 healthy men who went on a high-fat and high […]

By Alpa Momaya

July 9, 2019

7 reasons to sip a cup of white tea

Just when the world has embraced green tea as the best beverage of them all, along comes another contender. White tea! Both white and green tea come from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. White tea leaves are harvested at a younger age than green tea leaves, making it rarer as it can only be hand-picked […]

By Sumita Thomas

superfoods
September 18, 2019

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 […]

By Neha Jain