Category: Diet

Oats
March 9, 2023

7 reasons you need to eat more oats

Eat more oats, an apple a day keeps the doctor away, In modern times, we could well replace this apple with oats. An apple a day, it is said, keeps the doctor away. In modern times, we could well replace the apple with oats. A bowl of oatmeal has everything to keep you fit and […]

By Neha Jain

alcohol leads to unnecessary weight gain
August 10, 2023

5 tips to make diet-friendly alcohol choices

A glass of wine has as many calories as a doughnut. Four pints of beer on game night is equivalent to two-and-a-half burgers. A Pina Colada equals up to two puff pastry sausage rolls. Two glasses of champagne are the calorific equivalent of a large slice of chocolate cake.  A bottle of alcopop – such as […]

By Alpa Momaya

Healthy Pantry Oats
August 10, 2023

These 10 options in the office pantry will make snacking guilt-free

You pack a healthy lunch to take to work but by the time three o’ clock rolls around, you’re craving a snack. Your head tells you that you must choose protein-rich snacks but your tongue wants a taste of the cake, chocolate or crisps. Make the mid-afternoon slump easier on yourself by stocking the office […]

By Alpa Momaya

September 14, 2020

5 important weight loss lessons to learn from The Biggest Loser study

The Biggest Loser study, which weight-watcher doesn’t know of The Biggest Loser, the reality show that pushes contestants into being the biggest loser when it comes to weight? A recent study of former contestants of the reality show has thrown some interesting insights into weight loss and the phenomenon of trying to stay in shape […]

By Dileep B. Shivaram

July 10, 2019

7 foods that can torch belly fat

You have been going to the gym religiously and have lost oodles of weight, but that tummy refused to be tamed. It’s isn’t you, it’s what may be eating! Research shows our eat-and-sleep clocks have been completely jumbled due to cues we send it all day with the foods we eat. Unhealthy foods, mostly those […]

By Neha Jain

July 10, 2019

7 ways to get off that weight loss plateau

You hit the gym regularly and you eat healthy, but while earlier you were dropping those kilos you now seem to have hit a weight-loss roadblock. Whatever you do, your weight won’t budge on your weighing scales. How can you get off the dreaded weight loss plateau? Watch your habits Most of us are on […]

By Saravanan "Sharu" Hariram

July 10, 2019

How to bulk up – without getting fat

While weight loss is a topic that is commonly discussed, weight gain is much less talked about. Inadequate information on weight gain in the public domain leads many who want to bulk up to commit avoidable mistakes. This include: Concentrating only on exercise without realising the importance of right nutrition Consuming supplements such as mass […]

By Dileep B. Shivaram

creamy curd
September 18, 2019

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 […]

By Sumita Thomas

July 10, 2019

8 tips to pack the perfect healthy lunch for work

You’ve got to get the kids ready for school, pack their tiffins, walk the dog, hit the shower and eat your breakfast before heading to work at 9am. Mornings are always maddening and your office lunchbox is usually the one chore that gets neglected in the bargain. But remember: a good lunch is essential as […]

By Alpa Momaya

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