A guide to staying fit while still enjoying your favourite festival foods The festive season is upon us, and with great Indian celebrations comes a whole lot of delicious food! High in sugar and loaded with calories, our favourite festive dishes can really throw off all the excellent progress we’ve been making with our fitness […]
By Alpa Momaya
Heart is a major organ in the cardiovascular system. On account of world heart day, let’s discuss it in detail. Heredity is one of the main reasons for heart disease. However, diet, exercise, and lifestyle play a crucial role in maintaining your heart health. With the world seeing more people being affected by heart disease, […]
Also known as linseeds, flax seeds come from flax, one of the oldest fiber crops in the world. Originally cultivated in China and Egypt, these little brown seeds are known for their health benefits since long. It’s said that Charlemagne, king of the Franks during the 8th century, believed so strongly in them that he […]
It’s hard to keep up with cooking oil fads. Even as India’s olive oil obsession continues to grow, there’s a new contender for the “world’s healthiest oil” title. Only this time, it’s a desi favourite – coconut oil. Coconut oil has been a staple in south Indian cooking since time immemorial, but it’s become a […]
By Nahida
“Sit up straight.” “Stand tall”. “Don’t slouch.” Mom’s commandments to improve your posture may have gotten the eye roll when we were children, but research suggests it makes sound sense. Why does posture matter? Posture refers to the body’s alignment and positioning with respect to gravity. Good posture helps distribute the force of gravity through the […]
Began your day with an intensive workout, but squandered away all that effort when hunger struck you? Stay on track with your diet by hitting these healthy food joints in Delhi! Pita Pit If you’re looking for a healthy snack on-the-go, look no further! Pita Pit, a quick-service restaurant offers a range of wraps and […]
By Habil
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 […]
By Habil
Holistic Health is an approach to life that we all need to embrace whole-heartedly. Rather than focusing on specific parts of the body, this ancient approach to health considers the whole person and focuses on the connection of mind, body and spirit. HealthifyMe coach Pragya Bhatt believes that holistic health is not about practising yoga […]
Heading to your yoga class but think the mat is wearing you down? Time to get a brand new yoga mat, one that keeps you stable, is comfortable and easy to carry around. Shopping for a yoga mat used to mean returning home with a PVC mat in blue, purple or pink. But these, days […]
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 […]
Cross-country running is different from other forms of running because in this you’re not just competing with the competition, but it’s also a mental challenge in naturally varying terrains. You run over several surfaces – from grass to mud to asphalt to gravel to dirt. You encounter hills, streams, rivulets, sharp turns, logs and bridges […]
The festive season is a time to get together and spend time with family and friends, but it can also be a season of temptation. Tempting treats, special cocktails, lavish buffets and rounds of parties may sound the death knell for healthy habits. The festivity continues till the New Year rolls in, by which time […]
By Nahida
Keen to get your weight loss or strengthening program in order before the New Year rolls in? Let the American College of Sports Medicine’s fitness trend forecast for 2016 guide you. While you don’t need to follow it with a blind eye, the list could guide you to a healthier path. The results, published in the […]
The festive season in India is a time to celebrate with family and friends. But naturally, it translates into a smorgasbord of sweets, snacks, and a whole lot of tasty temptations. Even those who maintain a healthy weight tend to gain a couple of pounds during this season; the overweight can put on as many […]
By Neha Jain
We all know that running shoes are different from any other casual shoes as these shoes are specially designed for the activity of hitting the road. Over the years, there has been a drastic change in demand for running shoes and the primary reason is that more and more people are starting to run, and […]
