Tag: fitness

  • Bitter Melon: Health Benefits, Uses and Side Effects

    Bitter Melon: Health Benefits, Uses and Side Effects

    Bitter melon is a fruit that often finds itself compared to zucchini and cucumber due to its appearance and culinary uses. Despite these similarities, it’s important to note that bitter melon is indeed a fruit. It goes by several names, including balsam pear, balsam apple, and the more scientifically precise term, Momordica charantia. What truly…

  • Exploring the Health Benefits of Vajrasana

    Exploring the Health Benefits of Vajrasana

    Vajrasana derives its name from the divine weapon “Vajra”, which belongs to Indra, the king of Gods, as per Hindu beliefs. Vajra is one of the most potent weapons in the celestial universe. The pose is so powerful that it gets its name from Vajra, which also means thunderbolt. This posture is integral to a…

  • How to Increase Metabolism for a Healthy Life

    How to Increase Metabolism for a Healthy Life

    Do you feel some people are naturally blessed with a lean body while you have to struggle hard to lose those extra kilos? Well, the blessing in disguise here is their high metabolic rate which plays a vital role in keeping them fit. Metabolism is the chemical reaction in our body that converts the food…

  • Broccoli – Health Benefits, Nutrition, Side Effects and Recipes

    Broccoli – Health Benefits, Nutrition, Side Effects and Recipes

    Plants are a source of nutrition and contain essential vitamins and minerals. One of the plant-based vegetables, broccoli, is a superfood due to its numerous health benefits. Broccoli is scientifically known as Brassica oleracea. It belongs to the cabbage family (Brassicaceae). In addition, it is one of the most promising and nutritious cruciferous vegetables.  Broccoli…

  • Fighting Childhood Obesity: Guide For Parents

    Fighting Childhood Obesity: Guide For Parents

    Childhood obesity seems to be an oxymoron. Sadly, it’s a scary reality. India is the second most populous nation in the world with 27.05 per cent of our population in the 0-14 age range. We are notorious for the rate of child malnutrition in the country. However, it may come to you as a surprise…