Tag: health and fitness

Carbohydrates are amongst the most misunderstood nutrients. People tend to label them as calorie-rich foods which lead to obesity. Though it is true that excess consumption of carbohydrates leads to higher fat content in the body. However, if consumed in regulated quantities, the benefits to be reaped from carbohydrates are also significant. They are considered…

Food prepared across India is as diverse as the country itself. Influences of soil type, climate, culture, ethnic groups, and occupations are evident in the various cuisines across the country. For example, Middle Eastern and Central Asian influences, from the Mughal rule, are still seen in North Indian cuisine. Similarly, the food in different parts…

Yoga, which is associated with unifying the mind, spirit, and body, offers umpteen health benefits. Done regularly, it can improve cardiovascular health, control diabetes, reduce depression, and improve intuition. But there’s more to yoga than toning the muscles, relaxing the mind, and increasing energy. Yoga can also help in weight loss as the right yoga…

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…

A balanced diet is key to maintaining a healthy weight and good health. It goes without saying that your body needs all the nutrients from foods to function correctly, such as carbohydrates, protein, fats, minerals, and vitamins. Therefore, a balanced diet contains foods of different varieties, quantities, and proportions to meet your body’s nutritional requirements.…