Tag: Indian food
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6 simple tips to prevent obesity
Obesity is becoming a rampant problem in India. Over 5% of India’s population is now morbidly obese. On the bright side, the government is promoting fitness initiatives such as Hum Fit Toh India Fit. The average citizen is increasingly adopting a healthier diet and regular exercise. If you are concerned about your health and want…
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Vitamin B12 Foods: The 10 Best Natural Sources that you need to be eating
Vitamin B12, also known as Cobalamin, is amongst the most complex and largest vitamins known to humans. It is essential for an active metabolism and proper functioning of the brain. Deficiency of the vitamin can lead to various health complications such as fatigue, depression, megaloblastic anaemia, brain damage, nerve damage, etc. What makes Vitamin B12…
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Indian Foods: The good, the bad and the ugly
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…
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5 things about weight loss you need to know
Eating less and exercising more doesn’t necessarily translate to weight loss. And you weight actually says very little about your body’s composition or deposits of hidden fat. A better understanding of your body and weight along with a healthy diet and exercise plan can help you build the body you deserve. To accomplish that, there…
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Can salad replace Indian Food?
There was a time when a bowl of salad used to be part of Indian food, to be enjoyed on the side along with dessert and condiments. Now, people substitute their lunch or dinner with salad in order to cut down on calories. But are weight-fighting powers of salad exaggerated? There’s no clear answer to…