Tag: Indian food

  • 5 things about weight loss you need to know

    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 […]

  • Why soaked almonds are good for you

    Why soaked almonds are good for you

    Have you ever wondered why you soak almonds before eating them? Almonds are a healthy, savory snack, packed with protein, fiber and Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids. Soaking them before eating has several health benefits – for starters, it makes it easier to digest the nut. It also increases the amount of nutrients and vitamins […]

  • High fiber low calorie recipe: Brown Rice Pulao

    High fiber low calorie recipe: Brown Rice Pulao

    Who says rice can’t be nice if you’re trying to lose weight? Just make the healthier choice, by swapping brown rice with white. Paired with vegetables and spices, the brown rice pulao recipe I’ve given below can work as a small snack, or even a complete meal, based on your preference. Brown rice, unlike white […]

  • Tea-Time Treats: Healthy Indian snack recipes

    Tea-Time Treats: Healthy Indian snack recipes

    Banish that bread pakora that has become your 5 pm tea-time snack; savour these high energy, low calorie treats instead! Try these healthy Indian snack recipes instead. #1 Ragi Masala Idli Of all cereals and millet, finger millet (or ragi) has the highest amount of calcium (344 mg %) and potassium (408 mg %). Adding […]

  • HealthifyMe helped me lose 22 kg in 10 months

    HealthifyMe helped me lose 22 kg in 10 months

    Surat resident Chaitali received a rude shock when she was admitted to a hospital mid-last year, and was diagnosed with diabetes. “My fasting sugar level was 400,” says Chaitali, who weighed 87 kg at the time. She hadn’t always been fat but had gained weight due to a hormone imbalance. Her hospitalization, and the fact […]