Tag: weight loss

Water fasting, a practice that involves abstaining from all food and beverages except water, has surged in popularity. Endorsements from health enthusiasts and influencers alike drive this popularity. Often lauded for its potential to accelerate weight loss and promote detoxification, this fasting method is not without controversy. With its roots stretching back to ancient traditions…

Carbohydrates, along with protein and fat, are vital macronutrients that give the body energy for overall health. While too many refined carbs can cause weight gain and health issues, the problem is not the carbs themselves but how much and what kind you eat. That’s why carb cycling, a new dietary approach, involves alternating between…

Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped organ in your neck, works overtime. It floods your body with too many thyroid hormones. This imbalance can speed up your metabolism, causing unexpected weight loss, a rapid heartbeat, and, often, a sense of nervousness. With India’s shift from battling iodine deficiency to achieving…

People commonly associate weight loss with building muscle and reducing body fat. However,  the actual complexity lies in the various types of body fat, collectively known as adipose tissue. White fat and brown fat are two types of adipose (fatty) tissue with unique functions. Despite discussions on health, fitness, and diet often focusing on body…

Due to the increasing influence of diet culture, there is an abundance of diets instructing people on what they should eat. But, there are alternative and better options to fad diets and restrictive eating habits, such as intuitive eating. True to its name, intuitive eating involves breaking free from the cyclical nature of diets and…