As we all know, getting enough protein is very important if you want to be fit and keep good health. Protein also helps build, renew and preserve muscle tissue. Having enough muscle mass keeps you looking young. Protein is also important for youthful skin and good hair. That said, vegans and vegetarians often don’t eat...
This delicious Creamy Cucumber Slaw is a low calorie salad that’s a delight for the taste buds. Besides, it’s quick to make. Preparation time: 5 minutes Here is the recipe: Ingredients: 2 Cucumber (medium) 2 tsp Dill leaves 1/2 to 1 green chilly, chopped finely 1/3rd cup Hung curd (very thick) 1 tsp Mustard 1/2...
Now that Mr.Summer is here and is raging its heat on us mortals, making us lose more nutrients and electrolytes, our body’s nutritional requirements change. We need to keep ourselves well hydrated at all times. We need to consume those foods that are high in water content , more of vitamins & minerals & are...
One of the Vitamins of the B-complex group , this Vitamin is uniquely important, since its deficiency or mal-absorption can have severe repercussions. Vitamin B12 is produced by bacteria and yeast and so is found in animal based foods. One of the consequences of the modern, fast food lifestyle is that the deficiency of this...
A convenient lie has more buyers than the bitter truth! …& THAT, my friends, is the fundamental psychological trick behind the increasing popularity of artificial sweeteners. The 90’s brought about a huge resurgence in diet food, which could only be labelled as such due to the replacement of sugar with artificial sweeteners. With this switch,...
A simple way to ensure that you snack only on nutritious stuff is to keep it handy. When hunger strikes you can grab any of these snacks instead of junk foods/ products like biscuits, instant noodles, aerated drinks, restaurant foods etc. Craving for a specific junk or unhealthy food will be more if it’s easily...
1) Sleep & wake up at a fixed time daily. Sleep well enough to feel fresh when you wake up. Very crucial for hormonal balance & weight loss. 2) Have plenty of fruits & vegetables- cooked or as salads, juices; sprouts, nuts, dry fruits & seeds. You can also enjoy fruit juices, smoothies in moderation. 3)...
At least since a decade now, there has been a visible surge in the number of people wanting to be fit, be more active, defy ageing & look n feel good at any age!.. & it goes without saying that exercising, proper rest & sleep as well as eating right is a must. Of all...
