Tried the happiness diet, yet?
It’s true - we all share a feel-good chemistry with food. If you smile while tucking into your favourite fare, it can also tackle your bulging waistline. A new weight-loss plan..
Why must you drink water
Most of us know that up to seventy per cent of the total body weight is due to water. Although it is present in all parts of the body, it is more present in organs such as
Barley water for a thinner waistline
with benefits manifold. Extremely low in calories it acts as a wonderful diet supplement and helps maintain a slim stature. Being low in cholesterol, it is known
Top five summer coolants
Guzzling down water, fresh vegetable and fruit juices is a natural way of detoxifying your body. Drink these liquids first thing in the morning and you will be kick-starting
Add pulses to your daily diet
For nothing, ’dal chawal’ is the staple diet for most Indians. And rightly so. Do you remember all the dietary advice you got while growing up? ’Eat your pulses’ or to
Fun and healthy breakfasts with oatmeal
Oatmeal is a highly satisfying morning breakfast meal. High in soluble fiber, oatmeal helps to lower ’bad’ LDL cholesterol levels and is high in protein content too, which
Walnuts are good for you
Not only are walnuts delicious to eat but also good for your heart and your skin. They are one of the best plant sources of protein. Here are some health benefits
Facts about fad diets
Dieting is an age old way to lose weight but is fad diet the best way to lose those extra pounds? When you want to lose weight fast there is just one question on your
Diet plan for new mothers
The stork came and went, and left you multitudes of relatives who are telling you what to eat. They are peddling age-old remedies, while you are clutching on to your
A mouthful of curd for good health
Curd or yogurt is used since ages to gain its nutritional and health benefits or as a beauty product. According to Ayurveda, curd should not be consumed at night.
White potatoes not linked to obesity, diabetes
A new study has demonstrated that habitual consumption of white potatoes (baked, boiled and mashed) is not associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes or levels of C
5 Foods that keep you young
Looking young is the foremost priority of most people these days. Not just women, even men are wary of ageing. Instead of using the number of anti-ageing creams that
Red meat – to eat or not to eat?
According to a study by the Deakin University, Australia, women who cut down on red meat are likely to suffer twice as much from anxiety and depression. The
Chocolates loaded with health benefits
Experts from across the world recently reported about the emerging health benefits and other aspects of chocolate - the food that has delighted people for almost 2,000
Drink tea to shed extra kilos
Want to shed those extra pounds but still eat your favourite junk foods? Well, drinking tea could be the solution. Researchers at Kobe University, Japan found that regular