Besides being refreshing (in summers) and a great source of energy, coconut water has many more health benefits. Coconut Water Nutrients Coconut water is rich in carbohydrates (and also electrolytes). Its low in calories, fat and cholesterol free Considered one of the best naturally available sports drink (as it contains more potassium than four bananas) […]
Top 10 useful skincare tips for women (avoiding stress is one of them)
Skincare Tips for Women: In today’s competitive world, it pays to look well, and for that you have to make sure you take good care of your skin. This is even more important for those who work in the entertainment industry! How Stress Affects Your Skin Your skin texture and tone depends on both external […]
6 Reasons why the GM (General Motors) diet may not suit Indians
Here’s why some experts think the GM (General Motors) Diet is not effective for Indians. We all have heard about GM Diet, and many are big fans of the diet program. But is the diet plan really as clean as it sounds? This crash diet that became a fad in India a few years ago […]
Chia Seeds: Benefits & Nutrition Facts
Chia Seeds: Benefits & Nutrition Facts. Top reasons to include these in your diet. What are Chia Seeds? Chia seeds belongs to the mint family and formsa staple diet of the people in Guatemala, Mexico and other South American countries (used to be staple food for the Mayans and the Aztecs). Chia has several nutritional […]
Almonds offer several health boosting benefits, more so for Diabetics
Indians are already aware of the goodness of almonds. Almonds have several health boosting properties – its good for your brain, promotes weight loss, reduces blood pressure, lowers cholesterol. That is why nutritionists encourage everybody to include almonds in their diet. Almonds: Nutritional Benefits Almonds are traditional snack for most Indians. Almonds add protein, fibre, […]
Turmeric has zero medicinal properties, says new study
Summary: Indians are going to hate this piece of news. A new study says Turmeric might have zero medicinal properties in it. Shocking? Yes, because the good old Indian spice Turmeric is used like a medicine for various health benefits, and is now battling to retain the home remedy tag. Indians readily apply Turmeric on […]
The best books on nutrition
Here we take a look at the best books on nutrition. ‘Eat Delete’ ‘Eat Delete: How to Get off the Weight Loss Cycle for Good’ says there’s no shortcut to lose weight. Quick diet won’t help to lose weight, rather it will make you weaker. So if you want to lose weight the right way, […]
Stunning pictures of Sapna Vyas who took India by storm when she turned from fat to fit
Stunning pictures of girl who took India by storm when she turned from fat to fit (lost 33 Kgs in few months). There are many in the film industry who get rid of their weight through surgery, but this female took the hard way (and the right way) to lose weight (through exercise and dieting). […]
Lucrative ‘Food Fests’ should focus on innovation and creativity in food preparation: Experts
As Food fests become lucrative (and almost like fashion shows), experts say that the focus should be on innovation and creativity in food preparation (for it to be called a food festival), and not just on the business aspect. With high disposable incomes and outbound tourism flourishing, the demand for exquisite gastronomy experiences has increased. […]
Where to find Organic Food in India
Buying Organic Fruits and Vegetables Back when the millennials were children people never used to ask if food was organic. Now since the rise of Monsanto, GMO’s and Pesticides, our earth is left with looking for better quality food with less additives. This is why you need to consume organic food and products whenever possible. […]