Sweet Corn, popularly known as Bhutta, is the favorite rainy day snack of Mumbaikars. Not only does corn offer health benefits, but it also has multi-culinary uses. You can do a lot more in the kitchen with this yellow grain… Corn, also known as maize, is a popular vegetable across the world. Corn has fibre, vitamins, […]
Nutrition - Diet
Top Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet (vs non-vegetarian)
Here we take a look at the advantages of a vegetarian diet. While non-vegetarian food is rich in proteins and certain vitamins, most people beyond a particular age require a simple diet that is healthy and easy to digest. People who love eating non-vegetarian often feel disappointed when they have to eat vegetarian food most […]
Should you really cut rice from your diet?
Rice is one of the staple food in India and for many its a part of every meal. However, a lot of people believe that rice can result in weight gain. So should one completely cut off rice from one’s diet? Let’s find out. Boiled Rice is Staple Diet for Many Boiled rice is the […]
How much water you should drink, is it backed by research?
How much water you should really drink in a day? All these numbers (2 to 3 litres per day) that everybody seems to be suggesting, is it really backed by research? Let’s find out. We all know water is important for the proper functioning of our body. But everybody in India seems to have a […]
How to remove germs & pesticides from veggies & fruits
Products are now available on the market that lets you thoroughly clean veggies & fruits, and removes germs and pesticides. We all clean or sanitize our hands before eating or cooking food, we also make sure that all our utensils are clean before using, but how can we ensure that the fruits and vegetables we […]
India needs to grow a variety of crops to improve nutrition
Over the last few decades, India has focussed on producing rice and wheat, at the expense of other grains that are nutritionally more valuable. The Green Revolution in the 1950s and the 1960s resulted in India becoming a major producer of rice and wheat in the world. But research reveals that if India diversifies its […]
Maggi noodles regains market share, check out some cool recipes
Nestle launched the two-minute Maggi noodles way back in 1982 when instant food was not popular in India. Over the years, it became one of the favorite instant foods for Indians before it was banned in India (in 2015). Arguably the most popular instant noodles brand in India, Maggi noodles was banned (in June 2015) when […]
Indians opening up to peanut butter, consumption increases in India
Peanut butter was never a part of the diet for most Indians (until now), however as Indians are becoming more aware about nutrition, peanut butter is gradually making its way into the kitchen of most Indians. The domestic consumption of peanut butter in India is very low (compared to the Western world) currently, but its […]
Best breakfast cereals in India
More Indians are now having cereals, museli, and oats for breakfast. Here we take a look at the best cereal and oat brands for breakfast in India. Introduction The breakfast cereals market is currently dominated by the likes of Kellogg’s, PepsiCo and Indian brand Bagrry’s. Thanks to India’s growing breakfast cereals market, brands such as […]
Customized nutrition plans to meet your health goals
Prevent lifestyle diseases by addressing one of it’s root causes – nutrition. Here are customized nutrition plans, designed to meet your health goals. Diet plan for high-fat percentage Diet plan for high-fat percentage, suggested by nutritionist Raksha Shah. Raksha has been working as a nutritionist and diet coach for the past 3 years in […]









