Drinking too much water can be risky
Water may be the elixir of life, but it sure can send your health into a tailspin, even endangering your life, if you drink too much of it. While packaged water, juice and cola
Soups, salads for weight loss in summer
Summer means blazing sun, sweat, sunburns, heatstroke and what not! But the season also means summer vacation, holiday with family and lots and lots of
Say no to water between meals
Glugging water during meals severely hampers your stomach’s digestive powers and causes insulin levels to fluctuate significantly, warns Microboitic counsellor
Top 5 ways to boost your brain
It is the ticking timebomb that will affect 1.7 million of us in just 40 years. But can you stave off Alzheimer’s with a healthy diet? This week scientists said eating chicken
A diet that keeps you cool in summer
Summer is all about having some fun under the sun. But, the harsh sunlight and humidity is your hair, health and skin’s worst enemy, so, it is always important to take care.
30 minutes brisk walk daily cuts BP risk
Moderate exercise and increased cardiovascular fitness can help those with family history of high blood pressure to significantly reduce their risk of developing
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
































