Medically reviewed by Shanmukha Priya, M.Phil and Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Healthy weight, that’s what we are all trying to achieve. And it’s really not that tough to lose weight and look fit and healthy. Just follow the expert given weight-loss advice we have here. There are a few points that are fail-safe when you […]
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Adding whey protein to your healthy eating diet is an excellent way to build your muscles, improve health and fitness levels, and strengthen the body. Research suggests that consuming whey protein along with resistance training can help in maintaining lean body mass and increase upper and lower-body strength. This is because whey protein promotes greater […]
As the cliche yet profound saying goes that health is wealth, we must ensure that we fuel our body with the Super healthy foods available on the face of this earth. The purpose of this article is to bring to you a comprehensive list of not only foods that are healthy but also lend a […]
As I picked up my morning tea before taking the ensuing day head on, I saw my mother eyeing a glossy iced donut kept on the dining table. But before she could grab those utterly tempting baked goods, I reminded her of her Diabetes and that these high on sugar food hold no nutritional value […]
Ketosis is the phenomena in which our body metabolizes fat instead of carbohydrates to produce ketones, which is further used by our cells to provide the energy to perform their normal functions. Ketosis is the metabolic state of the body where the blood contains ketones, typically above a range of 0.5mmol/L. In ketosis, your body […]
How many times have you tried stopping yourself from eating carbs or scolded yourself on gorging on high carb foods? A lot of times, Right? Somehow, it is a common notion that once you have set your weight loss goals, you shouldn’t even see a carb-rich food. Carbohydrates become your biggest enemy and you try […]
Medically reviewed by Shanmukha Priya, M.Phil and Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Is your or your loved one’s skin is showing a yellow tinge? Have the whites of the eyes turn yellow? Then, these could be the symptoms of Jaundice. Jaundice is a disease caused due to an alarmingly high level of bilirubin [1]. Jaundice can […]
“I think I have lost a lot of post-pregnancy weight through breastfeeding,” said a friend of mine who is also a mother of a 4-month-old. We have been hearing since our childhood that benefits of breast milk for babies are numerous but when mothers breastfeed their babies, their own bodies benefit too. Studies suggest that […]
After satiating my taste bud with some heavenly food essentially high on calories, my friend remarked that eating deeply fried and junk food in excess would only increase my cholesterol level which would later lead to a lot of health problems for me. The rude remark not only made me sad but the pleasure of […]
The other day I went grocery shopping with my friends and even after hours of going here and there, I was not able to pick a cooking oil for myself. With at least more than 10 options in front of me and newer oils making their way into grocery shelves every now and then, it […]