Our body is one of the best-known chemists, synthesizing its own chemicals. However, it lacks the ability to manufacture certain compounds like omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Therefore, these are termed as essential fatty acids as we need to obtain them through our diet. Omega-3 fatty acids Omega-3 fatty acids are derived from the essential […]
Medically reviewed by Shanmukha Priya, M.Phil and Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Chocolates…yummy, isn’t it? It’s really sad when your dietician tells you to completely avoid chocolate. It is heart-wrenching to hear that. Your Cravings Your brain is a very wonderful thing, it acts the way you train it. The irony is that if you train […]
Methi Wheat Roti Recipe Fenugreek leaves or simply known as methi leaves are commonly found in Indian households. A treasure trove of nutrients, fenugreek leaves are a rich source of steroidal saponins which help reduce levels of bad cholesterol or LDL. Fenugreek leaves are rich in fibre and antioxidants. All this nutrition benefits along […]
Just because you’ve decided to go on a diet doesn’t mean you give up all the delicious food you’re used to eating and settle for raw greens.
Beetroot Pomegranate Mint Juice Need an instant pick-me-up after a workout or a strenuous day? Stop reaching out to those flavoured or even artificially sweetened fruit juices. Let this beetroot pomegranate mint juice be thy elixir in your dire need for energy and refreshment. Pomegranate -1 fruit small 1/4 cup Beetroot – peeled and […]
Mint Rice Mint Rice is a great recipe, especially in summers. Mint or pudina is easily available and it’s rather easy to prepare a bowl of mint rice. All you need to do is add some chopped coconut, coriander to brown rice and voila, you have an easy recipe prepared. For the mint paste: […]
Grilled Chicken We don’t need to sell this delectable recipe to you, do we? Your high-protein, weight loss fix is guaranteed with this grilled chicken recipe. Who says healthy foods needn’t taste good! Vegetarians can substitute this with paneer. Dig in and let us know! 100 gm Chicken 50 gm onion paste spices:turmeric , […]
Palak Raita Get inspired by Hulk and embrace the colour green? Confused? We are talking about palak raita! Blend in this mineral rich green into curd for a powerful combo and an accompaniment to all the rice/subji delicacies. 50 gm Spinach leaves 75 gm Curd Method Cook the palak leaves after cleaning for 5 […]
Diet is not about deprivation. It is about eating healthy. Most of us take the diet very seriously. Normally we assume that if we are on a diet, we can’t eat unhealthily. But we say, you can be eating healthy and still cheat once in a while. A cheat meal is a great psychological relief that […]
Tandoori Paneer Tandoori paneer is a great source of protein, especially for vegetarians. Paneer is an all-rounder when it comes to dishes. Mix it with anything and it tastes good as always. This Tandoori Paneer recipe is a boon to your taste buds. Check out the procedure. 1 tsp ginger (adrak) 1-3 nos green […]
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