Medical Reviewed by Krupa, A Postgraduate in Food Science & NutritionMillets are grown in semi-dry areas of Asia and Africa, they have been widely cultivated as cereal crops or as fodder for animals. Millets are loaded with fibre and are the best source of complex carbohydrates with numerous health benefits. It is now a well-proven […]
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We may be aware of the fast weight loss tricks like fat burners, however, we might not be very aware of the fat burner side effects. Fat burners, most popular in the form of pills, are made with thermogenic substances that have the ability to increase the metabolic rate of the body. With a boost […]
Have a photogenic face but don’t like your pictures… thanks to the double chin or the fat belly that appeared on the image? Yes.. many of us go through this day in and day out! An impressively chiseled body is something all of us crave for but don’t have an idea how to acquire it. […]
Stale food is often known to have a negative effect on health. In fact, food kept over 12 hours shouldn’t be consumed at all as it could cause food poisoning. Yes, in the general sense stale food lacks the nutritious ingredients that are necessary for a healthy body, but many food types including Baasi Roti […]
Medical Reviewed by Sindhu Vas, Masters in Clinical NutritionAccording to studies our gut health is important for our overall well-being. The gut is our gastrointestinal tract which is made up of a whole host of microbes that keeps our body and brain functioning in an optimal manner. The gut microbes determine the way we store fat, how […]
Medical Reviewed by Ashwathy V. Pillai, Postgraduate Degree in Dietetics & Applied NutritionIndeed, the concept of health and wellbeing in modern times has gained popularity among professionals and non-professionals alike. With the rise of advertorial indulgence, several novices have come up with their curious health mantras to help people cope with the pressures of modern […]
We all enjoy Indian street foods; It’s tough to resist these mouthwatering temptations across the country. The good thing about Indian street food is the variety you can choose from, some of them that are actually healthy! Indian Chaat is the savory street-side fast food that has been making Indians lick their fingers clean for centuries. […]
Medical Reviewed by R Sindhu Vas, Masters of Food Science and NutritionGarcinia Cambogia for weight loss has been making trends, however, does this fruit stand a chance in this wide weight loss industry? Undoubtedly, a long lost cousin of the Fruit Mangosteen, Garcinia Cambogia, is a tropical citrus fruit commonly called the Malabar Tamarind grown in […]
We might have seen that green cauliflower-like vegetable adorning the shelves of huge supermarkets. Until recently, it was considered an exotic vegetable but not anymore, thanks to the availability and popularity. Yes, we are talking about our very own broccoli! But this cruciferous wonder-cum-nutritional vegetable is actually not new as we think. Broccoli is an […]
Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS is a common condition with various symptoms like bloating, low abdominal pain and change in bowel cycle. The exact reason for this disease is unknown; however, many foods containing too much fiber or fat increase the severity of the condition. Only with proper IBS diet, complications of the […]