The Atkins diet follows a low-carbohydrate diet, which is usually beneficial for people looking to lose weight. This diet propagates the theory that you can consume as much protein and fat as you want and restrict your carbohydrate intake to achieve weight loss. This diet was formulated by a physician named Dr. Robert C. Atkins. […]
The two main obesity causes are eating more than the body actually requires and doing very little physical workout to compensate that. Obesity is a condition where an individual has a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 30 Kg/m2. It is a malaise, a disease seen in adults and children alike. Worldwide, 1 in 3 […]
Medical Reviewed by Shanmukha Priya, M.Phil and Ph.D. in Food Science and NutritionFriends, fun, drinks, snacks, new year, hangover, weight gain…….get off this party roller-coaster feeling and being healthy Don’t let the yuletide spirit and year-end celebrations get to your health goals! Did I hear you mutter ‘easier said than done’ under your breath? Just […]
One hard fact about hypertension or high blood pressure is that it is a silent killer. In 90% of patients, there is no known cause for hypertension and this makes it even more important to be alert. It is often considered as a lifestyle disease with every third person we meet suffering from it. Hypertension or high […]
Antioxidantsare the latest inhealthbuzz that help you in staying healthy and keeping fit. But do you really know what they are? Yes, antioxidants help to eliminate harmful toxins from our body. But, there is a whole lot more to this information. Read on: Before getting started with the details of antioxidants, it’s important to understand few […]
Reviewed By, Shanumukha Priya M-Phil, Food Science & Nutrition Apart from having a complicated system inducted with reproduction, a woman’s body is also prone to many diseases like breast cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes etc. Table of Contents Calcium Vitamin D Folic Acid Vitamin B12 Omega 3 Fatty Acids A woman’s life is even more […]
Medical Reviewed by Ashwathy V. Pillai, Postgraduate Degree in Dietetics & Applied NutritionThere are many factors which impact our health positively and when that happens, weight loss is the sweet outcome. Though the very basic principle is to have a diet tailor-made for you, there are other simple habits that is sure to help your […]
According to most nutritionists, drinking apple cider vinegar before meals is a very good idea which aids weight loss. Apples are full of pectin and including pectin in your diet can keep you feeling fuller and more satisfied within no time. Given the fact that apple cider vinegar contains the same amount of pectin as apples […]
Medically reviewed by Spandana Nagulapally, Masters in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics It is quite a known fact that intake of vegetables for weight loss especially non-starchy veggies goes a long way in helping weight loss. According to the longitudinal study conducted by Monica Bertoia of Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham & Women’s Hospital, […]
Medical Reviewed by Ashwathy V. Pillai, Postgraduate Degree in Dietetics & Applied NutritionWomen everywhere are obsessed with how much weight one should put on during pregnancy and how quickly that weight should be shed. While celebrities may make it look easy, remember they have an entourage to help out. So put the comparisons aside. Experts […]
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