As the festival of lights is right here, we hope the darkness in this world is taken away and we have a better place to live in. Diwali, one of the major Indian Festivals, is a celebration of good over evil and hope over despair. Like any other Indian festival, Diwali comes with an extravaganza […]
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The excitement of upcoming festivals, vacations or family gatherings and weddings often put us to a somewhat worried state of mind. Ring a bell? As soon as we see an event approaching, we start planning our outfits and looks because of course, we all want to look our best at these events and seek compliments from […]
Medically reviewed by Darshita Thakkar, Nutrition Training and Quality Manager for PAN India Cucumbers often remind us of our days at the spa, but as you might already know, cucumbers have various other benefits in addition to soothing your eyes during a facial. One of these is its ability to make you lose weight effectively without hassle. […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition For most people, fruit equates to banana. However, if you are watching your weight, then you might have run miles away from this year-round, yellow fruit. Table of Contents What is in a Banana? Banana Nutrition Facts Banana Nutrition Health Benefits Popular Banana Varieties in […]
Now you don’t have to look at wheat cakes in place of regular cakes for a healthier alternative. Here we bring you a recipe that is much healthier than regular wheat cakes – Ragi Mug Cake! Ragi or finger millet is one of the superfoods that we should eat as often as possible. It is […]
Diabetes is a chronic ailment that can hit across all groups. When people develop this disease, the first thing that crosses their minds is the restriction on food. This means you cannot have all those lip-smacking foods that you been eating day and night. Sometimes, these restrictions may leave you disappointed and restless. But wait! […]
Medical Reviewed by Darshita Thakkar, Masters in Clinical NutritionTo lead a healthy lifestyle, eating meals during regular intervals is very important. Regular eating comes with three main meals and two small meals. When we say small meals, it is usually a mid-morning snack, a mid-noon snack and an evening snack. When mid-morning snack should be […]
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 […]