Water retention in the body is the swelling caused by the accumulation of large amounts of fluid in the spaces between the body’s cells or in the circulatory system. Oedema or water retention is a symptom, not a disease or disorder. It can be an indication of a problem in your kidneys, heart or the circulatory […]
Category Archives: Nutrition
All you hygiene and hand sanitiser fanatics/enthusiasts, I have got some news. Scrub, wash, sanitise all you want; we will continue to be a hotbed of the microscopic ‘creepy crawlies’. Table of content The war within How probiotic bacteria help in health Probiotic bacteria in the diet Food for thought Although this bit could have […]
Submitted by, Subhashini Dietician, Possible Most of us shed close to 50 to 100 hairs a day. Shocked? However, that number doesn’t cause noticeable thinning of hair since hair growth is happening simultaneously. Hair loss is a different ball game altogether. It happens when cyclical nature of hair growth and shedding gets disrupted or when a […]
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 […]
So how are you welcoming this summer? With sunscreen lotions, sunglasses and air conditioners? But what about the foods? Yes, summer foods? We all love our summer vacations but we often tend to overlook the summer foods. Resulting in overindulgence of cold drinks and ice creams that lead to unnecessary weight gain. But don’t worry, […]
So it is snack time, your stomach is grumbling but with weight loss on your mind, what can you snack upon that is light calorie-wise and yet tasty? Dhokla is the perfect snack for you then. Quick to make, light on the stomach and on your waist, this snack is sure to fill you up […]
Medical Reviewed by Sindhu Vas, Masters of Food Science and NutritionExam season is always a hectic season for everyone involved; the kids, parents, and even the teachers! But the most stressed out could be the parents because long studying hours mean skewed diet and ultimately ill-health of your children! Table of Contents Tips for Diet […]
Medical Reviewed by Sindhu Vas, Masters of Food Science and NutritionType 2 Diabetes or Diabetes mellitus is one such lifestyle condition that can be easily managed with a good diabetic diet and weight loss. And if you are thinking about how to control diabetes with Indian food, then you have come to the right place. We […]
Medical Reviewed by Darshita Thakkar, Nutrition Training and Quality Manager for PAN IndiaGM diet plan is a diet that restricts your weekly eating routine to certain food groups and helps you lose a substantial amount of weight within just a week. This diet mainly consists of raw fruits and vegetables. Also, the number of meat […]
No matter whether you are following a strict diet regime or you look for some mouth-watering salad recipes, you can’t do it without using a lot of green leafy veggies. And when it comes to Greens, there could be nothing better than having sparkling green lettuce into your salad recipes. Lettuce is undoubtedly one of […]