Taking multivitamins is a common practice among the masses. But have you ever wondered why do people depend on multivitamins? Do you really need to take multivitamins daily? What are the benefits of taking multivitamins? Are there any side effects that you should know about? It is common knowledge that the body runs on a […]
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Medical Reviewed by Priyanka Gupta, Postgraduate in Dietetics and Food Service ManagementObesity is one of the greatest factors that increases the risks of many chronic and life-threatening diseases like heart disease, hypertension, stroke, and even cancer. With the rising case of obesity across the country, everyone is out searching for the best ways to lose […]
Remember the big, bright red, five-petaled flower in your grandma’s backyard? That exotic flower is called hibiscus and usually grows in tropical countries like India. But did you know that it can also have several health benefits for you? There are several different species of hibiscus, but the Hibiscus sabdariffa is one that can be […]
Low Calorie Foods or low-fat alternatives have been gaining popularity every day. And why not, according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2013–2014, More than 1 in 3 adults were considered to be overweight. Our diet here is a crucial factor because no matter how many hours we try spending […]
Summers in India can often get too hot to handle. But the upside of this scorching season comes in the form of a plethora of delicious summer fruits that you can eat to rejuvenate your body and give a good boost to your immune system. Fruits are the best way to nourish your body and […]
Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist at WHO, rightly described the immune system as “amazing, versatile, and also complex”. Why? Because your immune system is equivalent to your body’s armed force that fights against the intrusion of any disease-causing germs into your body. When exposed to an intrusive germ, our immune system identifies its characteristics and […]
Obesity is one of the common critical conditions in the world which is a result of excess body fat. If your weight starts to increase abnormally, you need to get checked immediately since it will eventually lead to overweight and obesity. To understand obesity, it is important to understand the different stages of weight gain. […]
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 […]
Medical Reviewed by Ashwathy V. Pillai, Postgraduate Degree in Dietetics & Applied NutritionIndian Diet plan for weight loss can be overwhelming and curating one, can definitely be exhausting. This involves a lot of research and is quite time-consuming. Hardly anyone wants to go through the struggle of finding the right diet. When on a ‘diet’, […]