With chronic illnesses on the rise in India—especially among women—everyday foods can help to prevent diseases. Here’s how leafy greens, pulses nuts, and traditional spices offer protection against diabetes, heart disease and more.
Rujuta Diwekar has always been clear about the importance of home-cooked meals for a healthy life. With fast-changing trends, there’s often confusion about what to pick. In her latest reel, she chose from a range of food options to help people make informed choices.
Despite what Bugs Bunny told us, studies suggest, rabbits in the wild don’t actually eat carrots often. But for us humans, carrots make for crunchy, colourful, and powerful health boosters. Here’s why these roots are good for the eyes, heart, and gut:
As you age, if you want to look after your health in the long run, try shifting your focus from what you eat to when you eat your breakfast. Maybe, it’s time to set your alarm a little earlier for the sake of your health:
Nutrient-dense microgreens: These tiny superfoods are often used to garnish salads and curries. But only a few realise that these tiny, fancy looking sprouts are filled with nutrition. Plus, they are easy to grow and can be added to a variety of dishes.
Tips to prevent bloating: A tight, gassy, swollen stomach is a sign of bloating. From eating too fast to swallowing air and more, the reasons are aplenty. Uncover the causes, remedies, and lifestyle changes to get rid of the discomfort.
Fitness coach Lars Meidell shared on his Instagram account how the Japanese eating rule “hara hachi bu” can help with faster weight loss. He explained the philosophy, which is also known to have a positive impact on longevity and better digestion.
Diet plan: Some food items, even though healthy, could be the cause of acidity, bloating, and constipation when taken on an empty stomach after waking up. Avoid eating these 8 foods to prevent constipation.
Even when you eat right, your body may not be getting sufficient nutrition it requires. National Nutrition Week (Sept1-7) is a reminder that essential nutrients are often ignored, and how simple changes can make a big difference to your health.
Mediterranean diet health benefits: You can’t change your DNA, but you can still prevent Alzheimer's by changing your diet. A recent research says that even if Alzheimer’s runs in your family, your daily food choices may help protect your memory in the long run. Here’s how.
High protein foods for daily meals: Protein is essential for muscle recovery, immunity and overall health, but many diets don’t contribute enough of the nutrient. Adults require approximately 0.8–1 gm per Kg of body weight daily. Here's how to get more protein from your daily diet.
Fitness coach Raj Ganpath, in his latest Instagram video, shared 5 ways in which sufficient protein can be consumed as part of the diet not just for short-term benefits but in the long term. From finding protein-rich foods to taking the help of supplements, his flexible approach is bound to help you.
Superfood seeds: If you want to improve digestion, boost energy, support heart health, and more then Seeds are your answer as they are important sources of nutrition, packed with protein, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.
Gastroenterologist Dr Joseph Salhab, in his recent video, cleared the air by talking about what chia seeds can be best paired with: water or yogurt. While he mentioned the nutritional benefits of both, there’s a clear winner here. Read to know more about it.
Best fruits for lung function: Healthy lungs play an important role in the overall well-being. But pollution, poor diet and lifestyle habits can damage them over a period of time. The good news? There are some foods that help strengthen them, reduce inflammation, and promote this vital function.
When it comes to building strong bones and maintaining muscle health, calcium and protein often take the spotlight. However, magnesium also plays a crucial role in supporting everything from energy production to post-workout recovery. Learn the 5Ws and H.
Hrithik Roshan, who is at his fittest in War 2, follows a diet rich in proteins, carbs, fibre, and healthy fats. His personal chef revealed the foods Hrithik enjoys daily, along with his cheat meals, favourite dessert, foods he avoids, and more.
Your choice of pre-workout food can make or break your workout. Proper food provides energy, enhances endurance, and aids recovery. If you go for snacks or meals which are nutrient dense, then you will keep up your energy levels and not feel worn out. Well, here are eight superb options for powering your fitness routine pre-workout.
How to boost immunity: Just like daily exercises and proper rest to help body recover, a healthy, balanced diet is the base on which the body's health rests on. Here are 7 simple eating habits that will naturally increase your immunity.
National Immunization Awareness Month: Your daily diet plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's ability to ward off diseases. Certain foods with rich nutrients can actually increase your overall body response, helping to produce antibodies that will last longer to protect you from the disease.
Chances are, if you eat non-seasonal foods, it probably does not help your body. The expert says that non-seasonal produce must be hard to digest and can make a person weaker than before, affecting immunity, power, and energy.
Health benefits of soaking food: It helps in better assimilation of nutrients, improve digestion and remove elements that limit mineral absorption. Here is our list of foods you should soak before consuming them.
Kareena Kapoor’s trainer shared the latest video of her workout, where she is seen performing functional exercises including leg rotations, leg raises, kettlebell swings, among others. However, the internet wasn’t too convinced with her routine, here’s how they reacted.
Milind Soman is a fitness enthusiast who doesn’t believe in fad diets and weight loss trends for better health and weight management. The actor recently shared that he believes in a holistic lifestyle that includes staying active, eating well, sleeping on time, and caring for hydration.
With fads and trends taking over the online world, nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar shared 5 signs indicative of an unsustainable diet, and it includes an overemphasis on a single nutrient and refraining from sweets on festivals.