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  • Navratri foods: Why starve when you can feast on nutritious delights

    Navratri is synonymous with fasting. But it isn’t meant to punish your body. Instead, it’s a time to nourish your body differently. With the right choices you can feel light, energised, and very festive. This Navratri, eat smart, dance hard, and glow bright

  • OMAD diet: 10 proven benefits of eating one meal a day for health and weight loss

    OMAD diet: 10 proven benefits of eating one meal a day for health and weight loss

    The OMAD diet — a growing and popular health trend — stands for “One Meal A Day.” The name is pretty self-explanatory, as it involves eating one meal a day only. It is growing in popularity for being easy and offering potential health benefits.

  • French biochemist explains when you should avoid fasting; shares 3 golden rules if you do

    French biochemist explains when you should avoid fasting; shares 3 golden rules if you do

    asting is known to have many health benefits, but it may not be for everyone. French biochemist Jesse Inchauspé, in her new video, explained when it should be avoided and shared 3 golden rules to follow if you choose to fast.

  • Festive food guide: 7 smart eating hacks for a healthy festive season

    Festive food guide: 7 smart eating hacks for a healthy festive season

    Festivals are about joy and guilt-free eating sprees. With a little mindfulness and by choosing fresh, balancing indulgence, and staying hydrated you can relish every celebration while keeping your energy high and your health intact.

  • Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: 7 fasting tips to get instant energy back

    Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: 7 fasting tips to get instant energy back

    Ganesh Chaturthi is an auspicious festival that is a celebration of faith and fasting. Fasting is good for your spiritual discipline but may reduce your energy. With a few simple tips, you can get your instant energy back in the body, without breaking the fast and cheer with all the celebrations

  • Ashadha Purnima 2025 Date: When is Guru Purnima - Vyasa Puja, Satyanarayan Vrat & Kokila Vrat Significance

    Ashadha Purnima 2025 Date: When is Guru Purnima - Vyasa Puja, Satyanarayan Vrat & Kokila Vrat Significance

    Ashadha Purnima on July 10 marks Guru Purnima, Vyasa Puja, Satyanarayan Vrat, and the start of Kokila Vrat, an auspicious day of devotion, fasting, and honoring spiritual wisdom.

  • PM Modi reveals fasting routine to stay fit in his 70s: "I've been following these practices for 50 to 55 years"

    PM Modi reveals fasting routine to stay fit in his 70s: "I've been following these practices for 50 to 55 years"

    During his conversation on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared that he observes multiple fasts throughout the year, including an extended four-and-a-half-month fast and a rigorous fasting routine during Navratri.

  • Ramadan fasting and migraines: Avoid headaches while fasting with these expert tips

    Ramadan fasting and migraines: Avoid headaches while fasting with these expert tips

    Ramadan fasting tips: With mindful practices, balanced meals, and adequate hydration, fasting during Ramadan can be observed without letting migraines take a toll on your health. Follow these tips to combat headache triggers and make fasting during Ramzaan a smooth and fulfilling experience.

  • Ramadan fasting: Best foods to eat for suhoor to stay full, hydrated, and energised

    Ramadan fasting: Best foods to eat for suhoor to stay full, hydrated, and energised

    Ramadan 2025: If you are all set to fast during Ramadan, it is important to understand that your meal will play a key role in supporting your fast. Eating the right foods at Suhoor and Iftar can help you stay active, hydrated, and healthy. Follow these expert tips how to stay healthy during Ramadan.

  • Telangana government allows reduced work hours for Muslim employees during Ramzan

    Telangana government allows reduced work hours for Muslim employees during Ramzan

    As per an official order issued by Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari, this relaxation applies to all Muslim government employees, including teachers, contract and outsourcing staff, as well as those working in boards, corporations, and public sector units.

  • Anti-aging millionaire Bryan Johnson says he fasts for 18 hours: 'My last meal of the day is at 11 am'

    Anti-aging millionaire Bryan Johnson says he fasts for 18 hours: 'My last meal of the day is at 11 am'

    Earlier this month, the tech mogul -- known for his extreme anti-aging methods -- underwent a procedure to remove all of his plasma and replace it with a protein called albumin.

  • Fasting and gut health: Break your fast with these 8 foods to avoid digestive discomfort

    Fasting and gut health: Break your fast with these 8 foods to avoid digestive discomfort

    Navratri fasting tips: Fasting serves not only as a spiritual ritual but also as a chance to reset the body and boost your health. To ensure a smooth transition back to regular meals and support digestive health, it's crucial to choose gut-friendly foods and take a gradual approach when breaking your fast.

  • Navratri 2024 recipes: From makhana and flaxseed chivda to dal dhokli and more

    Navratri 2024 recipes: From makhana and flaxseed chivda to dal dhokli and more

    Healthy fasting recipes: Enjoy a wholesome Navratri with these nutritious, easy-to-make dishes. From Makhana and Flaxseed Chivda to Pumpkin Curry and Dal Dhokli, chefs share their favourite recipes, perfect for your fasting menu.

  • Navratri fasting: Here's how to do it right to boost brain function, heart health, manage weight

    Navratri fasting: Here's how to do it right to boost brain function, heart health, manage weight

    Health benefits of fasting: The fast during Navratri is believed to cleanse the body and mind, promoting self-discipline and spiritual growth. Besides the religious significance, fasting also aids in detoxifying the body, improving digestion and more. Here's what you should know.

  • Navratri fasting and hydration: Why staying hydrated is important during the festival

    Navratri fasting and hydration: Why staying hydrated is important during the festival

    Navratri 2024: As you dive into the festivities of Navratri, remember that hydration plays a key role in your well-being. By making a conscious effort to drink water and add infused water options, you can combat energy drain, support your body’s functions, and fully enjoy the dandiya and garba celebrations of this beautiful festival.

  • Sattvik foods for Navratri: Health benefits of makhana, sabudana, singhara and more

    Sattvik foods for Navratri: Health benefits of makhana, sabudana, singhara and more

    The sattvik foods eaten during Navratri nourish both the body and mind with simple, wholesome ingredients that provide energy and enhance overall well-being. Foods like makhana, sabudana, and kuttu atta are rich in nutrients that support digestive health, offer sustained energy, and aid in detoxifying the body.

  • Intermittent fasting: Benefits, challenges, and is it right for you?

    Intermittent fasting: Benefits, challenges, and is it right for you?

    Intermittent fasting claims to benefit the body in numerous ways, including lowering the risk of diabetes, improving mental clarity and enhancing longevity. However, it also comes with its own set of challenges. Here are the pros and cons of this popular fasting method.

  • Are you fasting? Maintain blood sugar level, reduce stress and stay healthy with these 9 simple rules

    Are you fasting? Maintain blood sugar level, reduce stress and stay healthy with these 9 simple rules

    Expert advice for fasting: By following these strategies, you can maximise the health benefits of fasting while ensuring it is sustainable and supportive of your overall well-being.

  • Ayurvedic rules to improve digestion: Eat according to your dosha, practice fasting, plus more

    Ayurvedic rules to improve digestion: Eat according to your dosha, practice fasting, plus more

    According to Ayurveda, good digestion is the cornerstone of overall well-being. These simple Ayurvedic dietary principles can lead to better digestion and holistic health.

  • 7 healthy fasting tips for the month of sawan

    7 healthy fasting tips for the month of sawan

    Observing fasts during the month of Sawan can be a fulfilling spiritual practice. By following these healthy fasting tips, you can maintain your well-being and make the most of this auspicious period.

  • Intermittent fasting for weight loss: Dos and don'ts you should know for maximum benefits

    Intermittent fasting for weight loss: Dos and don'ts you should know for maximum benefits

    Weight loss with intermittent fasting: As the research continues to unfold, intermittent fasting stands as a tool which, when used wisely, can support a healthier lifestyle and overall fitness.

  • Health benefits, risks of water fasting: Is it good for quick weight loss? Does it lead to muscle mass loss?

    Health benefits, risks of water fasting: Is it good for quick weight loss? Does it lead to muscle mass loss?

    Water fasting, which involves abstaining from food and only consuming water, has gained popularity recently. Although some experts suggest it can lead to rapid weight loss and reduce certain health risks, it's important to note that water fasting may not be suitable for everyone and can have harmful side effects.

  • What celebs said on Ramzan 2024 and sehri and iftar timings in India

    What celebs said on Ramzan 2024 and sehri and iftar timings in India

    In India, the 29-30-day (sunrise to sunset) fasting period begins from March 12.

  • Ramzan 2024: What to eat for sehri before the first roza in the holy month of fasting

    Ramzan 2024: What to eat for sehri before the first roza in the holy month of fasting

    It's that time of the year when the Muslim community across the globe and in India is gearing to embark upon the Holy month of Ramzan.

  • Intermittent fasting isn't a health panacea, but it has benefits

    Intermittent fasting isn't a health panacea, but it has benefits

    Advocates of extended and intermittent fasts attribute to autophagy everything from robust health to improved mental clarity. It may be triggered between 24 and 48 hours in animals deprived of food. However, we don’t know when the process sets in after humans begin fasting — or how much is enough to be effective against illness. It’s still not clear how (or if) it contributes to weight loss

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