When Hippocrates wrote ‘Let food be thy medicine’, he certainly wasn’t referring to fast foods. With the burgeoning of fast-food joints in the metros, our health is in jeopardy. Food has become a lovable enemy, which is what makes controlling it even more difficult. The Main Problem with Fast Food To put it simply, it...
Usually, a change in weather precipitates a cold. Although the cold weather does not cause a cold, the cold virus thrives better in a cold and dry climate. There are about 200 different viruses that can cause the common cold. These viruses are floating around us – all the time! Each one of us is...
Moonsoon is a relief from the scorching summer sun. But with all the fun, comes a palate full of diseases that only come around only during the monsoon. We have your basic monsoon queries cleared in this week’s column. Q1. Is there a list of nutrition-related do’s and don’ts that we must follow during the...
We need to be very careful about the food we eat and the water we drink during monsoon as our digestion gets weakened and the dosha, which is most likely to go out of balance is Vaata. Vaata aggravation leads to gas formation and indigestion, which most of us unknowingly experience during monsoons. So, the...
Since centuries, chocolates have been admired and enjoyed by one and all because of its unique taste. Chocolates have regularly been eaten for pleasure, especially dark chocolates. However, studies show that the high amounts of antioxidants in the cocoa seeds, flavonoids and other kinds of polyphenols, may have a few beneficial effects on one’s health....
When it comes to losing weight, women stand at a disadvantage as compared to men. It has been observed that women accumulate fat quicker than men and lose it far more slowly. This only confirms what many women long suspected. “My husband eats so much, yet does not gain an inch!” said one of our...
The appetite-robbing days of summer are gone, and the monsoon weather tempts you to gorge on bhajiyas, chaats, samosas, vada pav, sweets, and ever-larger helpings at mealtimes. After all, you must make up for lost time! But temper that hearty appetite with a dose of caution – monsoon is the time when diseases, particularly related...
Occasionally experiencing a few aches and pains is fairly normal for most of us. But have you ever wondered how life would be if your body continues to be tired and aching for months together? Although it may seem unbelievable, at least 3% of the general population suffer from a painful condition known as “fibromyalgia”...
The BMI ranges in the chart(above) indicate where you fit in. If you fall in any range beyond or below 'normal weight,' its time to consult a doctor or nutritionist and get a weight loss or weight gain plan.
