Author: Dr. Priyanka Marakini
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Easy ways to measure portion sizes
Most diet and fitness experts recommend restricting serving sizes to anyone who wants to lose weight. And measuring your food is the best way to do that. But what’s an accurate measure? Serving sizes, for instance, are a standard measure of food, in cup or gram weight. That doesn’t necessarily mean the same thing as…
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Lose belly fat with these six lifestyle changes
You’re trying your best to lose weight, but no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to lose belly fat. Worry not; with these six simple diet and exercise tips, you can say bye-bye to belly fat: Drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water daily. Keeping yourself hydrated will prevent constipation and…
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Healthy festive Recipes for Gudi Padwa, Ugadi
Who says festivals have to be fattening? This Gudi Padwa, or Ugadi, we bring you healthy festive recipes. Gudi Padwa, the Maharashtrian New Year, wouldn’t be the same without the classic delicacy puran poli, a stuffed roti with sweet chana dal filling topped with ghee. Originally made of maida, we recommend you use whole-wheat flour…
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Pumpkin halwa recipe: Get your daily Vitamin B12 quota
Did you ever think that a serving of Pumpkin Halwa might help you remember where you kept your car keys? Believe us, it’s connected! Memory loss could be caused by the deficiency of a single vitamin – B12 – in your body. One of the eight B vitamins, B12 or Cobalamin is essential for the…
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Jau: A cereal that burns fat
Most people believe they need to stick to boring soups and salads and steer clear of cereals to lose weight. But some cereals actually aid in burning fat. Jau, or barley grain, is one of them. It was once known as a ‘poor man’s wheat’ and used mainly as horse and cattle feed. But jau…
