Author: R. Kalpana
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How to build muscle on a vegetarian diet
Who says you have to eat meat to build muscle and gain strength? A balanced vegetarian diet that includes plant-based protein can help facilitate muscular development and provide minerals that are essential for lean tissue growth. In a country like India, where almost 20-40% of the population is vegetarian, a diet of egg whites and…
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Four ways to help your child lose weight
We all think baby fat is cute. But when you find rolls of fat under your child’s arm or back, it’s cause for concern as it is most likely a sign that your child is obese. Childhood obesity is growing at an alarming rate in India. According to the Obesity Foundation of India, childhood obesity…
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Three tips to losing weight when you are older
The older you get, the tougher it becomes to work off that extra roti and skipping even one day at the gym can prove a major setback. That’s because as we age, the lean mass in our body reduces, slowing our metabolism (ability to burn calories) down. Which is why it’s important to start exercising…
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Tinda: The Underrated Superfood
Are you someone who turns your nose up at the sight of Tinda? Think again because this light summer gourd, popularly called Tinda, is a superfood and has numerous health benefits. Tinda consists of 94% water and has very few calories, approximately 66 cal in 100 grams per serving. That is what makes it a…
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Healthy Mutton Curry Recipe
Though often dismissed as a fatty meat, in flavor, not much can compete with a good mutton curry. The meat from an adult goat, mutton has its benefits too – it contains high quality protein, essential amino acids and high levels of valuable micronutrients including iron, zinc and vitamin B. You can prepare a low…
