Shutting down for the day but your appetite has hit the reboot button leaving you guilty of raiding the fridge for leftovers or heading to bed with a jar of namkeen? Try a healthy midnight snack!  There are several reasons why you may find yourself craving a midnight snack. Ironically, many of them have nothing […]

Recently, I was talking to a client who had tried to lose weight on his own but with little success. He was following a healthy diet, drinking three litres of water daily and exercising regularly. For all intents and purposes, he was leading a healthy lifestyle. So where was he going wrong? A few minutes […]

Who says Christmas can’t be meat-free? Celebrate the holiday season with these healthy vegetarian recipes by our nutritionists Nishita Kaushik and Gouri Priya. Salsa Bruschetta Nishita says, “This is a perfect Christmas starter because it’s both healthy and yummy. To avoid refined carbs, I usually swap the white flour toasties with whole wheat ones. The […]

‘Tis the season to be jolly! And the Christmas cake is the cherry on the icing. Enriched with raisins, almonds walnuts, cashews, lemon zest and orange rinds, the delicious Christmas cake is hard to pass by without grabbing a bite. Be it a traditional family recipe or a modern version, everyone loves to end the […]

Quinoa may be on trend as a healthy food these days, but it isn’t new. The grain dates back three to four thousand years, when the Incas realised that humans could consume the quinoa seed. It soon went on to be known as the “gold of the Incas” as the tribe believed it increased the […]

When it’s cold outside, there’s no better way to warm up, than with a steaming hot drink. But if you’re worried that a mug of rich hot chocolate or a sugary latte will take you off your diet, we’ve compiled these diet friendly beverages that are guaranteed to keep you snug, without packing on the […]

This time of year everyone is swept up in the whirlwind of parties and dining out with friends, colleagues and family. This can get tricky, especially when you’re trying to eat healthy. Let’s see how the professionals handle this by looking a what nutritionists order when eating out. However, eating at a restaurant doesn’t have […]

You’ve been training hard for a marathon – forcing yourself out of bed every morning, running progressively longer distances, building the strength, stamina and endurance for the big day, whilst following a strict diet to fuel up for the intensive training that’s underway. The rigorous physical activity and disciplined lifestyle should ensure that you end […]

Also known as linseeds, flax seeds come from flax, one of the oldest fiber crops in the world. Originally cultivated in China and Egypt, these little brown seeds are known for their health benefits since long. It’s said that Charlemagne, king of the Franks during the 8th century, believed so strongly in them that he […]

It’s hard to keep up with cooking oil fads. Even as India’s olive oil obsession continues to grow, there’s a new contender for the “world’s healthiest oil” title. Only this time, it’s a desi favourite – coconut oil. Coconut oil has been a staple in south Indian cooking since time immemorial, but it’s become a […]

When was the last time you looked into the mirror and didn’t see a pair of dark circles staring back at you? Periorbital circles, the clinical term for dark blemishes under the eyes, develop when blood pools beneath the eyes and causes fragile capillaries to stretch and leak. Because skin under the eyes is thin, […]

Planning a wedding is hard work and following a wedding diet is even harder, especially for   a bride-to-be whose to-do list includes losing weight for the big day. Which is why instead of exercising and clean eating, many women crash diet to quickly get in shape. What they don’t realise is that extreme weight […]

Who doesn’t like a little chatpatah to go with their chai on cold evenings? The problem with this, however, is that many chatpatah snacks are deep fried in oil, making them harmful for health. But what if we showed you how prepare healthy snacks? Traditional savouries like samosas and mathris can be made health-friendly with […]

The life of a new mother is filled with challenges – recovering physically from labor and delivery, getting used to life with a newborn, dealing with new responsibilities, lack of sleep, and problems with breastfeeding. The baby blues also make an appearance but this short-lived state that affects about 70% of new moms passes in […]

Whether you’re traveling on work or with friends/family, your routine is likely to be overturned. Sticking to your regular workout plan and diet is unlikely. Even just a week’s break from your usual regimen can slow your metabolism, and cause hormonal imbalance and muscle weakness. But going on a trip doesn’t have to mean journeying […]

It’s hard to be virtuous about your diet when you’re surrounded by mounds of glistening laddoos, creamy barfi and crispy fried namkeen treats. Don’t stress out too much if you’ve overindulged during Diwali, because all you need to do is follow a detox regimen to get back to your healthy, happy self. In a nutshell, […]

Diwali may be the festival of lights, but it’s a time of year that weighs heavy on our diet. Tempted by delicious looking mithai, crispy namkeens and other calorie-rich foods, we watch as our healthy eating habits fly out the window and the festive kilos pile on. While we are encouraging you to celebrate a […]

When you’re starved of time and food, a mug and a microwave can come to your rescue. A few ingredients tossed in a mug will give you super delicious and healthy meals in five minutes at the most. So ditch the plates and whip up these mug recipes, before a workout, as an afternoon snack […]

A-list celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow and Demi Moore advocate its improved nutritional profile and health benefits. Closer home, Alia Bhatt and Jacqueline Fernandes are big fans. No wonder that cold-pressed juices are all the rage. They may be more expensive, but the high-pressure pasteurised juices seem to be finding plenty of takers among the health […]

On Dussehra, the day Ram vanquished Raavan, we celebrate the victory of good over evil. Reason enough for the health conscious to allow good choices to outweigh the bad in their diet. We suggest you begin with the most fitting win of all – embrace good fat, eliminate bad fat and score an essential victory […]

Feeling blue? Curled up into a ball? Bingeing on a bar of chocolate? Get up and move around, because chocolate won’t solve your problems! You can, however, use healthy food and exercise to keep your stress & anxiety levels in check and boost your mental health.   Nearly 5% of India’s population suffers from common […]

Our cavemen ancestors hunted and gathered food from their surroundings. We might not be following in their footsteps today, but we do our share of hunting for and gathering of food, only it’s from a supermarket now. A fad diet that is currently trending, the Paleo Diet is inspired by food habits from the Stone […]

Have you ever been in a situation where, despite sticking to your diet and exercise plan, your weight stubbornly refuses to budge? This is a common problem many people face during the course of their weight loss programme and can be traced back to factors like unhealthy lifestyle, diet mistakes, plateauing of the metabolic rate or […]

From TV ads to health experts, everyone’s touting the benefits of brown rice. But is it really the better choice as compared to white rice? Let’s consider white rice, which is essentially just brown rice that has had its outer layers scrapped and therefore categorised as a processed food. A staple in Indian homes, many […]

Superfoods are everywhere these days. But the choices don’t seem so plentiful to those who’ve chosen the vegan path. Celebrities like Beyonce and Alicia Silverstone may be leading the vegan charge, but how do you get your nutrients on a no-meat-eggs-or-dairy diet? We list down seven vegan superfoods that deserve A-lister status. Consumed regularly, they […]

Navratri is a time for festivities as well as fasting. Many communities across India abstain from consuming alcohol, onion, garlic or non-vegetarian food during this time, and some restrict their diet even more severely during these nine days dedicated to Goddess Durga. Although most people fast for spiritual purification at this time, there’s a scientific […]

Among the myths that abound with regard to diet and exercise, one of the most persistent ones relates to the necessity of eating meat and eggs in order to build muscle mass. However, this is far from true since a vegetarian diet is equally effective in helping you pack on muscle. Take wrestler Sushil Kumar, […]

When it comes to heart health, most people swing into action when a blood test result brings worrisome news, but that approach is short sighted. If you really want to make a difference to your heart health and increase your stamina, you have to think ahead, especially when it comes to your diet. Eating healthy […]

With Cardiovascular diseases on the rise, India is said to become the ‘heart disease capital of the world’ in the coming years. As most of us lead sedentary lifestyles—one of the biggest factors behind heart ailments—knowing what can be done to ward off the threat of cardiovascular diseases, and protecting from debilitating conditions like heart […]

Heart disease is the biggest factor behind deaths caused by medical conditions in India. As with every disease, prevention is key and experts worldwide say that healthy eating habits can keep your ticker happy for years to come. We list down the top heart healthy snacks that you should turn to every time you’re in […]