Its 1 Pm….your usual lunchtime , but the meeting drags on…..its 1.30 now….you lose interest in the presentation, you feel irritated, your mind wanders to the lunch menu…..you can smell the lunch outside…You tell yourself- it better end soon or i will scream!! Its festival day. Your day started at 5 AM. After a long […]
Uric acid is produced when the body breaks down a chemical called purine. Purine occurs naturally in your body, but it’s also found in certain foods. Uric acid is eliminated from the body in urine. Gout is a painful form of arthritis that occurs when high levels of uric acid in the blood cause crystals […]
Traditionally, in India, there was a culture of fasting. This can vary from several hours during the day to a complete 24-hr period. It can be done for religious reasons, such as during Ramadan or Navratra, or for health reasons, including weight loss. Intermittent fasting means that you don’t eat for a period of time […]
Periods are a way of life for a woman. However, certain medical conditions can make it painful, exhausting and a monthly dread! Adenomyosis occurs when the tissue that normally lines the uterus (endometrial tissue) grows into the muscular wall of the uterus. The displaced tissue continues normally — thickening, breaking down and bleeding — during […]
What’s in the fridge! After a long work day, when you start thinking about what to have for dinner, who doesn’t love it when they remember they have leftover food that can just be reheated and had? No cooking , no extra dishes to wash! Scientists have shown that eating leftovers is healthy, for your […]
Cheat days are popular among fitness enthusiasts. You stick to a strict diet for the whole week except for one day when you let yourself eat whatever your heart desires. Biryani, burgers, pizza, chips, ice cream, chocolate, soft drinks, alcohol…you’re allowed to eat anything on this one day. But are cheat days (or refeed days) […]
With all the information we get through the media…..we are at loss as to what we should or shouldn’t eat. I have simplified the task. All foods fill us when we consume them. Some elevate our moods, make us happy. But does it have any other value? Let’s check out some common foods- White bread […]
The most difficult part for me was dealing with the sudden sugar cravings. I substituted the sugar with my favourite nuts and seeds. I ate them slowly one by one, savouring them.
Nine simple tips that will help you avoid gaining weight during the end of the year, but will also allow you to enjoy yourself and have a great time with your loved ones.
