I just got back from a long vacation in India a few days back, and the first thing I did when I entered my home is get onto the weighing scale. Did I scream out loud? I almost did - Yikes, all the restaurant binging was good for my mood but definitely not good for my weight! I have added a lot of unwanted pounds, and now that the vacation is over, I am determined to get into shape again. I don't … [Read more...]
Top Foods To Avoid For Heartburn & Indigestion
November 11, 2013 by
These days, we have started relying on packaged food for most of our nutrition needs, and while some people still prefer to go Organic, or make 3 meals a day at home, sometimes its just not possible to achieve these targets, given our increasingly hectic lives! While packaged foods are convenient, they are loaded with preservatives to increase shelf life, which also leads to another serious … [Read more...]
Why You Should Keep your Kids Away From Sodas
October 16, 2013 by
Sometimes I wonder how educated our society really is! I was eating lunch in my cafeteria last week, and I saw a bunch of parents tagging their kids along. And while most kids were eating sandwiches or burgers for their lunch, I was really surprised to see almost all of them grabbing a can of soda from the refrigerator!! And just the other day I was at a kid's birthday party, and I saw that the … [Read more...]
How To Use Nasal Sprays to Fight Allergies
May 7, 2013 by
Spring and summer are prime allergy season in most parts of the US. Between the pollen from plants, animal dander, and the molds caused by spring rains, this time of year could have your entire family begging for relief. Even if you have a prescription for allergy medication, there are probably times where it does not seem to make a dent. This could be because the allergens are actually stuck to … [Read more...]
You Snooze, You Lose! The Keys to an Amazing Morning
April 23, 2013 by
A lot of people moan about the mornings. But the morning is really the most important part of your day - how you go about it can inform how the rest of your day is going to go in big ways. You need to start your day right - so make sure you get a decent amount of sleep and, instead of hitting the snooze button (never hit the snooze button!), make sure you’ve got all of this down! Be … [Read more...]
Simple Ways to Lose Tummy Fat
April 3, 2013 by
Our body fat is a little like real estate – it’s all about location, location, location! In addition to an unsightly pouch, excess belly fat is responsible for all sorts of troubles, as this deep layer affects hormones and proteins that can make your cholesterol levels worse, and contribute to insulin resistance. Everyone has what is known as visceral fat, but problems result when there is too … [Read more...]
Fruits Can Help Fight Diabetes
April 1, 2013 by
Diabetes Diet Plan Should Include Fruit, New Study Finds Doctors who have recommended limited fruit intake in a diabetic diet in the past now have a compelling reason to change that recommendation. A new study by researchers in Denmark has found that more fruit does not have a negative impact on glycemic control for patients with diabetes. In fact, larger helpings of fruit daily could help … [Read more...]
5 Types of Herbal Teas That Are Good For Your Body
February 11, 2013 by
Everybody knows that a cup of tea can cure a lot of simple problems. It’s no wonder why tea has been one of the most popular beverages of choice for the last few thousand years. But in addition to warming you up on a rainy day or giving you a bit of extra energy, different kinds of teas have other health benefits, too. The war between which one is more beneficial - Coffee or Tea, has been going on … [Read more...]
How To Safely Lose 5 Pounds in 5 Weeks
April 23, 2012 by
How To Lose Fat in a Healthy Way A month ago I had a visit with my general physician, and through I was in good shape, as we chatted casually, she commented how I was still 12 pounds overweight than my pre-pregnancy weight! I know most Moms cut themselves some slack after pregnancy and its no harm as long as you are in a healthy weight range. But still, this conversation spurred me into trying to … [Read more...]
Whey – The Protein for Vegetarians
February 7, 2012 by
Being a vegetarian since birth, a lot of people ask me how I fulfill the need of proteins in my diet. Do I use protein powders? Well, as most other vegetarians, getting enough protein into our system just by means of diet can be a bit of a challenge, especially if you are trying to gain or lose weight and are on a special fitness regime. I have used protein shakes while following diets, so I'm … [Read more...]
