Diet and food

If you want to look good on the most important day of your life, remember that you have to plan your schedule much ahead so that the results show on your wedding day ....more >>

If the world was a perfect place to live in, all of our groceries would be organic. However, organic food is invariably more expensive, hence buying organic at sky high prices... more >>

People who choose to "go organic" do so for many reasons. With all the jargon about health consciousness and the necessity to consume nutritious foods in order to build up ... more >>

Recent years have seen a tremendous interest in Green Tea and several tests have been conducted in order to determine the health benefits that it is said to have. Green tea not only has excellent anti-oxidants... more >>

Brimming with the all-important fibre, low on calories, rich in vitamins and minerals - that is the brief on veggies and fruits. Isn't that enough for you to adopt these into your daily diet? The benefits are many - they help you to ward off serious diseases like blood pressureBrimming with the all-important fibre, low on calories... more >>

All of us want to lead long and healthy lives (the keyword here being 'healthy') but how many of us really work towards achieving it? We take health for granted and cruise along merrily, half the time eating what we want... more >>

What exactly is detoxification and how does it benefit the body? Our bodies get completely exhausted with the severe strain we put on them, what with the frenetic pace of our lives today. By detoxifying our system, we are infusing fresh energy as well as giving our bodies the chance more >>

Nuts are an all-time favourite in our country. We use nuts for garnishing desserts, adding flavour to our savouries, make our kheers with them and even serve them raw or salted for guests as snacks or appetizers.. more >>

Eating the right nutrients from a balanced diet helps build muscle and energy. But the most common question asked is - how do we know what exactly a balanced diet involves? We give below a food pyramid which is the most accepted guideline...more >>

The last two weeks we have given you food for thought! This week we bring you the concluding installment, Healthy Eating - Part III . Ms. Shanti Balaraman throws more light on... more >>

Last week we introduced you to the joys of healthy eating, and how simple it is to eat healthy! This week we bring you more on Healthy Eating, by our Expert, Ms. Shanti Balaraman. Its important to know what you eat..she tells you how! more >>

In today's competitive world everyone is so busy that no one has much time to plan, what we eat , where we eat & when to eat.At the same time today's primary need happens to be, ' eating healthy' But this does not have to bother us... more>>

Today's mantra is "diet" and "fitness". People are suddenly conscious of what they are eating, and healthy eating as well as health foods are in focus today, amongst all age groups...more >>

Dieting - one of the most commonly used words in the world today. And accompanied with controversy all the way. There are plenty of facts and spats about what's right and what's wrong. Points and counterpoints. more >>

In Ayurveda, food is cooked with a focus on good digestion and nutrition.. This is why Ayurveda also recommends a particular sequence in eating the foods. more>>

Eat a fibre rich breakfast such as oatmeal, whole grain porridge, fruit. Read nutrition labels to choose cereals with 5 grams or more of fibre per serving. more>>

Studies reveal that cutting calories - which is still how 82% of people say they are losing weight - is painful to health-harmony and it doesn't even work. more>>

Let's face it. Your weight control and that of your family's is not just in your hands or theirs but also in the pots, pans, buffets controlled by chefs in India's numerous restaurants. more>>

One week diet. Every day eat only one product three times a day. Any amount of the food can be taken. more>>

The riskiest thing anyone can do is to stop eating fresh vegetables and fruits just because they are contaminated. more>>

The first nutrition given to any child is mother's milk. There is no substitute for this even in this 21st century. A healthy mother gives birth to a healthy baby. more>>

If you are positive in your attitude, you diet will remain effective forever. The key to your success lies basically in your mindset. more >>

To some people going on a diet is like entering the world of fantasy. They seem to think that everything is possible - the sky is the limit when it comes to realising their dreams. more>>

A healthy pre-menopausal woman should have about 1,000 mgs of calcium per day. more>>

Many of us attribute fatigue, simple headaches, dizziness and a lack of concentration at the end of a long day, to stress and work pressures. more>>

Indian women are now getting more particular about what they eat and how they look. But each of them needs to know what is best for their body...more>>

Choosing a perfect diet isn't always easy. Here are some pointers that will help you plan a perfect weight loss programme for yourself. more>>