Uncategorized

Everything You Need To Know About Alcohol – Recommended Amount, Benefits and Risks

Posted on
everything you need to know about alcohol

Alcohol as discussed in the earlier blog, has its own advantages and disadvantages. It cannot be put in the black and white category and is generally considered in the grey area, where many official stats and reports recommend it as well as many dissuade its use. Health risks of alcohol consumption outweigh its benefits. Let’s learn about its advantages and disadvantages as well as its recommended allowance. Advantages Alcohol when consumed in moderation is said to lead to a longer life and also improves overall health. Many types of alcohol contain antioxidants which help in fighting diseases. Alcohol when taken […]

Health and Fitness

Alcohol – Its Varieties and Unknown Facts

Posted on
Alcohol - Its varieties and unknown facts

Alcohol has become an integral part of our celebrations and festivities and is associated with both happiness and grief as well. When happy or celebrating people resort to alcohol. Similarly in times of stress, people depend on it for solace. It has its benefits as well as its drawbacks and is most often misused. Alcohol and its Varieties Alcohol,also known as ethanol, is produced by fermentation of fruits and grains. Its consumption slows down brain activity resulting in release of stress and giving a feeling of pleasure, satisfaction and relaxation. There are many different types and varieties of alcohol like […]

Disease Specific Nutrition Tips

Myths and Facts a Pregnant Woman Needs To Know

Posted on
Pregnancy Nutrition

Being pregnant is an extremely beautiful phase of life for any woman, especially more so for a first time mother. Along with happiness and joy, there is also an apprehension and worry, as every woman wants to stay in the best possible heath in their pregnancy and enjoy this stage of motherhood to the fullest. Once you are pregnant there will be people with a long list of do’s and don’ts, along with a lot of advices, some genuine and some totally unsolicited, which sometimes manages to scare and confuse you. The phrase” In pregnancy you eat for two” is […]

Uncategorized

New Year New Beginnings – Easy Steps to Stay Fit and Healthy

Posted on
Easy Steps to Stay Fit and Healthy

Staying fit and healthy is our utmost priority every year. We wish to stay healthy throughout the year by eating nutritious food and being physically fit as well. Focus, positive lifestyle changes and motivation keeps us on track in achieving our New Year health goals. Being healthy doesn’t mean starving ourselves or being anorexic or thin. Being fit should be our priority, as fitness is more important to prevent or fight any sorts of diseases. Following these simple tips will keep you sailing throughout the year and make you achieve your goals:- Stay Motivated: Perhaps the most important thing in […]

Health and Fitness

Weight Loss Resolutions for a New Beginning in the New Year

Posted on
Weight loss resolutions

Every year when we make our New Year Resolutions, losing weight is at the topmost of the list. Sometimes, we wonder why does it keep appearing every year and why haven’t we been able to lose any weight in the year gone by. This issue is a common problem which is faced by 90% people, men women alike. Following are simple yet doable tricks to keep up to your New Year Resolution of weight loss:- Decide your timeline Perhaps the most important part of a diet is being realistic and ensuring a doable weight loss plan. Setting unhealthy and unrealistic […]

Uncategorized

Christmas: The Month of Treats and Goodies in a Healthy Way

Posted on
Merry Christmas

‘Tis the season to be jolly and happy’, this phrase we often associate with the festival of Christmas. Christmas is celebrated worldwide with a lot of fervor and delicacies. December 25th is the day Jesus Christ was born. It is celebrated with equal aplomb not just by Christians worldwide but by people from all castes and religions. Putting up a Christmas tree and decorating it, hanging a stocking, writing a letter for Santa and preparing mouth watering treats are all part of the Christmas festivities.  To make Christmas Happy and Healthy, below are some mouthwatering Christmas treat recipes:- Whole Wheat […]

Health and Fitness

Adolescents and the Stressful Eating Syndrome

Posted on
Adolescents and the Stressful Eating

Adolescents (Age group 10 to 19 years) today are very stressed and tired because of the vast academic pressure and innumerable extracurricular activity classes which parents force upon them. The mental stress is reflected in their food habits as well, where junk food/quick food/sugar based items is their savior in this fast paced competitive world. This results in children falling prey to stress eating. What Is Stress Eating? Stress eating is also referred to as Emotional eating. In this kind of eating, we try satiating ourselves emotionally rather than physically. Many times, we are not even hungry, but we consume […]

Health and Fitness

Eating the Right Way, Mindfully and Intuitively

Posted on
Eating the Right Way

What Is Mindful Eating? When we consume food, we normally are so busy and treat it like a task to put off our to-do list. We fail to notice the colors, the taste, the texture, the aroma or ingredients of the food we are eating. We also fail to notice the amount of food intake and type of food we are indulging in.  Mindful eating simply means to observe and eat with attention to every detail of the food consumed and with gratitude for all that you have been bestowed with. It also means to eating without distraction, slowly and […]

Health and Fitness

Futana: The Snack Everyone Is Talking About

Posted on
Futana

Ever snacked on Futana? Well, it’s the most commonly available and loved item in each household. It is relished by elders and kids alike. They are pocket friendly as well. What is Futana? Futana is commonly referred to as ‘Chana’ or ‘Roasted Chana’. They are one of the most snacked items in India and can be eaten any time of the day. It contains an outer shell, which provides fiber and protein. It is easily stored in an air tight container. They can be roasted on a girdle or in a microwave and made crisp and crunchy to enhance the […]

Health and Fitness

Cardamom and Its Benefits in Daily Life

Posted on
Cardamom

Indian food has variety of spices in it. They not only enhance taste but also have various medicinal properties. Food, not only should please your tongue or nose but also have a perfect texture and presentation. One such healthy spice is Cardamom. Health Benefits of Cardamom It is an antioxidant: Cardamom increases the level of antioxidant enzymes in our body and protects us from damage to the heart and liver. It improves heart health: Cardamom intake reduces the risk of heart diseases and protects against heart damage. It acts as a blood thinner. Cardamom is also extensively researched to help […]