Hi guys, monsoon is here!! Wow, the fragrance of the wet earth…… (we all want to bottle up that fragrance, right?) Monsoon is beautiful, no doubt. But it brings along with it a host of diseases and those MASSIVE CRAVINGS!!!!! Yes, the cravings for fried and crunchy stuff especially pakodas (fritters). We indulge in these […]
The same part of our brain is responsible for interpreting hunger and thirst signals. This results in mixed signals and confusion. Often we feel hungry even after we have had our food. This usually is a thirst signal by our body. But in reality, we end up consuming unwanted calories. So what should one do? […]
Food swap #4 Veggies from supermarket with veggies from local sabziwalla (vegetable vendor) I know the convenience of going to the supermarket and stocking up all the local and exotic vegetables and fruits. But buying vegetables from the local sabziwalla is anytime a better option for the following reasons: The local vendor stocks the seasonal produce. Eating […]
Food swap #3 Sugar on breakfast cereal with fresh and dried fruits Those few teaspoons of sugar here and there during the day add to a whole lot of sugar. Try to replace sugar with healthier alternatives wherever possible. When starting your day with breakfast cereal, give the white devil a miss and opt for fresh […]
Food swap #1 Plain yoghurt with fresh fruit instead of flavoured yoghurt Flavoured yoghurt is very high on sugar. Swap it with plain yoghurt topped with fresh chopped fruit. This is low in added sugar and high in nutrients. The fresh chopped fruits provide you with antioxidants, fibre and micronutrients. So go ahead and enjoy […]
Lentils and pulses are great for weight loss. They are packed with protein, high in fiber so that u feel full longer and low GI wich means they don’t spike your blood sugar levels. Include them in your daily meals as dals, curries, stews, salads- the options are endless!
Guys, we have all been through this right?? It happens many times that we make weight loss goals or healthy eating goals and they get derailed after a while. Here are the top 3 emotional states which are the culprits. #1. Stress and anxiety: Everyone reacts differently to stress. Some people eat less and some more […]
#1. You are not what you eat, you are what you digest and absorb. So keep you intestinal flora good by taking in healthy probiotics from curd. #2. Balance your blood sugar. Avoid long gaps in meals and have protein with every meal. Have whole grains and ditch their processed versions. #3. Have a hearty […]
Really, why??? This question has crossed many minds, especially many busy minds.So what’s the real deal? Does it really matter? Is breakfast really so important? The answer is a loud YES. In my practice, I meet many people and 95% of them skip breakfast. This includes those who take tea and biscuits because that is […]
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