Trying to lose weight since a long time and nothings’ working??? Had only fruits and juices, exercised hard core, joined an expensive gym, called a yoga instructor, etc etc. but all in VAIN?

Oh my God! It’s a new year! And I am sure you must have had a million resolutions in your mind, out of which, half of them would be health related (for some, “weight related”)! However, your never-ending list is not as important as your decision to which ones are at utmost priority and how are you planning to achieve those.

Cereals- our companion to give us the energy we need in our daily lives. Since ages, cereals have been the source of innumerable health benefits to mankind. However, we have always sidelined them in our hectic lifestyles. Cereals provide us with energy, fibre, vitamins and minerals. They are an excellent source of B-Vitamins (niacin, riboflavin and thiamine). The presence of soluble fibre in them helps in lowering blood cholesterol levels as well as keeping heart diseases at bay.

Yes, Diwali – the festival of lights, is here!! And so are our favorite mouth-watering, ghee-infused and calorie-loaded sweets, mithai, farsan, snacks and drinks! Amidst all the planned outings, parties and mithai-loaded plates, we usually tend to neglect our health and weight! So, here are some tips top enjoy a guilt-free Diwali.

A healthier life is equal to a longer life!! Yes, that’s completely true…..However, in todays’ hectic life schedules, who has the time to actually count the number of years that we could probably live ahead in a healthier and fitter way? With busy schedules from morning till night, who actually counts the intake of calories and the output of energy given by the body?

Eggs!! The most handy protein source in our daily lives, eggs are also a great source of Vitamin-B, Choline and Vitamin D. Choline is an essential nutrient in the building of cell membrane, whereas, Vitamin B takes care of your digestion process. Vitamin D, the sun-vitamin, is extremely essential for calcium absorption and for maintaining our skin health. Have at least 2 of these -scrambled, or as bhurji or as an omelette or boiled or poached, that doesn’t matter- you are ensuring a daily intake of the powerful nutrients in the day! What else are Super foods?

Pregnancy, a time where a complete balanced nutrition plays a key role in maintaining the mothers and the baby’s’ health!! One must be well aware of the kind of foods to be included for a perfect growth of the baby. Let’s have a look at the different food groups that are a “MUST” during this crucial time…

DETOX!!! The word says it all!! Yes, in today’s junk–eating habits and low physical activity regime, one caters to various detox methods to lose weight and feel healthy!! However, one needs to understand the true meaning of DETOX; The right way to do it and The correct duration you need to do it for. Detoxification simply means cleansing your blood, removing away all the toxins from the body through the liver, skin and kidneys.

One must be careful on body toning, staying fit and physically active as well. Hence, by aiming minor changes in eating habits, portion sizes, meal timing, indulging in some kind of physical activity – ADEQUATE WEIGHT LOSS IS POSSIBLE! Here, I would like to suggest few liquids that would help you in your weight loss journey…

CHIA?? Is that the name? Yes! You got it right… even I gave a puzzled look when I heard and read about it the first time! In fact, I was wondering, what would these tiny black seeds do??? Chia seeds (spelled as SHEE –YA), have become one of the healthiest seeds today. Let’s have a look, why….

MINT??? Is that true?? Yes, it is!! Mint, as a natural herb can be of great use to you if you are on the way to shedding off some kilo’s from your body! I am sure we never knew that mint has anti-spasmodic and pain relieving properties. Hence, after a heavy workout, a fresh glass of mint tea will prove to be refreshing and will leave you energetic for the entire day! This in turn, will ensure that you stay active and keep up your increased metabolic rate throughout day, thus, aiding in weight loss!

I am sure till now we all have heard a lot about the “NO OIL” facts, the adverse effects of increased oil usage OR the fact that a “zero-fat” diet will lead to a healthy weight loss, etc etc!! Absolutely incorrect!!
To start with, let us first understand the exact usage of oil in our bodies. We do require some amount of oil for the following:

Winter is on its way and so are the various health issues like dehydration, dryness of the skin, rough lips, loss of skin luster and smoothness, etc. etc.! Obviously we love winters, but how can we combat these health issues? One of the major problems among these is “DEHYDRATION”! Yes, I am sure most of us face this issue during the chilly winter days.

Cellulite? Have you heard of this? Do your ears ring a bell on hearing this name? Yes, Cellulite is a widespread topic among todays’ men and women, both. Cellulites are dimpled appearances on the skin, hanging loosely on the body. The most prominent affected areas are the abdomen, lower limbs and the pelvic region. However, other body areas can also be affected.

Roti’s –loaded with ghee, Phulka’s, Rice- with a fresh “chhouk” of jeera, Dal, Mixed Vegetable or potato bhaji, Bhindi Masala, Pickle-filled with oil, Raita- the cucumber raita being very famous, Papad- usually roasted, etc…….. This is what we usually see in a typical Indian Thali, almost anywhere in the world (each country having its own little variations)! However, in today’s sedentary and tech-savy world, this typical Indian Thali definitely needs a change!

Honey for hair? What a combination? Yes, you read it correct! Are you tired of your botched and rough hair? Is your hair fall increasing day-by-day? Then go ahead and scroll down to read this article carefully. I am sure you will get the answers to all your damaged hair related queries! Until now, we were only aware of the use of HONEY in our kitchens, but today, we will now get it OUT of the kitchen and use it for our hair!

We have always heard that drinking hot water has a lot of health benefits – there are numerous to list. However, have you heard that drinking too much hot water actually also has a few side effects? Some of these side effects can be detrimental to your life! Always remember, too much of anything can affect you in the wrong way.

Ramadan, a holy month of the Muslims is now coming to an end. It’s a month of devotions, a month of consecrations and a month of food fests! Yes, we are all aware of the amazing retreat that occurs every day at every Muslim household, at the time of Sunset – called “IFTYAARI”.