Author name: Dietitian Meenakshi

Metabolism refers to the chemical activity happening in our body to sustain life. It is important to maintain your metabolism for an active and healthy life. People who want to get rid of all the extra fat in the body will find this article extremely useful as these seeds are not merely just seeds but, wonder minis […]

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” The old saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” appears to be true. In this article, we will know why it is said to. What makes an apple so special than any other fruits like banana, mango, orange, etc.? How an apple honestly helps a

Nurturing a new life with you is both a joy and a responsibility. Pregnancy comes with its own share of sweet surprises, challenges, and new learning. The pregnancy period of nine-month is a crucial period for the baby as well as the mother. It is particularly essential to take care of your immune system, especially

Surprise: Everyone has some belly fat, even people who have flat abs. That’s normal. But too much belly fat can affect your health in a way that other fat doesn’t. Some of your fat is right under your skin. Another fat is deeper inside, around your heart, lungs, liver, and other organs. It’s that deeper

It doesn’t’ feel like “that time of the month” unless it doesn’t come with a ‘yours’ truly’ precursor — Premenstrual Syndrome, commonly called ‘PMS’. And it is no simple & shy chick! It arrives with full pomp and show — making its entry loud and clear with an entourage of sidekicks — mood swings, bloating, food cravings, ballooning breasts, uncontrollable irritability,

The upcoming rainy season is a huge respite from the heat, but it does invite quite a few diseases. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and diet just might keep the infections at bay. As much as we would like monsoons to be only about cuddling with our favorite book and chai, the heavy downpour does not

Remember your ‘low fat’ phase? Those years where everything from ghee, to full-fat milk, to butter, to mustard oils, coconut oils were demonized so that refined ‘heart healthy’ vegetable oils with ‘no cholesterol’ could flood your supermarket and kitchen shelves. Then came the no sugar, no carb phase, the no gluten phase where all your

As the first drops of monsoon kiss the earth and the fragrance of petrichor fills the air, India prepares for one of the most spiritually vibrant months Sawan, also known as Shravan Maas. This sacred month, dedicated to Lord Shiva, holds immense religious, cultural, and health significance. Millions of devotees observe fasts (vrats) throughout Sawan,

No doubt, you’re probably familiar with the role of vitamin D in promoting healthy bones, largely by promoting the absorption of calcium. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, which also comes in two forms, Vitamin D2 and D3, which are either naturally available in various food items, or through dietary supplements or endogenously produced when our skin absorbs

The body stores fat in many areas for energy and insulation. The liver partially consists of fat. However, if the fat content in the liver is too high, this may be a sign of fatty liver disease. Dietary changes are the first-line treatment for this liver condition. The fatty liver disease damages the liver, preventing