Author name: Dietitian Meenakshi

When traveling in most regions of India, you’ll find local restaurants serving thali — a platter offering the choicest dishes specific to that region. But thali is much more than just a part of the country’s dining out culture. While not representative of how all people eat in India, it’s an integral part of festivals, […]

Breakfast is often called the king of meals, and for good reason. After a night-long fast, your body craves the right fuel to kickstart the day. In recent years, one trend that has gained massive global attention is the High-Protein Breakfast. From fitness enthusiasts to busy professionals, everyone is realizing the importance of including protein

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,