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Fats have gained ill fame over time regarding their consumption particularly in today’s world when lifestyle diseases are on the upswing. However, not all fats can be labelled as demons and one...

This has happened to all of us. There are times when all we need is a tight hug from a loved one and everything simply falls in place. Such is the power of the human touch. Beyond this euphoric...

Putting on extra kilos on yourself has been a major spin-off that the pandemic has left on all of us. As soon as we actualise this and embark on our weight loss journeys, an addition to this...

The schools have shut down for summers and the core issue which haunts all the parents is how to keep the kids away from gluing to their screens all the time? After tiring weeks of exams kids have...

When food serves not the purpose of satisfying hunger and deriving nutrition but becomes an obsession to overeat or under eat, here is when the stage is set for eating disorders. Basically, eating...

Autism is a term that we hear now quite often, with a greater number of kids being diagnosed these days with this condition. Also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it is a neuro developmental...

How many times it has happened that you find yourself standing in a grocery store’s aisle trying to pick a healthier salt but confused about which one to pick out of so many available options? ...

The writer is a content creator, health and wellness advisor Is just abstaining from food and drinks what Ramadhan is all about? It is more about abstaining from our unhealthy habits and disciplining...

Ramadhan has begun and we are all excited to welcome it with all the zeal and enthusiasm. Since fasting has been practised in all religions and cultures in various forms for ages, besides the...

Diabetes (type 2) has turned into an epidemic over the past recent years, particularly in urban settings. A lot of myths still prevail regarding a diabetic diet which becomes a hindrance towards...

When it comes to food, usually flavour and palatability score the highest on taste buds and its nutritional value the lowest; not just for adults but for children as well. Try bartering a homemade...

When we talk of chronic ailments, it’s not just the disease but the disruption it creates with leading a normal life that is the issue. Let us begin with brief comprehension of chronic ailments....

Staying hydrated during the fasting hours is essential No doubt healthy eating transforms your lifestyle but when to eat your food is equally noteworthy. And here is why Intermittent Fasting (IF) has...

For maintaining a healthy lifestyle, the role of drinking water is prime and undeniable. Usually, while focusing on fitness and well-being we chiefly make amendments with our food habits. However,...

Just ask any adolescent these days what they love to eat, and it’s not astonishing to hear that burgers, pizzas, cakes and pastries are the love of their life. Food has been the comfort for mankind...

“I am bored,” as parents and guardians, this is the most ubiquitous statement we hear from our children. At times, the situation becomes so overwhelming that we land in self-doubt, feelings of not...