The most common question I face is ” how do i reduce my stomach? Please prescribe a diet”. People fail to understand that what they are trying for is spot reduction which is not possible. Basically if you are developing a paunch, it means you are not eating the right way and not exercising enough. Men gain weight around their abdomen and women initially gain more weight in the hips and thigh regions...

Myth 1: People on weight reducing diets should not consume nuts. Extensive studies have shown that they do not cause weight gain as long as the calories are controlled. In fact eating a handful of nuts will help to curb appetite and serve as healthy snacks. They can actually help to reduce or maintain weight. Myth 2: Nuts contain large amount of fats hence are not good for health. Yes it is true that nuts contain...

Fried food have been a part of our daily diet and are causing a havoc to our system. They generally turn out as tea time snacks or accompaniments in our meals. But they can cause a lot of harmful effects- High fat content- They imbibe higher fat content and are high in energy. Hence can increase unnecessary weight gain. Chemical changes-Frying alters the chemical composition of fats due to exposure to intense...

In the recent years a number of scientific studies have confirmed that consumption of fish and fish oils can reduce the likelihood of a heart attack. Fish oils are the fats extracted from fish and shell fish, particularly fatty cold water fish like salmon, mackard and herring. among the wide variety of fatty acids present in fish oil are omega -3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids reduce the tendency...

Eggs have been a staple part of our diets. But due to the cholesterol content in the yolks, they started gaining a bad reputation. Egg whites have become very popular due to their high protein and low cholesterol content. However, egg whites, once separated from the yolk,one cup has twenty-six grams of protein. Since egg whites are used in all kinds of food dishes such as egg white omelets, breakfast sandwiches,...

There are various types of vegetarians so we can say they come in various forms. Some of them follow this trait due to religious beliefs or for health benefits or lets say plainly by choice or by following fad diets. These diets basically means the removal of a few products either all or some of the animal products. They are classified by the type of foods consumes. Vegans- they exclude all foods of animal...

To receive a balanced distribution of essential amino acids, mutual supplementation is a nutritional strategy in which vegetable foods with low contents of amino acids (cereals, for example) are eaten together with a food that is high in that same amino acid (for example pulses or legumes). When 2 or more incomplete proteins are eaten, they complete each others deficiency, This applies to vegetarian proteins...

Broccoli, a well know vegetable and I say eating it is a very good idea. It is a power house of various vitamins and mineral yet low in calories. For 100 grams, it has just 27-30 calories. When they say the best things come in small packages, broccoli is one such veggie. It is super rich in Vitamin C hence helps in the absorption of iron. Being fiber rich, it is beneficial for the digestive system and helps...

Yes. Research shows that eating a regular breakfast is a habit shared by successful dieters. Starting the day with breakfast keeps your body fuel up during the morning. A small. healthy snack at midmorning further maintains a steady supply of calories. On the other hand, skipping breakfast and then eating a large meal later provides excess calories in the system that are converted and stored as fat. Moreover,...

Pregnancy can be the most exciting time in a woman’s life. Pregnancy can be a time to eat without guilt as you can convince oneself that the baby needs it. But nutritious diet matters alot. Hence you need to eat the right food. There are a few foods which are a complete no no. These foods will be needed to be avoided until the baby is born. Proper care should be taken to have a safe diet plan. Foods to...