Walnut may be the tough nuts to crack but they are highly nutritious. Walnuts are one of the best plant sources of protein. They are rich in fiber, B vitamins, magnesium, and antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Nuts in general are also high in plant sterols and fat – but mostly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (omega 3 fatty acids - the good fats) that have been shown to lower LDL cholesterol. Walnuts,...

Just as we know breakfast is a very important meal for the day, it is very important to balance it too. Predominantly carbohydrates are always present in the form of bread and cornflakes. Proteins come in the form of eggs and milk. But what about fat? Fat usually is very less in breakfast rather than other meals. I say including some fat in this meal is very important. As our body needs to function well and...

The need to stay fit before marriage is for the purpose of fetching a good proposal. But women mostly let go of themselves after marriage and gain at the least 20 pounds( more than ten kilos) or more. Though one may convince themselves happiness and most marriage invites have made them fat, not realizing that they themselves have stuffed on the yummy food served at the invites and parties. It is really difficult...

So you have now decided to start on a diet and made goals and plans with all eagerness. Visited a dietitian with all zest, came back home after a session from the dietitian with your head filled with lots of information and a diet chart. You plastered it up on your fridge door and followed it for three days and then you slip away. This is a common scenario you may see and end up giving up your healthy routine. How...

Sambhar is the most common dish for an Indian hailing from South India and is an accompaniment for various cereals. It is tasty, spicy and wonderful low calorie accompaniment. For all those who do not know what sambhar is (it is not a species of deer), it is a vegetarian dish made out of pulses ie yellow split pulses and a whole lot of spices such as cumin, turmeric, curry leaves and many many more spices and...

Most common advice to diabetic patients is to eat roti or chapathi or any wheat products. It is assumed that this will help in the reduction of sugars. Sadly i have hardly seen much help in the matter. Many switch from rice to wheat products and assume they have done the right choice. Nobody ever think about the servings and end up eating the same amount of servings/number of chapathis Eg.5- 8 Nos. What is very...

Winter is a time where the designer sweaters come out of the closet and you move into a warm blanket. A lovely time to cuddle in front of the warm fire with hot chocolate. But this is the time several comfort foods are used by many to stay warm. But these comfort foods generally are laden with cream and roasted chicken with cream or butter. Yes it is important to be well nourished and healthy and this can be...

Retirement is a phase where one takes a permanent break from regular work and to enjoy a smooth path to old age. Usually the ones retired end up with lots of leisure time and less stress. But what about their health status? Most of the abuse inflicted upon one’s self surfaces after retirement. Most of them end up with a lot of health problems or the underlying health problems aggravate. Bypasses, angioplasties,...

Honey is a great source of simple sugars, minerals as well as vitamins. Honey provides ready fuel to the brain and quick energy to the tired  body. In general, honey aids in digestion. Stimulates appetite, lessens stomach ache and relieves constipation. Honey has been proved to have a definite antimicrobial action. Despite being sweet, it blocks the growth of oral and prevents dental caries out tooth decay....

The Ash gourd also known as white gourd or wax gourd is a single species of tender annual vine believed to have originated in Java. The Chinese have been cultivating it for over 2000 years. It’s medicinal uses first appeared in 659 A.D in the Tang Materia Medica. I don’t know when it arrived in India, but it’s medicinal properties were known to Ayurvedic practitioners over 1000 years ago. The...