A client asked me today, ” Which diet do you recommend? Atkins? general motors?” I was taken aback for a second. These diets are still in vogue. So let me shed a light on various fad diets. What is a fad diet? It is a diet which stay in fashion or vogue for sometime and [...]
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Cashew butter- A healthy treat
Nut butters are used widely by all. They are eaten for breakfast and as snacks alone. Peanut butter has been used but there are various other butters such as almond butter, macadamia nut butter, pine nut butter etc… Let us look at cashew butter now widely available. Cashew butter is an excellent option for those [...]
Tips to a healthy heart
Heart disease is the most common killer disease in the world. Let us look at a few tips to cut down the risk of heart disease. Drink green tea- Green tea contains antioxidants that can reduce cholesterol and decrease blood pressure. Fiber up your diet- The more fiber you include, lesser is the risk of [...]
Why are biscuits unhealthy….
Biscuits are everywhere…You can find them in boardroom meetings, sports meet, tea time parties etc…But the question is are they good for health… Lets see what biscuits are made up of and lets us look at each detail of each ingredient. Wheat flour- this is nothing but maida aka refined wheat flour which is low [...]
Microwave Popcorn is harmful!!!!
Popcorn has always been a healthy snack and is high in fiber and are good carbohydrates. But now for the super duper busy or plainly lazy people have access to microwave popcorn. But really, it is not a substitute for air popped popcorn. Let us have a look why? Microwave popcorn are very high in salt [...]
Fats are Brain Food…
Yes you read it right.Fats are brain food….Our brains are made up of 60% fat. So going on low fat diets can hamper your memory. Remember those crash diet days when you were on zero fat diets and at work you could hardly concentrate? Now you know why. Fats help to improve memory power. How [...]
How to get rid of GOUT
Coffee still plays a big role even today when four people meet, this drink has much more to offer than many people think. The latest revelation is that Coffee may cut risk of GOUT. And if men ever needed a reason to justify an extra cup of coffee, here it is:- four or more cups [...]
Lose Weight with Rice…..
Yes, you read it right. You can lose weight with rice. Rice is a staple diet in many countries and Rice is my favorite cereal….I cannot imagine my meals with out rice. But lets get smarter. Switch to brown rice. Just had a yummy brown rice pulao(pilaf) with a lots of vegetables added. Brown rice [...]
Making Healthy Food Choices
We are given choices to choose some of the most healthiest foods…Lets have a look at them. Fresh fruit instead of juices- Fruits are rich in fiber and low on sugar and calories while fruit juices are devoid of fiber and high in sugar. Hence it is healthy to munch on a fruit than gulp [...]
About Sanjana – Dietitian
A dietitian from Mangalore, India. A post graduate diploma holder in “Dietetics” and a university topper from Welcomgroup School of Hotel Administration from the prestigious Manipal University.
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