Snacks and starters are an easy way to consume unhealthy calories at parties. Are you making smart choices? We pulled together some of our favourite tip posters on how to eat healthy at parties.
1. The Right and Wrong Way of Eating Nuts
While nuts are healthy, they should not be fried, salted or chocolate coated or honey coated. Unsalted, raw or dry roasted nuts are best. If you like them crisp, just pop them into the woven for a nice crunchy texture.
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Are you in a panic about making Diwali mithai last minute? Or worried about the weight you will put on during Diwali or the indigestion, acidity you go through? Sujata Din, a Certified Holistic Health Coach shares two simple recipes of nutritious sweets and practical tips to help you through the festive season. It's the festive time of year when many of us are busy preparing for Diwali and have many dinner parties planned. This makes it very easy to let go of your healthy eating habits, as you…
And 7 Renal Diet Tips. Every year millions are affected by kidney disease. Dr Anup Chaudhary, Nephrologist, and Dietician Ushakiran Sisodia, both from Nanavati Hospital, identify the right foods to help us maintain healthy kidneys and slow down progression of a kidney disease. Dr Anup Chaudhary Why is good nutrition important for people with kidney disease? Good nutrition is important for people with kidney disease because malnutrition is the predominant cause of morbidity and mortality in…
Shilpa Aneja, who credits her own Breast Cancer recovery to a positive mindset and her passion for fitness and exercise, shares step-wise process to build stamina based on her own experience. I believe even though you cannot always keep cancer from coming back, it's important to eat right, exercise regularly and go for follow up check ups. Being fit makes you feel positive and keeps a lot of health issues at bay. Before you start, here are a few pre-requisites: Speak to your doctor…
Indians, especially vegetarians often do not get adequate protein in their diet. Registered Dietician, Nutritionist and Diabetes Educator Eileen Canday guides us on how vegetarians can make sure they get enough protein in their diets. An executive member of the Indian Dietetic Association she currently works with Sir H.N. Reliance hospital in Mumbai. 1. Why is protein important for our body? Protein is important for our body to repair tissues from the physiological wear…
Dr Menka Gupta, Nutritional therapist (PG Dip Nutritional Therapy, MBBS) talks about the health benefits of broccoli, especially in fighting cancer. Broccoli credentials It is a cruciferous vegetable related to the cauliflower and the cabbage. Cruciferous vegetables are all known for supporting the body in fighting cancer but broccoli’s healthy reputation supercedes all. Research Update 15 Aug 2018 According to research published in the journal Immunity, scientists at the Francis…
In recognition of Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7), Dr. Shital Patel reiterates the many benefits of breastfeeding babies. Breastfeeding is known to be beneficial for not only the mother and child but for the society as a whole. It is the most natural and ideal way to feed babies. The World Health Organization recommends that mothers exclusive breastfeed (no other food or water, only breastmilk) for the first 6 months and then along with complementary foods till age 2 years and beyond. For…
Yes, the liver is also affected by your dietary habits. Nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju gives dietary tips on strengthening the liver, especially after a bout of hepatic and alcohol related jaundice. Jaundice is typically a symptom of excess accumulation of bilirubin in the blood. Accumulation of bilirubin in the blood results due to multiple reasons. Excessive breakdown of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia) leads to higher formation of bilirubin that leads to yellow…
Chair Yoga, a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support, is particularly good for those unable to participate in a traditional yoga class due to the effects of aging or disabilities or for office goers to relax or release tension at the workplace. Mekhala, a Singapore based yoga teacher, guides us through. Whenever I tell someone that I teach Chair Yoga, besides the regular Mat Yoga, the common reaction is: "Is there such a thing as chair…
Simple and valuable yoga tips which have a direct relation to weight loss, Definitely worth a try. Contributed by Healers at Home. International Yoga Day Yoga has so many benefits. People practice yoga at home to stay fit and healthy by losing weight. Yoga and meditation also keep a person mentally fit and stable. Researches show that stress leads to a poor diet. If you practice yoga at home regularly, it will reduce stress and by that you can take better decisions and your cortisol levels will…
