rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a nutritionist with nearly three decades of experience, suggests how to make the right diet and lifestyle choices to keep blood sugar under check.
Health experts caution that excessive indulgence in sweets during the festive season can lead to bloating, indigestion and acidity and can also trigger underlying symptoms of health issues for people who are overweight.
Eating foods rich in fibre, healthy fats and essential nutrients are some of the healthiest ways to reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) while increasing HDL (good cholesterol), says Dr Swarup Swaraj Pal, senior cardiovascular and thoracic consultant surgeon at Gleneagles Hospitals.
It's naturally gluten free, filling and tastes lovely.
You can add it to your kid's lunchbox or have with your chai.
Five seeds that can help you lose weight.
Wash your scalp only two to three times a week to protect its natural oils, advises Dr Rupika Singh, founder, Akiya Aesthetics.
The beetroot gives a hint of earthiness to this chocolate cake.
Those who don't eat fish may include alternatives like chia seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, soybeans and kidney beans, which are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and offer major health benefits, says Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan.
Enjoy your chai with Maharashtrian-style coriander leaf fritters.
Your yoga practice doesn't start on the mat; it begins in the kitchen, says Dr Yogrishi Vishvketu, global yoga educator and founder of the Akhanda Yoga Institute.
Two great reasons you'd want to get out of bed on a lazy weekend.
Exotic Thanksgiving-inspired recipes for any occasion.
The Italian bread roll makes for an ideal tea time snack.
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Delightful recipes specially curated by Chef Ranveer Brar.
Shreya was the only Indian-American to have been invited by the US First Lady.
A diet rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals is very crucial in maintaining and boosting immunity.
Chef Ananya Banerjee shares five yummy Diwali treats with a healthy twist.
Heemangi Patil brings you some tastebud-tickling recipes.
Gits now has super food mixes like brown rice and flax seeds idli mix, oats idli mix and such other products. It has also launched an organic and vegan version of ready meals abroad. It also has an e-store, besides selling through Flipkart, Amazon and Big Basket.
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Drinking plenty of water will help keep your blood clean and reduce the build-up of excessive toxins -- cholesterol being one of them.
Eating a variety of healthy foods -- fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds -- is an easy way to increase your folate intake, says Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj.
Munch seeds like flax seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc. Include fruits and berries. They are delicious and healthy.
Include nutritious food in your diet. Avoid alcohol. Take your last meal at least 3 hours before bedtime.
Presenting recipes of homemade fluffy waffles with an extra touch of goodness.
A tender, flavourful steak that's vegetarian.
Rediff reader Sonal Kalra Mascarenhas sent us this interesting recipe.
When Twinkle Khanna asked her celebrity friends what was in their dabba, everyone wrote in and sent their recipes as well. What does Katrina Kaif like to include in her dabba? She tells us here.
Read. Meditate. Take a short nap. Take up activities that strengthen and sharpen your brains, and enhances your mood and memory, suggests stress management expert Dr Khushboo Thakker Garodia.
Don't like your golgappas savoury? Try this sweet version!
Caffeine is a bronchodilator that may improve airflow, says Pavithra N Raj.
'If I win, my victory will shatter the belief that caste is all that matters in Bihar.'
Here's what Bollywood's rich and famous eat in the morning.
Two decades ago when someone said, "I am on a diet," you assumed they would be eating less of everything. Today, those few words lead to a whole new discourse, says Ambi Parameswaran.
Even if our weight yo-yos, our overall health will keep getting better.
Make sure you are hydrated and arrange a healthy snack after your workout ends.
The 58-year-old cricketer-turned-politician will perform the job from his barrack only because of security reasons, a jail official said.
You'll end up being more satisfied, eat your food without guilt and be healthier.
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