A plain dal-chawal can be turned into a wholesome set meal bowl of veggies, seeds, lentils, rice and herbs when tweaked, suggests Radhika Iyer. Talati.
To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of water, natural fruit juices, or vegetable juice every day, suggests Dr Divya Gopal.
Fitness expert Paloma Gangopadhyay tells you how to binge watch your favourite movie without worrying about piling on calories.
Aim to get at least 8 hours of sleep during every 24-hour period, even if this is accumulated over several separate periods of rest.
For diabetics those who prefer milk tea, rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani has a few suggestions.
The more people like a food, the more forgiving their definitions of moderation are, the study revealed.
'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently.
'We have no time for meals. We don't sleep on time or have family or community interactions.' 'All this stress has made us pressure cookers without valves.' 'No wonder then we are bursting out with heart attacks,' points out Dr Udgeath Dhir, director, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.
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These tips will help you minimise your doctor visits.
Over-exfoliating can irritate your skin and lead to dryness. During winter months, limit exfoliation to once or twice a week, depending on your skin type, advises Dinyar Workingboxwala, celebrity aesthetician and co-founder of the beauty products brand, BiE.
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Eating after fasts is about lightly-prepared foods, like sauteed green banana sabzi.
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Having 60 gm almonds a day helps maintain blood sugar levels and prevents cardio vascular diseases.
Exercise daily. Reduce screen time. Stand often, sit less.
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Modi was born on September 17, 1950 in a small town in Gujarat.
Consume foods that keep you hydrated, are light and easy on the gut, advises Sanya Narang.
It may prevent weight gain and provide other cardiovascular benefits.
Dr Karishma Jaradi explains how garlic, cloves and saltwater can help tackle common dental problems in an emergency.
Chapati in addition provides fibre from whole grain cereal whereas rice is a refined cereal, without fibre content, says Komal Jethmalani.
'Instead of fearing these foods, which never helps because it only increases cortisol levels, exercise control over your mouth, greed, portions and adopt an overall healthy lifestyle,' advises lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho.
Along with medication, following a healthy diet along with regular exercise can help you fight the hormonal disorder, suggests gynecologist, obstetrician and IVF expert Dr Amit Patil.
'Mental and physical health is very important as far as new mothers are concerned. You cannot ignore it.'
It is recommended to get rid of gallstones as they are always a nuisance with an attack of gallbladder inflammation waiting to happen, says rediffGURU Dr Hemalata Arora.
To avoid impulsive and excessive eating, it's important to turn away the smartphones, laptops and other distractions while you consume your meals.
Normal blood sugar levels typically should be less than 100 mg/dL. Average blood sugar before meals should be 70-130 mg/dL. Your blood sugar levels after one to two hours after a meal should be less than 180 mg/dL.
Drink enough water, focus on your portion sizes, cut out junk food, start a walking routine, and stay consistent.
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To avoid binge eating, you need to control your mind and focus on your goal, says Komal Jethmalani.
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Although we all have tastebuds that are dying to sample all the yummy food around us, we must remember that anything in excess is bad.
And what it is doing to your body, asks nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.
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