Lack of sleep, unhealthy eating habits, physical inactivity and a stressful daily schedule stemming from demanding career paths to juggling multiple hats on the personal front are some factors that increase health challenges, especially in young Indians, notes dietician Sheryl Salis.
'My God, we could win half the world over just by our food alone.'
Two unique Indian snacks that can be munched with drinks.
Three quicky recipes for your office dabba.
Hot weather calls for bringing on the salads, colder the better.
Have you ever eaten buttered tagliatelle pasta? If not, you've misssed something big time.
The simplest rule to follow is to eat at the right time, says Roopashree Sharma.
This savoury pie, from the shores of sunny Greece, is filled with the goodness of spinach and cheese.
If the first episode of Koffee With Karan 7 was explosive because of Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, the second episode -- featuring Janhvi Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan -- was all fun and cute, as they spoke about their unusual friendship, relationships and a lot more.
An amazing one-pot meal for vegetarians and even meat lovers.
Several hospitals have a smoking cessation clinic run by pulmonary physicians, suggests rediffGURU Dr Ashit Hegde.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
Food in India has fled the confines of the kitchen and become a national adventure... Food shows, now even on news channels, have transformed restaurateurs from humble khansamas to courted celebrities.
A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can help regulate blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent colon cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, regulate diabetes and can help keep appetite in check, suggests Dr Eileen Canday.
Actress Irra Mor generously offers a tonne of tips on looking good.
Here are interesting variations you can try.
Readers have sent in a few more quick tiffin preparations that you can take to work each day.
Bollywood stars travel all the time on work or for a much-needed vacation.
Protein helps you build muscle, improve metabolism, and keeps you satiated for longer.
Firojiya, a first-time MP said that in order to motivate him to get fit, Gadkari had said that funds for development works would be only allocated to him if he loses weight.
Traditional Italian fare made with eggplant, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani shows you how to make the perfect chicken kheema pulav.
This spicy fried fry served with crunchy curry leaves and sliced lemon is a crowd-pleaser.
'I was amazed at how tasty it was.' 'They did a good job with millets and lentils, which Mr Modi liked.'
It's not easy to locate where all those extra calories come from.
Stick to gluten-free meals as often as possible. This includes bread, roti, random snacks, bready dishes like pizza (unless it is sourdough), crackers, etc.
Most packed foods contain artificial preservatives, sugar, refined grains, says Ameve Sharma.
It's time you added this dish to your favourite dim sum list.
A balanced diet should include steamed and boiled vegetables, milk products such as buttermilk and yoghurt, fresh fruits, herbal teas and bitter vegetables, suggests Zamurrud M Patel, CDE, RD, chief dietician, Global Hospitals, Mumbai.
Spiralised zucchini, if lightly cooked so it remains crisp, when combined with pasta is a great match.
These crispy pita chips are perfect as an appetiser or a tea-time snack.
The former Olympian and father of two is a die-hard foodie.
'The CM kept his cool, but his adviser was liberal with filthy language.' Tamal Bandyopadhyay recreates the diary of a general manager in a public sector bank, providing a glimpse of how they balance their work and life.
Here are four more tiffin preparations that you can pack for the office every day.
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.
Add a fun, vibrant twist to your weekend with a vegetarian mezze platter.
