Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides the answers.
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In the monsoon, avoid heavy, greasy foods like pakodas that are deep fried as these take longer to digest, thus straining your gut.
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In our enthusiasm to discover zero-cal fruit juices and fat-free desserts, we often overlook a few common sense tips that can bring down the calorific value of everyday food significantly. So the next time you gear up to forego dinner in favour of a watery soup and itt-bitty salad, try going the wholesome route instead -- incorporate these healthy cooking tips into your everyday recipes.
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Ensure that the meals provided in their tiffins and snack breaks are colourful, says Dr Imran Patel.
Rediff reader Shailja Gonsalves sent us this nutritious chaat recipe. Do you have a healthy recipe to share? Email it to us!
Drink enough water, focus on your portion sizes, cut out junk food, start a walking routine, and stay consistent.
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Sit upright. Stretch every two hours. Avoid eating junk food between meals.
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To avoid impulsive and excessive eating, it's important to turn away the smartphones, laptops and other distractions while you consume your meals.
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This is the breeding season for fish, which means you are at risk of eating fish with eggs, which may lead to food poisoning, warns Delnaaz Chanduwadia.
Low on fat and high on fibre, this easy-to-make snack recipe is sure to delight you.
Health goals should be for life, not event-centric, says Aayushi Lakhapati.
You'll end up being more satisfied, eat your food without guilt and be healthier.
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Consume foods that keep you hydrated, are light and easy on the gut, advises Sanya Narang.
Pair oranges and kiwi with muesli to create a wholesome breakfast.
These should be your go-to food for slimming down.
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Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
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More than 40 food items have been banned at the upcoming Amarnath Yatra and the pilgrims have been advised to achieve physical fitness by walking at least 5 kilometres a day, the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board said in its health advisory issued on Thursday.
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From croissants to Galouti kebabs and Medu vada, Indian carriers, both low-cost and full-service, are revising their in-flight menus to offer passengers a differentiated fare as competition is heating up amid the boom in air travel with the waning of Covid-19. On Monday, Air India, which was taken over by the Tata Group on January 27, unveiled its new domestic in-flight menu comprising gourmet meals, new appetizers, desserts, and local dishes. Air India's economy class passengers would now be served dishes such as Mushroom cheese omelette, Dry jeera aloo wedges, and Garlic tossed spinach and corn for breakfast, and Vegetable biryani, Malabar chicken curry, and mixed vegetable poriyal for lunch.
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.
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