Dr Aarti Ullal, physician and diabetologist at the Gleneagles Hospital, explains why refrigerating certain foods can do more harm than good.
'In diabetes remission, you go below a 6.5 HbA1c without medication.' 'And this happens only when you lose 10 to 15 per cent of your body weight with a good amount of lifestyle and dietary changes, exercise and sometimes medication.' 'You have to be able to sustain your HBA1C below 6.5 for at least a year without medication to say that the patient is in remission.'
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The celebrity nutritionist said it was fine to eat the things that made one feel better during exams but suggested avoiding binge eating to counter stress.
Parul Patni discusses dieting do's and don'ts for expecting mothers.
'That girl' refers to a woman who exemplifies an aspirational lifestyle marked by routines like early workouts, healthy eating and organised spaces.
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You'll end up being more satisfied, eat your food without guilt and be healthier.
'People always associate being thin or fit with starving yourself. I keep reading articles about actors doing some orange diet, eating one banana and black coffee a day. We grow up with so many insecurities and want to look like those air-brushed models we see.'
Dr Ramakanta Panda, one of the world's leading heart surgeons and the chairman and chief cardiac surgeon at Mumbai's Asian Heart Institute, recommends simple things you can do every day to keep your heart healthy.
Earthen ware are environment-friendly and keep the food's nutritional content intact Heat can circulate through the food in earthen pots, preserving the nutrition.
'I need to disconnect from the stress, smell the roses, chase the butterflies...'
Ensure that the meals provided in their tiffins and snack breaks are colourful, says Dr Imran Patel.
Our parents brought us up with some accepted notions about food, and we pass these on to our children. But how much of what we were told is actually true?
A cortisol belly is a common health problem resulting from elevated cortisol levels due to chronic stress, poor diet, lack of physical activity, inadequate sleep and overtraining, says clinical nutrition consultant Neha Sahaya.
Early retirement is not just about money and calculators. It is more about rediscovering your passions, strengthening bonds, and living a life filled with purpose, connection, and lasting happiness. It's about reclaiming your life, explains Vatsal Ramaiya.
Food blogger Preeti Alam shares a step-by-step process.
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For those looking to follow a healthy diet, a combination of stir fried crunchy veggies makes for a delicious option.
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Air India on Monday said it has introduced refreshed inflight food and beverages menus across cabins on all international flights. "The refresh of the menus is based on guest feedback and is designed to offer travellers an assortment of gourmet meals, trendy appetizers, decadent desserts, and showcase India's locally sourced culinary influence while keeping in line with the healthy eating trend," the airline said in a release.
The preventive aspect of cancer is strengthened under comprehensive primary healthcare through the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre scheme by the promotion of wellness activities and targeted communication at the community level.
How do you bring about better nutrition consciousness in a society that is quite apathetic to excess consumption of salt, sugar and fats? asks Ambi Parameswaran.
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Want to eat healthy, but don't know how to do it right? Trailblazing chef Kelvin Cheung will teach you a thing or two about healthy eating.
Mukul Nagpaul explains why any diet you hate is guaranteed to fail, no matter how much weight you lose.
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.
Celebrity yogini and wellness entrepreneur Ira Trivedi tells you how to stay fit and strong in 2022.
Czech model Karolina Kurkova has taught aspiring models about the importance of healthy eating in a reality programme.
Salma Hayek, who turned 53 recently, knows a thing or two about aging gracefully.
Celebrity fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala shares her favourite quinoa stir fry recipe.
Tamim Iqbal said that the incident happened two-three years back as he thought to himself that why he cannot do the same even when he is the same age as Kohli.
Getting a good night's sleep can work like magic for your skin since it is the only time your skin rests and repairs, rejuvenates and works on itself, advises Asha Hariharan, education director, Enrich Beauty.
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