A US trade representative described India as a 'tough nut to crack' during trade agreement negotiations in Washington, highlighting India's protection of its agricultural markets and the ongoing discussions on specific commodities.
Priya Palan, a dietician at Zen Multispecialty Hospital, recommends a list of protein-rich vegetarian sources you can easily include in your diet.
Pulmonologist Dr Harish Chafle highlights when and why you must not ignore a common cough.
How much protein is needed for a healthy daily diet? A healthy adult needs a minimum of 0.80 gram of protein for every kilogramme of body weight per day. The average consumption of protein in India is around 62 gm per day, which is way lower than the global average of 78 gm.
The humble soy nuggets -- called often soya nuggets --is what people reach out for from their kitchen shelves to make a quick, high-protein meals. And they are usually delicious.
Dr Arush Sabharwal, bariatric and metabolic surgeon at SCOD (Surgical Centre for Obesity and Diabetes) Clinic, explains how choosing certain foods can help boost your metabolism.
Dr Rajeshwari Panda, head of the dietetics department at Medicover Hospital, breaks down the nutritional value of some of India's most loved breakfast options.
These are international culinary expert Mariko Amekodommo's favorite go-to nutritious recipes.
It's the definition of a perfect meal -- light, easy on the palate and healthy.
'Keep your mind at rest and lead a healthy lifestyle.' 'Adopt a good dietary pattern with low carbohydrates, low fat and high protein foods, including a lot of vegetables, fruits, nuts, etc.' 'Drink plenty of water and sleep well.'
Consume foods that keep you hydrated, are light and easy on the gut, advises Sanya Narang.
Protein helps you build muscle, improve metabolism, and keeps you satiated for longer.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
'Throw away all perishable foods that have been left at room temperature for more than two hours,' suggests dietician Komal Jethmalani.
You must not eat immediately before or after a workout, advises fitness entrepreneur Utsav Ghosh.
Eighty percent of a celebrity's body is defined by a good diet, says nutritionist Neha Sahaya.
'Live a simple lifestyle where you eat well, sleep on time and take care of your body.'
Nutrition and stress management expert Dr Khushboo Thakker Garodia explains how eggs, almonds and rajgira can strengthen your immunity and keep you energised.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
You can make fruits appealing by serving them in fancy shapes, says Nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
Nutritionist Komal Jethmalani tells you simple ways to improve your health in the New Year.
Cricketer and fitness enthusiast Zaheer Khan shares his fitness mantras.
'Excess calories at dinner will get converted to fat and will result in weight gain,' warns Komal Jethmalani.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma suggests ways to calm the stomach.
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Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides the right answer.
Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.
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.
Lack of physical exercise lowers the body's lean mass, reduces the metabolic rate and causes increase in fat percentage, warns Komal Jethmalani.
Plant foods are rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables, which provide many essential nutrients including fibre, says nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.
Is it safe? Bariatric surgery is very safe if performed at a proper centre by a competent surgeon.
Struggling with sleep? Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, lists out five foods that can disturb your sleep severely.
Trying hard to lose weight? Try out these super foods!
'These are foods that are very common in the Indian diet... Naan, chapatti, rice...' 'Those processed carbohydrates are far worse for body weight and heart health than the fats they replaced.' 'The problem with these foods is that even if there isn't any obvious sugar in them, they turn to sugar very quickly.'
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