Plant foods are rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables, which provide many essential nutrients including fibre, says nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.
'Try to get in 30 to 60 minutes of a brisk walk every day, like my grandparents would do in the village -- twice a day they would go for morning walks and they would go after dinner.'
The 'resistant starch' in oats aids in digestion, kicks up your metabolism, lowers cholesterol, controls blood sugar and burns fat, says Vandana Luthra.
Having sex every other day may be optimum, says Dr Raghuveer Karne. Prolonged abstinence can increase the number of dead sperm.
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.
Doing an activity you love instantly reduces stress and lowers your heart rate too.
Chapati in addition provides fibre from whole grain cereal whereas rice is a refined cereal, without fibre content, says Komal Jethmalani.
Eating less than your normal calorie requirements is generally the prime cause of weight loss, says Komal Jethmalani.
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'Excess calories at dinner will get converted to fat and will result in weight gain,' warns Komal Jethmalani.
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Menstrual cramps? Go ahead and eat dark chocolate, says Dr Snehal Adsule.
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You can make fruits appealing by serving them in fancy shapes, says Nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.
These tips will help you get rid of unhealthy eating habits.
Superfoods like low-carb veggies and fatty fish will help diabetics keep their sugar under check.
'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.'
The inclination for sex also increases because the messiness of periods, the need for contraception and the fear of pregnancy are over, the nest is empty and her partner retired, with all the time in the world at their disposal to indulge in such activities, which makes them enjoy it all the more!
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People should include nutrient-dense foods that are rich in fibre and proteins, says Hardik Shukla.
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These foods will keep your energy levels high and drive away your hunger pangs.
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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.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
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