Arm yourself with these two salads this summer.
Go light before the festive mithai binge begins.
Soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, falafels taste divine eaten piping hot, dipped in hummus or rolled in pita or a flatbread.
Don't feel like indulging in a heavy meal? Try this tasty salad preparation.
Tokyo based Rediff reader Lopamudra Tripathy sent us this recipe.
Eating foods rich in fibre, healthy fats and essential nutrients are some of the healthiest ways to reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) while increasing HDL (good cholesterol), says Dr Swarup Swaraj Pal, senior cardiovascular and thoracic consultant surgeon at Gleneagles Hospitals.
Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what freezes well and what does not.
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You'll be spoilt for choices with these varieties.
Make this hummus over the weekend, and have it with bread, pita or fresh veggies for the next few days as a healthy snack.
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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.
Protein helps you build muscle, improve metabolism, and keeps you satiated for longer.
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.
Add a fun, vibrant twist to your weekend with a vegetarian mezze platter.
A pinch of turmeric in a glass of milk or with honey in hot water would be ideal for the monsoon.
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 proteins, vitamins and minerals is very crucial in maintaining and boosting immunity.
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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.
Fitness coach Rajvee Gandhi from Fitternity tells you how to fight off sadness, bloating, and lethargy in the dull weather.
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These should be your go-to food for slimming down.
Mini Ribeiro lists down 10 of her favourite comfort monsoon foods.
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'The main meal consisted of one soup, a salad, 2 or 3 vegetarian dishes (including at least 1 green vegetable), a variety of rice, freshly prepared Rotis or Phulkas, Dal, and yogurt.'
One secret that all the models and beauty queens swear by is to end up the day with the lightest meal possible, says Nmami Agrawal.
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