Health & Nutrition Articles: Healthy Living Articles

This is why Lemon Tea is considered bad for health

Aug 11, 2023, 08.47AM IST

Tea holds utmost importance across the globe, as it is much more than just a beverage. From providing comfort to starting communications, tea can be that perfect non-alcoholic drink that gets people together. From Black Tea, Masala Tea to Herbal Tea and Green Tea, there are a variety of teas that one can have. In this article, we are talking about Lemon Tea which is prepared with lemon juice in it. It is considered to be rich in antioxidants, and many people love to consume it for weight loss. One cup of Lemon Tea might be considered good for our health, but it also can pose a threat to our life. Want to know how? Read more to find out. (Images courtesy: Canva)

How Pistachios can help manage several deficiencies

Aug 6, 2023, 03.00PM IST

Pistachios are small but mighty nuts that are a powerhouse of nutrition and are also known as superfoods for health. Pistachios are considered to have essential nutrients, antioxidants, and health-enhancing properties, which is why experts vouch for adding these nuts to your daily diet. These nuts offer more than just a delightful eating experience and can add to your health.

Weight Loss Diet: 5 nutrient-rich foods that must be included in breakfast

May 17, 2023, 12.02PM IST

Nowadays, every second person is a victim of obesity and this is all thanks to wrong eating habits and poor lifestyles. To fight obesity, most people spend hours in the gym along with dieting, and commit the major mistake of avoiding and skipping breakfast. Most people don’t know that skipping breakfast can increase the weight instead of reducing it. Breakfast is considered one of the important meals of the day, and experts recommend consuming a large one instead of avoiding as it provides the energy to sustain the day. If a person skips it, then there are chances of increased cravings, which increases the weight. If you are someone who is looking forward to lose weight, then here are 5 foods that you must include in your breakfast. Take a look. (Images courtesy: iStock)

5 food combinations that can help lower cholesterol levels

May 17, 2023, 12.00PM IST

Maintaining a healthy cholesterol balance is crucial for overall well-being and plays a vital role in preventing various health complications. Cholesterol, a waxy substance found in our bodies, is essential for various bodily functions, including hormone production and cell membrane integrity. However, an imbalance in cholesterol levels, specifically elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, commonly known as "bad" cholesterol, can lead to the development of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes. In this article, we will share with you 5 such food combinations that can help in reducing the bad cholesterol. And the best thing is that these foods can be included in the daily diet as well. Here’s the list of all those foods. (Images courtesy: iStock)

Food habits to follow for healthy menstruation

Apr 23, 2023, 08.00AM IST

Menstruation can be a stressful time for many women. Women might encounter cramps, headaches, and fluctuations in mood during their menstrual cycle, to name a few symptoms. Alterations in diet may result in insufficient intake of calories, micronutrients, unsaturated fat, phytoestrogens, and fibre. These factors have been shown to impact not only overall health but also cause serious gynecologic disorders like dysmenorrhea and irregular menstruation.

Simple home remedies to ease constipation in winters

Jan 3, 2023, 09.42PM IST

Even though it sounds gross, it is important for you to be aware of the frequency, color, and consistency of your poop, every day. It is an indicator of your current state of health. It is important to understand though that while most individuals pass stools on average three to four times a week, those with a regular pattern pass stools at fixed times of the day and at the same number of times each day. How many times a week do you poop? Is it less than 3 times a week? It is possible that you may be suffering from constipation. (Image: istock)

New Year 2023: Kickstart New Year with these diet tips

Dec 30, 2022, 04.00PM IST

It is time to bid farewell to the year 2022 and welcome the all-new year 2023. Every new year brings along resolutions and promises. One promise that almost all of us have done to ourselves is to lose weight, eat healthier, give up junk food and many more on these lines. Shifting an unhealthy lifestyle to a healthy one is a slow process and takes time and efforts. No crash diet or fitness fads can bring about a change overnight. Well, it is wise to set realistic goals for yourself, as they are much easier and more practical to achieve. Here are some diet tips that you must inculcate in your daily life to bring a positive change in your lifestyle. (all image credits-istock)

Does stale food make you lazy? Here's what nutritionists have to say about it

Dec 21, 2022, 07.57AM IST

There cannot be a more depressing thing than finding leftover food in your refrigerator and finding it weird tasting and stale. Well, it’s a common mistake that most of us make while coming home after a hectic day and eating leftover food, as we don’t have enough energy to make fresh food. A refrigerator is often considered the best choice to store leftover food, but it’s not always the best choice for keeping the food fresh for a longer duration. Experts agree that leftover food can only stay fresh for 48 hours in the fridge and consuming the same after 48 hours, can have a negative impact on your digestive system. Not just that, but consuming such food can also make you lazy. We talked to Bhopal-based Nutritionist Dr Ruchi Soni who is a Diet Expert at ToneOp and Delhi-based popular Nutritionist Mansi Gupta at MAIA Nutrition, about why consuming stale food makes us lazy. Here’s what they told us…

Foods and lifestyle habits for women that help in better conception

Nov 29, 2022, 03.33PM IST

Dr. Khanna says that the major reasons for not conceiving include regular lifestyle habits. As per the study, 25% of women are smokers, 38% have regular alcohol consumption, 52% have stress-related issues, and 90% don’t follow the right diet, out of which 35% are struggling with obesity.

3 simple ingredients that can help stay away from seasonal cold & flu during winter

Nov 15, 2022, 06.23PM IST

As we witness the change in weather, the sudden cool breeze can make you feel cold which can bring with it seasonal illnesses such as flu. During this time of the season, it becomes very important to consume foods that can provide you with the much-required warmth. Not just that, but one can make simple herbal concoctions which can help beat the seasonal cold & flu one gets. Kavita Devgan, who is one of the popular celebrity nutritionists based in Mumbai recently shared a recipe for simple kadha that’s made with ginger, lemon peel and garlic pods. This not only helps in cold & flu, but when had at regular intervals, this Kadha can help unclog arteries while improving heart health. In this article, we will share the benefits of these 3 ingredients for the winter season and how to make this kadha. (Images courtesy: Canva)ALSO READ: Drink this herbal tea to improve your overall health this winter

Storing food in aluminium foil is dangerous, here’s why

Nov 15, 2022, 06.23PM IST

If you’re baking fish, roasting vegetables or preparing a piece of meat for dinner tonight, chances are that you’ll wrap your food in aluminium foil. What you may not realize is that some of the foil will leach into your meal – and this could be bad for your health.ALSO READ: Here's why cooking with aluminium cookware is considered dangerous

Can type 2 Diabetes be reversed with food and diet changes?

Nov 14, 2022, 11.28AM IST

After decades of vehement denial that type 2 or adult onset diabetes can’t be reversed, modern medicine has now come full circle by admitting that this kind of diabetes is indeed reversible in most patients by significant changes in diet and other lifestyle factors, which reduce insulin resistance, the key underlying mechanism behind type 2 diabetes. Accordingly, several diabetes reversal programs have been cropping up across the country, which are often led by doctors themselves, which is indeed a welcome change.But not all of these programs are similar, and their real success rates also vary significantly. If you or someone dear to you is a type 2 diabetic patient who wants to go in for a reversal program, it pays to understand what all should ideally go into a scientific and research based program. Understanding these factors is also required for the success of such a reversal program, whether you do it with an institution or attempt it by yourself. Let us look at these factors one by one.

Does detox really work post-festivity? Here’s the truth

Oct 28, 2022, 10.00AM IST

Here's a list of all the superfoods you should eat to cleanse your body.

This Ajwain-Kali Mirch Kadha has several benefits, here’s proof

Oct 11, 2022, 05.58PM IST

As the weather is changing, we make several changes in our diet too to keep our bodies warm. In monsoon or during the increasing cold, we need such a diet, by consuming which our immunity increases and for the same, you can consume a Kadha made with carom seeds and black pepper. This Kadha contains a good amount of antioxidants and can help fight several diseases. Black pepper contains a good amount of Vitamin C and has anti-inflammatory properties, which when consumed can help in treating sore throat and blocked nose. Along with this, the use of carom seeds is considered beneficial in avoiding indigestion, gas problems, and bloating. Today, we’ll tell you about the several benefits of this Kadha and how to make it. (Images courtesy: Canva)ALSO READ: 4 dals that cause acidity and home remedies to fix it

Why our ancestors stored water in copper vessels

Sep 20, 2022, 06.31PM IST

Often called ‘Tamra-Jal’, this is one of the healthy habits that our ancestors have introduced to us. This water is called ‘ushapana’ and is recommended as the first drink of the day just after waking up. As per FDA, the suggested amount of copper that a person requires to sustain the day is 12 mg. (Images courtesy: Canva & iStock)ALSO READ: #AyurvedaTips: Here’s why warm water is the best morning drink to start the day

#AyurvedaTips: Here’s why warm water is the best morning drink to start the day

Sep 16, 2022, 05.27PM IST

Most of us wake up with a cup of hot tea or coffee, but do you think that is the best way to start your day? In Ayurveda practices, it is said that once you are awake, drink a glass of water always and then get ahead with your morning schedule. This cleanses your gut and helps flush out the toxins from the body. But, should this be normal water, boiled water or warm one? According to Dr Vara Yanamandra, a certified Ayurveda Practitioner and a health coach, one should always start their day with warm water as it is easier to digest and gets absorbed in our tissues quickly compared to the other morning drinks. (Images courtesy: Canva)ALSO READ: Why you must drink warm water even in Summers