A high fibre diet has many wonderful health benefits for both men and women. These days, it is no secret that we eat more refined foods than ever, these foods have no roughage because they have been stripped off their fibre and nutrient content...
Hi everyone! So, I get a lot of messages and emails from women asking me to share a diet plan on my blog for them. It’s a tricky one because I’m not a dietitian nor am I a nutritionist, I just enjoy eating...
London is absolutely freezing in January! It is also the time when your defences are at their lowest, meaning that you may have noticed that you come down with flu and colds more often than usual. The amazing thing about our immune systems is...
Hello everyone! So, following on from brides part one where I talked about skincare, I decided to do a brides part two which is totally focused on nutrition. It goes without saying that everything in your body for both beauty and health is all...
India is witnessing a spurt in the number of young patients being diagnosed with breast cancer, according to recent studies by the Breast Cancer India. Between 2012-14, 16% of total breast cancer patients belonged to the age group 30 to 40 years. The...
When it comes to fat, Omega-3 is one type you shouldn’t cut down on. It’s an essential fatty acid that is highly beneficial for both men and women. Types of Omega-3, including EPA( eicosapentaenoic acid ), DHA( docosahexaenoic acid) and ALA(α-linolenic acid). EPA and DHA, are mostly...
This is one topic I don't do research on because I had both my boys in the 90s and things were different back then. I took my prenatal supplements regularly. While I can’t recall the names of these supplements, I do remember I...
I recently read an article in the Hindustan Times that said Indians consume 9% more salt than the global average - 10.06 gm. This is a worrying trend. Excessive salt consumption is dangerous. It can lead to serious side effects like high blood...
Cholecalciferol, widely known as vitamin D3 is extremely important for both men and women. Many of us today are deficient in vitamin D3, especially those who avoid the sun or live in places where temperatures are low. This sunshine vitamin has twin benefits - prevents...
At some point in our lives, we might experience a slump in our haemoglobin levels. Apart from pregnant women, nowadays, teens are also at the risk of low haemoglobin due to heavy periods and diets wanting in iron-rich foods. While all these affect your...