I actively follow the practice of healthy eating, and hence supplements usually get added to my routine on a need basis or when adviced by my physician. As a personal believer that food is your best medicine, I try to ensure that my...
Let us all agree that winters are officially the best season to eat! For me, eating food that keeps me warm and healthy is as important as eating food that’s delicious. Fortunately enough, the Indian seasonal and local food does not disappoint and...
Whoever grew up in an Indian household understands that spices are indispensable to our food. Cloves, black pepper, cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon - the list is endless. They make our meals better, our kitchens colourful and immensely add to our health when used...
We all know that calcium helps build bones and keeps our organs functioning well. This time, I invited an amazing Macrobiotic Nutritionist to tell everything about keeping this important nutrient replenished, the dos and don’ts, and so on. I have been following her...
We all desire healthy-looking, lustrous hair. Now for that, it is most important to take a balanced diet. Yes, diet matters the most. You should have a good appetite for lean protein, food containing essential fatty acids like salmon, sesame seeds, flaxseeds, walnuts;...
Exercising can be a great way to detoxify and get that coveted dewy glow, but sweat accumulation can trigger breakouts if you don't maintain a proper skincare regimen. Last week I had shared my pre-workout skincare routine. Today I will give you some...
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...
Making your own face treatments is fun, easy and nourishing. I like experimenting with simple ingredients at home, and they’re as effective as any regular market product. However, you need to be aware of the dos and don’ts as sometimes even natural food products...
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...