Almonds are a rich source of protein, monounsaturated fatty acids, dietary fibre, vitamin E, riboflavin, and essential minerals | Photo Credit: istock.com Senior citizens like me remember the song “Mera Nam Abdul Rahman, Pistawala Main Hun Pathan” in the 1956 film Bhai Bhai, and thought that the dry fruit Pista or pistachio wasRead More →
Nutritionists will tell you to eat a rainbow of fruit and vegetables. This isn’t just because it looks nice on the plate. Each colour signifies different nutrients our body needs. The nutrients found in plant foods are broadly referred to as phytonutrients. There are at least 5,000 known phytonutrients, andRead More →
Among the many delicious summer fruits is mosambi or sweet lemon that, like most seasonal produce, comes packed with umpteen health benefits. Listing some of these is nutritionist Lovneet Batra who took to Instagram and wrote: “In addition to being a delicious snack, mosambi or sweet lime is a versatileRead More →
Winters are all about survival. When the temperature drops dramatically, people tend to become lazy and alter their diet so as to suit the weather and keep themselves warm and fed. Daily activities reduce, too, with the urge to stay under the covers. Nutritionist Sapna Jaysingh Patel, the founder ofRead More →
Diabetes is a metabolic condition that occurs when the body’s blood sugar level is too high. To maintain this level, one must stick to a healthy lifestyle and diet. As such, apart from exercising regularly, one must also pay special attention to their food habits. And while it may getRead More →
(Science Times) Here’s a New Year’s resolution you can keep: Stop dieting and start savoring your food instead. That may seem like surprising advice, but there’s mounting scientific evidence to suggest that diets don’t work. Research shows that food restriction just makes you want to eat more. And over theRead More →
