It's that time of the year that we all look forward to. School vacations, time off work and celebrations in the air with Dussehra and Diwali around the corner. But why do we celebrate with our stomach? We are tempted by the table at home laden with sweets and buttery...
Have you been lying to yourself? What you believe about exercise and the way your body responds to it can sabotage your results. For example, if you think you need to feel sore to prove you had a good workout, you can end up injured. Or maybe you justify chowing down...
Are you eating enough calories ? Eating enough calories is absolutely essential! If you don't, it will destroy your metabolism. If your body thinks it's starving, your metabolism will shut down. Not eating enough calories will also force the body to deplete muscle and...
Why do we need to avoid stimulants Stimulants make us feel good, hence we get hooked on to them. But here is how they affect us 1. Caffeine- has its advantages and disadvantages. Your body needs energy during a workout. If have a cup of coffee before your workout, it...
Added sugar is a silent killer There are 2 types of sugar- Natural and Added. As per WHO, only 5% of your total intake must come from Added sugars. This means a maximum of 5 teaspoons for women and 7 teaspoons for men Why are we addicted to sugars? All processed foods...
Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse, but for a while, egg yolks have been demonized in the health-food industry as causing blood-cholesterol levels to skyrocket. Is it true? It's time to set the story straight on the nutritional benefits of an egg. The Truth: Not only...