These days, the mention of any healthy food comes with the suffix “free”. I mean sugar-free, fat-free, caffeine-free, pesticide-free, cholesterol-free and so on. Now, the latest in the line is the gluten-free diet. With all the information floating around from apparently credible sources, it must be great, right? If you…
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Veganism is a way of life that involves a plant-based diet , avoiding all animal foods such as meat—this includes fish, insects, shellfish—dairy, eggs and honey, and also products tested on animals. The idea is to do away with cruelty to animals for food, clothing and anything else. People choose…
Horlicks has been a part of my son’s diet since he was three years old. I implicitly believe in the benefits of starting a nutritious diet as early as possible. My Mother often advised that children cultivate the habits we introduce to them when they are toddlers and are able…
I’ve been seeing a lot of references to the DASH diet – rated the #1 diet for four years in a row by the US News and World Report, and on World Hypertension Day, I feel compelled to explore it further and perhaps, even follow it. DASH stands of Dietary…
Vegetarianism and veganism have acquired a fair bit of popularity amongst certain circles nowadays, particularly amongst the trendy urban-types. Why exactly they decide to change their diet in this way varies from person to person. For some it’s merely a matter of health and fitness, others are just uncomfortable with…
The Diabetes Diet and Living with Type 2 Diabetes The moment someone hears I am living with type 2 diabetes, the first question is – what do you eat? I have to confess that when I was diagnosed, I imagined giving up everything I enjoyed eating – thanks to all…
Eating healthy is important if you want to live healthy. I am sure your Mama always encouraged you to eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Now, while we all agree over healthy eating – and that vegetables and fruits are a must-have in our diet, the point is to actually…