It is never too late to get your health back on track! Here are 20 proven ways to do it. A series of lockdowns thanks to the pandemic has transformed our lives. The new normal has brought new schedules. We spend more time at home. Our stress levels are higher. Another thing that has definitely changed is our eating habits. While some have got their health back on track, for…
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What is the DASH Diet? 10 easy tips to practice the DASH diet and protect your heart
by Vidya Sury February 8, 2021What is the DASH diet? DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or high blood pressure. The DASH Diet can help lower your blood pressure and balance your cholesterol levels, which is good for your heart health. Even if you are not worried about your blood pressure right now, the DASH Diet is worth following as it can help with healthy weight loss. This healthy diet recommends vegetables, fruits…
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When and how should you really consume protein in your daily diet?
by Vidya Sury November 10, 2020With the current pandemic outbreak across the world, we’re living in a new normal. And as we get busy with our hectic schedules, we tend to neglect the one thing that should never be sidelined, i.e. nutrition in our daily diet – particularly consuming protein. Protein, the ‘building block of life’, is one of the most important macronutrients, that helps build muscle, repair tissue and performs some of the most…
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What is the whole foods diet? (10 tips to help you switch to whole foods)
by Vidya Sury August 8, 2020The whole foods diet involves eating foods that have undergone minimal or no processing. Whole foods are as close to their natural form as possible. The whole foods diet is also referred to as clean eating. Whole foods include fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and legumes rather than depending on supplements for fiber and vitamins. Whole foods are rich in phytochemicals and nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, good fats and…
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If you’ve ever had a tummy infection, you’ve probably heard of the BRAT diet. It is a bland diet recommended for recovering from a stomach/gastrointestinal infection. It gives the gut a chance to rest and reduces the amount of stool produced. What is the BRAT diet? BRAT is an acronym for: B -Bananas R -Rice A -Applesauce T -Toast Why is it recommended? The BRAT diet helps with recovery from…