While home-made food is recommended for consumption, due to our hectic lifestyle, more and more processed food is making way into our kitchen. For long, nutritionists have been warning us to cut down on these food, and now a study says that they could be a link between highly processed (“ultra-processed”) food and cancer. So […]
Nutrition - Diet
Chicken vs Mutton (Meat): Which One is Healthier and Good for Weight Loss?
Non-vegetarian food such as chicken and mutton (meat) are great sources of protein and a must for those involved in body-building. However, which of the two is a healthier option? Let’s find out. Chicken falls in the category of white meat whereas mutton is red meat; while both are rich in proteins, doctors usually recommend […]
Top 10 best ‘Muesli’ products/brands in India
Top 10 Best Muesli products/brands in India that can be had for breakfast or as snacks, whenever you feel hungry. Top 10 Muesli in India Top 10 Museli available in India on popular online merchants such as Amazon & Flipkart (popular online shopping portals). Bagrry’s Crunchy Muesli Crunchy Oat. [easyazon_infoblock align=”none” cart=”n” identifier=”B00LA5NZR4″ locale=”IN” tag=”mumbaigyms-21″] […]
Easy Cooking Tips for Bachelors & Working Couples
For all those bachelors and working couples out there who think they only have the option of eating out or ordering on Swiggy, here are some useful cooking tips that you can incorporate despite having no time (seemingly) to cook. Eating outside is getting expensive, besides, it will never be a healthy option. So it […]
Craving for fast food? Here’s how to choose healthier options
Fast food is not healthy but there are times when it is a convenient option. Here’s how you can choose healthier options when on the go. Fast food is, and will no doubt continue to be, one of the most secure industries in the world. The simple truth of the matter is that sometimes, we […]
Cut and Dried – Best Method for Preserving Fruit
Cut and Dried – Here we take a look at the best method for dehydrating and preserving fruit so that it can be consumed later. I borrowed a friend’s food dehydrator earlier this summer and spent a week drying all kinds of fruit. I dried peaches, mangoes, figs, apples, bananas, apricots and nectarines. I even […]
What is the National Drink of India – Milk, Tea or Coffee?
A cup of tea or coffee is what gets everyone’s morning going but what is the National Drink of India? Say Cheers to India’s National Drink Time to say cheers to India’s National Drink but how many of you know what’s the National Drink of India? Reports are suggesting that tea is likely to bag […]
Bananas: Do They Make You Fat or Help You Lose Weight?
Peoples are a favourite with gym-goers, especially men who do lot of weight training. However, most women avoid it as they feel it could add to their body weight. Here we take a look at the nutritional benefits of bananas and also whether bananas will make you gain or lose weight. Nutrition Facts of Bananas […]
What is Glycemic Index (GI), and GI chart of common foods that we eat
As India gets busy, healthy eating habits have taken a back seat. However, by just noting down (and understanding) the ingredients of the food that you eat, you may be able to avoid eating unhealthy foods. Once such thing that you should know about is the GI (Glycemic Index) of the food that you eat. […]
Top diet ‘truths’ that you should actually ignore, its doing more harm than good
When it comes to dieting for weight loss, there is lots of information and advice’s out there. The bad thing is that most of it is not true. Drink hot lemon and pepper to boost your metabolism. Do a juice cleanse for better skin. Cut calories to lose weight. No matter your diet goal, chances […]