The month of May arrives and we can smell summer. For the young ones who are free from responsibilities and rampant with possibilities, these days are to rejoice. It is the onset of long and sweet summer holidays! As kids get plenty of time to dawdle and excitement creeps in, they explore, play, go swimming, …
Cholesterol is a byproduct of fat breakdown in the body. Depending on its size, it is broadly classified into heavy, low and very low density lipids (HDL, LDL and VLDLs). These are normally present in all tissues of the body and are useful in hormone production, vitamin D synthesis, etc. However, cholesterol nowadays is …
Fortified plant-based foods have been recognized to promote well-being by offering immense health benefits. They are the finest sources of protein, fiber, iron and other essential nutrients. Besides, they form a significant part of a balanced vegan diet. Consider the healthiest foods that lead your grocery purchases every month. To your checklist of pulses, grains, …
It is said that ‘We are what we eat’. In this regard, our food choices matter a lot. With India already jumping up the ladder to third most obese country in the world, there is a need to follow the road to good health. Controlling one’s consumption of calories to the required amount and balancing …
It is always good to live life with a little spice! Among the many essential spices that form an important part of our diet, turmeric is the one that is considered super healthy. It imparts the classic yellow color and a pungent, bitter flavor to our food. Besides the nutritional benefits, turmeric is admired for …
Thyroid disorders are becoming increasingly common among people. Thyroid abnormalities are hormonal disorders. While hypothyroidism is one end of the spectrum, hyperthyroidism covers the opposite spectrum. When I say, opposite, I mean exactly opposite. It is a condition with elevated levels of thyroid hormones, namely T3 and T4; coupled with decreased levels of thyroid …
Thyroid problems are fairly common nowadays , and it is still on the rise. With women being at a 5-7 times higher risk than men, this is quite a concern today. What makes matters worse is that more than 60% of those suffering from thyroid problems are oblivious of their underlying condition. So let …
Proteins are called building blocks of the body and rightly so. They not only help in proper muscle growth, but also aid in formation of enzymes, which govern almost entirely how the body works. These proteins can be further broken down into 20 amino acids, 9 of which cannot be synthesized by the body, …
Over generations, and across cultures, milk has established itself to be the most complete food. This is why nature has seen to it that the young gets ample of it. However, with over half a dozen variants available in the market, it has become confusing for many of us to choose the right milk. To decide …
Ghee is one of the most common things in any kitchen. We know it to add taste to food, and also to add cholesterol in your body. But there here’s the catch… too much ghee is not good for you, but totally avoiding it doesn’t do you any good either. Most people believe it to …