Nutrients & more...

Party season is here! We all are trying to look right in this festive season of Christmas and New year when we all party galore. Not to mention that the cool whether in India, gives us the opportunity and excuse to dig into loads of food...only to lead us to make new year resolutions of eating healthy. Here are a few tips on how to look good and eat well too: 1. Keep a record of your daily diet. 2. Partying at home? Shop healthy 3. I know everyone loves sweet treats, but keep these tips in mind for a bright smile. 4. You love food, but you just gotta watch the scale? Remember the smart way to stay slim . 5. Drink water , its winters but it still important to keep yourself hydrated. Also those tequila shots will dehydrate you. 6. Don’t rush to get thin and don’t skip meals . 7. If you are a couch potato, get yourself moving. Walk , exercise and get ready to groove on the dance floor. 8. Parties are usually for the evening, so have a healthy lunch and snack smart in th...

In the last post I wrote about how skipping meals has an adverse effect on health and how most people skip meals due to their busy schedule. However, that is not the only reason to miss meals. In today's context where size zero rules you are what you don’t eat. This post talks about some of these reasons and their adverse effects. "I'm on a weight loss diet" If you feel that by missing meal you will lose weight, then think again! If you skip meals and go hungry for a long time you'll eat more in the next meal to make up for it. Also, doing this on a regular basis, changes your food seeking behaviour. You'll be inclined to eat more sugary and fatty foods for quick satisfaction and in all probability, you might end up gaining weight instead of losing any!! A better option to lose weight is by having small regular meals. Include low calorie foods in your diet like watery fruits (watermelon, muskmelon, papaya), vegetables (including cucumbers, capsicum, to...