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I was a chubby girl all through my childhood and teen years while my brother failed to fatten up. He used to spend more time with his plate ; yet he did not get fat? Why me? Later on, I realized that he just used to chew his food more. For a meal which I finished in 15 minutes he sat for twice the time. Smart guy! I know now, that the body signal from the stomach which says to your brain "I'm full" reaches there in 20 min.; enough time to gorge on a lot of calories. This gap is covered easily just by chewing your food well and helps to keep excess calorie intake in check. It also helps in proper digestion. So, when the next time you have your meal, take time to relish it and chew it well. Ciao Pic

We load up on oat bran in the morning so we'll live forever. Then we spend the rest of the day living like there's no tomorrow. ~Lee Iacocca Whenever I ask someone about their diet, they tend to tell me about the most healthy thing that they do in the day like; having a healthy breakfast or having only salad in dinner. How many of us actually pay any attention to our lunch? Make your lunch healthy; use these easy strategies Carry lunch from home- this helps to control the quality & amount of food you eat. One inadvertently opts for a fresh and healthier choice when one carries his/her lunchbox to work. You can make healthy mixes like dal daliya , if you know you will lack time for a proper sit down at lunch. Eat healthy snacks- Having fruits, vegetable salad, low fat yogurt and dry fruit mix at your desk instead of cans of colas or cups of coffee will keep up your energy levels and fill you up with essential nutrients and fiber. Have correct portions of food-...

Whether its living in a hostel, staying as a paying guest or renting a pad of own; food is one of the major concern for people living alone. They often end up eating whatever they can lay their hands on. Luckily, there are a lot of healthy foods that are widely available and can be stocked over a time period. Here are a few options: a) Milk in tetra pack (which can be stored at room temperatures)- Its truly a full meal. With protein, carbohydrates and fats along with the required calcium. b) Brown Bread/ whole wheat bread - They have carbs as well as fibre and are great to make those quick sandwiches. We can eat it with butter, cheese, achaar (pickle), jams, leftover veggies, boiled eggs etc. c) Eggs - Universally known source of protein and fats. It can be prepared easily and quickly. d) Mixed nuts (almonds, raisins, walnuts, hazelnuts)- Packed with fibers, good fats (omega 3 & 6)and various vitamins & minerals; this mix is ideal for break time munching and preve...

In today's world, hectic lifestyles have triggered a host of health related issues. Some of these directly relate to our eating habits. The most common thing to do on a busy day is to skip breakfast and postpone lunch. Irregular meal timings and skipping meals have become commonplace. Occasionally, skipping a meal is okay and does not have any major effect on the body. However making it a regular habit is bound to trigger some negative changes in our metabolism. The body tries to adjust to this irregularity by lowering the BMR(basal metabolic rate) and conserving energy by storing the food.   Why do we skip meals? The most common reason cited for this is " Lack of time ": Too much work, too little time is an oft repeated excuse. This is like saying that you don’t have time to fill the fuel tank as you are too busy driving. My suggestion for the super-busy is - "Don’t skip breakfast" . You are eating after an entire night’s fast and the first meal of the...