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To boost your immune system in the monsoon, keep the bitter vegetables close. Bitter gourd (Karela) and Fenugreek leaves (Methi) are rich in antioxidants and the medicinal properties in them can help in preventing infections. Contained in…
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Although the monsoon is a welcoming relief from the scorching summer, the dullness, associated with this season could make one lethargic and prone to illness. The ginger root is a natural remedy for an upset stomach, itchy sore throat and…
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Like people, cats and dogs, birds too get fat. Pet birds don’t have much opportunity for daily exercise, unlike birds in the wild that fly during daily activities like flying to look for food, to escape predators, and more. If you do…
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As a woman, if the thought of wearing that little black dress terrifies you, if you constantly feel puffed and heavy, you will need to find ways of taking control of your hormones. Oestrogen has a big impact on your shape. Higher oestrogen…
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Women store more fat than men to protect their vital organs so no matter how small or lean you are trying to get, there will always be body fat around the belly. Having said that, strengthening the pelvic floor through Pilates and core…
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When time is tight, parents simply don't have the resources to cook separate meals for picky kids. But if their food habits are also making them lose weight, here are a few tips that can help please a picky eater. Don't make a big…
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According to researchers from the University of Iowa, apple skin contains ursolic acid – an ingredient that protects against obesity by increasing levels of muscle and ‘brown fat’ which burn white fat as fuel. Other researchers from Nova…
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Many children hate to have breakfast before school. But breakfast skippers are more likely to become overweight or obese, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol level and high insulin levels, putting them at risk of type 2 diabetes.…
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Mushrooms have immune-boosting action and potent antimicrobial properties. A good source of B vitamins and selenium, they are one of the highest antioxidant foods in the world, in the same league as the red pepper and spinach. Although not…
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When your energy dips during the day, do you reach for popular pick-me-up snacks? Those sugary snacks, along with tea and coffee, are making you overweight and are, in fact, stressing your adrenals. Over time this may lead to adrenal…
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