Can you reduce weight by just reducing calories ?
Yes, you will be able to reduce weight by reducing calories but, it is not the optimal way. What and how much one eats, as well as the time when we eat, impacts the weight loss. So, just by reducing calories, one can lose weight temporarily. It is important to keep a tab on nutrients […]
Brown Vs White Rice-which one is better ?
White rice itself is good.You can eat hand-pounded or single polished white rice. Many dietitian recommend brown rice to people who want to lose weight. But is brown rice really healthier than white rice? Brown rice has excessive fibre, which can interfere with the absorption of minerals like zinc. These minerals are crucial for the […]
Any Pub tips ?
You can always minimize negative health impacts by ordering in smart way. The trick is to keep track of your food choices and avoid binge eating. Opt for tandoori fish/ chicken/ paneer or grilled chicken/fish/paneer, steamed momos, satay, shish kebabs. Drink lots of water to keep yourself hydrated. If drinking, take small sips so that […]
Is Drinking along with Meal good ?
No, it is other way around. Liquids reach the intestine before food thus taking away all the digestive enzymes and inhibiting digestion of food. Beverages like coffee, tea, soft and hard drinks also restrict gastric secretions while citrus fruit juices bring down starch digestion creating gas and fermentation. It is best to have them prior […]
Is Coconut oil Good?
“The saturated fat found in coconut oil is a particular type of fat known as MCTs. MCTs are metabolized in the body differently from other saturated fats. They’re rarely stored as body fat–the body prefers to use them for energy, almost like carbohydrates, though they don’t raise blood sugar the way carbs do.“ So MCT […]
