Visceral fat is a dangerous hidden health issue not talked about enough. Unlike jiggly subcutaneous fat that you can see and touch, visceral fat is located deep in your abdomen and it coils around your vital organs. It’s been linked to major health issues like stroke, some cancers, type 2 diabetes and more. Most people … Read more
From ‘fattening’ to ‘heart-healthy’, the reputation of ghee has undergone a big change in recent times and the consensus is to make the healthy fat a part of daily diet, albeit in moderation. However, becoming a popular ingredient could also mean a risk of consuming it in the wrong way. As people are looking for … Read more
Deepti Khatuja, Head Clinical Nutritionist, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon elaborates, “People are born with an inherited body type based on skeletal frame and body composition. Most people are unique combinations of the three metabolic body types – ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph.” Dietitian, nutritionist, diabetes educator, and founder of a wellness platform, Shivani Kandwal, defines … Read more
EATING chocolate cuts the danger of dying young by 12 per cent, a study says. Regular consumers’ risk of fatal heart disease or cancer falls by up to 16 per cent. 1 Eating chocolate SLASHES risk of dying young by 12 per cent, a major study revealsCredit: Alamy Fans who munch the equivalent of two … Read more
Let’s say you’re trying to build more muscle, but your everyday meals and snacks just aren’t covering all the bases or packing enough of a protein punch. Alongside resistance training, drinking protein shakes is a great way to help you get stronger and grow muscle mass. Plus, when you’re short on time post-workout, you can … Read more
These surveys ask adults which of six options best describes their dietary preferences. The six options are meat-eater, flexitarian, psectarian, vegetarian, vegan, or none of these. Each respondent is only allowed to pick one of the six options. In the accompanying box, we provide a description of each of these diets, as YouGov describes them … Read more
Going on a diet switches up your typical, everyday routine by changing your workout, what you eat and drink, as well as how you eat. When it comes to crash diets, you’re giving your body very few calories in order to see faster weight loss results. Yes, you lose weight quicker. However, you’re not giving … Read more
When looking for ‘healthier’ options at the supermarket many of us likely head to the ‘health food aisle’, but as this dietitian explains, sometimes that’s not the best choice. Rebecca Gawthorne, known as Nourished Naturally on Instagram, has shared some of the popular products she would and wouldn’t buy. “Which health food aisle products would … Read more
Wouldn’t it be great to enjoy spring feeling as renewed as the world around you? You can! Recharging a weary thyroid — the gland that acts like batteries for your body — revs metabolism to boost energy, mood, and motivation. Plus, a healthy thyroid cuts your risk of certain diseases. Skip the gym. Vigorous workouts … Read more
The culprit of your frequent stomach upsets, gassiness, and bloating is most likely poor gut health. It’s been widely reported that processed and sugary foods can cause gut inflammation, leading to those bothersome symptoms. But even dairy products can be hard to digest if the lactase enzyme in your small intestine isn’t able to fully … Read more