Daily Health Tips

What pops into your head, when you think of protein-rich food, eggs or meat? Yes, these are good sources of protein but not the only ones. Protein sources vary greatly and are found in both animal and plant-based foods. Protein is one of the macronutrients your body nee... Read More

Obesity or being overweight is one of the growing health concerns around the world. Two prime causes of obesity are unhealthy food habits and lack of physical activity. When we talk food, rice is one of the main staples that is often linked with obesity and excessive we... Read More

'Discomfort, pain, and bloated' — does any of these describe the way you feel after having your meal? If yes, it is nothing but gas. This could be due to the food you just had. There are some foods that may cause digestive problems — gas, in this case.Digestion prob... Read More

From muscle cramps and pain to frequent fractures, and even confusion and memory loss, the effects of having a calcium deficiency can be debilitating. Let’s examine the role of calcium in the body, why it’s vital to your health, and what can happen if you don’t ge... Read More

What can be more refreshing than a sip of a freshly made cup of tea? To add to it, the health benefits can make it a more rewarding retreat. Green tea or herbal teas thus find their coveted place in the all-time tea-lovers daily schedule for a myriad of benefits.Green t... Read More

Is drinking water with meals healthy? This is a common doubt many people have. While our elders forbade us from sipping on water while eating, the doubt continues to linger. A common belief is that drinking water in between the meals interferes with the digestion proces... Read More

Cumin, or jeera, has been hitting the hot oil in almost every Indian’s cooking vessel. But, do you know that it holds more benefits than just adding flavor to your food? When consumed with water, daily on an empty stomach, it works as a natural remedy to solve a host ... Read More

Are you troubled with abdominal pain, diarrhea alternating with constipation, belly cramps, or bloating? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) might be the reason behind this discomfort. IBS can have long lasting problems, hence managing it well is important.According to a stu... Read More

Wheat is one of the most versatile grains present in almost everything we eat. But did you know that the extracted, refined version of this grain, which is typically available in today’s market, has lost almost all its nutritious aspect thus becoming more harmful? Yes... Read More

Are you drinking the elixir of life, ‘water’, in its purest form? Not sure? Read here a few easy methods to test your drinking water for impurities, and also explore some simple ways to purify it at the comfort of your home.Simple tests to detect impurities in drink... Read More

Choosing wisely when hunger strikes is the key to maintain a diabetic diet. Here are two easy-to-cook, low-carb snack recipes that not only diabetics but everyone would love to taste. Sprouted Mung Bean DhoklaIngredients1/4 cup chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves1/2 cup wh... Read More

Extracted from the seeds of the mustard plant, mustard oil is not just like any other oil you use. With its distinctive flavor and a high-heat content, it is the spiciest oil of all. It is utilized not only in culinary but also as an important medicine in the indigenous... Read More