Health Reads

If you’ve been sticking to your nutrition plan for a week or more, you’ve probably already started thinking about a cheat meal. Let’s be honest—most of us start craving one the moment we eat our first piece of broccoli. A cheat meal can  work in your favor—but only if done right. Without some boundaries, it’s easy to undo a whole week’s progress in just one night. Here’s how to enjoy a cheat meal without losing momentum : First Things First: A Cheat Meal Is Not a Reward Eatin

Everybody wants to eat healthy — until 4 PM hits. That’s when the snack monster takes over. You’ve packed a salad, promised yourself “just green tea,” but somehow… that office samosa or chocolate muffin wins (again). Let’s be honest: every adult who’s ever tried to eat healthy has lost the plot when it comes to snacking. And what’s worse? Some think skipping meals altogether is the answer. But here’s the kicker — starving yourself doesn’t help you lose weight faster. In fac

The monsoon month of Shravan fasting has arrived—a time when millions in India observe Sawan Somwar Vrat in devotion to Lord Shiva. While tradition matters, it’s equally important to balance devotion with well-being, especially since monsoon lowers our digestivefire (Agni). This guide blends ancient wisdom with modern nutrition, so your Shravan fast nourishes body, mind, and spirit. Why Shravan Fasting Matters Supports gut health by giving your digestive system a much-needed

Lack of sleep is one of the major causes for obesity and Type II diabetes, and we are just scratching the surface. A recent study at the University of Leeds showed that participants with disrupted sleep had higher blood glucose levels even when they did not make any changes to their diet. This brings focus on much debated topic in modern health and lifestyle: SLEEP. The modern industrialized world has discarded sleep, and it is synonymous with laziness. The quest for high pro

A balanced diet should have all nutrients in right proportions and with the popularity of good and bad diets some nutrients are considered unhealthy for us so we omit them from our diets without thinking much. Fats and their role in the body are commonly misunderstood mainly because our body uses them as energy reserves, which are often necessary. The abundance of food in today’s world has led to a stage where we are rarely hungry enough or far enough away from food for our b

When it comes to losing weight, there are two kinds of factors  at play: ✅ Things you can control ❌ Things you cannot control You can’t control  your age, genetics, or how your body naturally stores fat. But you can control  your habits—like what you eat, how much you move, how well you sleep, and how you handle stress. The key to healthy and lasting weight loss isn’t crash diets or extreme workouts. It’s about building small, simple habits  you can stick to for life. These s

Abdominal obesity is widespread in India, particularly noticeable in corporate districts where it’s common to see a bulge above the belt. Unlike general obesity, this condition may not always reflect in Body Mass Index (BMI), as even individuals with a healthy BMI can have excessive abdominal fat. A more accurate measure for this type of obesity is waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio. Abdominal obesity is associated with several serious health risks, including cardiova