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Eat More Homemade Food to Keep Diabetes at Bay

July 8, 2016 Srijitaat, Bay, Diabetes, Eat, Food., Homemade, Keep, More, to

Ditching homemade food for that king size burger and French fries can add not only extra kilos around your belly but may also increase the risk of developing diabetes, a study has warned. Individuals who often ate from outside, typically fast food were more prone to gain weight — a major cause for developing Type 2 diabetes, the researchers said. Concerns have been raised that such people have a diet that is rich in energy but relatively poor in nutrients — this could lead to weight gain, which is, in…

Kareena Kapoor’s Pre-Pregnancy Diet and Fitness Routine: More than Size Zero

July 8, 2016 Srijitaand, Diet:, Fitness, Kapoor's, Kareena, More, Pre-Pregnancy, Routine:, Size, Than, Zero

In Bollywood, the story of ‘fat to fit’ is an old one. From Arjun Kapoor to Sonakshi Sinha, from Sonam Kapoor to now Parineeti Chopra, many have dropped more than a dozen pounds and at least (if not more) three dress sizes. They’ve done the grunt work and the results are out there for everyone to see. But before all of these young stars were labelled ‘weight-loss miracles’, there was one young actress who set new standards for fitness and just for a while, was also the poster girl for…

Eid 2016: 6 Tips From a Nutritionist to Stay Healthy This Eid

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Eid ul-Fitr, the most celebrated Muslim festival, is just round the corner with the holy month of Ramadan coming to an end. Eid 2016 is celebrated to mark the end of Ramadan and to welcome the month of Shawwal. This festival is celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm worldwide, with a range of scrumptious delicacies laid down for a feast. After fasting for a month, it is natural for one to want to indulge into some yummy treats. However, keeping in mind what your body has been subject to, practicing…

Yoga for Constipation: 5 Asanas That Can Help You

July 8, 2016 Srijita5%;, Asanas, Can, Constipation:, for, Help, That, Yoga, You

Yet another day marked by stomach pain and difficulty in passing motion? Well, you might not be the only one facing the discomfort which accompanies constipation. In medical terminology, constipation refers to a disorder that is characterised by difficult or incomplete defecation for more than three times a week, and more than three months at a stretch. The symptoms vary from person to person depending on their age, food habits, bowel movement and the like. The bowel problem might be a hush hush topic in public, but the statistics are…

How to make your own tiny garden in a big city

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Most of us grew up amid lush green lawns, some even running into water bodies that were not polluted back then. But gone are those days, and along with them, those gardens which were once a big part of our childhood. And, if you’ve always wondered how to give your children if not the same, but a similar childhood in the cramped city apartments, here’s some help! We spoke to gardening enthusiast, Rashi Rohatgi (who’s also the director of a Delhi based PR firm, W5 Communication, when she’s not…

Monsoon fashion must-haves

July 7, 2016 SrijitaFashion, monsoon, must-haves

The rainy season is a welcome change from the sweltering heat. But we must also prepare for the monsoon with certain wardrobe changes. We asked experts and fashionistas for recommendations on wardrobe essentials. White, a strict no no The whites of summer must go to the back of the wardrobe as the safest colour pick is completely useless during the rains. Unless you want a little peek-a-boo, whites and your sheer fabrics are strictly not advisable during the monsoon. The Brighter, the better As the weather turns gloomy and…