The holy month of Ramadan is here and are you looking for a great way to end your fast this Ramadan? The delicious meals at iftar is what all of us have our eyes on! Traditionally, there is an emphasis on providing bountiful meals to celebrate this special month. The women of the house toil …
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Double cheeseburgers, pepperoni pizzas and french fries – do they hurt your arteries? Dietician Khyati Rupani picks 10 worst foods for your heart’s health. 1. Red Meat Eating too much-processed meat is very dangerous to your heart and increase the risk of CVD’S. 5 slices make up 252 calories, 22 grams of fat and almost 1,000 mgs …
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December is the month of celebration & parties but it also tends to be a time where we consume high fat & high calorie food. Here is a smart guide to make sure we stay in shape after the December party binge. During the party season… Start with a nourishing breakfast, have a light lunch, then …
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What is Anaemia? The blood in our bodies is composed of three types of cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets) that circulate throughout the body. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin (Hb), a red, iron-rich protein that carries oxygen from the lungs to all of the body’s muscles and organs. Oxygen provides the …
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Kidney stones, or renal calculi, are solid masses made of crystals. Originating from the kidneys, they can develop in the urinary tract. Kidney stones are known to be one of the most painful medical conditions Risk Factors Two golden dietary rules to curb the formation of kidney stones Curb the use of these culprits to …
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Mango, also called as ‘king of fruits’, is one of the nutritionally rich fruits with unique flavor, fragrance and taste. Studies have also shown that mangoes are the most widely consumed fruit in the world. King Sized Benefits of Mango Mango fruit is rich in Dietary fiber, Vitamins, Minerals and Antioxidant compounds. This makes it a good choice …
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What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. Each time the heart beats (about 60-70 times a minute at rest), it pumps out blood into the arteries. Your blood pressure is at its highest when the heart beats, pumping the blood. Most adults in India …
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Some foods that we eat, may seem healthy. But the question is “Are Health Foods really Healthy?” Nutritional labels of many brands shout phrases such as “Low cholesterol, Low fat, No added sugar, organic foods, multigrain” etc. However, unhealthy choices lurk among even the most-healthy seeming foods. For instance, chewing onto a energy candy or …
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We all know a healthy diet can help reduce your risk. Here are 10 foods that are rich in heart-healthy nutrients. Read more »
In the first article of our new series – Khyati’s Health O Meter – renowned dietitian Khyati Rupani speaks about her own experience with obesity and how she battled it out. As a child, I was never skinny. I grew up to be slightly overweight with a broad frame. Things suddenly started going very wrong …
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