Diet

Fasting with ulcers: A guide to a safe and comfortable Ramadan

Muslims with stomach ulcers can fast safely during Ramadan by avoiding spicy, acidic, and processed foods while consuming slow-digesting, nutrient-rich meals. Staying hydrated, eating in moderation, and following dietary guidelines help maintain digestive health and prevent discomfort.

Unmasking hidden calories: How to eat smart during Ramadan

During Ramadan, hidden calorie-dense foods like dates, bananas, fruit juices, and fried snacks can hinder weight management. Mindful choices, portion control, and healthier alternatives, such as whole fruits and baked items, can help maintain a balanced diet.

Why judging our taste for red meat is a recipe for disaster

With the rise of trendy diets, technicalities, and jargon from the "plant-based" movement, it's enough to send an average foodie into a spiral of culinary confusion. This is why most veteran meat lovers, who relish their biriyani and beef bhuna, remain unfazed by such diet wars.

Say no to French Fries? Which foods to eat and to avoid this summer

Beat the summer heat by opting for a diet that keeps you cool and energised. These dietary changes not only help regulate body temperature but also prevent dehydration and bloating, ensuring you stay healthy and refreshed all summer long.

Nutritional trend 101: The truth behind popular diets

With a surge in awareness about the impact of food on our wellbeing, people are turning to diets not just to look good, but also to feel good. In the ever-evolving landscape of nutritional science, fad diets such as Intermittent Fasting, the Keto (Ketogenic) diet, and the GM diet, among others, have garnered noteworthy attention for their promises of rapid weight loss and health improvements.

Book review: Nonfiction / Navigating the maze of nutrition myths

Unlike online influencers and their various outright claims of right and wrong, Dr Wolrich’s approach is grey.

Witnessing the price hike parody

Will we hear yet another "eggcellent" proposal to import dub in order to force the local market to lower their price?

What to eat during winter: Your essential diet for the season

We observe a drastic change in our food preferences, metabolism, and even energy levels during winter. With falling temperatures, our cravings for food also increase. However, no season justifies unhealthy eating habits, and we must maintain a balance in what we consume. Irrespective of the season, we should make a proper meal plan to fulfill our nutritional needs.

Top 4 footballers and their dietary habits

You are what you eat – how true is this statement? Well, whether or not it reflects on us ordinary individuals, for athletes, this directly reflects on their performance. So, what are the top players in the world eating for such power-packed performance on the field?

September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022

Keeping up with alternative diets

Having a non-standard diet in Bangladesh is an uphill battle.

July 9, 2022
July 9, 2022

Ways to cut bad cholesterol

A balanced level of cholesterol is necessary for the body to build and maintain cells. Trying to reduce your excess cholesterol comes with added perks like better physical health, mental health, and a healthier lifestyle. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cholesterol levels should be checked every 5 years after hitting the age of 20. Here are some ways you can keep your cholesterol levels in check. Follow these tips and lead a better, more active, healthy, and fulfilled life.

July 9, 2022
July 9, 2022

Special food for special needs like Autism

Many individuals with autism have food aversions and sensitivities. Many also have behavioural issues that make mealtime particularly challenging. Researchers have found that children with ASD are five times more likely to have mealtime challenges such as tantrums, extreme food selectivity and ritualistic eating behaviours. Inadequate nutrition is also found to be more common among children with autism.

June 26, 2022
June 26, 2022

Top 5 Healthy Practices During Monsoon Season

The rainy season means a sprinkle of romance with a splash of fun, but staying healthy in such unpredictable seasons should still be a priority. The change of weather can cause a lot of illnesses like fever, cough, headache etc, and COVID is not gone completely either. Here are 5 tips on how you can maintain your health and be fit throughout this prevailing monsoon season.

June 5, 2022
June 5, 2022

Coronary heart disease – things you must know

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death globally. Study shows that with certain precautions, one can significantly lower the risk of having a heart attack. A description of the causes, symptoms, preventive measures and other important facts about heart diseases has been provided below.

May 30, 2022
May 30, 2022

The right diet for beautiful skin and hair

Clean eating is now more important than ever if you want skin and hair that lights up a room.

May 24, 2022
May 24, 2022

Top 6 things that can help you get glowing skin

Here are a few pointers from beauty experts themselves to help you get the picture-perfect look you have always wanted.

May 23, 2022
May 23, 2022

Tips for a safe pregnancy

Here are a list of things to do and avoid for a safer and healthier pregnancy.

May 17, 2022
May 17, 2022

5 foods that help to control hypertension

Hypertension is just another name for high blood pressure. As we all know, high blood pressure leads to multiple health problems, namely heart diseases, and increased chances of stroke.

April 26, 2022
April 26, 2022

Ramadan and Diabetes: Everything to know while fasting

Diabetes can really bring one down to their knees especially during Ramadan by causing their blood sugar levels drop, making one feel more fatigued and weaker.