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?

April 11, 2022
April 11, 2022

How to avoid overeating in Ramadan?

Ramadan is not only the month for spiritual cleansing, but also rejuvenating the mind and body.

April 7, 2022
April 7, 2022

Fasting for diabetics: Avoiding sugar is not enough

While tackling the heat is one thing, fasting for patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes can pose some serious health concerns. Long fasts put you at higher risk of hypoglycaemia, where sugar levels are far too low for the body to function, which can at times prove fatal for diabetics.

October 18, 2021
October 18, 2021

Overcoming the habit of oversleeping

Oversleeping could be the result of multiple causes; stress, unbalanced diet, overworking, etc. In extreme cases, a doctor should be consulted as some people might develop sleeping disorders.

August 30, 2021
August 30, 2021

Fighting dengue with proper diet

Along with proper medication, the right food intake is essential in fighting dengue and ensuring quick recovery of patients. Through a balanced diet one can not only detoxify the body and improve the platelet count, but also prevent severe complications like gastrointestinal bleeding, dehydration, etc.

August 9, 2021
August 9, 2021

Weight loss plateau and how to break through it

A weight loss plateau can be frustrating and utterly demoralising. Even though you are consuming the same amount of calories and following a regular workout routine, your weight refuses to budge.

September 17, 2015
September 17, 2015

'Youngest' toddler with type 2 diabetes raises concern

The case of a three-year-old girl in the US who developed type 2 diabetes has driven doctors to raise fresh concerns about diet in childhood.

August 14, 2015
August 14, 2015

Low-fat diets 'better than cutting carbs' for weight loss

A US health study shows that cutting fat from diet leads to more fat loss than reducing carbohydrates.

  •