Crunches & Back Pain
Most of our clients want to lose fat around their belly and many of them do crunches in anticipation of reducing fat from that area. This is a mistake!! Firstly,…
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Honey and Diabetes: Can You Eat Honey If You Have Diabetes?
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What is Gluten? Health Benefits, Risks, and Gluten-free Diet
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What Causes Blood Sugar to Rise in Non-Diabetics?
Have you ever experienced a spike in blood glucose levels than normal, b...
Oct 30, 2021
Honey and Diabetes: Can You Eat Honey If You Have Diabetes?
Sugary foods might induce blood sugar levels to spike in diabetes people, and they need to avoid such foods. Diabetes patients must monitor and regulate their carbohydrate and sugar consumption. …
11/22/2021
What is Gluten? Health Benefits, Risks, and Gluten-free Diet
Gluten-free became the new buzzword that hit the health-conscious world. Health and fitness enthusiasts are constantly in search of foods that are labeled as gluten-free. Exactly what is gluten? Is…
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What Causes Blood Sugar to Rise in Non-Diabetics?
Have you ever experienced a spike in blood glucose levels than normal, but not in the diabetic range? Are you wondering how a nondiabetic can have high blood sugar? Many…
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Is Jaggery Good for Diabetics? Can Diabetes Patients Eat Jaggery? All You Need to Know
We all crave a little sweetness now and then, but the worry of ill-health constantly accompanies this desire. Indeed, sugar should be avoided at all costs – if at all…
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Diastasis Recti (Abdominal Separation): Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Diet Plan
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10/23/2021
What are Piles? What are Internal and External Hemorrhoids? A Complete Guide
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10/06/2021
What is Anemia? Types, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Diet Plan
Are you constantly feeling fatigued, dizzy, shortness of breath, or any other symptoms of weakness or tiredness? If yes, be aware, there are chances you may have a condition called…
09/30/2021
Lifestyle Disorders Reversal
What is a lifestyle disease? A lifestyle disorder or a lifestyle disease is triggered due to the day to day habits of an individual. These are non-communicable diseases, that are…
08/21/2021
Polycythemia Vera – Symptoms, Treatment & Lifestyle Changes
Polycythemia vera is a rare type of blood cancer that involves excessive red blood cell production. It often develops slowly and one might not even know about it until a…
08/20/2021
Does Diabetes Cause Hair Loss? Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when your pancreas doesn’t produce enough or any insulin, or your body cannot use the glucose for energy or a combination of these…
07/27/2021
What Causes Low BP? How to Increase Low Blood Pressure?
Abnormal blood pressure, whether it is low or high, is a matter of concern. Low blood pressure, commonly known as hypotension, is a medical condition that occurs when blood pressure…
07/21/2021
Acupressure Points: Are They Effective? Weight Loss and Other Benefits
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06/23/2021
PCOS Diet Plan: How to Control PCOS Effectively With Diet & Exercise?
PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a common health problem faced by many women worldwide during their childbearing age. The global prevalence of this syndrome ranges from 6% to 26%.…
06/15/2021
Top Benefits of Drinking Jeera Water and Side Effects You Should Know
Jeera, or cumin, is an intensely aromatic spice, well-liked for its warm flavour accompanied by a bit of both sweetness and bitterness. Whatever cuisine you’re cooking, jeera is a great…
05/29/2021
What is Arthritis? Its causes & treatment
Arthritis is caused by the inflammation of one or more joints thereby causing stiffness, swelling, or pain. The swelling or tenderness in the joints causes pain and it is often…
05/29/2021
Advantages and Disadvantages of Black Coffee: Health Benefits and Side Effects
A strong cup of black coffee at any time of the day is an energy booster for most adults. The mesmerizing aroma and unforgettable taste of coffee, along with its…
05/20/2021
5 Common Cholesterol Myths and Facts Behind It
People believe several myths regarding health, right from ancient times. These myths could do more harm than good. Health myths are popular beliefs about health without having any scientific evidence.…
05/11/2021
Will you gain weight if you stop exercise?
There is never any dearth of advice when it comes to exercise & diet. Sadly, a large majority of them are unscientific. One of the common excuse or reasoning that…
04/21/2021
Vitamin E – The anti-oxidant vitamin
Vit E is a fat soluble vitamin that occurs in 8 different varieties – comprising of 4 types of tocopherols and 4 types of tocotrienols. The human body readily absorbs…
04/20/2021
Improving Liver Health & Reversing Fatty Liver
World Liver Day is observed on the 19th of April every year to spread awareness on liver health! The liver, the largest solid organ, and the one that carries out…
04/20/2021
Fitness, Health & Well Being – How are they different?
Most of us believe that being fit is healthy. But, is that true? We have seen that sportsmen or athletes can have cardiac issues, diabetes, or high cholesterol, enen gym…
04/09/2021
Is your child overweight, or overweight?
Is your child over weight or obese? Are you looking for a weight loss plan for your child? Bur before you get on to that, our question will be –…
04/08/2021
Type 1 Diabetes v/s Type 2 Diabetes – The Difference, Causes & Preventions
Living through the 21st century, we have all witnessed the rise of innumerable complex diseases. Especially since 2020, after the word ‘pandemic’ became super famous, we know that our control…
03/22/2021
Vitamin C – Food sources other than Orange or Lemon
Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is an essential nutrient, required for the healthy functioning of the human body. It is essential for the maintenance of blood vessels, good skin, bones,…
03/16/2021
Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain) – Exercises
A thick band of tissue connecting the heel bone and toes which runs across the bottom of your foot is called the plantar fascia. The inflammation of this tissue causes…
03/13/2021
Kidney Health – Kidney failure diet, lifestyle changes & more
The kidney, the powerful chemical factory of the human body is one of the most vital organs. This detox organ is a massive filtration system that removes wastes/ drugs, maintains…
03/12/2021
Diabetes Food Chart
There is a lot of myth and half baked information out there on the internet about diabetes food charts and menu planning. Diabetes, as you perhaps know already, is a…
02/14/2021
Piriformis Syndrome
What is Piriformis? Piriformis is a pear-shaped muscle, located at the either side of the buttocks, deep inside (behind the gluteus maximus). It originates from the anterior or side…
02/14/2021
Diabetes Explained
Diabetes is infact a silent pandemic that has already spread across the globe. The prevalence of this disease is so high even in low income countries – blame the low…
12/12/2020
Heart rate while exercising
What is the normal rate for a healthy person? And, how much can it increase while exercising? Heart rate or the pulse rate is basically the number of times your…
12/08/2020
Breathing in & out!
Breathe in!!!.. And then, breathe out! Sounds pretty simple.. isn’t it !? But did you know almost all of us do not breathe in and breathe out the right way!?…
12/08/2020
Diabetes Medications – Explained
Diabetes management is a combination of 4 things – Medicines (if needed) Diet Planning (very much needed) Physical Activity (has to be done based on age and physical conditions) Proper…
11/22/2020
Free Diabetes Diet & Exercise Plan
NuvoVivo presents FREE, 2-weeks custom made diet and home exercise programs for those who are diabetic or pre-diabetic!!! Type 2 Diabetes is a lifestyle disorder, where our body is unable…
11/11/2020
Protein, Steroids & Muscles
Steroids and Protein Powder!! Is it bad for you??? You must have seen Arnold Schwarzenegger and The Rock in the movies! Those beefy muscles possibly in every part of their…
10/30/2020
Best Weight Loss Diet in Kochi, Kerala
Weight Loss and weight loss diets are one of the most searched key words in the internet. But is weight loss the be all and the end all of becoming…
10/15/2020
Oil & fat types!
Did you know which oil should you be having? 1) Oil is always a mix of different types of fat 2) Scientists are divided on the health impact of saturated…
05/23/2020
What is clean eating? Is clean eating a myth?
Latest buzz word among the health conscious people is – “Clean Eating” What exactly is clean eating? Will clean eating help you to become healthy and fit? Clean eating, in…
04/04/2020
Corona causing anxiety & depression?
“Where ever you go, I’m there – Gadha Jam!” All malayalees are familiar with the above movie dialogue, from the famous Mohanlal movie – “Vandanam” Well, Corona seem to…
03/24/2020
Let’s understand your cholesterol medication
When you take a cholesterol report, (more technically know as Lipid Profile), you get a series of parameters such as HDL, LDL, VLDL, Triglycerides etc. How are they all…
03/16/2020
Gut Bacteria and its role in digestion
” കാരണം ബാക്ടീരിയ!!” (Translation – Reason Bacteria) An advertisement by a famous FMCG Multinational has the above punch phrase in their tooth-paste commercial. But is all bacteria bad? Not…
03/14/2020
World Kidney Day – 12 Mar. Are your kidneys healthy?
Kidneys is one of the detox organs in our body (other one being liver). It is like a massive filter system that remove wastes, control the body’s fluid-balance, and manages…
03/12/2020
How can you boost your immunity?
Your immune system is a complex system of different types of cells, organs, chemicals etc that works in tandem to ward off any foreign organisms such as bacteria, virus, fungi,…
03/10/2020
Fat cells do not die! They only shrink and is ready for future storage!
YES! You heard that right. When you lose weight or lose body fat after dieting and exercise, you do not lose the fat cells. They just shrink and is always…
03/05/2020
Grades of Oils Explained – Cold-Pressed, Refined, Unrefined, Virgin!
It’s like, most of the FMCG companies, operating in the food products segment, are specialised in “marketing gimmicks” than the food itself! Let’s take oil for instance – virgin oil,…
03/04/2020
Artificial Sweeteners – Are they carcinogenic? Do they cause cancer?
In 1970s, in a study, Saccharin – an artificial sweetener, was administered to rats in excessive quantities . And it was found that Saccharin caused cancer in rats! Here is…
03/01/2020
Is Diet Coke safe?
Diet Soda has Zero Calories! It can be helpful to quench the sugar cravings for the diabetic population and those on a weight loss journey. But how much of it…
03/01/2020
Spot Reduction! How to lose fat from the belly?
“Spot Reduction” is the process of reducing fat from one target spot! Most often, people want to spot reduce fat from their belly…and some of the want to reduce it…
02/28/2020
Why do doctor prescribe Folic Acid during Pregnancy
One of the first things that the gynecologist will advise upon confirming a pregnancy is to start folic acid supplementation. What’s the deal with folic acid & pregnant women? Folic…
02/27/2020
How does smoking impact metabolism?
Well, we do not have to tell you that smoking is injurious to health! But in this post, we are going to tell you some facts about smoking that you,…
02/26/2020
How to prevent loose skin during weight loss?
Did you know skin is the largest organ in our body!? Nearly 75% of our skin is made up of two types of protein fibers namely collagen & elastin. Collagen…
02/26/2020
How many hours of sleep is needed for good health?
Well, you already know that a minimum of 7 – 8 hours of sleep is imperative for good health. But what happens really during your sleep? Our sleep is basically…
02/26/2020
What are the common reasons for knee pain? How to relieve the knee pain?
Knee pain is one of the most common musculo-skeletal issues that takes people to a doctor. The cause of this can be highly varied and so are the treatments/pain-relieving methods!…
02/26/2020
Office Ergonomics – What is the right posture to reduce back pain?
Office Ergonomics is the science of designing the office work station, such that it is comfortable and allows for maximum productivity and efficiency. 1) Rest your arms on an arm-rest…
02/26/2020
LOST WEIGHT & FELL SICK!? This is what you did wrong
Weight loss need not NECESSARILY mean, you have turned healthy!!! Weight loss is healthy only if you lose body fat without losing muscles (lean body mass). Weight loss should not…
02/26/2020
An easy trick to LOSE WEIGHT in 10 days
Sorry! No such tricks exist. You gained the excessive weight/body fat in many months, if not years! Is it reasonable to lose all that weight that you gain in many…
02/26/2020
Say NO to DIET
This DOES NOT make you healthy!! Sure, you will lose weight if you eat very least good.. But it will make you gain back MORE weight very soon. Becoming healthy…
02/26/2020
Can mangoes be included in your diet?
Mango is rich in fiber, a good source of Vitamin A, an excellent source of minerals (potassium) and is rich in antioxidants. 100 grams of mango has nearly 70kcal, most…
02/26/2020
What does NEAT mean? How can you increase your activity levels?
The amount of energy (calories) that your body needs (burns) in a day is a combination of exercise activity + non-exercise activity + metabolic activity. The non-exercise part of the…
02/26/2020
What is ACL Tear & how to reduce the pain?
ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) is one of the major ligaments in the knee. An ACL injury is most common among sports athletes that involve sudden stops or changes in direction,…
02/26/2020
Is there a diet to reduce the pain of Arthritis?
The most common form of arthritis is Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is a joint inflammation that results from cartilage degeneration and can be caused by aging, hereditary, and injury…
02/26/2020
What are the consequences of Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disorder and as the name says it stems out of an improper lifestyle. According to the world health organisation India is the diabetes capital…
02/26/2020
Here are some exercises that will help after your pregnancy – Post Natal Workout
Firstly, it is ok to gain some extra kgs of weight during pregnancy; it is a natural process and that is how it should be. A woman gains around 12…
02/26/2020
How do muscles grow?
Hypertrophy refers to the enlargement of an organ or tissue by increasing the cell size. Not to be confused with Hyperplasia, the process of increasing the number of cells, hypertrophy…
02/26/2020
Stretch marks while losing weight?
Stretch marks are those near-parallel lines that form on the skin which a slight discoloration. While they are usually not a problem creator, sometimes, they can be itchy with slight…
02/26/2020
What is the importance of Vitamin D and some food sources?
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps in the absorption of calcium and phosphate to the body and hence very important for healthy bone, teeth & muscles. Deficiency of…
02/26/2020
Keto – Is is a Fact or Fad?
Keto! The new kid in the block! He is supposedly good in academics, is into sports, dances and sings and above all – looks good and everybody is in awe…
02/26/2020
Is Steroid good for muscle gain?
Steroid Misuse in Body Building Steroid drugs are a synthetic form of chemicals or hormones that our body produces naturally. There are two types of steroids – corticosteroids & anabolic…
02/26/2020
How to do Deadlifts?
The deadlift is one of the most celebrated exercises among the gym-going crowd! Classified as a compound lift, because it engages multiple muscle groups, deadlift if performed in the right…
02/26/2020
Core Muscles and some Workouts!
Core Muscles are one of the most active and important muscle groups in our body. These muscles are attached to either the spine or to the pelvic region. We need…
02/26/2020
Is Soy chunk good?
Soybean is a type of legume that is very rich in protein. A variety of products such as Soy milk, Soy Chunks, Soy bean oil, Soy sauce ,Tofu etc are…
02/26/2020
How can you get rid of anxiety and depression?
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated most of the times. The American Heart Association…
02/26/2020
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Can exercises help?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a very common problem especially among IT professionals and others who use computer mouse a lot. This is a condition, where the tunnel becomes narrowed or…
02/26/2020
What hormone causes hunger? and can it be controlled?
By now, we all know that excess calorie is stored as fat (mostly). We also know that fat is stored in the body as a fuel which can be used…
02/26/2020
Does hormones make you happy and sad?
There is this term called “Runners High”; it is that feel-good factor that an athlete or a jogger experiences, immediately after the physical activity! Anybody who starts physical exercises immediately…
02/26/2020
Why do you gain weight during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, the mother gains nearly 12 – 15 kgs. Where does this weight go? The baby will be weighing around 3 kgs, placenta along with the amniotic fluid will…
02/26/2020
Why do some people lose hair during weight loss?
It is very common to lose a lot of hair when someone goes on a weight loss journey in an unhealthy manner. Crash diets where you eat very less amount…
02/26/2020
Does Stress cause weight gain?
Cortisol, also know as the ‘Stress Hormone’ is secreted by the Adrenal Glands. Adrenal Glands secrete this steroid hormone in response to stress – both physical or phycological stress. Do…
02/26/2020
What is Tennis Elbow & what exercises will help in Rehab?
Tennis Elbow is an inflammation of tendons that joins the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow. This condition is seen not only in those who play tennis and…
02/26/2020
What is Intermittent Fasting? Is it helpful in weight loss?
Intermittent Fasting (IF) is the new kid in the block among the weight loss junta! Some even calling IF and Keto as the holly grail of weight loss. Let us…
02/26/2020
What kind of nutrition plan should one follow during Pregnancy?
The nourishment to the baby happens with the food that the mother eats during the pregnancy period and is pivotal for the healthy growth of the new born. Of the…
02/26/2020
What is Urban Malnutrition – PEM?
According to the World Health Organization, Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) refers to “an imbalance between the supply of protein and energy and the body’s demand for them to ensure optimal growth…
02/26/2020
What is Back Pain and Sciatica?
The sciatic nerve is a large nerve that begins in the lower back and runs through the buttock and down the lower limb till the foot. This nerve is derived…
02/26/2020
Why should you stop wasting money on BCAA?
BCAA (Branch Chained Amino Acids) is a very popular supplement, among the gym-goers. Companies sell this claiming it to increases muscle building (muscle protein synthesis), better recovery & better performance.…
02/26/2020
How can you have Ice cream while on a diet?
In the name of clean and healthy eating, if you cannot have a scoop of your favorite ice-cream, what is the point!! Healthy living & fitness is not eating tasteless,…
02/26/2020
There are no magic food!
Food gives us energy(calorie) in the form of protein, fat, and carbs (macros). The micro-nutrients in food (Vitamins & Minerals) while does not provide energy, they are important for many…
02/26/2020
Is Paneer a good protein source? Does Paneer make you fat?
Paneer is an excellent source of protein for vegetarians and is made by curdling the milk with the help of lemon or vinegar and then draining the liquid. It is…
02/26/2020
What is Hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism (under active thyroid) is a condition where the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormones (T3 & T4). This reduces overall metabolism, making people gain weight. Inability to tolerate…
02/26/2020
What is Omega 3 ? What are its benefits?
Omega – 3 is a type of Polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) that is seen in fish, nuts, algae, flax seeds, etc that has amazing health benefits ALA is seen in…
02/26/2020
What is the difference between Fat Loss Vs Muscle Gain
Losing weight or Gaining weight happens only if you are on calorie deficit or calorie surplus respectively! However, a healthy change is only when you lose body fat without losing…
02/26/2020
Weight loss – Expectation & Reality
Most of us want to of lose body weight, tummy fat etc pretty fast.. While we appreciate & love your enthusiasm, we also want to set the expectation straight. Firstly,…
02/26/2020
Why do we weigh food?
We are not a fan of measuring food in terms of ‘a handful of nuts’, ‘a bowl of rice’, ‘tablespoon of oil’ etc!! We always ask our clients to weigh…
02/26/2020
10 Easy Exercises to Relieve Your Lower Back Pain
Back pain is a very common condition experienced by 80 % of people at some point in their lives. Muscle strain or pulled muscle is one of the leading causes…
02/26/2020
How to do pushups – stage wise?
Push up exercise is an effective way to strengthen the chest & arm muscles. Besides, they can be done anywhere and you do not need a gym floor! However, many…
02/26/2020
What are Micronutrients?
You don’t get calories or energy from it, but they are important for the normal functioning of the body. Micronutrients are the vitamins and minerals that are important for so…
02/26/2020
Know Your Calories
“Know Your Calories” Calories come from the macronutrients – protein, fat & carbohydrates. Protein and carbohydrates have 4 calories per gram, while fat is a lot more calorie-dense, with 9…
02/26/2020
Fiber in your diet
Fiber is not digested by your body. Instead, it passes relatively intact out of your body. Yet, fiber intake is important in a healthy diet and a daily intake of…
02/26/2020
Types Of Muscles In The Body
3 types of muscles in the body – Cardiac – the muscle of the heart Skeletal – voluntary muscles that move the body, arms and legs Smooth – involuntary, found…
02/26/2020
How much water should you drink?
Water is required for almost all bodily functions, right from digestion, circulation, excretion, and even maintaining body temperature. The human body requires 1 kg of water for every 20 kg…
02/26/2020
Slim, yet diabetic!
Diabetes, as you already know is the body’s inability to manage blood sugar. In type 1 diabetes, the body (pancreas) is unable to produce enough insulin to control the blood…
02/21/2020
Crunches & Back Pain
Most of our clients want to lose fat around their belly and many of them do crunches in anticipation of reducing fat from that area. This is a mistake!! Firstly,…
02/21/2020
Understanding your Blood Pressure
Our heart is actually a pumping machine that pumps blood to muscles, organs, and tissues across our body so that these organs & tissues get oxygen and required nutrients for…
02/21/2020
Cardio for weight loss?
Cardio exercises are also known as cardiovascular exercises or aerobic exercises. Aerobic literally means “with oxygen” since oxygen is used within the muscles for generating energy. Such an exercise is…
02/21/2020
Activity Trackers – Are they reliable & useful?
Fitness trackers and pedometers are a fashion statement these days! We have seen many people who buy it as a fashionable thing to wear, use them for a month or…
02/21/2020
Menopause & Fitness
Menopause is a normal part of aging and it usually happens after 40 years when the ovaries stop/reduce producing the estrogen & progesterone hormone and the ovulation stops. While this…
02/21/2020
Isabgol & its benefits
Isabgol (Ispagula) or psyllium husk is a commonly used home remedy, especially in Indian houses to treat constipation, diarrhea and anal fissures. This white colored husk, extracted from the seeds…
02/21/2020
Apple Cider Viner (ACV)
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is a type of vinegar made from fermented apple juice and used as a dressing in salads. Thanks to incessant marketing, ACV is touted to be…
02/21/2020
Protein Rashes
Protein rashes (hives/urticaria) are common among people who go on a high protein diet. They are allergic reactions on the skin to a changed macronutrient profile (protein, fat, carbs ratio)…
02/21/2020
Should you blanch your almonds?
Almonds are power-packed seeds with a loss of essential minerals, protein, and healthy fats! 20 gm of almonds have nearly 10 gm of fat and 4 gm of protein and…
02/21/2020
Kidney Stone
Did you know that 1 in every 10 person gets kidney stone, according to the statistical data? Kidney stones are formed either because of less water intake and/or because of…
02/21/2020
Should women lift weights?
Should women lift weights in the gym? A quick & pretty straight forward answer is – Yes! A 100% yes! There is a general misconception among women, and surprisingly even…
02/21/2020
6 pack syndrome
There is this fascination for six-pack abs among men.. and please do not take us wrong – there is nothing wrong in having six-pack abs! But is six-pack abs the…
02/21/2020
Is Marathon Healthy?
Did you know that the marathon is commemorating the long run (approximately 25 miles) took by the Greek soldier Pheidippides from a battlefield near the town of Marathon to Athens…
02/21/2020
Liver Function Test
The liver is the principal detoxing organ that detoxes our blood. It is also the organ that metabolises alcohol, medicines and other chemicals Fatty liver is one of the most…
02/21/2020
Brown Rice or White Rice?
Among the two varieties, brown rice is widely recognised as a healthier option. What exactly is the difference between the two? Brown rice is a whole gain – meaning, it…
02/21/2020
Honey & Lemon for weight loss
Nope! Drinking honey with lemon, early in the morning is not going to help anyone lose weight! Losing or gaining weight depends on energy deficit or surplus in the body.…
02/21/2020
The antioxidant vitamin – Vit C
Vitamin C, also known as Ascorbic acid is an antioxidant compound that is used to neutralise harmful free radicals in our body. Free radicals are formed when our body converts…
02/21/2020
Curd in your diet
Curd – Yoghurt – Dahi – Thairu! Call it whatever you want..but it is a superfood Well, Shakespeare once said – “What’s in a name? That which we call a…
02/21/2020
Bulgarian Split Squats
A squat is one of the basic strength exercises, wherein you lower the hips from a standing position and then stand back up! A Bulgarian split squat is an advanced…
02/21/2020
Stevia – A sugar substitute!
Stevia is a naturally occurring sweeter, that is used as a substitute for table sugar. The fact that it is natural (organic) and derived from plants make it appealing, as…
02/21/2020
Artificial Sweeteners – How safe are they?
Artificial sweeteners, popularly known as sugar-free, are chemical substances that are several times sweeter and contain almost zero calories. They are hence used for weight loss and also to control…
02/21/2020
Managing Acidity
Acidity or Acid reflux, also known as GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease) is very common among people with an unhealthy lifestyle, especially involving sporadic eating habits. This condition is characterised by…
02/19/2020
Dark Chocolate & healthy benefits
Perhaps you already know, chocolate is made from cocoa beans that grow on cacao trees! This tree that is Central American in origin is now widely cultivated across the world!…
02/19/2020
Caffeine – Helpful or harmful?
We are going to start by saying, caffeine is a double-edged sword! What is Caffeine? Caffeine, a natural stimulant most commonly found in tea, coffee and cacao plants stimulates the…
02/19/2020
Mouth Ulcers Remedy
Mouth ulcers (Canker sores) are those painful lesions that occur on the gum, inside of the lips and other areas of the mouth. While most of these sores go away…
02/19/2020
B Vitamins
Vitamin B or better known as B Vitamins is a water-soluble vitamin, which is not one, but a series of 8 different types of molecules. They are important for converting…
02/19/2020
Turmeric – the magic of Ayurveda
Most of us, Indians know about the medicinal properties of Turmeric. Turmeric has been used as an ingredient in many ayurvedic medicines, pastes, etc and is used widely to reduce…
02/19/2020
Exercising during periods!?
Exercising during periods!? Sounds counterintuitive, right!? Well, read on..you are up for a surprise! Exercising during periods provides a host of benefits! When you exercise, the body secretes hormones and…
02/19/2020
What time should you workout?
Those who start workouts ask us, when is the best time to workout? Morning? Or Evenings? The best time for your workout is that time of the day that will…
02/19/2020
Ajinomoto!
Did you know that Ajinomoto is not a substance that is added to the food !?? Aji-no-moto is in-fact a Japanese FMCG company, and the phrase ‘Aji-no-moto’ means ‘Essence of…
02/19/2020
How can you get my kids to eat better?
A million-dollar question for almost every parent – how do I get my kid to eat better? Here are a few tips and tricks that might be helpful in getting…
02/19/2020
Whats exactly the problem with your eating out
As a prelude, we gotta tell you this – Replace ‘Parippuvada’ with cutlet / uzhunnuvdada / meduvada or any other deep-fried food, and the same title and the explanation below…
02/19/2020
Understanding your diabetes medication – Metform
As you perhaps know already, Carbs (rice, chapati, potato, sugar, sweets etc) is converted in our body into glucose and is released into the blood. This glucose has to go…
02/19/2020
Chewing your food away!
Did you know that digestion starts in your mouth!? Further, did you know that you should chew your food 30 times? When you chew your food, you are essentially grinding…
02/19/2020
Mineral Toxicity
Minerals are micronutrients that we get from food and are required for many bodily functions. There are broadly two types of minerals – Macro & Micro Minerals – Macro Minerals…
02/19/2020
Constipation and diet
Constipation, or the difficulty to empty stool is most often related to the lack of finer in the diet. Including right amount of green leafy and fibrous vegetables such as…
02/19/2020
Thyroid and cruciferous vegetable
Those with hypothyroidism are usually asked to stay away from certain kinds of vegetables such as – cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, kale etc! Should you really stay away from them? The…
02/19/2020
Food Additives
Yes! Calories decide if you gain weight or lose weight. But does that mean you can eat processed/packaged food all the time and manage the calories (i.e calorie intake not…
02/19/2020
Spirulina – Is it worth it?
In the supplements worlds, the recent new-kid-in-the-block that claims to be magic is – Spirulina. Let us analyze if there is any truth in this! Spirulina is a type of…
02/19/2020
Post pregnancy exercise
During pregnancy and childbirth, the female body goes through a lot of changes! The pregnancy hormones can make the bones, muscles, and ligaments very weak. During the pregnancy stage, the…
02/19/2020
Drinking water while eating
Should you drink water before your meal, during the meal or after your meal? Which is beneficial or ideal? It is recommended not to drink too much water right before your…
02/19/2020
Sporadic Eating & Headache
Are you someone who is so busy with work and ends up not having meals on time? You may be getting headache, acid reflux/acidity, and if done so for a…
02/19/2020
Glycemic Index & Diabetes
Ever wondered why are people with diabetes often advised to reduce rice and instead eat chapati? Let us explain a concept called the glycemic index. Glycemic index (GI) is a…
02/19/2020
Calcium & its importance
Calcium is one of the most important minerals for the human body – especially for the bones and teeth. As you know already, milk, cheese and all dairy products are…
02/19/2020
Electrolytes & Sports!
Electrolytes are ions having an electrical charge, that keeps our body functioning by activating muscles & nerves. They are minerals – primarily sodium, phosphate. potassium, chlorine, calcium, and magnesium. These…
02/19/2020
Going bananas over a banana!
What’s the deal with Banana and Sportsmen!? Every sportsperson or athlete often goes bananas, over banana! 100 gms of banana has nearly 25 gms of carbs and 1-2 gm of…
02/19/2020
Brown Vs White Bread
Thanks to increased awareness about staying healthy and fit, people are scrambling for information. However, the majority of we common population still falls prey to the marketing tactics of large…
02/19/2020
Collagen Peptide
Collagen is a protein that forms the part of our nails, bones, teeth, skin and other connective tissues such as tendons, ligaments, cartilages etc. They form strong fibers in bones,…
02/19/2020
Is Cheese Fattening?
Say Cheese!! But, is cheese fattening? Well, we keep harping that excess calorie is what that makes a person gain weight! One cheese slice is roughly 75 calories, from protein…
02/19/2020
Food Spoilage, Storage & Refrigeration
We all refrigerate the leftover food so that it does not go stale and we use it for, perhaps, one more day! We also use our refrigerator to stock up…
02/19/2020
What is your Thyronorm tablet!?
Thyroxine or Thyronorm tablets are common medicines for Hypothyroidism. But what are these tablets & what do they do? Thyroid gland produces 2 hormones – T3 (tri-iodothyronine) & T4 (thyroxine),…
02/19/2020
How much chicken is too much chicken?
Skinless chicken is an excellent source of protein; it has less fat content, yet is very high in protein – and hence also known as ‘lean meat’. As compared to…
02/19/2020
Digestion & Digestive System
Digestion of the food starts in the mouth as it is grind’ed in the mouth, mixing it with saliva. The digestive enzymes in saliva – Amylase & Lipase, breaks down…
02/19/2020
Lactose Intolerance
We keep hearing a lot about lactose & gluten intolerance, these days! Is that really a thing!? Well, Lactose and Gluten intolerance actually exists! However, most of what you hear…
02/19/2020
Shell Fish & Allergy
Shellfish allergy is a condition where the body’s immune system responds to proteins in certain marine animals, mistaking them to be harmful to the body. The immune system responds by…
02/19/2020
Is Lime Juice & Prawn Poisonous?
One of the recent rumours that were spreading in Kerala was the death of a student who had Prawns and lime juice making it poisonous! The hoax mongers say that…
02/19/2020
Transfat! The villian
Many of us have heard a lot about trans fats; some of us even know that they are unhealthy. But do you know why? Well, transfat is used in many…
02/09/2020
Do you gain weight with carbs?
Have you ever been told you that you will gain weight if you eat carbs (Rice)? Well, that is scientifically wrong! You gain weight due to an energy surplus in…
02/09/2020
Alcohol & Dieting
Alcohol contains roughly 7 calories per gram (less than fat, but more than protein or carbs). There are 3 types of Alcohol – isopropyl, methyl, and ethyl, of which Ethyl…
02/05/2020
Walking is not an exercise
Yes! you heard that right – walking is NOT an exercise. It is a light cardio vascular activity that is very gentle on your body. Do not get us wrong…
02/05/2020
Triglycerides
Triglycerides are a type of fat (lipid) found in the blood. Our body converts any extra calories to triglycerides that are stored in your fat cells. And if you regularly…
02/05/2020
Uric Acid / Gout
Uric acid is a chemical created when the body breaks down a substance called purines. Purines are normally produced by the body but is also seen in certain food items…
02/05/2020
Egg White Vs Whole Egg
Some people might tell you to have only egg white and not the yolk, however, they both are healthy options and has different kinds of nutrients. Egg yolk does not…
02/05/2020
How much protein should you eat?
How much Protein is too much Protein? Have at least 1 gm per kg of your body weight. If you are looking to gain muscle mass and is performing resistance…
02/05/2020
How muscles grow
During resistance training, microscopic damage (micro-tears) occurs within the muscle fiber. The body will repair this micro-tears by creating more myofibrils within that muscle fiber, provided you give enough nutrients…
02/05/2020
You have abs!
Many of us think that we have to work our abs a lot in order to have abs. In reality, everyone has a beautiful set of abs underneath the fat.…
02/05/2020
Eat your favourite food and lose weight!
Lose weight without compromising on your social life If calories in more than calories out > you are in calorie surplus & you gain weight If calories in less than…
02/05/2020
Why is BMI the Wrong Indicator?
What is BMI Scale? BMI = Weight in kg divided by the square of height in meters! According to the BMI indicators, a BMI between 18.5 – 25 is healthy,…
02/04/2020
Eating rice does not make you fat
Yes! You heard that right!! Eating rice does not make you fat; it is the excess calorie that makes a person gain weight! Anyway, coming to the 3 tricks to…
02/04/2020
The detox scam
Detox is done by your body itself, with the help of liver and kidney. You only need to drink at least 3 liters of water (1 liter for every 20…
02/04/2020
Stretches & Warmups
Stretches improve the flexibility and makes your muscles more supple, there by improving the performance in sports and exercise activities. Stretching also improves the range of motion of your joints,…
02/04/2020
Where did the fat go?
You have seen at least one person who was overweight or fat and has lost fat in a healthy manner through a structured diet and exercises! You lose weight when…
02/04/2020
Coconut oil! To be, or not to be!?
Oh, the touchy subject – The coconut oil! Yes, for most of the Malayalees out there, coconut and the oil from coconut is a staple food. Coconut and coconut oil…
02/04/2020
Sugar Vs Jaggery Vs Honey
Often a very common question among people! Many of us believe that table sugar is bad for health and if you replace that with jaggery and honey….TADAAAAA!!!!!! it is suddenly…
02/04/2020
What the milk!
Ever heard of this funny saying – “If you cannot convince them, confuse them!” Well, the food & beverages companies seem to have literally taken this moto, into their marketing…
02/04/2020
How to remedy Fatty Liver!
Before we get to what fatty liver is and how can that be remedied, let us under what does Liver do in human body! Shall we? Liver is an organ…
02/04/2020
The Gluten-free scam
Step into a super market and in the rack dedicated to ‘healthy products’ you will see a host of Gluten free products! And along with the gluten free, comes the…
02/04/2020
Omega 3 Fatty Acids – The magic nutrient
Omega – 3 is a type of Polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) that is seen in fish, nuts, algae, flax seeds etc that has amazing health benefits. (Polyunsaturated means, several double…
02/04/2020
10 exercises to relieve your back pain
Most of us have had some kind of back pain in our life. Many of these are related to muscle pulls or muscle strain and will be healed completely after…
02/03/2020
5 reasons why you should NEVER do a GM Diet
Over the last few years, GM diet has become the magic word among many of those who are in the race to lose weight. What exactly is GM diet? Is…
02/03/2020
How to lose weight
Weight Loss happens when the calories you supply to your body is lesser than the calories your body needs in a day!To put it otherwise, a calorie deficit helps you…
02/03/2020
Which Cooking oil to use
This is indeed a million-dollar question. We are not going to list down different oils and mention which is healthy; because that is not how it works! Healthy or unhealthy…
02/02/2020
Can you reduce just the belly fat?
I want to lose only by belly fat! This is one of the most common request by many of us! Is this really possible? Is it possible to reduce fat…
02/01/2020
Green tea for weight loss?
Green tea is often touted as one of the best ways to lose weight. We have heard and seen many of our colleagues, friends and relatives having green tea because…
02/01/2020
Does eating rice make you fat?
Let me straight away answer that question for you! NO! Rice does not make you fat! You gain weight only when you consume more calories than the calories that you…
02/01/2020
What is your body fat percentage
Body Composition Our body can be considered to be made up of 4 basic components – Water, Bone, Fat & Muscle mass! Body wt = Bone wt + Water wt…
01/31/2020
Diabetes & Lifestyle
Carbohydrates are broken down by our body to produce glucose, there by increasing the blood glucose levels. As soon as the blood glucose levels increases beyond a point, the pancreas…
01/31/2020
Managing PCOD
PCOD (also known as PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/Diseases) is a condition where women go through hormonal imbalance causing highly irregular periods, acne, facial hair growth, and excessive weight gain.…
01/24/2020
Should you sprout your beans?
Let us tell u right away - we are not going to take sides and glorify one is better than the other. Both sprouted and un-sprouted beans have their benefits…
01/24/2020
Understanding your cholesterol & lipid profile
Our body transports fat in the form of lipids. There are two types of lipids - cholesterol & triglycerides Firstly, cholesterol is not a bad thing! It is a waxy,…
01/24/2020
Meditation & benefits
The World Health Organization (WHO) has defined fitness as the 'ability to perform muscular work satisfactorily'. However, "Wellness" according to WHO is a much larger perspective.
01/24/2020
The Maida Conundrum
Maida, also known as All-Purpose Flour, is widely considered to be unhealthy and not good for the body. What is the science behind this? Before that, let us understand how…
01/24/2020
Saucing it up? Know your sauce
Sauces are a great way to introduce new flavor and aroma to food, besides making the cooking process incredibly easier. But how healthy are these sauce? There is a plethora…
01/24/2020
What does it mean to be ‘fit’?
Does it mean losing some weight? Further, if you are not overweight, does it mean you are healthy & fit? Does having good muscle mass mean someone is fit? Before…
01/24/2020
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