For as long as we can remember, carbohydrates have not have the greatest of reputation in the health circle per say. Not only were they, more often than not, blamed for issue like weight gain and diabetes, a lot of times they were even completely excluded from the diet itself, citing that the diet without carbs is…
Why is fibre important for your body?
By Nutritionist Neha | September 24, 2019Remember your parents telling you that you need to eat whole plant foods? Well, the reason for that is Fibre. There has been a lot of evidence backing the need for fiber in our diet. It has been found that fibre helps aid digestion in the best way possible. It also helps in keeping many a chronic disease at bay.…
What is toxic shock syndrome?
By Nutritionist Neha | August 31, 2019Most of you might have heard about toxic shock syndrome at least once in your lives. But what exactly is toxic shock syndrome and what are the causes that lead to someone developing it? Here is a look at the answers Essentially caused due to bacteria, Toxic Shock Syndrome is a rare disease that can…
Foods to avoid during the monsoon season
By Nutritionist Neha | August 16, 2019Monsoons happen to be true bliss and a welcome change for most, if not all of us, from the scorching heat of the Indian sun, right? The first thing that always seems to tempt us during these rainy days are those delicious hot, deep-fried pakoras that we all crave for, no matter our age! One truly cannot be too old to …
First Aid for bites and stings during monsoons
By Nutritionist Neha | July 30, 2019During monsoons, the chances of you coming face to face with a few insects are always there. And when you come face to face with such insects, there is always the chance that you might either get bitten or stung. However, the good thing is that these stings and bites can easily be addressed to when one knows the…