Everyone goes through stress of some sort in daily life but chronic stress can affect your eating behaviour which is usually ignored and this, if not addressed, can lead to weight gain which in turn results in chronic health issues. Let’s know how stress and body weight are connected. What is the link between stress and weight gain? Studies show that there is an association between mental stress, anxiety, depression, weight gain and abdominal obesity  For many stressed individuals more than hunger, eating is a means of de-stressing or compensation for a bad day. Under stress, adrenal gl ..read more

We all know that sugar is an energy source required for our body's normal functioning. Let us find out more about how our body utilizes sugar.  Why and how much sugar do we need? Our bodies need sugar in the form of glucose to survive. Glucose is the number one food for the brain, and it's an extremely important source of fuel for the body to do any work and function normally. Foods containing carbohydrates break down into glucose and insulin is a hormone produced by your pancreas that moves sugar from your blood into cells, where it can be used for energy. Recommended daily Allowance (R ..read more

There is no single best strategy for weight management. Low-calorie recipes, especially low-fat or low-carbohydrate diets have been suggested as the first dietary strategy. Reducing daily calorie intake is the most important factor for weight loss. Research shows that breakfast is one of the factors that affect weight reduction. Why breakfast plays a crucial role Breakfast is a crucial meal of the day as it provides calories and essential nutrients after a long period of fasting during the night and can help regulate hunger while enhancing insulin sensitivity for the next meal. Studies indica ..read more

Flax seeds also known as linseeds is indeed a super food due to the diverse health benefits it confers such as weight management, blood sugar control, cholesterol reduction, improved gut health, pre-menopausal symptoms and much more. Several studies reveal various functional food qualities of flaxseed which promote weight loss such as lignans, high soluble and insoluble fiber, high-quality proteins, and high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). The 2 Magic Components of Flax that support Weight Management The Fiber: Flax contains 35–45 % of fibre out of which two-thirds is ins ..read more

You may be doing everything to manage weight like the right diet, reduced calories, drinking water, and physical activity and still eternally waiting for the results to show. In that case, your culprit may be your sleep routine. Sleep deprivation is one of the risk factors linked to obesity.  Sleep deprivation occurs when an individual’s biological sleep need is not met and is typically considered getting less than 7 hours of sleep. Numerous studies in the scientific literature suggest that sleep deprivation has metabolic effects that predispose to weight gain.  It is hypothesized ..read more

  Following are the scientific approach to weight loss journey  Start your day with a detox drink – A weight loss diet should include a good morning detox drink after an overnight fast. Having a glass of warm water with a little bit of lemon and a teaspoon of honey, or a teaspoon overnight soaked jeera or fennel or fenugreek or flax seed or chia seed water aids in natural weight loss when taken regularly and each one of them imparts many benefits to your digestion and also detoxification. This is one weight loss tips that have to be followed for successful results. Stick to an ..read more

How to control weight naturally? Avoid the following 5 things Processed foods Sleep deprivation Postponing or irregular physical activity Having late dinner Stress To follow a scientific approach to weight loss all processed foods are best to avoid like biscuits, potato chips, french fries, sauces, salad dressing, packaged fruit juices, ice creams, flavoured yoghurts, milk chocolates, baked refined flour foods like pizza, sweets, artificial sweeteners etc. Also, avoid diet soda and other ‘diet’ labels which provide mostly empty calories. One of the important weight loss tips ..read more

Nutrition plays a significant role for both, the COVID-19 patients and those who are on the path of recovery. During COVID-19, the body gets weakened and it continues for days even after recovering from the symptoms. Thus, it becomes essential to consume the right kind of diet for a speedy and complete recovery of the body. So one should eat a variety of fresh and unprocessed foods every day to get the vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, protein and antioxidants your body needs. Avoid sugar, fat and salt to significantly lower your risk of overweight, obesity, heart disease, stroke, diabetes a ..read more

Physical activity plays an important role in the prevention and management of diabetes. Physical activity can reduce the glucose in your blood in 2 ways: First, by enhancing the action of hormones - due to exercise, your muscle cells can easily use available hormones to take up all the glucose from blood. Second, exercise makes your muscles use glucose. Contraction in your muscles due to exercise enables the cells to take up glucose and use it for energy. Physical activity not only helps you to keep your blood glucose level in the correct range but also helps in preventing long-term complicat ..read more

Fats Fats are an integral part of your diet and important for good health. Fats in your diet are as important as carbohydrates and protein. It is one of the main macronutrients and your daily diet should have some fats. Some of the important functions of fat are: Provides energy Keeps your body warm Keeps your skin and hair healthy Absorbs vitamins (vitamin A, D, E and K) from food There Are 3 Types Of Fats, With Some Of Them Being Healthier Than Others Unsaturated (Good) Saturated (Bad) Trans fats (Bad) Unsaturated Fats These are the good fats. They should be an essential p ..read more