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6 foods pairings that are healthiest when eaten together

As it turns out, certain foods just work better together (read: peanut butter and jelly) for more reasons than just their taste profile—each one improves the benefits of the other, serving you with a complete meal. This concept of pairing…

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6 ways in which sugary, fizzy drinks are ruining your health

Are carbonated drinks quite the death knell they seem to be? Nutritionist Harpreet Pasricha and health coach Payal Kothari are of the stance that they in fact are. Studies have shown that sodas (even the diet and low sugar versions),…

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This is what happens to your body when you’ve overindulged at a party

If there is one thing that takes a backseat during the festive season, it’s the practice of mindful eating. According to registered dietician Fatema Valikarimwala, you don’t need a nutritionist to portion control your plate on a day-to-day basis. All you need…

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5 foods that help clear brain fog and improve memory and focus

Constantly finding yourself forgetting dates, details or names while in the middle of a conversation? Or struggling to focus during a busy day at work? You’re likely to have brain fog; the symptoms of which include confusion, disorientation to time…

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Why you can’t resist heading to your fridge for a snack at 2am, and how to avoid it

We’ve all been there—scrolling through Instagram while in bed and craving a quick snack before turning in. But we often hear that midnight snacking is harakiri—a fabled one stop shop to setting back health goals and exercise gains. But what does eating…

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Here’s what you should eat (and avoid) before, during and after a long flight

Whether you travelling for business or pleasure, the last thing you want to feel when you get off a flight is sluggish, bloated or run down. In an ideal world, you’ll want to stay hydrated and fill up on nutritious…

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Swearing off processed sugar? Try these great alternatives

Mary Poppins said that “a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down,” but deviate from her advice even slightly in the temptation for a little extra, and you are in trouble. Less is more when it comes to processed white sugar, a…

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THE PERFECT DIET PLAN IF YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM DIABETES

What would your diet look like if you had diabetes? Most people think that to begin with, it would have no refined sugar at all, but that’s not all there is to it. It’s all about the GI… Modern diet…

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BENEFITS OF TURMERIC MILK (OR WHY GRANDMOTHERS ARE OFTEN RIGHT)

It is the ultimate elixir to most of your woes While chilli is frequently associated with India, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to say that turmeric is the spice most commonly used. Rarely will you find an Indian recipe prepared without a dash…