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Food poisoning – causes, prevention and treatment

April 23, 2013
Recently the news has been abuzz that three people died and 70 were admitted to a local hospital in Karnataka, because of food poisoning. The people had consumed panaka and buttermilk given as prasaad during RamNavami …

World Health Day 2013: 10 diet tips for hypertension

April 7, 2013
When someone is diagnosed with hypertension, it can be quite confusing when it comes to diet restrictions and lifestyle changes. Most people are under the impression that reducing salt intake is all it takes to control …

Top 10 ways to survive the exams

February 25, 2013
It’s exam time again, and the cases of students pushing themselves to the brink for better results are rising. While giving an exam can be a very stressful period for the student as well as their family, there are a few things …

Tips to lose weight before your wedding

January 4, 2013
Before you take your wedding vows with him, you need to take your fitness vows seriously. Think of the fitness goal long term rather than just losing kilos for the wedding. Studies show that married people gain more weight …

How our Bollywood hunks keep in shape

December 31, 2012
Bollywood is a dog-eat-dog world and looking young, fit, ravishing or ripped is the sole criteria for survival. Here’s what some of our hottest Bollywood stars do to keep fit. Read about Salman Khan’s love for cycling, Aamir …

Wise way to drink healthy

December 29, 2012
Drinking at social events is an acceptable  norm now a days. Be it office parties, behind the curtains, at sit-down dinners or house-warming - there are rarely any parties or social events which do not have alcoholic beverages …

Now, a food fest of flowers!

November 17, 2012
Foodies can detoxify themselves with gourmet dishes made from flower extracts, herbs and fruits in a unique food festival in the city. The 'Edible Flower Food Festival' will be held at The Sonnet hotel Nov 23-25. On the menu are …

Foods that can make your skin glow!

November 19, 2012
  Wondering how to get your skin to glow, naturally? Forget all the creams and expensive treatments. Ingredients from your kitchen and refrigerator can do wonders to your skin's health. Watch this video to find out what …

Fridge greatest innovation related to food and drink: British scientists

September 15, 2012
The refrigerator has pipped pasteurisation, microwaves and pots, knives and eating utensils to be named the most important innovation in the history of food and drink, The Sun reported. Pasteurisation -- the process of heating …

Simple lifestyle changes can prevent diabetes

September 13, 2012
A few simple changes in daily life can ultimately prove to be a major help in preventing two in three cases of diabetes while saving a large number of lives annually, a British study has found. People from South Asia are …

Expert opinion: The correct way to lose weight

November 20, 2012
Been on a number of diets but not lost a single kilo? Maybe you are doing something wrong. Learn more about what a diet exactly is and what are the rules that govern a healthy meal. Losing weight could be as easy as six small …

National Nutrition Week: Food is not your enemy – expert dietician Pooja Makhija

September 4, 2012
Sep 1-7 is World Nutrition Day Fear not, food is a friend not the foe that stalks flabby nightmares. The more one eats, the more one burns, says Mumbai-based celebrity nutritionist Pooja Makhija. Makhija, a food guide to the …

Eating with friends makes you fat!

September 3, 2012
Dining with a friend could be bad for those on a diet - it tempts you into eating unhealthy dishes from the menu, just to keep him or her in good humour, says a study. Researchers led by Eric Robinson, psychologist at the …

Health benefits of turkey

November 20, 2012
Traditionally turkey has never really been part of Indian dietary habits. However, with the advent of supermarkets and turkey farming initiatives there has been a rise in turkey consumption in India. Why try turkey? Most …