With the growing awareness about the negative effects of obesity and weight gain and the increasing interest in staying fit, this white soft cheese like product has come in to the limelight. But in reality it has a long history and originated in China almost 2000 years ago. Tofu or bean curd is a soft […]
Every one of us has tried to restrict unhealthy snacking habits at some point of our lives but eventually given up to the powerful rebellion of our belly. All of us have tried out various types of weight loss diets and failed just because of mindless snacking. We often indulge in unmindful snacking when we […]
We have all been through that phase when one fine morning our favorite dress or the best pair of jeans suddenly feels too tight to zip. We are at loss for the reason, completely forgetful of the fact that last night’s over-salty dinner might just be the culprit. Just like sodium, aerated sodas, processed foods […]
The recent trend of washboard abs and lean structure has led to people turning towards fat free diets, vegetables, cereal based meal plans and multi-grain recipes. But most of the packed, ready to eat cereals that are available in the market are loaded with glutens, sugar and High Fructose Corn Syrup. In order to stay […]
When it comes to exercise and weight loss, most of us are bogged down by thousands of questions and confusions that keeps us from getting up and hitting the gym. How can we optimize our workouts to extract maximum effects from it? Well, the secret lies in our diet. With so many varieties of energy […]
It is said that Americans are in love with their processed food. There is much truth to this statement because facts show that a major part of the standard American diet consists of ready-to-eat meals and microwave dinners. No doubt, United States of America has the highest rate of obesity compared to any other country. […]
The next time you brew your daily cup of coffee, don’t just gulp it down as your daily shot of caffeine. Research has shown that coffee has several health benefits. For instance, it is packed with antioxidants and beneficial nutrients that are valuable for health. Coffee is very low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium […]
The thing that confuses most of us as we head for the kitchen every morning is what to make for breakfast that will be quick, tasty and won’t add extra pounds to our body. Well, enough for the so called healthy processed food and packed breakfast cereals with their high sugar content that do more […]