You start your day by snoozing the alarm and getting out of bed – groggy and not well rested. You help yourself to a hurried breakfast with the phone in one hand as you catch up on the news on your laptop or telly. You sit in the car and attend to calls on your […]
I met Nidhi at a bloggers meet a few weeks ago and asked her to share her diet with me and my readers. I have been following her channel and her instagram feed for ages now and the fact that she’s a vegan athlete really inspires me to switch to a plant based diet. Nidhi […]
What my diagnosis taught me about the strength within me. Written by Sana Chowdhary After complaining about excruciating stomach ache for a week, we finally went to the doctor where they put me through a battery of tests and scans. I thought to myself, ‘something is not right’. I was scheduled for a surgery to […]
A few days post Diwali when Delhi started to look like it was covered in a thick blanket of smog and everyone around me was heaving and complaining of stinging eyes and breathlessness- the government issued warnings. Schools were closed and the streets were empty and while Delhi started to look like a ghost town […]
Quinoa, pronounced ‘KEEN wah’, has been popularised by health bloggers nutritionists and those on the gluten free bandwagon because of its superfood status. It has a relatively low calorie content and GI (glycemic index) which means it boosts satiety and prevents you from bingeing and snacking on unhealthy stuff. It is a great protein source […]
The city is covered with blankets of smoke and whether its the fireworks, crop burning or industrial waste; it is getting lodged in our lungs and causing a lot of harm to us in the long run. The PM 2.5 or small particulate matter is dangerous, hazardous at all levels and responsible for stinging eyes, […]
It turns out the father of medicine was right about this too and scientists and doctors are finally studying the gut in grave detail in an attempt to understand chronic disease and inflammation. Do you feel too bloated or uncomfortable after a milkshake or a cold coffee? Do you get allergic rhinitis, a stuffy nose […]
“By eating meat we share the responsibility of climate change, the destruction of our forests, and the poisoning of our air and water. The simple act of becoming a vegetarian will make a difference in the health of our planet.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh We are all aware of the repercussions of eating a meat […]
Text and images – Shirin Saluja As my gentle nod to Halloween, I am excited to share with you a pumpkin spice porridge. inspired by the coming of the fall, this simple yet extremely healthy plant-based breakfast treat is delicious and will fuel you for hours. I have also thrown in a special pumpkin spice […]
I am 28 years old and born into a Sikh family. I don’t smoke and I seldom drink alcohol except for the celebratory glass of wine once in maybe a few months. I have been diligent and consistent with my workouts for the last 5 or 6 years. I eat pretty clean for the most […]
