Diet

Sweet tooth helps weight loss: 5 healthy desserts you can eat guilt-free

The gene FGF21 that is responsible for sweet tooth, is also responsible for reducing body fat as it causes 'lower consumption of protein and fat in the diet.'

Apr 12, 2018

Weight loss can improve sleep apnea: Food items that work for both

Sleep apnea is primarily a disorder that can make a person feel exhausted and worn out despite having a full night's sleep, due to broken sleep patterns

Apr 12, 2018

Vegan couple puts 20-month-old daughter on strict diet, leaving her malnourished

The daughter of the vegan couple was suffering from rickets. Her height and weight were well below the average for a child of her age.

Apr 11, 2018

'Healthy' breakfast options which are not good for you

Breakfasts which are often thought to be healthy might be harming you. Take a look at the list below to know if you're making the same mistake.

Apr 11, 2018

Weight loss snacks: 6 best dishes that help lose pounds easier

The key to snacking is finding a combination with a balance of carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats and fiber, said Julie Harrington, a New Jersey-based nutritionist.

Apr 10, 2018

Top 6 'healthy' snacks that are actually ruining your fitness regime

From veggie puffs to pita chips and fruit snacks, these store-bought snacks are assumed to be healthy, but actually, contain as many calories as regular snacks.

Apr 10, 2018

Meat increases cardiovascular risk, four plant-based proteins you can have instead

If you want to reduce the consumption of meat, or completely stop having it, here are five plant-based proteins that you can add to your diet.

Apr 8, 2018

Sugar could ruin your sex life: 5 steps to combat the process

High blood sugar level causes damage to the nerves and blood vessels, which in turn decreases sexual stimulation and sensitivity.

Apr 8, 2018

Pasta could help weight loss: How to correctly balance the carb-packed dish

Eating pasta as part of a low-GI diet can have major positive effects on one's weight and body measurements revealed a study by University of Toronto, Canada.

Apr 6, 2018

Food products that's not letting you shed weight despite dieting

Often people consume certain food products thinking that they aren't a big deal, but in reality, it sabotages their weight loss goals.

Apr 5, 2018

What is Pegan diet? All you need to know about the new trend

The Pegan diet, a combination of paleo and vegan, is a relatively new diet plan. If you want to give it a try, we have the details on what to eat and what not to.

Apr 4, 2018

Weight loss: Woman sheds 175 pounds by switching to simple lifestyle changes

New Zealand woman, who used to weigh 368 pounds (167 kilograms) managed to shed 175 pounds in a few years by following simple lifestyle changes.

Apr 3, 2018

What is snake diet? Know about the bizarre weight-loss fad

The weird weight-loss fad known as snake diet include eating once in a day, and then no food for next 24 to 36 hours.

Mar 31, 2018

What are phthalates? Ways to avoid toxic chemical found in restaurant food

Eating out comes with hormone-disrupting chemicals called phthalates – something that is used in making plastic and could lead to asthma and fertility issues.

Mar 30, 2018

Post-exercise food: What not to eat after a workout

Post-workout food is essential to not only restore energy but also to help build the muscles and boost metabolism.

Mar 27, 2018

Planning to follow vegan diet? Dietician reveals how to get all nutrients

In an exclusive chat with IBT India, dietician Pavithra N Raj revealed the proper diet plan to be followed if someone plans to go vegan.

Mar 26, 2018

What is Wildevore diet? What to eat and what to avoid

Wildevore diet encourages people to make diet choices which are not only beneficial to us but also to our planet Earth.

Mar 25, 2018

What is a macrobiotic diet?

The macrobiotic diet was developed in the 1920s by Japanese philosopher George Ohsawa. It focuses on choosing organic, locally grown and seasonal produce over animal products. The diet mainly consists of whole grains, vegetables and beans.

Mar 15, 2018

What is DASH diet? Depression and hypertension can now be kept at bay by following this dietary pattern

The DASH diet includes fruits, vegetables, low fat or fat-free dairy products, whole grains and foods that contain low saturated sugar, fats, and sodium content.

Feb 27, 2018

Study suggests ultra-processed foods could increase risk of cancer

Eating ultra-processed foods could increase the risk of cancer according to a new study by researchers who studied the 24-hour dietary records of over 100,000 healthy adults.

Feb 16, 2018