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The Truth About Sugar

by Shamala Ratnesar

October 4, 2018

Are you confused about sugar? Do you think sugar is a scourge on humanity and the cause of most of our health problems or do you think that it is all scare-mongering and that sugar is totally harmless? ...

The Surprising Superfoods: Legumes

by Shamala Ratnesar

March 28, 2018

You don’t need to go trekking into the Amazon rain forests or scale the heights of the Himalayas to find superfoods: they are residing in your local supermarket – and can be found in a simple can! ...

What is the Best Diet?

by Shamala Ratnesar

January 29, 2018

So, what is the best diet to promote longevity and prevent serious diseases like cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes and cancer – and control weight at the same time? ...

12 Top Tips to Enjoy the Christmas Season Without Gaining Weight

by Shamala Ratnesar

December 6, 2017

Christmas is a wonderful time of year. It’s a time of fun, joy and celebration! Yet the Christmas season and holidays can be a time of over-indulgence as we are bombarded with a barrage of delicious, high-calorie foods ...

Eat More Carrots — and Carrot Cake too!

by Shamala Ratnesar

November 14, 2017

Carrots: these brightly-coloured, versatile vegetables are amongst the healthiest foods in the world. Why is that so? Well, carrots are a rich source of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant – and antioxidants can help to protect our bodies from ...

Eat Bread and Lose Weight!

by Shamala Ratnesar

September 22, 2017

Contrary to popular belief, this staple food, which has been a part of the human diet for centuries is not ‘fattening’. Eating bread as part of a calorie-controlled, balanced diet can actually help us to lose weight without ...

Can an Apple a Day Keep the Doctor Away?

by Shamala Ratnesar

September 8, 2017

An apple a day may not keep the doctor away, but an apple a day is a good start towards a long, healthy and happy life! In fact, apples along with other fruit and vegetables are powerhouses of ...

Food for Life

by Shamala Ratnesar

September 1, 2017

Most of us want to become healthier, manage a chronic disease effectively or lose weight. We set ourselves goals and make countless resolutions to lose weight. We often start a ‘diet’ on a Monday or on the first ...