Vidisha Bathwal is the founder of Paprika Gourmet, an exotic artisan catering service brand in Calcutta. She’s also a passionate foodie and a fitness enthusiast ...

Simplicity is the new luxury Looking back to a few decades, how did people have great health so effortlessly? Only a few of them had diabetes, hypertension and thyroid condition. And Alzheimer’...

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• No caffeine drinks Low-sugar snacks • Herbal teas Fresh fruits • Fruit juices   Wholewheat crackers • Coconut water Nuts and seeds • Buttermilk Vegetable crudi...

An easy tip next time you are going to a party with perfectly painted lips and worrying how long they are going to stay. Try and drink the beverage that you are served, if it’s cold, with a stra...

Take in fewer calories than you burn, which will lead your body to burn fat as a fuel source Both. When at rest or engaged with everyday activities, fat contributes around 80 per cent of the body&rsq...

Losing weight too fast can be bad for your health. Here’s why: 1. Nutrient lack Losing weight at a rate more than 1 kg per week may mean not getting enough energy and nutrients to keep your bo...

Folic acid is the name of the synthetic form of folate or Vitamin B9, a coenzyme essential for the efficient functioning of the cells in the human body. Although it is not as well known as its other V...

The author is a chef and owns The Daily in Kolkata and Cafe Duco in Mumbai Picture courtsey: The Daily and Cafe Duco ...

As a chronic dieter for most of my life, it hasn’t been easy to kick the dieting habit. I grew up in a home where food was so restricted that my siblings and I learned to “sneak” sna...