No one wants to hear the word 'diet' during the festive season (not that they work, because only lifestyle changes do). At the same time, if we aren't mindful of our choices, the festivities can add up to a lot of sweets, desserts and festive food. So, this Diwali we are encouraging you and ourselves...
Dear Parents, Hope you are using our monthly menus and referring to them for meal ideas for your kids. Our November menu is ready! Healthy and kid-friendly meal ideas for all 7 days of the week that you can put together for your kids without having to think about nutrition, taste, and appeal because our nutrition experts have...
Irregular heartbeats are also known as arrhythmia. When the heart beats too slow, fast, or with an irregular rhythm, it can be termed as an Irregular Heartbeat. A normal heartbeat is usually between 60 and 100 bpm according to AHA (American Heart Association). When the heartbeat is too fast (>100 beats per minute), this...
All women are different and therefore become different mothers. Different isn't a bad thing in itself. There is nothing like the perfect mother, contrary to what society would like you to believe. Some women have strong maternal instincts, they easily bond with their children. It comes naturally to them. However, this might take longer for...
The human brain is far more complex than any other organism on Earth. Our brains comprise an arsenal of 86 billion neurons and glial cells. Each neuron has branch-like projections called axons and dendrites, which receive and transmit electrochemical signals to communicate with adjoining neurons, whereas the glial cells provide protection to neurons and...
Does the thought of yoga rewiring your brain fascinate you? Well, that post-session happiness you often feel isn’t just in your head. Yoga legit brings a change in your brain chemistry. And guess what? You don't need to twist yourself into a pretzel to attain these benefits. Even simple poses can work magic. Let us...
A Gut Expert's Favorite Recipe - Pumpkin Tikki It’s that time of the year when we speak about Halloween and Thanksgiving reminding us of the Spooky Staple Ornamental Pumpkin. Let us learn about a fantastic gut health recipe which will be an eye opener for those who think Pumpkin is bland and boring. Mixing bowlPan...
Pregnancy expert's Favourite Lactation Recipe Easy to make highly nutritious dry fruit, this ladoo is loaded with calcium, iron, protein, potassium and all the essential vitamins and minerals, which is essential for the lactating mother and the baby. 1/2 Cup chopped walnuts1/2 Cup chopped Almonds2 Cups chopped medjool dates1/2 Cup pumpkin seeds1 Cup Chopped figs3/4 Cup...
On World Mental Health Day, I flew into Mumbai to the Raj Bhavan for a special reason. As I stood alongside 50 of the most celebrated doctors in Mumbai — oncologists, radiologists, physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, surgeons, orthopedics, ICU care practitioners, and many more experts, it was a proud moment not just for me but...
Now and then, when we scroll through our social media platforms, one of the most common questions that we receive from our YouCare community over and over again is this — “Luke, should we eat only local food? Or should we explore global food too?" We have spoken about this before but today, we...
The buzzword of the moment is inflammation. Inflammation is your body's reaction to a perceived threat to your health. It may or may not be harmful. Keeping your body healthy requires inflammation since it helps protect you from true dangers like flu viruses. There are times, however, when your body overreacts to substances that...
Ful Medames: (Middle Eastern bean stew) Flavourful nutty dish made with fava beans giving it a complete blend of protein and fiber along with added spices thereby making it a hearty dish to be enjoyed with Pita bread. Cooking panLadle 1-1/2 cups of cooked fava/broad beans (pre-soaked and pressure cooked.)1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil for...
