World Hepatitis Day 28th july 2014 World Hepatitis Day is observed across the world on 28 July 2014. The theme for the year 2014 is  “Think Again.”  The theme has been set with an aim of creating a global awareness…

Do you wonder whether your daily walks are really helping you… count your steps (use pedometer) and know where you stand. Mrs Shilpa Mittal Nutritionist and Diet Consultant Founder Shilpsnutrilife – Diet and lifestylemakeover

 Fenugreek (methi) leaves in fever While recovering from fevers, the most important aspect is fluid replenishment and liver strengthening…..have coconut water (will give electroytes n natural sugar), mosambi juice, limu pani with a dash of rock salt (will increase appetite). …

Kantola (Spiny Gourd) benefits Spiny Gourd or Kantola  this vegetable is very popular in Rajasthan especially during the rainy season.  It has tiny spines all over its body and that is why it has got its name as “Spiny Gourd”.…

Read your labels – Enriched and Fortified foods Read your labels well, have you come across words like Enriched and Fortified and wondered what it means or is there any difference between the two….yes… read on to know “Enriched” and…

Diabetes management during Ramadan Monitor your blood glucose regularly during the fast, especially in the early days. Delay your Suhoor meal until the latest time, just before dawn and not at midnight. Break your fast (Iftar) at the earliest time.…

 Fresh dates health benefits Ramadan is the month especially when fresh dates are seen in abundance.Dates are a type of sweet fruit that grows on palm trees. Dates are a good source of energy. Around 100gm of fresh dates gives…

Get Off the Couch!!! to prevent childhood obesity Staying active has more benefits than just helping to manage weight. It can reduce stress and anxiety, increase self esteem, decrease blood pressure and strengthen bones. Tips to prevent childhood obesity from…

    Consult a professional if your child is overweight Is it right to put your child who may or may not be not ”technically” overweight on a diet! because you think so…example just because his/her tummy isn’t perfectly flatIf you…

How do kids become obese or overweight? Obesity is caused by complex interactions between genes, environment and behavior habits.Many studies have shown that there is not a big difference in the amount of food eaten and physical activity between obese…