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Delhi’s leading dietician, Avni Kaul shares the wonder foods that should be given daily to the child to safeguard them from the swine flu virus.

Delhi’s eminent Nutritionist and Dietician Avni Kaul share five wonder herbs that help people to avoid or control hypertension.

One of the most common questions a new mother has is if she should supplement breastmilk with formula. The baby’s doctor and the Nutritionist is the best person to ask this for he would be able to ascertain if the baby’s getting sufficient nutrition or if...

As we all know that a  minimum of eight glasses of water a day is needed to prevent dehydration. The water increases body metabolism and helps fat burn. However, there is another effective method to drink water, it is by infusing fruits and vegetables into the water...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common abdominal disorder that affects large intestine in the human body. IBS has distinct symptoms related to stomach disorders. You just need to identify eatables that trigger IBS and food that you must eat to control it. Signs...

An inch off the belly is a tricky suggestion in view of many myths and facts associated to it. Everyone hear about different offers to lose an inch off the belly through a special diet or a special exercise. However, no one knows much what is right for him or her....

Custard apple, sugar apple, Sharifa, as called in India is the fruit with its origin in West Indies and South American continent. It has a typical scaly look and taste that reminds of custard and cooked apple. This not only has the sweet taste and fragrance but...

The professionals need to attend office parties several times a month out of job compulsions. It is not easy to control the temptations when sumptuous food stuffis on the table. You need to think of some way out to refrain from indulging yet enjoying yourself. Here...

The corporate life of the employees is so conflicting; they slog all day on office table while staying glued to their chairs.  Their mind & body suffers most in the bargain, as their movement is constrained. They cannot exercise and burn calories, facing ill...

Take a step back from work to interact with colleagues and fellow employees.  There are many studies, which indicate that taking a coffee break helps deal with strategies at work.  The workspace, after some time, becomes a daunting and monotonous place.  It affects...

Health and Nutrition Coaching offers tools, incentives, privacy, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle.  Most workplaces do a decent job of helping employees improve their overall health behaviours or lifestyles.  In fact, it would...

Fitness trackers are gadgets, worn on the wrist or clipped to your shirt/waistband to keep track of your activity levels.  They help in counting steps, keep track of distance travelled, measure calories burned, monitor sleep. Undeniably, sleep is an important cycle to...

In the corporate culture, the lifestyle of the corporate employees is not healthy at all. The work stress, long working hours, and cramped deadlines all play on their minds and bodies. Other external factors add up to their woes that include insensitive managerial...

Corporate wellness program offers decent benefits to the corporate and employees by adding value to the overall productivity. The improved mental and physical health of employees relate to better work culture and growth of the company. The benefits of the wellness...

Green tea is not processed much. Therefore it is rich in catechins which is an antioxidant which may prevent cell damage. However, one must have a healthy lifestyle to have a healthy body. Green tea improves blood flow and lowers cholesterol thereby preventing a range...

Conventionally, dairy products are one of the best sources of calcium. You may be one of those with an intolerance to milk foods. This is when you develop symptoms such as nausea, bloating, gas, diarrhea and unsettling stomach, after its consumption. This health issue...

Every parent wants their children to have an impeccable memory. Since only a sharp memory would help them to do well in their studies and in their lives. The parents go for just about any over-the-counter products that claim to be great memory boosters. However, what...

It is painful for the parents to see their young kids wearing cumbersome eyeglasses. Commonly, the medics do not offer any permanent alternative for the eyeglasses. They just suggest living with it and call the child again for the eye testing, every six months....

Delhi’s best nutritionist and Dietitian Avni Kaul shares important tips on preventing hair graying. Avni is also heads Nutri Activania Clinic

The cantaloupes are wonderful summer fruits with multiple health benefits for the body. These fruits have a high water content that rules out dehydration in the extreme summer heat. Known as muskmelon, cantaloupe is full of essential nutrients and solution for most of...

Keep your food, thoughts and Skin clean The nutritious food is the key to all the health issues. The healthy and glowing skin requires nourishing food. Healthy food takes care of your skin from inside, what skincare products do from outside. You do not need to eat...

What are its benefits and how can you grow some at home? Wheatgrass is the healthiest food around. If you have not heard about wheatgrass yet, it means you are missing a super-healthy superfood. However, it is never too late to know about it, grow it, and enjoy its...

What is Digital Detox?   Technology has made our lives a lot easier and transformed the way we think and do things.  It literally dictates our life.  The constant use of technology is taking a serious toll on our overall health and wellbeing.  To...

Tomatoes are found all over the world in different shapes, sizes, colors and flavors. They may grow on bushes or have a vine growth. They come in five different categories: Beefsteak tomatoes Plum tomatoes Cherry tomatoes Grape tomatoes Campari tomatoes Plum tomatoes...

Meals / Day Serving Size Per Person Per Day Amount (gms) Early Morning Karela/Aloe Vera / 1tsp Cinnamon soaked overnight  / 1 tbspmethi seeds soaked overnight 1 glass 200 ml After 15 mins Tea /Coffee without sugar 1 cup Milk 50 ml Almond/ Walnut 6-8 pieces/ 3-4 whole...

In India, every celebration-be it a festival, birthday, promotion, wedding or even a small one like buying a piece of furniture- involves food, specially sweets. Lots of people fast during the nine days of Navratri. Most fast because of faith but a few do it because...

Everyone looks forward to celebrating a fun filled Diwali with parties galore. With all the eating and drinking the fitness routine of most people go for a toss. Snacking and Weight Gain during Diwali The regular meal time and sleeping routine gets disturbed during...

Winter is the season for enjoying good nourishing hot meals which improves the body’s immunity. One needs to eat healthy food to keep oneself warm and comfortable during winters. Some of the common spices/ vegetables and other foods that should be eaten during winters...

It is important for children to have healthy food habits so that they are able to maintain a desirable weight all through their lives. The parents have a duty towards their offspring to help them make healthy choices where their food intake is concerned. They can do...

The much-awaited monsoons are here as are all the infections associated with the season. After a long summer, the rains bring much-needed relief. The smell of pakoras, samosas, chaat etc. are inviting and mouth-watering. But, stop and think, if overindulgence in all...