People commonly make the mistake of swallowing their food before it reaches the proper chewing stage, or they chew their food at an excessive speed. The recommended chewing time for each bite should be thirty times, until the food loses its texture, according to experts. The stomach faces difficulties when large food pieces enter it…
Last Updated:August 29, 2025, 17:38 IST Caring for the stomach involves simple, consistent habits: eating mindfully, reducing alcohol and tobacco intake, avoiding unnecessary medications, and managing stress effectively. Painkillers, smoking, and alcohol can damage the stomach lining. Our stomachs work tirelessly, processing everything we eat, drink, and even feel. Yet, subtle daily habits, often overlooked,…
At 42, Kalyan Charan stands as a living example of how determination can rewrite a person’s life story. Once weighing nearly 120 kilos in 2022–23, his lifestyle was led by unhealthy eating habits and a complete lack of exercise. The turning point came when even bending down to tie shoelaces left him breathless, and finding…
Last Updated:July 27, 2025, 17:17 IST Children need healthy fats as they support brain health and cognitive development. Here’s how parents can make smarter food choices. Adding nuts, seeds, colourful veggies, and whole grains to meals supports cognitive development and overall growth. A new school year signals a fresh start for children across India. The…
Last Updated:July 21, 2025, 16:10 IST For most Indians, the key to better health doesn’t lie in supplements but in a diverse, balanced, and nutrient-rich diet In India, however, there’s a lot of confusion around protein intake. While gym-goers often stock up on tubs of protein powder, many vegetarians worry they aren’t getting enough protein….
Image credit: Instagram/georginabaileyfit/ Georgina Bailey’s weight loss journey is not just about losing weight and cutting down on kilos, it’s a story of rediscovering life. At one point, she weighed 114 kilos and wore a size 20. Running even a single kilometre felt impossible. But in just 18 months, she turned her life around with…
Harvard-trained gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi highlights common habits silently harming gut health. Eating too fast triggers bloating, while artificial sweeteners disrupt the gut microbiome. Skipping meals leads to insulin spikes, and sleep deprivation weakens the gut lining. Excessive painkiller use damages the digestive tract. Dr. At a time when we are constantly bombarded by food…
Recently, a Bengaluru based nutritionist’s (fitnaari.india) post grabbed attention, in which she spoke about Baby led weaning (BLW-offering your child finger food that they can eat on their own). For this, she put up a video in which her child is eating on her own on a high chair, but so is her househelp’s child,…
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In today’s world, sugar sneaks into almost everything – not just in desserts but also in everyday items like sauces, breads, and packaged drinks. If you plan to quit sugar or even reduce your intake, it is important to be aware of the road ahead. Cutting sugar is not just about skipping sweets; it involves…
