"But dietary cholesterol who't give you cholesterol. So eat all the eggs, meat and cheese you want."- Says only an uneducated Instagram influencer. 

Dietary cholesterol is closely linked to blood cholesterol. We know this since the 1900's when cholesterol was first researched. 

Look beyond 'vada pav' and 'misal pav,' and you would find so much of variety packed in one cuisine: the Marathi cuisine.

Marathi cuisine is a union of both mild and spicy dishes. Maharastrains consider Marathi cuisine as more austere than others.

Breakfast was never really a separate 'meal' historically. People just ate anything leftover form the night before until the 'cereal' industry started booming. The breakfast food industry suddenly was making money like never before. 

The first ever cereal invented, by the now infamous Kellogg's brand was by James Caleb Jackson. He believed mastrubation was a sin and eating bland food like cornflakes early in the morning will help's one stay away the same. 

This is the second most popular weight related question I get after the “how to lose belly fat”. For someone who is new to a plant- based/ vegan diet, if you do not look after your nutritional intake carefully, you will lose a lot of weight in a short span. 

Being on a plant- based diet, I have tried multiple types of fad diets. I have been hearing about intermediate fasting for quite sometime now and had to give it a try. Firstly, intermittent fasting (IF) is a very popular “diet/ lifestyle” concept, where you spend periods of time lasting from 14-20 hours not eating. 

Southern India cuisine does fascinate you with its mind-diverting aromas.

However, compared to the calorie-induced North Indian diet, food from down south might actually assist you in your weight loss journey.

How about kick-starting your metabolism with Upma. The wholesome porridge made with semolina and vegetables keeps you fuller for longer. This means you automatically binge less. 

With an increasing number of people wanting to lose or maintain their weight, people often resort to dieting. It has already become a multibillion-dollar industry in the United States. So, whether you’re looking for a diet to become healthier or help treat a particular condition, you must understand them in full detail.  

Keto and the Phatt diet are two of the most common diet trends in 2020 among health enthusiasts. Read on to learn all about them. 

 "Gujarati Thali Na Khadi, Toh Su Khadu?"

When we think about Gujarati food, the dishes that immediately come to our minds are dhokla, khakhra, thepla, khichdi, jalebi, and fafda. However, apart from these dishes mentioned, various other items form an integral part of the Gujarati food culture. Let's explore!

We all have heard that carbs are bad. However, numerous researches in this regard have repeatedly quashed their claims due lack of scientific data. In fact, the very opposite is true. A balanced diet should always include all the three major food groups, i.e., carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Carbohydrates accounting for over 50% of the total calories consumed per day. 

Diet plays an imperative role in defining a person's overall health and well-being. The internet is brimming with numerous diets, each claiming to have multiple benefits - from weight loss to muscle gain and whatnot. We've taken two most popular diets, Plant-based diet and Atkins diet, and elaborated on its definition, pros, cons, etc., for you to make the right choice.

GM diet was introduced by the employees of the company General Motor, in order to get in shape. This diet focuses around 'quick weight loss' but could have serious consequences on your health. The meal plan is only one week long but quite challenging. This diet particularly allows unlimited quantity, however the restriction prevails on the type of food to have.

Is there anything more comforting than bowl of warm broth? Broths are easy to make and filled with nutrition. Here let’s discuss the popular bone broth and compare the same to mushroom broth (an alternative for vegetarians and vegans).

Intermittent fasting is not only very easy to sustain as it does not demand a radical departure from your current eating habits, it also does not involve you into actively counting calories in order to seek positive results.

Intermittent fasting allows you to have meals that you enjoy with an approach like 16:8 rule, where in an 8 hour window one can consume food and fast for the rest of the time during the day.

If you are someone who needs to know exactly how many calories you should be consuming on a daily basis, I have curated that 1500 calorie meal plan for you to follow along. 

A plant- based diet is naturally high in micro- nutrients, even if you stay in a caloric deficit. However, I strongly insist supplementing Vit B12 and D3. Leave a comment below if you need more information on either. 

Ketogenic diet's gained popularity as proving to be beneficial in kids with epilepsy. It is basically a pattern of eat where you are consuming around 70% of your calories from fats, 20% from proteins and roughly 10% calories coming in from carbs. Not much has been ever talked about a vegan- keto diet though. Let's discuss the pro's and con's of being vegan- keto.

Researching for this article I read countless number of Ayurvedic studies that promote the benefits of ghee and consider this golden liquid as a one stop solution to all problems. Oddly though, most of these research papers were sponsored, if not directly written, by the Indian dairy industry. Take a look at this one:

Unlike a lot of people, I am actually enjoying this month long quarantine because of the novel Corona Virus. It is giving me enough time to work on some high- protein vegan recipes and diet plans. I am also getting in a lot of education and research in. Today’s topic is for lifestyle and nutrition tips to boost your immunity naturally.

Such a click-bait title, but seriously, if there was only one tip I could give someone for a flat belly, it would be this. Try this lifestyle tweek for just two weeks to start feeling your belly flatter and more defined core muscles. 

The most popular question I get on a regular basis is “is there any shortcut to lose weight fast?” Everyone wants to get there fast without having to put work in. Methi might just be the answer

The medicinal and healing power of Indian herbs is something of a miracle. In fact and entire sector of science called Ayurveda has been exclusively dedicated to study this.

If you are new to veganism or have decided to go dairy free, one of the problems you will face with is an upset stomach. Even if you have nothing to do with veganism but just decided to change your food habits all of a sudden, this is a common side effect.

Whether your reason is because you want to go vegan and give up dairy milk or caffeine causing side effects, overcoming tea/ coffee addiction can be hard. Caffeine is addictive and if you have been having it for years, it is not easy giving up overnight.

Weather you are an athlete or just someone conscious about your health, vegan smoothies are a great way to start your day. It's like taking a vitamin pill, except, you are getting in all your nutrition from real food. 

The very first question I get asked when I tell anyone that I am vegan is the “But what about proteins from milk?”. Funnier is that I get asked this by people who are overly obese and get out of breath even while talking or unhealthy and clearly underweight malnourished looking adults.

If your diet is restrictive then it could actually take you far away from your goal's than helping you achieve them. Instead of following a restrictive diet, make lifestyle changes that are small but permanent. Here are some tips to switch to a diet that is not restrictive. 

As much as you want to stay on track, you are going to have cravings. Not going to lie, these are hard to overcome. I really wish a good workout could out run a bad diet, however, this is not possible (trust me I have tried it more than one time :(). 

Ever been on a fat loss program? Heard dietitians, gym instructors, random uncles who like to weigh in on everything say “stay away from carbs”. Carbs are bad, that’s what causes you to gain weight. Don’t eat rice, cut down on roti’s, skip dinner, drink only soup for dinner, if you want “fast” weight loss, don’t eat carbs.

Ever been on a fat loss program? Heard dietitians, gym instructors, random uncles who like to weigh in on everything say “stay away from carbs”. Carbs are bad, that’s what causes you to gain weight.