If you’re trying to gain lean muscle and need a boost, protein powder might be the answer, but choose wisely. Not all protein powders are as clean and healthy as they seem. Many are touted as nutritional but have artificial sweeteners that add calories. With that in mind, there are options that help meet fitness…
Smoothies can add many extra calories to your day or help you burn fat. It all depends on the Ingredients. “There’s no magic smoothie that burns belly fat, but the right ingredients can keep you full, balance blood sugar, and support weight management. Protein, fiber, and healthy fats are key to making a smoothie that…
Bat wings – that fat hanging off your arms – can be challenging to treat. However, according to experts, changing your diet can help. We asked our go-to nutritionist, Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, a Board Certified Sports Dietitian and co-author of the Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies: What foods should you eat…
Healthy eating is about a consistent balanced diet that includes protein, whole grain, vegetables and fruits. But not all fruit is created equal when it comes to weight loss goals. Some fruits can help trim belly fat due to their high fiber. While no single fruit alone can help you lose weight, it can help…
Hailed as a superfood and its benefits recognised by prime minister Narendra Modi and Zerodha founder Nikhil Kamath, makhana is having its time under the spotlight. Rich in flavonoids (like kaempferol) and polyphenols, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, these white nuts are known to reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) and improves good cholesterol (HDL), thereby…
If you have just started a weight loss journey, it can feel overwhelming. However, remind yourself that you can start burning fat and building lean muscle in just a month. We asked one of our go-to nutritionists, Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, a Board-Certified Sports Dietitian and co-author of the Flat Belly Cookbook…
Trying to slim down while keeping your gut happy? Yogurt might be one of the easiest ways to help. According to nutrition expert and personal trainer Mary Sabat MS, RDN, LD , certain yogurt brands are loaded with probiotics, protein, and healthy fats that can support digestion, speed up your metabolism, and even help reduce…
“Jitna kam khaoge na, utna zyada energy hota hai ” (The less you eat, the more energy you have), said actor Ram Kapoor on Bharti Singh’s podcast, where he appeared alongside Mona Singh. The conversation turned revealing when Kapoor said, “If you eat only one meal a day — main nahi karta hoon… (I don’t…
Protein is an important part of our daily diet because it provides many essential functions for our body such as tissue repair, immune support, bone health, and more. Protein is also a major component for weight loss. “Protein not only keeps you feeling fuller for longer (which naturally reduces overeating) but it also helps preserve…
Do you want to keep your body lean and strong as you age? Adding a few foods to your diet can help, says Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, a Board Certified Sports Dietitian and co-author of the Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies. “After 50, the body naturally loses muscle mass and may become…
