Eating three or more meals a day is not a necessity for the body. It was never out of a biological need and was invented out of culture. In fact, until the advent of agriculture eating 3 meals a day and in some cases even eating everyday was a near impossibility. Continue reading
Humans are social animals. However, the pandemic has made it extremely important for us to avoid any social interactions. Ironically, social distancing though unnatural to us, has become our social responsibility to follow as of now. The isolation and physical distancing measures taken; closure of airports, stations, workplaces, schools, parks, gardens, gyms, malls, etc. have been very challenging for us. It has curbed everything we love doing. Not just social interactions, but also travelling, going places, eating out, going to the malls, going out with friends, in fact even going across the road to meet a neighbour is understandably considered inappropriate and irresponsible. Stuck indoors, worried about an uncertain future, concerned for our family and friends, this situation is a stressful one for anyone to contend with. Continue reading
Sleep is something that influences the way our body functions on a day to day basis. It helps us to rest, recharge, heal and recover. The amount of sleep one needs differs from person to person. Sleep needs also change from birth to old age. Being sleep deprived can impact us negatively in multiple ways such as: Continue reading
Regular family meals provide opportunities for good nutrition and much more. It is extremely beneficial to have family meal times and to use that time as a learning opportunity between parents and kids. Make at least one meal a day a special and a pleasant family time. Sharing family meals provides a multitude of benefits to families as a whole. Continue reading
The weight loss industry is a thriving one. With the increase in busy schedules, hectic lifestyles and easy availability of fast foods, weight gain and obesity are on the rise. Instead of focussing on eating healthy, with a calorie-controlled diet and getting enough physical activity each day, people are looking for easy and quick fixes in order to lose and maintain weight. Continue reading
Hormones are chemicals that are secreted into the bloodstream by specialised glands in the body, called the endocrine glands. Continue reading
The demand for exotic fruits and vegetables from all around the world has increased gradually over the years. Supermarkets are expanding their collection of the same to attract more and more customers. Many fruits and vegetables which are not in season are also made available, much to the consumers delight. Continue reading
Eating healthy and having an active lifestyle are fundamental to our physical and mental fitness. Continue reading
