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Kellogg’s Chocos
Ready to eat cereal is convenient, tasty and filling. It is also one of the major causes of obesity in the US today. In the 1930s all the...
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Feb 3, 20142 min read
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Pride of Cows Milk
Creamy and fresh, this milk simply tastes wonderful. There is one catch however — the fat content in the milk is high. Full fat milk is...
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Dec 2, 20132 min read
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Trans Fat Ban
trans fats in their food products. Why is this relevant to us in India? We need to follow this path as well. Trans fats are partially...
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Nov 11, 20132 min read
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Sardines,Try them
Sardines are loved by us fish lovers. We eat this fish whole — the bones are a crunchy extra.. The good news is that this little fish is...
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Nov 9, 20131 min read
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Maushi’s Chai
“I boil the milk separately first and then add it to the water to make tea,” Maushi says proudly. “Most people take a shortcut and add...
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Oct 24, 20132 min read
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Dinner Courses
this post last year. The 7 course Italian dinners that Janet and Phifinne make are remarkable – taste, ambiance, warmth are all to...
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Sep 11, 20132 min read
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What’s Your BMI?
here and see how you weigh in against other Indians as well as the rest of the world. #WaronObesity #WeightWoes
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Jul 16, 20131 min read
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GM Foods?
For those of you that do not yet have a stand on GM (genetically modified) foods, perhaps these articles will help you form an opinion…....
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Jul 15, 20131 min read
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I’m Diabetic, Can I Eat Fruit?
Most people with diabetes are worried about eating fruit because they know that fruit contains sugar. While it’s true that fruit contains...
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Jul 4, 20132 min read
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A Calorie Is Not a Calorie
I have been asked many times whether the types of foods you eat make a difference in weight loss. Can I eat a couple Well, there is...
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May 18, 20132 min read
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Happy Mother’s Day
Amma(my mom), tells me I shouldn’t spend any money on her for Mother’s Day. She says, every day is mother’s day. Ironically, since I...
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May 9, 20134 min read
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5 Ways to Reduce Trigycerides
Here are 5 ways to keep your triglycerides in check. 1. Keep carbohydrates to only one-third of your plate. Starches such as bread, rice...
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Apr 18, 20131 min read
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The Secret to Staying Full
Satiety is that great pleasant feeling of fullness you get as you eat and no longer hungry but are no overstuffed either. The more...
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Mar 21, 20133 min read
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Is Wheat Killing You?
This complete guide to gluten-free living is based on scientifically established principles of healthy eating and includes essential...
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Mar 17, 20131 min read
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Sleep Less, Eat More, Gain Weight
You are tired and all you want to do is eat! Sound familiar? People do eat more when they’re short of sleep. According to a new study ...
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Mar 13, 20132 min read
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Atta Noodles and Multigrainz Noodles
Everyone loves Maggi — I wish Nestle would just make it healthier. The ‘atta’ and ‘multigranz” noodles are marketed as healthy but they...
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Mar 12, 20132 min read
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Benefits of Crab Curry
I love crab. The succulent meat that this hard shelled creature makes it one of our family favorites. It was not always like this, I...
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Mar 7, 20132 min read
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Hungary Taxes for Healthier Eating Habits
Tax unhealthy food — lots of controversy but the step in the right direction…This article appeared in the New York Times… BUDAPEST —...
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Mar 4, 20133 min read
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The Main Reason for Obesity
This is Mark Bittman article in the New York Times is very relevant to what is happening in India: Sugar is indeed toxic. It may not be...
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Mar 3, 20134 min read
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The Vegan Kitchen — Bollywood Style
The Vegan Kitchen – Bollywood Style is one of the first books for the growing vegan population in India. People are realizing that there...
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Mar 1, 20131 min read
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