Authored by: Dr. Swati Piramal Experts are of the opinion that in India, diabetes is increasing at an exponential rate, almost at 30 per cent and if this continues we will have more deaths related to diabetes than any other disease. It is a pity that in our country, which has a growth rate of 9%, there is not much initiative by the government authorities to promote nutritious food such as fresh fruits and vegetables. Advertisements supporting junk food - candy bars, potato chips and so on – Click to Read More

1. Down a glass of cold water and wait for about 10 minutes to see if you’re still craving. It’s possible that its dehydration masked as a food craving. 2. Munch on an apple or any other fruit that you like. Fruits are full of fiber, nutrients and essential vitamins that meet your body’s requirement for energy. 3. Distract yourself by talking to a friend on the phone or take a short walk or any other activity to take your mind off food. If it still persists, take a pinch of fennel Click to Read More

Choose a time when the day is cool and least humid. Early mornings and evenings, after sunset are the best times. Research has it that body temperature and hormones peak around 6pm. So plan your walk around this time to derive maximum benefit. Your muscles will be warm and relaxed and you won’t tire out easily. Click to Read More

Recipe by: Dr. Swati Piramal Ingredients 6 teaspoon dehydrated onion flakes 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoon roasted cumin seed powder 2 teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon coriander-cumin seed powder 4 kashmir chillies, roasted 2 pinches citric acid 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) Preparation time: a few minutes. No cooking. Makes 1/2 teacup. Mix all the ingredients and blend in a blender. Store in air tight jar. Goodness Guide: Cutting down on sodium can do wonders for your heart. Click to Read More

Not only can it cause a serious road accident but it can also lead to road sickness. Dodge road sickness by avoiding alcohol intake for 24 hours before your road trip. Alcohol dehydrates your body and depresses your nervous system, lowering your tolerance to the sensory confusion created by being in a moving vehicle. Click to Read More

Q. Dil ke operation ko “Bypass” kyon kehte hain? A. Kyonki agar operation successful hua toh “PASS” varna hamesha ke liye “BYE”! Click to Read More

Authored by: Dr. Swati Piramal The World Health Organization (WHO) terms India the diabetes capital of the world. Currently, there are some 40 million people suffering from this dreaded disease and by 2025, it is likely that this number will swell to a staggering 70 million Indians: every fifth citizen with diabetes worldwide will be an Indian. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder wherein the human body is not able to regulate the amount of sugar in the blood, leading to a variety of Click to Read More

Recipe by: Dr. Swati Piramal Ingredients 3 large potatoes, peeled. Salt and chilli powder to taste. Microwaving is a revolutionary way of cooking. You can actually cook and roast without adding fat. The main culprits in a child’s tiffin box are junk food like potato chips, biscuits and candy. As you know, fat can be the root cause of degenerative disease later in life. It thus makes good sense to start your children young on healthy foods. Preparation time: A few miutes. Cooking time: Click to Read More

Garlic rich diets, cause your body to release nitric oxide, which keeps your arteries more pliable, resulting in better blood circulation. Hello bad breath, goodbye heart problems. Click to Read More

Steaming vegetables preserves more nutrients than boiling them. Even better is if you cut large pieces of vegetables for steaming as cooking vegetables in large pieces preserves more nutrients than cooking them in small pieces. Click to Read More