Authored by: Dr. Swati Piramal Fats are an essential part of the diet and a good source of energy. They insulate the body and are carriers of fat-soluble vitamins. The body stores all extra calories in the form of fat. Cholesterol is essential to the human body in small amounts for the manufacture of hormones. However, a high level of blood cholesterol increases the risk of heart disease. Saturated fats raise cholesterol levels in the blood while unsaturated fats help lower it. Adopt a diet Click to Read More

So, what’s common between Madonna, SRK and Kylie Minogue? Well, it’s their new found fitness mantra – The Power Plate! The Power Plate is a vibrating platform you stand on while assuming various positions, which can strengthen and tone your muscles in just ten minutes a day, three days per week. According to fitness experts, this piece of equipment is backed by 40 years of research that shows vibration training enables users to achieve a higher level of fitness. We’re also told, far Click to Read More

Jogging, weight training, aerobics…have become passé. Spinning is the new fitness mantra in town. The phrase ‘going for a spin’ has taken on a whole new meaning. In studios across the country, fitness buffs are pedaling up and sweating it out, taking the spinning route to shed those extra pounds. A workout on stationary bikes, created by cyclist Jonny G. Goldberg, Spinning is an aerobic exercise that burns up to 500 calories in a 45-minute high intensity session. While it involves all Click to Read More