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Believe me, it's so easy to pile up the kilos during wintercourtesy comforting fried foods (primarily paranthas/), sugar laden tea or coffee and even the tempting gur - gachak  () and moms pinnies (). Its the perfect time to think about wise food choices and portion control. Winter binging may easily cost you a weight gain of three to five kilos. The main reasons for weight gain are less physical activity during winter and of course increased consumption of heavier foods. Tips To Prevent Winter Weight Gain: More 1. Get enough sun-shine A short pre or post lunch-time walk can provide sunlight which is good for your Vitamin D status. 2. Limit fatty foods Foods such as fried snacks, puddings, pinnies and chocolates can be limited to just once or twice a week. 3. Fill yourself up with fiber Fill your plate or tiffin with lots of filling vegetables Have soup before your dinner Add oats, barley and dals() to help keep you fuller for longer. 4. Dont skip ...

"Healthy pizza" doesn't have to be an oxymoron... The savory melt-in-your-mouth cheese; the sweet sauce; the fluffy yet crispy crust. When joined together on a pizza pan, the combination of flavors and textures is one that few of us can say "no" to. In fact, in an Eat This, Not That!  survey  of more than 10,000 readers, approximately 40 percent of respondents said that of all the guilty food pleasures on the planet, pizza is the one thing they could never,  ever  give up. Which we can't say was all too shocking to learn. Every day about 40 million people across America sit down to enjoy a slice. And while there are tons of reasons why our nation has such a high obesity rate, we can't help but wonder how large of a role all that pepperoni and cheese-stuffed crust are playing. But, of course, there are two sides to every coin. Just as you can easily walk into a Dominos and order a large "Meatzza" (which clocks in at 370 calories, 17 gr...

Things not to eat before going to bed One should eat carefully to stay fit and fabulous but keeping a check on your diet before going to bed needs extra attention as some food items have the tendency to disturb your sleep if taken regularly. Sonia Narang, nutrition expert, Oriflame India, lists products that shouldn’t be consumed at night. Chocolate: Dark chocolates are considered as a healthy food that contains magnesium and antioxidants, but it also contains caffeine, which could keep you awake. So one should avoid it specially during night time as it may create hindrance in your sound sleep. Celery: Celery is a vegetable that act as a diuretic in the body, hence results in making you pee a lot. Hence you should avoid taking celery at night. Rice: If large amounts of rice are taken at night, it encourages your body to store excess fat that it doesn’t need and make it harder to lose weight. It can also lead to water retention. Chinese Food: This is another food item...

Many studies have shown that women tend to suffer more knee problems than men due to hormones and physiology. Several women who come to the clinic will tell me that their joint pains increase during their menstrual cycle. Studies have shown that active women are up to eight times more likely to suffer knee problems particularly injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) that stabilises the joint than sporty men. Why? Partly because of our hormones and partly because of the way our bodies are made. Hormones, such as oestrogen, weaken knee ligaments at different phases of the menstrual cycle, leaving them prone to twisting or straining. One study at the University of Calgary showed that the time of hormone-induced laxity or flexibility of joints varies among women, with most experiencing some pain or discomfort around ovulation, but others displaying a greater predisposition to knee and joint problems at the very start or end of their cycle. The greater the knee laxity, the m...

Every movie seeks to entertain us, but some try and do more than just that. Dear Zindagi is a youth centric movie that revolves around the life and troubles of the free spirited girl Kaira (Alia Bhatt). After getting out of yet another relationship Kaira finds herself seeking help from Dr. Jehangir Khan (Shah Rukh Khan) who doles out advice that could apply to all our lives. Here are a few life lessons from the movie. 1. Find your inner circle:  Being constantly surrounded by people does not mean that you have a lot of friends. Differentiate between quality and quantity and find your inner circle of people you can count on. 2. Its okay to let go of people from time to time. Seeking help is normal: You go to a doctor for a fever so why not talk to someone when youre emotionally unwell. Dear Zindagi tries to change the mindset that only crazy people seek mental help and tell us that its okay to consult someone even for day to day issues. 3. Express yourself:  Putting...

Headache or cephalic is one of the most common form of pain encountered in our daily life. Headache  or  cephalgia  is one of the most common form of pain encountered in our daily life. almost everyone suffers from headache at least once in their life. People who suffer headache once in a while usually neglect it as its considered common among general population. There are people who suffer from severe forms of frustrating headaches frequently and consult many doctors of many specialties and consume lots of over the counter and prescription medicines. Few among them know exact diagnosis of their condition and most of them get confused with different diagnosis given by different doctors. Intention of this article is to provide common knowledge about various headache disorders and give an idea about treatment modalities. Migraine : It is the most commonest cause of headache in the world. its estimated that 18 % of women and 6% of men suffer from one or the other ...

      Here is a list of foods that keeps your heart healthy:Salmon: Omega-3 fatty acids are very important Here is a list of foods that keeps your heart healthy: Salmon:  Omega-3 fatty acids are very important for your heart to function optimally. Fishes such as salmon and sardines are rich in omega-3 fatty acids which lower the risk of heart diseases such as arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) and atherosclerosis (accumulation of plaque in the arterial walls). Oats: Like oats and milk for breakfast!? Congratulations! You are in luck; oatmeal has soluble fibers which help in lowering badcholesterol levels. Just make sure that there is no added sugar in your oatmeal, as it will defeat the entire purpose. Blueberries:  Blueberries are rich in antioxidants that reduce the risks of heart attack and also decrease your blood pressure. So go ahead! Toss some blueberries in your oatmeal to get your daily dose of antioxidants which are such pre-requisites for su...

    Well, that's not really possible. From the day we are born, we begin to grow old. From childhood to Well, that's not really possible. From the day we are born, we begin to grow old. From childhood to youth to middle age to old age is an inevitable journey you just cannot stop. However, a massive industry has grown out of the 'stay young' syndrome that affects most of us. Cosmetics, medications, foods and surgeries are geared to prolong our youth or promise 'eternal' youth! Needless to say, most of these don't work, or have limited success at best. But there's one way that really works. We'll tell you here what that is. While you cannot stop the physical process of ageing, you can  stay young in the mind. Here's how: 1. Interact with youth.  Every generation may have certain fashions and tendencies that are unique but there are some things that remain - the verve, the nonchalance, the drive to enjoy, the energy to go beyond bound...

Clear flawless face is everyones dream but sometimes there are a lot of hindrances in the way of our dreams, another problem is pigmentation. Pigmentation is a sort of skin coloring disorder in which due to skins damaged or unhealthy cells the melanin production of the skin gets affected, which becomes the reason for pigmentation on the face. Skin pigmentation not only damages your skin but also your looks as well. Pigmentation is of two types: hypo and, hyper pigmentation. In hypo pigmentation there is light white patches on the skin and in hyper pigmentation there are dark spots on the skin. There are a lot of reasons for pigmentation in females like genetic, sun exposure, stress; hormonal imbalance, birth control pills and menopause are the main factors. So you should take this problem seriously and here are some guidelines to cure the skin pigmentation naturally. Women suffering from pigmentation should consult with their skin specialist and start the treatment beca...