Diet Planning Tips

A person, in order to be a successful sportsman or sportswoman, needs to take good care of his or her diet plans on a daily basis. They need more energy, proteins, vitamins, calories, minerals, carbohydrates and fats than other people, who are not involved in sports. Also, the requirement of energy varies in a different sportsperson.

On average, a sportsman below 30 years of age needs 3000 Kilocalories of food whereas those beyond 30 years need 2800-3000 Kilocalories of food daily.
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Workout can be quite exhausting at times and we may run to our favorite guilty foods to make us feel better after a hard day at the gym. This can make the whole gym routine redundant. To avoid those sugar cravings, these are 5 foods that can help you stay in shape by cutting away at the fat and also are great to eat:

Chicken Soup (for your soul and body): Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein. They also supply the body with important nutrients such as niacin or Vitamin B3 which...more

In present-day urban lifestyle, residents are almost 100% dependent on grocery stores to purchase either finished food or food ingredients. Everything put on shelves in these stores look very glamorous, leading to impulse and emotional purchase of some food that are making us very sick. We can attribute modern-day lifestyle disorders like obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, digestive problems, thyroid conditions, etc. directly to this food.

These are SOS foods:
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Health is wealth! This age-old adage holds true even today. The usual practice of 3 meals a day needs some tinkering and 5 small meals a day seems like a good way forward. Go to any dietician or any nutritionist and they will vouch for its benefits. So, let us now take a look at the many advantages that come up with this multiple-meal plan:

Alters the food schedule and instils a sense of discipline:
It helps in altering your food schedule. When you spread your meals throughout the d...more

With infertility on the rise, there are more people who opt for IVF. In-vitro fertilization or IVF has developed from its original days to where the technology has improved leading to better success rates. Doctors have also identified some do s and don ts during IVF and especially after embryo transfer which help in improving success rates

Going through an IVF is strenuous, and once the scheduling is done and the embryo is transferred, the couple is given some tips. It is important to n...more

This beautiful ruby red fruit is grapefruit. It belongs to the Rutaceae family. This fruit is rich in vitamin C, potassium and magnesium. It is very low in calories and high in fiber, it also contains powerful antioxidants like lycopene and beta carotene. All these compounds aids as a supplement for various health conditions. Let' s brief it here.

1. High fiber content decreases glycemic load and makes it diabetic friendly.
2. Vitamin C is an immune booster
3. Potassium and mag...more

Liquid Diet Facts Vs Myths!

In Ayurveda, Diabetes is known as Madhumeha (Madhu means 'honey' and Meha means 'urine'). Medhumeha is categorized as Vataj Meha (a problem caused by the aggravation of Vata). Vata is an Ayurvedic humor symbolizing wind and dryness. Deterioration of the body is a characteristic that indicates impairment of Vata. Maximum deterioration of dhatus (body tissues) occurs in this type of disease and this is the reason why all vital organs are affected by Diabetes.

The other prime cause of Diab...more

The obesity epidemic was unfairly blamed on the consumption of carbs. While processed junk food items which are high in refined grains and sugar are extremely fattening and unhealthy, fibre-rich food items that also contain carbs are very healthy and essential for your diet.

If you consume high fiber carbs moderately, it helps you maintain a healthy weight because if you get anything lower than approximately 50% of calories from carbohydrates, you are unhealthy. Carbohydrates which are ...more

Superfoods for weight loss

Despite the fact that there is no one food which is a holy grail for weight loss, fortunately, there are certain foods that can help you achieve your weight-loss goal. Most of the foods consumed as part of a weight-loss diet have a few things in common: they're either high in fiber (which helps keep your tummy feel full for a longer period) or have a low energy density. The following types of food will help you eat a decent portion of meal without binging on c...more