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Feb 3, 20142 min read
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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Rita Date
Dec 2, 20132 min read
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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Nov 11, 20132 min read
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 9, 20131 min read
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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Rita Date
Oct 24, 20132 min read
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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Sep 11, 20132 min read
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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Rita Date
Jul 16, 20131 min read
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 15, 20131 min read
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 4, 20132 min read
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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Rita Date
May 18, 20132 min read
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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Rita Date
May 9, 20134 min read
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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Rita Date
Apr 18, 20131 min read
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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Rita Date
Mar 21, 20133 min read
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 17, 20131 min read
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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Rita Date
Mar 13, 20132 min read
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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Rita Date
Mar 12, 20132 min read
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 7, 20132 min read
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 4, 20133 min read
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 3, 20134 min read
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 1, 20131 min read
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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