Science Behind Sugar Cravings
My personal battle with sugar has been particularly ferocious in the past. It used to arise anytime. During an afternoon slump at work, first thing in the morning, after every meal, or, worst, just before sleeping. And in a sugar-laden
Become a Pro at Protein
If one does a diet audit of adults, the following two statements are bound to be largely true: They significantly over-consumer Carbohydrates & Sugars They significantly under-consumer Proteins But wait, isn’t protein for buff gym-visiting bodybuilding bros? The answer is a
The Best Diet Ever
So, after reading thousands of words and many articles I have figured out the answer to the billion dollar question. No, it isin’t when will covid-19 go away – that is a gazillion dollar question. It is – which is
How Yoga Changed My Life
Push-ups, pull-ups, deadlifts? No problem. But downward dog, penguin pose, warrior? No way. I'll admit it: I never took yoga seriously for a long time. It did not really fit into my health goals of building strength, increasing my squat
Feed Your Gut To Boost Immunity
Our gut is home to some 38 trillion microbes. These ‘good’ germs living in our gut are our main immunity educators with whom we form a lifelong health alliance. The food we eat not only feeds our fat cells, but also determines what
Best Time To Start A Meditation Practice Is Now
The most important habit I’ve formed in the last 10 years of forming habits is meditation. Hands down, number one. But it’s not been easy especially for a Type A personality like me. Simply put it was hard spending time alone
3 Turmeric Remedies To Boost Your Immunity
Turmeric! This Ayurvedic medicinal herb and wonder spice currently leads the top of the superfood crop, credited with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, wound-healing, anti-arthritic, and even anti-cancer properties. Growing up, whenever we were sick with a cold or fever, we could always expect our Mom’s
Fast Before Feast This Holiday Season!
What’s the best part about holidays? Eating, of course. And a traditional holiday meal averages 3,000 calories, just a little short of 1 pound of weight gain . Ouch!! Can you avoid all fat gain during this time? Sure, maybe if
Wake Up Call To Sleep Better
If you ask anyone who knows me, I absolutely REFUSE to compromise my sleep because I know how much sleep matters for my wellbeing. It is one of those things we all know we need more of, yet continue to
Superfood Cookies On a Mission!
Cookies. That I-want-it-now sugar craving, followed by guilt trip. Sounds familiar? For decades I rode that rollercoaster ride. Constantly wrestling with what I wanted to eat with what I should eat. Which basically translated to periods of denial followed by binge