Many people write off the Lemonade diet as a fad but its soaring popularity over the years proves otherwise. This diet is sometimes known as the Master Cleanser or the Maple Syrup diet. It was originally developed as a means of detoxifying the...
You probably don’t give much thought to what’s happening in your body after you finish a meal. Fact of the matter is that the moment you push your plate away, your digestive system kicks in to gear and the hard work actually...
Vegetables and detoxification has long been the subject of debate and discussion. Let’s understand how it works. In the process of converting food into the raw materials and energy, our bodies produce waste products that have to be...
The last few decades have seen a drastic rise in the number of obesity cases worldwide. As a result of this, there is a corresponding increase in the awareness of the risks that these conditions pose. In addition to this, thinness has become a...
The craving to nibble on or chew any substance that may not be defined strictly as food is commonly known as pica. There are types of pica and some may be related to nutritional deficiencies as well. Pagophagia is one of the classifications of...
It is believed that for those who are looking to build their bodies, protein is the most important food component and should be included in almost all diets. Since our skin and muscles are all made of protein, it is only logical to include...
Ashwagandha root or the Indian Ginseng is called the herb of the ages. In Ayurvedic medicine it is found to be the 'ginseng' of all medicines. It is called the traditional medicine of India and is thought to be an 'adaptogen',...
Sleeplessness is a problem that can affect anyone - whether adult or child and at any time. Long periods of sleep deprivation in turn can lead to several other health problems and issues such as lack of concentration, low energy levels, and mood...
Sodium is a mineral that is part of salt. It is an integral part of the human diet as we use salt as a seasoning for most food that is consumed. The salt, and therefore sodium intake of a typical human diet is more than necessary, which is why...
If you are trying to lose weight, apart from following an exercise program, it is also important to reduce your daily intake of calories, so that you burn more calories than you consume. You need to burn 3,500 calories in order to lose one pound....