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Is Late Night Snacking Harmful?

Late night snacking, particularly before bed, is a topic that has received considerable attention in years. Over the past many years it was thought that health and weight conscious individuals should limit and/or avoid food late in the night before sleep because it would negatively impact health and body composition. Snacking at night will make you gain weight is what one routinely hears. While there may be some truth in that, late night snacking is not always bad, especially if done with the right foods and under the right circumstances. Research also shows that food eaten at late night does not…

The workplace is like a second home for every employee. Creating an on-site wellness program is important because the majority of an employee’s time is spent at the workplace. Statistics from the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention show that an average a healthy individual misses three days every year while an overweight or obese individual misses five days. Not to forget the employee productivity, and the cost to the company. This is precisely why many corporates are…

The human skeleton, consisting of 206 bones, is a marvel of engineering. Without bones, the human body would just collapse like a big blob of jelly. Bones are composed of calcium & phosphorous which are derived from the food that one eats. Brittle and fragile bones (also known as osteoporosis) is a condition where there is severe bone loss. Women are especially at a higher risk than men and if they are of Asian descent the risk again increases. So, is there a magical way to make sure that we have the right bone mass always?…

The marketing gimmicks and the under-qualified, self – proclaimed nutritionists / dietitians have been successful in making the mass believe that it is the sugar which is the culprit in increasing the risk to developing diabetes. Also, having diabetes does not mean that…

It is known that an athlete expends more energy and nutrients than any sedentary individual. Thus, it is necessary that he / she consumes sufficient nutrients to recover the body from the intense physical activity. One nutrient that has gained a lot of popularity in the recent years is protein, especially in the field of fitness. Which type of protein to eat, how much of it to eat and when is the best time to consume it …

Suffering from PMS?

Most of you would answer ‘Yes’ to the above question at a particular time of the month. PMS is a common cause of physical, behavioral and social symptoms in women of reproductive age. While most women notice milder…

A course of strong antibiotics and doctor has already advised the patient to start with probiotic pills or sachets. What do you think is in them? When down with stomach infection or a stomach upset, the first thing we do is increase our intake of curd to boost the gut health. But in reality, apart from the fact that curd is good for health, do we know the exact reason why it’s consumption could be a life saver for you?…

Choosing healthier foods is not as difficult as you think it is. Just a few eating changes in the eating habits can make a big difference to your diet. Healthy eating means eating fewer foods high in calories, fat, salt and sugars and swapping them for something healthier. Always keep in mind that small changes add up to make a big overall difference to your diet. Eliminating certain foods from your diet could be…

Rising temperatures in Mumbai call for refreshing food items that keeps the body temperature stable. To beat the heat, the body needs to stay fit and for the same, the consumption of food items needs to be monitored. Weight loss in Mumbai seems to be a challenge…

Scorching summer heat calls for refreshing juices and salads to maintain appropriate body temperature and water levels. This summer, one of the best dieticians in Mumbai, Café Nutrition brings you some cooling diet tips that make food interesting and refreshing to maintain your child’s nutrition…..

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Is Late Night Snacking Harmful?

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Protein and the athlete – How much is good enough?

Food as Medicine During PMS

Prebiotics and Probiotics: Functional Foods for a Healthier You

Losing Weight with Healthy Food Swaps

6 Foods To Avoid This Summer

Healthy Summer Diet For Your Kid