Dal makhani, a celebrated Punjab delicacy, is made with whole black lentil (urad) and kidney beans (rajma) cooked in onion-tomato gravy, perked with spices and garnished with butter which makes it a high cholesterol diet. Instead, try this flavourful and healthier version of the dal! Rajma and
April 25 2013, 4:41 pm
Read MoreEven the thought of halwa can excite your taste buds. But then, the calorie plays the spoil-sport. How about making a low calorie carrot halwa? Avoid khoya and replace the full fat milk powder with its low fat counterpart to enrich this dessert. Enhance the taste of this appealing halwa with a
April 25 2013, 4:35 pm
Read MoreWeight loss is a constant worry that haunts many every day. Whether it is to look your best on your D-Day or shed some kilos to fit into that old pair of jeans again – reasons are many but how often do you see the results? If you too suffer from lack of motivation to get up and hit the gym, then
May 23 2013, 4:42 pm
Read MoreHealthy eating terms explained Do you know your monounsaturated fats from your polyunsaturated? Your omegas from your antioxidants? If you are confused by food terminology we're here to help with a healthy eating A to Z, we've selected the most frequently used food and diet terms associated with
May 8 2013, 8:35 am
Read MoreThe bright green colour of this wholesome snack appeals to all our good senses! The technique of steaming instead of frying make this a low-calorie evening snack. There are only 13 calories per dumpling. So, 5-6 dumplings with green chutney make a snack amounting to only 100 calories! Spinach is
April 25 2013, 4:38 pm
Read MorePasta is usually not recommended for diabetics because it is usually calorie-laden and creamy. Here’s a low calorie variety of this delicacy which makes use of lots of tomatoes, vegetables and just a dash of low fat cream to satisfy your cravings. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 15
April 25 2013, 4:17 pm
Read MoreDining out need not be taboo for health freaks or those who are on the proverbial diet. You don’t have to stop socialising or be stuck with a salad when the rest of the gang is polishing off the food like there is no tomorrow. With a little information, some smart choices and the determination to
May 22 2013, 9:12 am
Read MoreAishwarya Rai’s weight gain after the delivery of her daughter Aaradhya seems to have become an international issue. It’s been almost eight months and she is still on the receiving end of some pretty harsh comments from her detractors about her inability to lose weight. The actress’ plight
May 23 2013, 4:16 pm
Read MoreWe all look at Hollywood or Bollywood stars and wonder how they manage to look so great all year round. We met up with Celebrity Fitness trainer Ramona Braganza, well known for shaping the bodies of stars like Jessica Alba, Ryan Reynolds and Halle Berry and asked her about her revolutionary 3-2-1
May 23 2013, 11:46 am
Read MoreAre you one of those who think the treadmill is an overrated cardio machine? That it’s just a waste of time or something unpleasant that you need to get over with? Most people who hit the gym treat the treadmill with disdain, a machine that must be used for a minimum of 15 minutes or so until one
May 22 2013, 9:07 am
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