Cholesterol. The name is enough to drive many of us under the table waving a white flag. It immediately brings dark visions of heart attacks, strokes, and umpteen types of cardiovascular diseases, each more debilitating than the other. But is it really so? Let’s look at this in some depth and see where the truth …
Cholesterol: The fake bogey-man if ever there was one Read More »
Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect – Lao Tzu When we think of the word “fitness,” many of us imagine buff people lifting heavy weights, and drinking a protein shake. Such posters are often plastered in front of every neighborhood gym. But is that everyone’s cup of tea? Are such high standards conducive to …
It would be safe to say that immunity has been on top of all google searches over the past year. And under the name “immune boosting”, which is both misleading and scientifically erroneous, were sold all sorts of products and services with no scientific backing and guess what, people bought it. Indeed, fear and desperation …
Let us begin by saying; I am all for keeping the home and surroundings clean and neat and I do know how a clean environment compliments good health in a completely invisible yet powerful way. To know more on this read the importance of de-cluttering your space. The thing I noticed was that even …
If we were to end this blog in a single line it would be: “Even if you started exercising as a means to lose weight, please be in the game for well-being”. Your starting point can be absolutely anything and everything from below: looking good and confident for your next big reunion or for great …
A fairly young male in his 30’s, one day, approached Arbuza. His only complaint was that he was too tired to move, let alone do a nice jog (his words). Soon, we came across a lady in her mid-40’s and her major complaint was being tired all through the day. Next, we were approached by …
It is my belief that healthy eating should start at a young age. In the early years of life, the brain undergoes major changes. Not just that, but nutrition is essential for healthy development in other areas of living as well; physical, psychological, and for social well-being. If children do not eat the right …
Let me start by saying that I have met three types of people; those who will get instantly restless if they happen to see a minor dust patch on the table, those who think putting things in order is far too intimidating a task with no rewards, more or less a huge waste of time, …
Abstract The debate of white rice vs brown rice variety has received a lot of attention in the recent past. People in general have, for some reason, labeled brown rice as a morally superior variety. Arguments put forward are fibre content and “more nutritious” qualities compared to white varieties. People on the white rice side …
There was a time, in the distant past, when studying nutrition was relatively simple science. For instance, in 1747, physician James Lind ran the first modern clinical trial on sailors with scurvy. The sailors were divided into groups and given different treatments. The men who ate oranges and lemons eventually recovered — a striking …
