After the age of fifty-five or sixty, there occur many metabolic and physiological modifications in the body which affect the nutritional needs of an individual. Read More...
Wish you a Healthy Diwali!
DesiDieter Team wishes you a happy & healthy Diwali. Nutritionists recommend not over indulging in the 'Festive foods' but enjoying them in moderation and trying out less sweeter/low calorie options that will ensure that you do not deviate from your 'he Read More...
New Dietary Guidelines for Indians
The new guidelines, putting it in a nutshell has proposed a reduction in the total requirements in terms of carbohydrates, salt, sugar and fats. The transition is in the increase in protein intake to ensure good muscle build up. Read More...
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Fiber is zero calories. It is not a nutrient but is important in your diet. It is the most neglected constituent in diet these days and hence a cause of various chronic conditions. Read More...
Uppudu Pindi (Rice Flour Upma)
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
1/2 cup rice flour
1 cup onion
1 teaspoon chana dal
2 green chillies
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
2 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Red chilli
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Serves: 2
Ingredients:
200 g frying chicken; cut up
1/4 cup seasoned flour
1/4 cup butter or margarine
100 ml cream of chicken soup
1 medium onion; grated
thyme
salt
pepper
1 tablespoon parsley; chopped
1/2 teaspoon celery flakes
1 cup w Read More...
Underweight
The problem of being underweight has become a common phenomenon. It is a condition, when a person does not have an ideal weight, according to his/her height and sex. A person, who weighs almost 10 to 20 percent below the average, is termed underweigh Read More...
Palpitations
Heart beats occur at normal pace and are regular in nature. When these become irregular and strong or forceful, they are known as heart palpitations. It has become a common phenomenon and is seen among both men and women of all age groups. Some of th Read More...
Calories - The Good, Bad, Ugly!
Everybody wants to ‘go on a diet’. Everyone knows that ‘you have to watch your calories when you diet’, but not everyone understands what exactly ‘calories’ are/mean! Most people associate calories with only j Read More...
Increase Your Fiber Intake
Fiber is as important in diet as protein and vitamins. Eating 30 gms of fiber a day is necessary to keep heart diseas at bay.
What is Fiber?
Fiber refers to carbohydrates that cannot be digested. Fiber is present in all plants that are eaten for fo Read More...
Are you a Locavore?
A friend once asked me "Are you a Locavore?" Well, omnivore and carnivore is heard of but Locavore; what does that mean? I modestly ignored her question but got set to exploring what is this new diet buzz about.
My re Read More...
Your Diet Reflects on your Skin
Your skin is a reflection of your internal health. A nutritious diet reflects on your skin tone and prevents premature ageing and acne breakouts.
Drink at least 1.5 L of water a day.
Water rids of all the toxins of the body and keeps you fee Read More...
How to have a smoke free Diwali?
Diwali signifies the importance of illumination i.e. enlightenment from ignorance. The lighting of lamps and bursting of firecrackers is an important aspect of every Hindu household to flaunt their prosperity and boast of cheer of festival.
But, Read More...
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Veg Wholesome Meal
2 phulkas + 1/2 cup mixed pulses with vegetables + 1 katori carrot koshambir + 1 slice pineapple