Category Archives: Diet and Nutrition- Simplified

The No. 1 trick to losing weight faster (No, it’s not exercise)

Posted on 07/06/2017 by Amita

    Yes, You read that right. The number one trick to losing weight faster is not exercise. Is it being on a diet then? No. Not even that. What is the very basic rule of staying fit, in shape … Continue reading →

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The Secret to Healthy Snacking

Posted on 29/07/2015 by Amita

WHY ARE HEALTHY SNACKS IMPORTANT? – Snacking is an effective way to fit extra nutrients into your diet and prevent overeating at mealtimes. – According to a study approximately 97 percent of Americans snack, getting an average of 24 percent … Continue reading →

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Do I really need to be drinking protein powders and shakes?

Posted on 18/05/2015 by Amita

The market is flooded with protein powders and supplements with tall claims of muscle gain, chiseled bodies and weight loss. A lot of times as soon as you enroll to a gym, you are convinced that only if you start … Continue reading →

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Blogging Resolutions for the new year | 2015

Posted on 31/12/2014 by Amita

It took me a mail from WordPress to realize that this year I posted ONLY eight posts on this blog. 365 days and I could utilize only eight of those for blogging, which is something I really like – why … Continue reading →

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Being (Nutrient) LABEL savvy!

Posted on 15/10/2014 by Amita

A lot of times I am asked, ‘what is healthy food’? I often answer, all food that is NOT commercially marketed (through advertorials or otherwise) is healthy food. But the demands of our present lifestyles leave us with no choice … Continue reading →

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Know your Oils | Guest Post from HealthLine

Posted on 14/09/2014 by Amita

“Good” Fats, “Bad” Fats: A Dietary Oil Primer By Leslie Vandever Dietary fats add deliciousness, richness, and good, healthy nutrition to the foods we love. In the form of oils for cooking or eating, you can count on them to … Continue reading →

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My article in India today, simply pune | Months old, but forgot to share

Posted on 22/08/2014 by Amita

All people living in Pune, please give these places a try. You will love them. Read the full article here!

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The Magic (Musk) Melon

Posted on 26/03/2014 by Amita

When you think of a fruit, what comes to your mind first? Apples, oranges, sweet limes and bananas? Or grapes, strawberries and mangoes. But ever thought of figs, watermelon, musk melon? The current trend of buying produce from the supermarket … Continue reading →

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Pro-protein?

Posted on 05/03/2014 by Amita

Protein, Amino Acids, Whey protein, Protein shakes, and Protein-only diets–the “health and fitness” industry is buzzing with all of these and more words. But do you know why? Why is everyone suddenly downing “high protein smoothies” instead of other conventional … Continue reading →

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Go Nuts!

Posted on 29/11/2013 by Amita

Diwali comes and Diwali goes. And with it, come boxes and boxes of nuts and dried fruit in the form of dressed up gifts. Thanks to all the binging we do during the festive season, though, we are on our … Continue reading →

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