The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Salads are a tasty and easy way to increase your daily vegetable intake—advice that almost every nutritionist recommends. There is significant scientific agreement that diets rich in leafy greens, veggies, and other plant-based foods help lower the risk of heart disease, certain types of cancer, […]

Use these healthy low fat breakfast foods to burn fat, enhance your health and transform your fitness, physique and training performance. Why is a Healthy Breakfast Important? A healthy breakfast is important because it provides the energy and nutrients needed to start the day off right. Eating a healthy breakfast can help to: -Boost metabolism: Eating a healthy breakfast can help to kickstart your metabolism and burn calories more efficiently throughout the day. -Control appetite: Eating a healthy breakfast can […]

In a perfect world, we wouldn’t eat right before bed. “This is inherently problematic,” explains Dr. Felicia Stoler, registered dietitian, nutritionist and exercise physiologist. “Late-night foods should not spend too much time in the stomach [because they can] potentially cause reflux.” If you absolutely *need* a snack, Stoler recommends having something balanced with protein, carbs and not too much fat to hold you over through the night. “Yogurt, milk (plain or flavored), cottage cheese and nut butters are examples of […]

By melting low-fat cheese over your egg whites, spreading margarine on “light” bread, using plant-based crumbles instead of turkey or tofu in your tacos, and powering up with plant-based energy drinks instead of coffee, you may think you’re making healthy choices. But, according to registered dietitians, some of these so-called “healthy” foods might not actually be a better option.    In some cases, you might be missing out on important nutrients. In others, some of these “healthy” products are more processed […]

There was a time when low-carb foods were all the rage. With diets like the Atkins Diet gaining popularity in the 1990s and the Keto Diet gaining traction in the health world around the mid-2010s, people have been trying to avoid carbohydrates for decades now. However, research has shown that for the average person, carbs are nothing to be feared and carb-heavy foods like whole grains, beans, vegetables, and fruits are necessary for a healthy, balanced diet. But if your […]

Sign up to IndyEat’s free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our Now Hear This email for free With September often thought of as a second January, it’s the perfect time to set goals and form new habits. Meal prepping is a great way to help you stay on track and reach your goals. Benefits include helping you to stick to healthier foods, saving money, minimising food waste, saving time and reducing stress. Sophie Dillon, head […]

The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Crackers can seem so innocent. You crumble them into soup, nibble on them with ginger ale when you’re sick, or top ’em with cheese when sipping a little vino. But when it comes to wholesome ingredients and reasonable nutritional information, healthy crackers can seem nowhere […]

Visceral fat can be super stubborn when it comes to weight loss New Delhi: Belly fat or visceral fat is the first thing to add to your weight, and the last to go. According to experts, visceral refers to the amount of fat that surrounds the liver and other abdominal organs and increases the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer. Visceral fat can be super stubborn when it comes to weight loss, especially for women […]

Maintaining a healthy weight is all about balancing the calories you eat with the calories your body uses. The most important ways to help keep the balance is by eating a variety of foods and exercising regularly. Eat variety of foods Choose meals that include three to five of the food groups and snacks that include two to three of the food groups. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and low-fat or fat-free dairy all contribute to a healthy and […]

The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Tortillas have been a staple of Central and South American cuisine for centuries. Archaeological evidence indicates that they’ve been around since approximately 10,000 B.C.! These days, though, tortillas aren’t limited to any one culture’s food traditions. You’ll find these flat, carb-based foods in most grocery […]