I have two nutritionists and a personal trainer on my speed dial. I work out 60 minutes a day, at least five times a week. I obsessively track my physical activity on my Apple watch (successfully closing all rings is a personal high; and mind you my targets are set higher than presets). For people… Continue reading What I learnt about myself and my body after years of attempting different diets
If you find yourself craving something sweet, salty or crunchy between 3:30 pm to 5 pm, you’re one of the many people experiencing something called the ‘universal carbohydrate craving’. While the reasons for this are debatable, our p.m. temptations are not. We all know and understand that snacking isn’t the culprit; it’s what you eat.… Continue reading Afternoon hunger pangs are real—here’s how to keep them in check
A few months ago, I announced to the ELLE office, “I quit sugar!”. It wasn’t the first time I had done this, and my big news was understandably greeted with eye rolls. You see, I am a processed-sugar fiend—cake is a staple of my diet, and the only way I’d acknowledge salad is if it came doused in syrupy dressing. But all those studies on its… Continue reading A smart guide to controlling those pesky sugar cravings
Picking the right diet plan is about as tricky as picking the perfect wedding trousseau — there are so many options to choose from, the hottest new fad tempts you, and then of course, there’s the kind that worked wonders for your friend. It’s important that your diet goes beyond just weight loss and makes you… Continue reading How to find the right diet plan, based on your personality
To enjoy a healthy and happy lifestyle, you need to know how to sleep well. While sleeping patterns differ from one person to another, research says that an average adult needs at least seven hours of shut-eye to function effectively. Insomnia is a little more serious than you think. If left completely ignored, your sleep-deprived… Continue reading The insomnia diet: How to sleep well by eating right
Entrepreneur Elle Macpherson has successfully merged the fashion, beauty and wellness worlds, making a business out of her supermodel nickname, ‘The Body’, by launching a line of premium supplements that have become a global phenomenon. A consistent best-seller on Net-a-Porter, the 54-year-old’s WelleCo dietary formulations are key to her inside-out approach to beauty, but she… Continue reading Supermodel Elle Macpherson’s best tips to lose weight and improve your skin’s health
There’s a reason dietician Rujuta Diwekar has a posh clientele that sees the likes of Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Alia Bhatt — her approach to nutrition and fitness is holistic and her strategies are effective. The author of bestsellers like Don’t Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight emphasises on using simple methods to achieve your end goal — for her,… Continue reading 3 tips to beat body odour and acne this summer, according to celebrity dietician Rujuta Diwekar
Whether it’s for ethical, health-related, and environmental reasons, or simply for pleasure, it appears the world is finally cottoning on to the importance of recognising vegan and vegetarian lifestyles and diets. According to a poll carried out by Ipsos MORI for the Vegan Society last year, close to half of all vegans are aged 15–34 (42… Continue reading Vegan vs Vegetarian: here’s how to tell the difference
If you prefer to catch up on the last episode of Younger instead of going to bed on time, you might want to reconsider your priorities. Sleep is good. And not just because you need sleep to, you know, not die. “Sleep is the most important step in staying healthy,” says nutritionist and wellness expert… Continue reading Not sleeping enough is causing you to age faster, get sicker and gain weight
We know, we know; when it comes to jolting your brain awake, nothing can compare to your morning cup of java. Or maybe, just maybe, you’d like to be on your feet and active for the rest of the day, rather than succumbing to the routine mid-morning sluggishness. If you choose the latter, celebrity trainer… Continue reading What do Bollywood’s favourite fitness experts eat for breakfast?
Cut through the lustre of the red carpets, VIP parties and luxury vacations, and the job of an actor boils down to sheer hard work. When they aren’t beating back the cut-throat competition, these Bollywood stars are setting themselves immense challenges to look and feel like the character they’ve committed to, from endless hours spent… Continue reading 5 diet changes Katrina, Jacqueline and more have made for a movie role
Unforgiving corsets, high-powered lenses and a zillion prying eyes… Do you see where we are going with this? Given the sheer number of red carpets Priyanka Chopra has been shuttling between for the past two years, she can probably file for NRI status, but that doesn’t make the process easier. An empty stomach made her… Continue reading 6 gorgeous celebrities reveal what they eat right before a big red carpet event
If you subscribe to the belief that all processed food is evil then Dr. Max Pemberton has some news for you. The British eating disorder specialist wrote an open letter for The Daily Mail, where he outlined the reasons behind the rising number of young women developing eating disorders as a result of following a… Continue reading The clean eating fad is ugly and damaging, says eating disorder specialist
You may not be able to purchase Kareena Kapoor Khan’s tunnel vision-ed dedication for fitness, but her healthy dietary decisions? Up for grabs. The new momma, along with Alia Bhatt, Jacqueline Fernandez and more, is heralding in a new wave of celebrities who aren’t afraid to fess up to the amount of trial-and-error that goes… Continue reading 5 low-fat snacks approved by your favourite celebrities
“Losing weight can seem very tough. Sometimes you feel like you’re doing everything right and still don’t get desired results,” says fitness trainer Ramona Braganza. According to her, you may actually be hindering your progress by following misguided or outdated advice. “At times people unnecessarily pressurize themselves with unrealistic goals without proper consultations and guidance,”… Continue reading 6 major reasons why you’re not losing weight
You don’t need a fly-on-the-wall documentary to follow Kareena Kapoor Khan’s journey into motherhood; the social media recluse is surprisingly accessible: A heavily-papped gym date here, a red carpet there. The 36-year-old has been hands-on with the spotlight throughout her pregnancy, and attributed that boundless energy to a smart diet during a recent Facebook Live… Continue reading This is what Kareena Kapoor Khan eats to boost her metabolism
You are what you eat. A simple adage that defines what the current generation of stars will allow on their plate. Jacqueline Fernandez has no space for sugar in her diet, just as Parineeti Chopra has no space for eggs and milk in her refrigerator. But the year is 2017, and crash dieting isn’t a term… Continue reading 6 foods that Jacqueline, Deepika and other actresses have cut out of their diets
You tell us that you’ve never eaten something past its expiry date and we’ll make room for your growing nose. Much like stalking people on Instagram, this is something almost all of humanity is guilty of doing. But should we really be guilty? Nutritionist Tripti Gupta says you don’t. While she condemns processed food (“It’s… Continue reading Can you eat food after its expiry date?
We, as a country, are divided on most issues. But if there’s one thing that unites us, it’s the regular life and beauty hacks drilled into our brains by our grandmothers. While eating yoghurt mixed with copious amounts of sugar might not be the solution to crack your interview or ace that test, grandmothers are… Continue reading “Pulling out a grey hair will cause three more to grow” and other grandma wisdom: Decoded
Don’t worry about making drastic changes just yet. A few small tweaks will help you curb bloating and slim your midsection the healthy way — no dietary restrictions or crazy workouts required. 12 ways to get a flat belly easily [Gallery id=”515″] From: Elle USA
We know all about the foods and exercises that can help reduce bloating when it strikes, we’re just not as sure about what triggers the uncomfortable condition in the first place. Here, ten things that could be bringing on your bloat, according to Nutritional Medicine Practitioner, Fiona Tuck. 10 reasons why you’re bloating constantly [Gallery… Continue reading 10 reasons why you’re always bloated
