Pasta lovers rejoice! A new study shows this beloved carbohydrate – much shunned and shamed by dieters the world over – could actually be quite good for you (*fist pump*). Research conducted on behalf of the, ahem, National Pasta Association found that regular pasta eaters are more likely to have a greater intake of vital vitamins,… Continue reading People who eat pasta are healthier and eat less fat, study says
After turmeric, rose hip, activated charcoal and bentonite clay, medicinal mushrooms are the latest superfood to go viral, thanks to the world’s collective obsession with mushroom coffee. But mushrooms are hardly a new discovery; their unparalleled health benefits have been known for ages. “They have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries,” says Dr… Continue reading Mushroom magic: embrace the fungus for good health
The first thing we all do in the morning is pick up our phone and check what’s trending on social media. Well, why not follow the right accounts to help you accomplish that New Year’s resolution of clean eating and clean living? We scoured the internet and found 11 clean eating gurus who take what they… Continue reading 11 clean eating gurus to follow on Instagram
The fusion of food and fashion has been making waves for a while now, and it’s still trending. One notable instance was when Jeremy Scott sent models down the runway decked in McDonald’s-inspired outfits for Moschino’s Fall 2014 RTW collection, which set off a trend of fast food-inspired fashion. Dolce and Gabbana’s Spring 2018 collection too… Continue reading 15 food-inspired designer accessories and where to find them
New York City is the kind of shape-shifting megapolis that is constantly throwing up new food trends and to-die-for culinary havens. But when looking for the 10 best restaurants in New York City, you need to trust the word of an insider who’s eaten and drunk his way through every borough and bylane. Chef Daniel… Continue reading 10 best restaurants in New York
Whether it’s devouring your freshly-made pain au chocolate at a local café, macaron hopping down Champs Élysées, or wining and dining your way through Paris’s many michelin star restaurants, the city of love knows that the way to your heart is through the perfect Parisian platter. India’s favourite pastry chef Pooja Dhingra agrees whole-heartedly — the founder… Continue reading Celebrity chef Pooja Dhingra’s Parisian love affair
If you, like us (and Anushka Sharma), have a habit of diving into your fridge for dinner number two, you may want to consider what you put in your mouth. Yes, your body reacts to certain foods differently depending on the time of day. Which mean your decision to eat a bowl of lettuce-filled salad… Continue reading The best time to eat these healthy foods for maximum weight loss
Taftoon Food-hop down Asia’s ancient Grand Trunk Road at Bandra Kurla Complex’s latest eatery, where the menu serves dishes from the regions the famous road passes through: gushtaba from Kashmir, melt-in-your-mouth galouti kebabs from Lucknow, egg-laced fish cutlets from Bengal, and of course, the leavened zafrani taftoon too. Don’t leave without sampling the dessert menu.… Continue reading Mumbai foodies, heads up on 3 new restaurants you’re going to love
This has been a very busy period for Indian Accent. Last year started with the launch of a new restaurant in New York, followed by news of opening in London at the end of this year and back in home country, they surprised everyone by announcing the move from their decades old setting at The… Continue reading Delhi’s famous Indian Accent restaurant now has a new location
With strictly monitored diets and even stricter waistlines, you can be sure that Bollywood’s top stars do their post-workout snacking at some of the healthiest places in town. Because let’s be honest, healthy food can be tasty especially if you leave it to the pros. So while you’re waiting for your avocado to ripen, Kareena… Continue reading 6 healthy restaurants loved by your favourite celebrities
Wish you could dine out a five-star restaurant every day for lunch? Same. Alas, for most of us, that dream will never come to fruition—mostly because it would cost a small fortune, but also because we’re time poor. However, it is possible to pack a nutritionally balanced work lunch that you will actually look forward to. Here,… Continue reading A nutritionist’s guide to packing a healthy lunch
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
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
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
Processed food is bad for you. “But, surely not all…” No. All processed food is bad for you, unless it’s consumed minimally. Tripti Gupta, nutritionist to supermodels and Bollywood celebrities, including Kangana Ranaut, will readily back our claim. “Processed food is a big risk to your health in a long run,” she insists, adding that it’s best to… Continue reading How to decode the labels on processed foods
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
We know, it sounds like it’s too good to be true. But there actually are some things you can eat that spike your metabolism, trigger hormones that release fat, and eliminate toxins that make it hard for your body to shed unwanted pounds. Of course you know that kale and chia seeds are good for… Continue reading 13 foods that help you burn calories (and fat)
Comfort food with a touch of gourmet is what Smoke House Deli has perfected and their new concept ‚ the Two-Course menu — is perfectly crafted for our humid climate. The refreshing hints of the Greek salad are instant mood (and appetite) uplifters. Refresh with the tasty Greek Salad. We highly recommend beginning your mains… Continue reading Food trends we love: the Two-Course Menu
What makes a great sandwich is everything that goes into it — which is why the simple, unrestrained process employed by Delhi’s Big Fat Sandwich has us in a food coma. Just around the corner of Hauz Khas Market, the recently opened outlet of BFS offers a two-hand compulsory menu with mouth-watering breakfast fare served every… Continue reading Where to find the best sandwiches in Delhi
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?
