Diet
Fasting with ulcers: A guide to a safe and comfortable Ramadan
Muslims with stomach ulcers can fast safely during Ramadan by avoiding spicy, acidic, and processed foods while consuming slow-digesting, nutrient-rich meals. Staying hydrated, eating in moderation, and following dietary guidelines help maintain digestive health and prevent discomfort.
24 March 2025, 23:48 PM
Unmasking hidden calories: How to eat smart during Ramadan
During Ramadan, hidden calorie-dense foods like dates, bananas, fruit juices, and fried snacks can hinder weight management. Mindful choices, portion control, and healthier alternatives, such as whole fruits and baked items, can help maintain a balanced diet.
23 March 2025, 11:56 AM
Why judging our taste for red meat is a recipe for disaster
With the rise of trendy diets, technicalities, and jargon from the "plant-based" movement, it's enough to send an average foodie into a spiral of culinary confusion. This is why most veteran meat lovers, who relish their biriyani and beef bhuna, remain unfazed by such diet wars.
3 July 2024, 08:45 AM
Say no to French Fries? Which foods to eat and to avoid this summer
Beat the summer heat by opting for a diet that keeps you cool and energised. These dietary changes not only help regulate body temperature but also prevent dehydration and bloating, ensuring you stay healthy and refreshed all summer long.
8 May 2024, 09:14 AM
Nutritional trend 101: The truth behind popular diets
With a surge in awareness about the impact of food on our wellbeing, people are turning to diets not just to look good, but also to feel good. In the ever-evolving landscape of nutritional science, fad diets such as Intermittent Fasting, the Keto (Ketogenic) diet, and the GM diet, among others, have garnered noteworthy attention for their promises of rapid weight loss and health improvements.
24 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Navigating the maze of nutrition myths
Unlike online influencers and their various outright claims of right and wrong, Dr Wolrich’s approach is grey.
8 September 2023, 13:55 PM
Witnessing the price hike parody
Will we hear yet another "eggcellent" proposal to import dub in order to force the local market to lower their price?
2 September 2023, 05:00 AM
What to eat during winter: Your essential diet for the season
We observe a drastic change in our food preferences, metabolism, and even energy levels during winter. With falling temperatures, our cravings for food also increase. However, no season justifies unhealthy eating habits, and we must maintain a balance in what we consume. Irrespective of the season, we should make a proper meal plan to fulfill our nutritional needs.
2 January 2023, 13:46 PM
Top 4 footballers and their dietary habits
You are what you eat – how true is this statement? Well, whether or not it reflects on us ordinary individuals, for athletes, this directly reflects on their performance. So, what are the top players in the world eating for such power-packed performance on the field?
21 November 2022, 13:00 PM
Beyoncé reveals her restrictive diet in a new documentary
Just recently, singer Beyoncé released a Netflix documentary called Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé, which outlined the creative processes and rigorous preparations behind her 2018 Coachella performance. The documentary featured a rather restrictive diet that she went through as part of her prep for the show. In it, she cut out bread, carbs, sugar, dairy, meat, fish, and alcohol. Ever since this piece of news has hit the net, netizens are vacillating between being concerned about her health and wellbeing, and questioning their own willpower, or the lack of it, in comparison to what she has pulled off.
26 October 2022, 16:02 PM
Keeping up with alternative diets
Having a non-standard diet in Bangladesh is an uphill battle.
29 September 2022, 00:00 AM
Ways to cut bad cholesterol
A balanced level of cholesterol is necessary for the body to build and maintain cells. Trying to reduce your excess cholesterol comes with added perks like better physical health, mental health, and a healthier lifestyle. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cholesterol levels should be checked every 5 years after hitting the age of 20. Here are some ways you can keep your cholesterol levels in check. Follow these tips and lead a better, more active, healthy, and fulfilled life.
8 July 2022, 22:04 PM
Special food for special needs like Autism
Many individuals with autism have food aversions and sensitivities. Many also have behavioural issues that make mealtime particularly challenging. Researchers have found that children with ASD are five times more likely to have mealtime challenges such as tantrums, extreme food selectivity and ritualistic eating behaviours. Inadequate nutrition is also found to be more common among children with autism.
8 July 2022, 21:58 PM
Top 5 Healthy Practices During Monsoon Season
The rainy season means a sprinkle of romance with a splash of fun, but staying healthy in such unpredictable seasons should still be a priority. The change of weather can cause a lot of illnesses like fever, cough, headache etc, and COVID is not gone completely either. Here are 5 tips on how you can maintain your health and be fit throughout this prevailing monsoon season.
26 June 2022, 13:04 PM
Coronary heart disease – things you must know
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death globally. Study shows that with certain precautions, one can significantly lower the risk of having a heart attack. A description of the causes, symptoms, preventive measures and other important facts about heart diseases has been provided below.
5 June 2022, 07:50 AM
The right diet for beautiful skin and hair
Clean eating is now more important than ever if you want skin and hair that lights up a room.
30 May 2022, 10:13 AM
Top 6 things that can help you get glowing skin
Here are a few pointers from beauty experts themselves to help you get the picture-perfect look you have always wanted.
24 May 2022, 11:35 AM
Tips for a safe pregnancy
Here are a list of things to do and avoid for a safer and healthier pregnancy.
23 May 2022, 09:53 AM
5 foods that help to control hypertension
Hypertension is just another name for high blood pressure. As we all know, high blood pressure leads to multiple health problems, namely heart diseases, and increased chances of stroke.
17 May 2022, 12:20 PM
Ramadan and Diabetes: Everything to know while fasting
Diabetes can really bring one down to their knees especially during Ramadan by causing their blood sugar levels drop, making one feel more fatigued and weaker.
26 April 2022, 09:28 AM