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New Delhi:  Come the new year and most of us are very familiar with the famous health pledge ‘Dry January’ where millions of people vow to ditch the booze every January. Perhaps, eating only vegan every day in January has of late become a trend for many people, including fitness enthusiasts, who encourage others to give up meat and other animal products for several reasons beyond health. Research has shown that a vegan diet can help boost health in many ways, including weight loss and a lower risk of cancer. Veganuary, a campaign that started in the UK to adopt a plant-based diet at least for January, has emerged as the trendy food resolution for the year 2020. First started in January 2014 by Jane Land and Matthew Glover, Veganuary has spread to 178 different countries, with 5,00,000 people participating in the campaign. According to the charity, powerful stars like Joaquin Phoenix, Paul McCartney and Mayim Bialik have supported the campaign that aims to promote...

New Delhi:  High cholesterol is now a common issue with more and more people being diagnosed with the condition. While medications can help lower cholesterol levels, making healthier lifestyle choices - such as regular physical activity and eating well - can make a huge difference to your numbers and overall health. In fact, an elevated level of cholesterol doesn’t always mean you need treatment, one can easily maintain and control the cholesterol level by eating a simple, heart-healthy diet plan. So, whether you have a genetic condition such as familial hypercholesterolaemia or your cholesterol has gone up over the years, adopting healthy eating habits can help. A healthy diet that is high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains will help lower your blood pressure, prevent or reduce blood sugar, keep you in good shape and much more. And if you’re obese or overweight, losing a few extra kilos, even 5-10 per cent, of your total body weight may help lower your cholester...

New Delhi:  It's so natural for a parent to be constantly looking out for new activities for their children. And if you want to help your child develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime but aren’t sure how to get them on the right path, Yoga may be a great option. In fact, partner yoga can be a good recommendation if you’re looking for something fun to connect with your child. Yoga poses that promote parent-child bonding Below are five partner yoga poses listed by Sabrina Merchant, Founder of Li’l Yogis, a certified kids yoga expert and the author of ‘Ocean Yoga’, you can practice at home with your child. You could also have siblings partner up and enjoy these poses. Back-to-Back Breathing This is a partner breath exercise that offers an opportunity to connect with your child in a deep and meaningful way. You can use it as a transition to bedtime, sharing time, or anytime you need calm and connection. Instructions: Sit back-to-back with your partner...

New Delhi:  Chances are you’re now starting to feel guilty because you’ve gained a few extra kilos over the holidays. But a detox diet plan might help you get back into your skinny jeans fast after overindulging at Christmas and New Year parties. What’s more, following a natural detox plan is so easy and can help cleanse your body of toxins with little or no effort. A healthy detox diet plan can help you lose belly fat and aid weight loss. Below is a 5-day post-holiday detox diet plan for getting leaner - it can be followed every time you deviate from your healthy eating habits. The best foods to eat when on a natural detox diet are fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds. This simple detox diet plan can help you get rid of that ugly belly flab and bring back your curves in less than a week. Early morning:  Drink a glass of lukewarm water mixed with freshly squeezed lemon juice as soon as you get up on an empty stomach. This wi...

New Delhi:  The New Year began a few days ago, and maybe losing weight was your New Years resolution. You might have got yourself the gym membership, or may have committed to following the workout routine on the internet that you have been eyeing for so long. You may have also decided which diet to follow to lose weight. While you are at it, here is one more weight loss advice that can help you accelerate the process. A recent study had found that tea and coffee can help you lose weight. While green tea is the most popular choice for weight watchers, not everybody develops a taste for it. However, here is another tea option that you can include in your diet to boost your metabolism and accelerate your weight loss process. How Hibiscus Tea can help with weight loss: Hibiscus tea is a healthy, herbal tea made with dried extracts of the hibiscus plant. The hibiscus tea has a sweet and tart flavour, which makes it a favourite of many. The best part about the tea is that it ca...

New Delhi:  Intermittent fasting is a popular weight-loss technique or diet followed by people to lose weight and get in shape. Instead of being extremely restrictive with food, the intermittent fasting method focuses on time-restricted eating. It is followed in one of the two ways – the 16:8 diet where one eats in a window of 6-8 hours in a day, followed by 16 hours of fasting, or the 5:2 diet, where they restrict their diet to one meal a day, for two days in a week.  If you plan on using the intermittent fasting method to lose weight or are using it already, you must know certain effects of the diet, as found by researchers. According to a recent report, a recent study has found the scientific and clinical applications of the intermittent fasting method in a way that may help physicians guide their patients to try the fitness method.  The findings were published as a review article in the New England Journal of Medicine. The findings suggest that intermittent fast...

New Delhi:  As children sway more towards processed foods, junk and unhealthy diet, and increase their screen time with the use of smartphones, laptops, tablets, television, etc, parents often find themselves worried about the effect it may have on their eyes and their vision. Getting glasses is, of course, the solution, but it comes with added complications and responsibility, that very young children may not be able to take. Weak eyesight in childhood can also lead to vision complications as the child grows up. According to a recent study, the parents' fear may actually be real, because a new study has linked poor nutrition with the risk of vision loss. Parents must try to include nutritious foods, especially healthy for the eyes, in their child's diet to ensure their eyes stay safe, especially during their growth years. Foods to include in your child's diet to keep their eyes healthy To ensure reduced risk of weak eyesight and vision loss, include these foods in ...

New Delhi:  As the party season begins in full swing, you might want to take more care of your weight and your health. The holiday-season binge can lead to weight gain, and while the food is definitely irresistible during this time of the year, the drinks can be compromised on. We often take care of what we are eating, and are conscious since we know it can affect our weight and health, but do not take beverages as seriously.  Even when we gain weight, we blame it on the food, but beverages are, in fact, an equal culprit. If you do not want to gain weight this holiday season, apart from watching what you eat, you must also pay close attention to what you should, and should not drink. Here is a list of a few drinks you must try to avoid, and a few alternatives that you can pick instead. Avoid the sodas The sugary sodas, or more popularly called soft drinks are unhealthy for you and contain a lot of sugar, which can lead to weight gain. You must try to steer clear of the...

New Delhi:  It’s that time of the year again - perhaps, a special time for all of us to spend with loved ones and indulge in some mouth-watering Christmas feasts. It’s also a time for overseas workers to head home for holidays. But, the festive season can pose a huge challenge for individuals concerned about maintaining their heart health. Yet, you can make holiday feasts happy and healthy - and yes, you can do it without a lot of effort. It would be wise to assess the heart health value of what’s on your plate, especially around the holidays when most of us are more likely to overeat. This would mean planning well-ahead of time, enjoying festive treats in smaller portions, and make healthy substitutions where you can. So, how do you plan your meal to keep your heart healthy? To help you stay fit and mindful as you spend holidays with your family and friends, Timesnownews.com talked to Dr D Prabhakaran, an internationally renowned cardiologist and epidemiologist, ...

Singapore:  Researchers have found pregnant women who consume more of the daily food intake after 7 pm, and who have poor diet during pregnancy, more likely to gain weight. According to the study, published in the journal Nutrients, the same groups are three times more likely to experience postpartum weight retention of five kilogrammes or more, 18 months after giving birth. The researchers from KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH), drew data from a large scale birth cohort study, GUSTO (Growing Up in Singapore Towards healthy Outcomes). "Our research, based on multi-ethnic Asian women, shows that although predominantly night eating and lower diet quality have been independently linked with weight gain, practising night eating along with low diet quality demonstrated the greatest likelihood of substantial postpartum weight gain and retention even after 18 months," study lead author Loy See Ling. According to the researchers, there is evidence to show that ...

New Delhi:  The winter season could mean a period of ‘hibernation’ for a lot of people. Cold weather can steal moisture away from the skin. The colder months can also make you crave heavy and fatty foods. But it’s important to avoid comfort foods loaded with extra calories, and stay active to keep fit, no matter what the season is. It’s even more important than ever to support your body and system - with cold and flu viruses being widespread in winters. Ensuring that you keep up your healthy eating habits and get your 30 minutes of physical activity every day even when it’s cold outside is important. In fact, research has shown that inactivity can be a major cause of many adverse health conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression and some cancers, etc. Tips to have a healthy winter So, are you looking for some ways that can help you stay healthy during the cold and flu season? Dr Swamikannu M, Senior Consultant and...