लाइफस्टाइल

Why Adding Besan to Chapati Atta in Winter Can Make Your Daily Meals Healthier

20-12-2025 / 0 comments

New Delhi, Dec 20: Winter is the season when the body naturally looks for food that feels warm, filling, and comforting. In many Indian homes, rotis remain a daily staple throughout the year. While the recipe rarely changes, a small and simple addition during winter can make a big difference. Adding besan, or gram flour, to regular wheat chapati atta is an easy way to improve nutrition without changing cooking habits or taste too much. Besan has long been used in Indian kitchens for dishes like...

Shy Bowel Syndrome Explained: Why Anxiety Stops Some People From Using Public Toilets

17-12-2025 / 0 comments

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 For something so basic to human health, bowel movements remain one of the most uncomfortable topics of conversation. Yet for many people, using the toilet outside their home is not just awkward but deeply distressing. Experts say this experience is real, medically recognised and closely linked to anxiety. The condition is known as shy bowel syndrome, or parcopresis, and it affects more people than most realise. Shy bowel syndrome refers to the inability to pass...

Winter Weight-Loss Friendly Paratha Recipe: Nutritionist Shares Gluten-Free, Fibre-Rich Jowar Methi Mooli Paratha With No Refined Flour

15-12-2025 / 0 comments

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 Winter mornings in Indian homes often begin with the comforting aroma of hot parathas sizzling on the tawa. While they are a seasonal favourite, most traditional parathas are made using refined flour, which can feel heavy on digestion and may not suit people trying to manage weight, blood sugar levels or gluten sensitivity. Keeping these concerns in mind, a holistic health nutritionist has shared a winter-special paratha recipe that promises warmth, taste and nutrition—without...

Neurosurgeon Explains Why Drinking Black Coffee Can Boost Health, Reduce Inflammation and Support Liver Function

13-12-2025 / 0 comments

New Delhi, December 13, 2025: Drinking coffee is a daily ritual for millions, but the way it is consumed could make a significant difference to its health benefits. Dr Prashant Katakol, a neurosurgeon with over 33 years of experience in neuroscience and a graduate of NIMHANS, has emphasised the advantages of drinking black coffee rather than coffee with milk and sugar. In a recent Instagram video, Dr Katakol explained why switching to black coffee can support long-term health, particularly liver...

Not All Salts Are the Same: How Different Types Affect Your Health and Why Choice Matters

11-12-2025 / 0 comments

New Delhi, December 11, 2025 Salt is a kitchen staple, but it’s much more than just a seasoning. Nutrition expert Lovneet Batra explains that the type of salt you use can influence your health, from thyroid function to digestion and mineral intake. Understanding the differences can help you make better choices without sacrificing flavour. Table salt is the most common type found in Indian kitchens. It is heavily processed and stripped of natural minerals, but often fortified with iodine,...