Health and Fitness

In India almost 1/3rd of total deaths happens due to CVDs (cardiovascular disease) vs 1/6th 30 years back. And shockingly annual number of deaths due to CVDs have also more than doubled in last 30 years to more than 2.1 million deaths per year. It is a well-known fact that diet and cholesterol play a significant role in heart health. There have been numerous studies that have revealed the complexity of the connection between cholesterol and heart health. In a recent survey it was found that six in 10 Indians have abnormal levels of bad cholesterol. Individuals between 31 and 40 years of age have been reported with the highest prevalence of bad cholesterol. High cholesterol levels have very high correlation to heart problems. People have very shallow understanding about the causes and prevention of high cholesterol. Read on to know everything about cholesterol.  1) What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance. Your body needs it to build cells and make vitamins and other ho...

I have seen people applying many tricks to remain healthy and lean. Some start lemon and honey empty stomach in morning, some start fruit diet, hot water, exercise, detox water, special pills and many more. Can they really help? Frankly speaking I have not come across a single person who showed me any significant result by doing these. With no offence to any of these remedies, I only want to share what really matters in your fitness regime. All these remedies might help if done consistently (although being consistent without any meaningful result for long time is most challenging), these will not and cannot have any meaningful impact until and unless you fix the important things. So, what is important? Read on to know about your 5 most destructive habits, which if transformed, your body will definitely transform.   1)  You are eating too much of carbohydrates and too little protein: Probably this is the number one culprit which is making you fat. Indian diet is full of carbs...