Diet

Counting a handful of almonds from a steel katori, with soaked almonds alongside
How many almonds to eat per day to lose weight? A dietitian on the serve size nobody questions
A standard serve is about 30g, which she puts at roughly 20 to 25 almonds. She makes the more useful point that 30g is a serve size, not a maximum. Read more...
A post-workout meal of moong dal, rice and a boiled egg on a steel thali
Is a protein shake good for weight loss? A strength coach says you probably don't need one
You do not need one. A protein shake is convenient rather than compulsory, and regular Indian food covers what your body actually needs after training. Read more...
Serving a measured portion of rice onto a thali with dal and sabzi
Is rice good for weight loss? A celebrity fitness coach says you are cutting the wrong thing
Rice is not what is making you gain weight. Whether rice is good for weight loss comes down to how much you eat and how consistently, not to removing rice,... Read more...
Comparing a bowl of homemade dahi with a tub of Greek yogurt
Which yogurt is best for weight loss? A clinical dietitian on curd vs Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt carries more protein per 100g than regular curd. Whether it is worth it depends on your goals and your budget, and in India the gap is smaller than... Read more...
Spooning curd from a steel katori at an evening meal
When to eat curd for weight loss? A dietitian on the night-time question
There is no single right time. Curd at night suits some people and not others, depending on digestion and tolerance, and its protein and calcium are useful whenever you eat... Read more...
Adding paneer to a pan of poha for a higher-protein breakfast
Is poha good for weight loss? A dietician explains what most people get wrong
Poha is light, low in calories and easy to digest. What changes the maths is how much oil goes into the pan and whether there is any protein on the... Read more...
Stirring paneer through a pan of poha in a home kitchen
Indian diet for weight loss
What Indian women actually eat, answered one food at a time. Read more...
Sitting between sets on a weights bench at a gym
Weight loss for Indian women
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