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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rujuta Diwekar: The ghar ka khana nutritionist
It is true that Rujuta Diwekar's popularity graph rose, thanks to actor Kareena Kapur's size zero. Equally, she has a lot more to her than the Kareena Kapoor tag. Rujuta is a nutritionist with a difference; one who has the confidence to junk nutritionists and say 'no one needs one'. A firm believer that 'nutritionists only confuse people', Rujuta is also among those who say No to supplements; Yes to gluten and is absolutely against diets, fads and deprivation. The fancier the name, be it the Keto diet or a rainbow one, the greater her aversion to it. Rujuta's Yes to mangoes and all fruits' is music to the ears of diabetics. Mention avocado and she will give you a local substitute; say olive oil and she will replace it with an Indian homegrown cooking oil and so on and so forth. In essence, Rujuta is Indian and one who promotes whatever is grown and consumed in an average Indian home by hundreds and millions across the length and breadth of the country. In her latest book, her tenth in a row, Rujuta has come up with an interesting connection of food and road rage: 'Hangry' to quote her. In other words, Hungry plus Angry. While her 'eat everything' formula makes many dieticians and nutritionists see red, few know that Rujuta is involved in community work. Her Sonave Community Farming project, for instance, involves individuals in farming in her ancestral village. Apart from promoting fresh produce, it is an initiative that involves kids to farms and farming, provides pre-school meals and supports local farmers. Rujuta was in the Capital last week to launch her book, 'The Commonsense Diet'. If she had her way, she would have knocked off 'diet' from the title but she gave in to the publisher. If reports are anything to go by, it was Kareena who advised her to 'pen all her words' and reach out to those who cannot afford her. Yes, Rujuta is an expensive nutritionist and one who is out of reach for average men and women. The reason: she is good, speaks a lot of sense and is a celebrity nutritionist who is chased by celebrities including Alia Bhatt, Anil Ambani and Saif Ali Khan, among others. In an exclusive interview amid her jam-packed schedule in Delhi, Rujuta busts myths about diets, fads and starvation. Excerpts: Gluten and wheat: Please eat them. Srikhand is all about gluten and wheat. Don't give up on gluten just because it is the latest trend; you shouldn't give up on dairy just because it is the latest trend Supplements: If your daily diet is heavily dependent on supplements, it is the opposite of good health. Wholesomeness of our health comes from the wholesomeness that we have on our plate. One who eats dal chawal if you feed him on Quinoa, he will never lose weight. He will only get frustrated. On Prime Minister Modi's advice on cutting oils: Reducing 10 percent of edible oil may be a difficult calculation to make but cutting down eating from packets, jitna packet khulta hai utna pet phulta hai, the more packets you open the more your stomach expands, is a good method to ensure our edible oil consumption is lesser not by 10 percent but even more. And delete food delivery apps. On Kareena Kapoor's size zero: Kareena got to that fitness eating alu parantha, dal chawal, bananas and ghar ka khana, home food. That is the take-home message: that you eat food that is local, seasonal and traditional and you will be in the best shape. Call it size zero or fit or whatever. We confuse getting thin with being healthy. Thinness has nothing to do with good health. On nutritionists: The answer is No. I don't think anyone ever needs a nutritionist. Look at what dieticians and nutritionists end up doing? They end up confusing people and get you to not eat the food you love Disease-specific diets: There is no such thing as a disease-specific diet: if you have cancer, eat this; if you have diabetes, eat this or cholesterol ke liye yeh khao ,eat this for cholesterol or eat this for weight loss. You only need to eat balanced meals at home. HANGRY: A state of being upset and hungry. If you are dieting and haven't eaten in a long time, then you will experience road rage, fights inthe office just because one has not eaten: Jo ghar se bina khaye nikalta hai voh har jang haarta hai, one who leaves home hungry loses every battle… Of shapes and size: Your body should not be your burden. Everyone's body comes in a different size and different shape and in one's own life your body shape changes every five years Exercise: When you overdo exercise your immunity dips. Today what has happened is that there is dysfunctional exercise wherein one's health gets worse than what it was at the start of the exercise. The goal of the exercise should NOT be to burn calories Mangoes to diabetics: A YES when they are in season. Mangoes should be a part of your life. Even the American Diabetic Association recommends mangoes, in fact all fruits for diabetics. English name obsession: the Sitaphal versus kiwi: We think that fruits that have names in theEnglish language are worthwhile and every native fruit seems to be problematic and every imported fruit a cure and an answer.
Indian Express
02-06-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Keto vs Mediterranean: Which diet works best for diabetes?
Keto vs Mediterranean basics Keto is high-fat and very low-carb, promoting ketosis. The Mediterranean diet includes whole grains, healthy fats, and lean proteins with a balanced approach to nutrition. Source: Canva
USA Today
25-05-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Healthy meals with no prep: Try Factor and save $130 on your first 6 boxes with our code
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Buzz Feed
23-05-2025
- Health
- Buzz Feed
Health Trends That Baffle Medical Professionals
I was recently perusing Reddit when I came across a very interesting thread that caused me to click in and read immediately. u/Slambaeslambae asked, "What is a health craze or fad that you just simply hate?" People began sharing the health trends they feel are totally bogus or actually just plain ole' dangerous. And honestly, I feel very seen. Here are a few responses from the discussions on Reddit that totally validated some of my own skepticism against the current "wellness" trends: "The water bottles with crystals inside and the water bottle with an air freshener near the top to trick your brain into thinking you are drinking cucumber water." —nvmls "Cleanses and weight loss quick fixes. You have kidneys and a liver for a reason. And if you have neither of them, you're likely on some sort of medical support that takes over their functions." "We don't need all these 'anti-bloat, detox, weight loss' teas. We don't need MLM products that promise to put you into ketosis or burn fat. None of it works. They're either making your pee expensive or making you shit yourself."—one-eye-deer "I'm so tired of the 'fat makes you fat' mentality that most 40+ year-old Americans have. They were lied to over and over and over again by the sugar industry, and they can't seem to get over it." "Any kind of silly diet. Paleo, Keto, Carnivore, etc. Health science doesn't change. Only the fads. Stick to a balanced meal containing meat, dairy, fruit, vegetables, and grain, and you'll be good to go." —LordOfTheNine9 "Protein powder." "Amber teething necklaces for babies. Huge choking risk that literally does not do a damn thing for teething." —Tattsand "If I hear one more person say how some miracle drug cures your body of 'toxins, ' I will scream." —acres_at_ruin "Raw milk." "Carnivore diets. Why the fuck would you not include fruits and vegetables into your diet? It just strikes me as another pointless Joe Rogan/gym bro fad for so called 'biohacker' dickheads. Just eat a normal, balanced diet." —wc6g10 "GLP-1 shots. (Ozempic, etc.) They are prohibitively expensive unless your insurance will cover it (which mine won't)." —TemperatureTop246 "The latest 'superfood'. We've had kale, activated almonds, green tea, chia... what's next? I'm hoping that chocolate makes it on the list. Milk. Not dark." —TigerTrue "Self-diagnosis, especially mental health, based on TikTok videos and memes." —procrastinateReality "People who say they have a gluten allergy, it's absolutely nonsense. It's true that you can have celiac disease, but most people are just bloated by consuming over-processed, cheap bread. If you eat healthy, wholegrain bread from a baker, you won't have these issues. The whole gluten sensitivity thing came into being because of cheap bread. it's a modern fad that did not exist in the past. The only recognized disease related to gluten is celiac's disease." "Sweet potato fries." —gnesensteve "Oil pulling. Though I did see a dentist say that if you swished anything in your mouth that long, it probably would be good for your gums. " "Chiropractors on babies always gives me a weird feeling." "I hate the anti-seed oil thing going on right now." —moneyticketspassport "I can't claim to know anything on the science but people eating literal sticks of butter in the name of health is a weird one to me. Saw a 'fat bomb' recipe the other day and thought to myself, 'this is the kind of thing we're going to look back on and wonder what we were thinking.'" –aninvisibleglean "Massaging castor oil into your belly for weight loss! It has blown up this year, and it's so ridiculous." "Anyone who tries to convince me that eating fruit is unhealthy. Get straight the eff out of here with that nonsense. It's fruit and I'm not going to feel guilty for eating it 🤜" —Relevant_Function537 "I saw a bunch of people on TikTok saying magnesium supplements cured their depression. I had to keep clicking 'not interested' because it was so infuriating. Some people need antidepressants, and that's okay." "Vagina tanning 🤭 if you've never heard of it, the rationale is something like your genitals absorb more vitamin D or something??" —ambieanne "Coffee enemas!" —sweetbean15 Did we forget any? Comment below on the most rage-inducing health fads you've heard of. I want to know!
Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Weight loss method backed by Dr Michael Mosley and loved by Davina McCall
Intermittent fasting is popular with celebrities from Davina McCall to Jennifer Aniston and current research suggests it's more effective for weight loss than regular dieting Celebrity fad diets come and go, from Atkins to Keto, but one weight loss method seems to be sticking around for the long haul: intermittent fasting. There are several ways to utilise this technique, whether it's on a day-to-day basis - the 16:8 method - or structured around your week - the 5:2 method. Proponents of intermittent fasting are varied, with the likes of Davina McCall, Chris Moyles, Jennifer Aniston, Kourtney Kardashian, Scarlett Johansson and Wolverine himself Hugh Jackman all using this method at one point in their careers. But does it work? And what should you look out for? While fasting can seem scary, research on the topic seems to indicate it's more useful than regular dieting for weight loss. There are also a multitude of different ways to help people on their weight loss journey, including intermittent fasting tracking app Simple. Utilising the 16:8 method, it allows people to track their food intake, build meal and exercise plans, and also get help from their AI assistant, Avo. Here's everything you need to know about intermittent fasting. What is Intermittent Fasting? There are two major ways to use intermittent fasting to help with weight loss. One of the most popular ways is the 5:2 diet, which was popularised by the late Dr Michael Mosley in his book The Fast Diet. This includes picking two non-consecutive days to eat 500 calories (for women) or 600 calories (for men), while hitting your regular calorie count on the other days (2,000 recommended for women; 2,500 recommended for men). Otherwise there's the 16:8 method, where you fast for 16 hours - which means only having water, black coffee or plain tea - then eating in the other eight hours of your day. This is the technique promoted by Simple, but can be tracked using other apps like MyFitnessPal and Hevy. Does the 16:8 method work? There are multiple studies indicating 16:8 works better than regular dieting, as well as linking it to other health benefits like reducing obesity and promoting a healthier gut microbiome. One advantage of 16:8 is the ease of which people can do it. Speaking to Harvard Health Publishing, Dr Frank Hu - professor of nutrition and epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health - said: "The 16:8 schedule is often easier to follow, since you sleep for about half of the fasting period. You just don't eat after dinner — no nighttime snacking — and either skip or postpone breakfast." Dr Hu also mentions the fasting schedule can help kickstart ketosis - the process where the body burns stored fat after running out of glucose. He adds: "Sixteen hours of not eating is sufficient for some people to start producing ketones or go into ketosis." Meanwhile, a study published on the USA's National Library of Medicine showed intermittent fasting is equally as effective for weight loss in those who are overweight and obese. Combined with the ease of which 16:8 can fit into your schedule, this makes a strong case for the method. However, long-term effects still need to be studied. One study did suggest your weight loss can plateau after six months, with the researchers suggesting this can be down to how well your body adapts to eating patterns. Also, intermittent fasting is not suitable for the elderly, those under the age of 18, people on certain medications and those with disordered or unhealthy eating patterns. Success stories One proponent of intermittent fasting is Davina McCall, who told Women's Health UK: "I used to snack all evening and didn't see anything wrong with it as I was reaching for healthy foods, such as carrots and hummus… Since putting a cut-off point on my eating, I crave (snacks) so much less and wake up feeling better." Simple has a multitude of success stories on their site. One woman named Debi dropped from a size 20 to a size 12 and lost 76lbs (or 5.4 stone) using the app. She said: "I went from a size 20 to a size 12, which is amazing. I still have 24lbs to go until I get to my goal of 140. But more importantly, I feel fabulous." Meanwhile, mum-of-two Laci Gilbert dropped 115lbs with the app by tracking her food and using wall Pilates via Simple. Available on Apple and Android, the app requests an extensive survey of users' lifestyle in order to create a tailored regime for them. She said: "It has changed my life and I'm so grateful for it. As working mums, wives, mothers, life takes over and sometimes we don't have time in the evenings to get to the gym or just don't feel like moving. The Simple App gives you a no-excuse reason to get up and move, especially when you can do it at home with no equipment." Real Simple users are featured who have been compensated for their honest testimonials. Results may vary. Shoppers can read The Mirror's review of the Simple app here with writer Tom Capon losing 43lbs in eight months using intermittent fasting. Simple app reviews The app boasts a 4.3 out of five stars on Trustpilot from over 29,000 reviews. One person shared: "This is the only plan that has worked for me. Tried several in the past and nothing has worked for me. Easy meal plans based on the foods I like. Workouts are designed for me based on my limitations. If I have a question about serving size or help with my workouts it gets answered immediately." A second wrote: "Love the app, easy to use. Positive helpful AI support. Doesn't over complicate things, eg counting calories or worrying about portion size. If you are dishonest it is only with yourself." Not everyone found it useful, as one user found the Simple App to be a bit tricky: "Not the easiest to navigate to log food or activity from the day before." Another agreed, simply stating: "It's too complicated." However, someone else said: " This app is amazing. It has kept me way more engaged than any other dieting app I've tried. It is super helpful and I love the feature of chatting with coach Avo, who always has the answers and suggestions I need to keep going."
