Ancel Keys

Life and times of Ancel Keys – a nutritionist and a bully

In 1972, John Yudkin, a British nutritionist published a book called “Pure, White and Deadly” which summarised the dangers of overconsumption of sugar and connection to coronary problems, obesity, dental cavities, diabetes, liver disease and possibly even gout attack. The final chapter mentions instances when the sugar and food processing industry did everything possible to…

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A lifestyle plan for those studying for competitive exams

This article is for those who are preparing for competitive exams in India. Clearing exams like JEE, CAT, NEET, CLAT, GATE, UPSC, NDA, etc is daunting but rewarding. Students usually take a years time on average to crack these exams. During this period they need to be sharp and stay focussed. Their mind needs to…

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The right way to breathe – the four second breathing exercise

There are so many tips for breathing. Deep breath, short breath, alternate breath and so on. Here is another one to add to your list. Inhale slowly for four seconds Hold your breath for next four seconds Exhale slowly for four seconds Pause for four seconds Why breathing exercise Many of us actually forget to…

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How to lose weight?

Most of the people who gain weight find it so frustrating because not matter what they try, the scales do not bulge. If you are one of them, you have come to the right place. Previously we had seen how you gain weight. So before reading this article, read the previous one to understand the…

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How do we gain weight – Understanding the body fat mechanism

The most common question bothering humans in a variety of ways is how do we put on weight. We are flooded with remedies from various sources. Drink lots of water. Lemon and honey with warm water in morning is another popular solution floating around on social media. Cumin (jeera) and fenugreek (methi) soaked overnight is…