Anyone who has ever seen ‘Eat Pray Love’ would know that Bali has an inherent mystical quality about it that draws thousands of people to the island every year. With healthy food cafes, yoga immersions, affordable housing and a holistic approach to wellness- you can see why the place is full of wellness professionals and […]
Tag Archives: antioxidants
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Dec
Dec
Quinoa, pronounced ‘KEEN wah’, has been popularised by health bloggers nutritionists and those on the gluten free bandwagon because of its superfood status. It has a relatively low calorie content and GI (glycemic index) which means it boosts satiety and prevents you from bingeing and snacking on unhealthy stuff. It is a great protein source […]
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Nov
Nov
It turns out the father of medicine was right about this too and scientists and doctors are finally studying the gut in grave detail in an attempt to understand chronic disease and inflammation. Do you feel too bloated or uncomfortable after a milkshake or a cold coffee? Do you get allergic rhinitis, a stuffy nose […]
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Oct
Oct
Text and images – Shirin Saluja As my gentle nod to Halloween, I am excited to share with you a pumpkin spice porridge. inspired by the coming of the fall, this simple yet extremely healthy plant-based breakfast treat is delicious and will fuel you for hours. I have also thrown in a special pumpkin spice […]
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Oct
Oct
I love spending more than a week at a place so that I can immerse myself completely and open myself up to local cuisine, experiences and traditions. This two week long stint in Bali in September had me bring back so many stories of new friendships, chance encounters with healers, gorgeous sunsets and delicious local […]
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Oct
Oct
If you’ve been following my blog and my instagram long enough, you’d know by now that Canggu has occupied a special place in my heart. I was bowled over by Ubud on my previous trips but theres something about the vibe at Canggu and the people that I haven’t quite been able to get over. […]
12
Oct
Oct
Medical spas have redefined the way we understand anti-ageing, body contouring and skin care with treatments that are virtually painless, non invasive and require absolutely no downtime. A few dermatologists and clinics offer these services even in NCR where people can come in during lunch hour and leave feeling invigorated, taut and toned. Sure, episodes […]
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Sep
Sep
“You are imperfect, permanently and inevitably flawed. And you are beautiful.” ― Amy Bloom I spent the last few months asking women from different walks of life to describe their relationships with food and their bodies and to talk about how they look after themselves. Here are some of the responses below. I personally define […]
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Sep
Sep
Ever feel like you are logging 6 day gym weeks, eating clean and still not seeing results? We’ve all been there and it can be extremely frustrating to not see results when you are working hard. If you continue to do the same workout day in and day out- your body gets used to it […]
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Aug
Aug
I promise you nothing is as chaotic as it seems. Nothing is worth your health. Nothing is worth poisoning yourself into stress, anxiety and fear – Steve Maraboli I got divorced a while ago and while I feel like I have been managing pretty well, I too, have days where I wake up anxious or […]