Healthy Lifestyle

November 29, 2018 By Juhi Bhambhaney

Maintaining weight loss

People often ask dietitians ‘what is the best diet for losing weight?’, and we end up disappointing them by explaining that there is no perfect diet. What really works for long-term weight loss are the lifestyle changes a person makes. It is also essential to understand the importance of a balanced diet. Following an overly […]

November 15, 2018 By Juhi Bhambhaney

Alcohol and Weight Management

What is alcohol? Alcohol is formed by yeast fermentation of different foods. Wine, for example, is made from the sugar in grapes and beer comes from the sugar in malted barley. Through this fermentation process, ethanol is produced as a by product. The strength of the alcohol is dependent on the length of the fermentation […]

November 2, 2018 By Juhi Bhambhaney

How to stay healthy as a shift worker

What is shift work? Shift work involves working on a schedule outside the standard 9-5 day (e.g. early morning and night shifts). How does shift work have an impact on our health? Our body works around a circadian rhythm. This refers to the body’s internal clock. Shift work, especially night shifts tend to disrupt the […]

October 22, 2018 By Juhi Bhambhaney

Tips on how-to lose weight without extreme diets

Weight loss takes place when there is a deficit created between the energy intake and energy expenditure. There are a couple of different routes that can be taken to achieve weight loss but as a dietitian, I would never recommend cutting out entire food groups to achieve this deficit, as this can lead to nutritional […]

July 23, 2018 By Juhi Bhambhaney

4 Healthy tips on deciding what to order while eating out

When it comes to eating out, there are always ways to be mindful and choose wisely so that your weekly meal while eating out will not sabotage all the efforts you make to stay healthy. Here are 4 healthy tips on deciding what to order while eating out 1. Vegetables Whenever possible, choose a dish […]

June 18, 2018 By Juhi Bhambhaney

5 tips to help a teenager receive a well-balanced diet

The teen years are the time when your body is growing and developing in a big way, building up your muscles and bones. Eating a nutritious diet is not just about maintaining weight but also about ensuring that your body is receiving all the nutrients it requires to function well and ensure that you can […]