The heart-shaped betel leaf (Piper Betle) with reticulate venation has been used in India for Millenia. The humble Paan leaf can help with weight loss, diabetes, and helps heals cuts.
Searching for healthy recipes to lose weight? Look no further than our very own rasam, the traditional south Indian broth that's loaded with health benefits.
Malabar tamarind, popularly known as kadampuli or puli, is found in the backyard of almost every Kerala home. Now, science says it could help you lose weight, besides treating stomach ailments.
Trying to control blood sugar and cholesterol? Khapli gehu, an ancient grain eaten in India for centuries, is the perfect wheat alternative for diabetics and those who are trying to lose weight.
Studies suggest that fennel, popularly known as Saunf, can aid digestion and weight loss. Here's what scientific research and nutritionists say about fennel water.
Venkateswaran Subramanian, aka Raja from Mumbai, shed close to 50 kg as he went from 112 kg to weighing just 63 kg, even while battling polio and arthritis in each of his legs.
Trying different diets to lose weight? Here's how Bengaluru's Anupriya Raghav lost 50 kgs in 18 months without giving up her favourite foods like chicken biryani, rice and ghee.
An expert in gut microbiome, Professor Balamurugan Ramadass's research has revealed that Odisha's Pakhala (fermented rice, also known as Panta Bhat) contains a molecule known to improve gut health, boost immunity and treat malnutrition.
IPS Officer Vivek Raj Singh went from weighing 138 kgs to 86.5 kgs. He talks about how his weight loss transformation, and some things to keep in mind for those heading down a similar journey.