This post is in honour of May being officially deemed as ‘Mental Health Awareness Month’ If you search through the #EatClean hashtag on Instagram, chances are you will find unlimited photos of perfectly-presented bowls of oatmeal and mason jars overflowing with smoothies. Discussing dietary restrictions and approaches has now become socially-accepted chatter on the dinner table. …
Hey guys! A while ago I posted about my experience with applying coconut oil on my face and thought I’d do a follow up post. Unfortunately things didn’t really get better. If anything, it seemed to trigger a series of breakouts on my face which went on to last about 4-5 months. Especially as adult acne …
Like every new year, motivation levels are soaring and fad diets continue to pop up. Even though it’s been proven countless times that exercise & a balanced diet are the most effective means to weight loss, there’s no stopping new diets from gaining popularity. One that stands out particularly to me is the not-so-new Food …
Happy happy 2017 from China, friends! While I am pumped for the year to begin, I can’t help but smile as I reflect on the past month. In a word, December was LIT (i.e. amazing). It left me feeling so full: full of good food in my belly, full of love & gratitude for my …
Hey guys! Hope your week has started off on a great note. I know Mondays tend to get a rep but I’m personally a big fan. To me, the first day of the week signifies a clean slate and I feel like my optimism and motivation for the week ahead is at its peak…even despite the …
Hey guys! I’m currently in the midst of packing before heading to Florence tomorrow for a good friend’s wedding. To say I’m excited would be an understatement. Especially now that we have reached the age where our own friends are getting married, attending weddings have become so much more special. Before I enter the land …
Sugar cravings- almost all of us experience them, some of us more so than others. While there’s nothing wrong with the occasional sweet treat or dessert, I do think it’s an issue when that desire turns into a “need” i.e. needing to end every meal on a sweet note. I say that because not long …
Hey guys! I’m back in Bombay and back to reality…at least for now! April was a rather epic month for me- as I blogged about, I spent a couple of weeks in Guangzhou & then made a pit stop back to Mumbai before flying to Dubai for a very special friend Nikita’s wedding. She is someone I’ve …
I had an interesting conversation with a new client a few weeks ago. As I do in all initial consultations, I asked about her dieting history, both in terms of what helped her lose weight & what hindrances she might have faced in the past. Prior attempts to weight loss included: Eliminating carbs from her …
