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Fat loss · 6 min read

How to actually lose belly fat (no crunches, no detox teas)

You can't spot-reduce fat. Here's what genuinely shrinks a belly — and why the ab-crunch and 'flat-tummy tea' advice is a waste of your time.

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    Nutrition · 6 min

    How much protein do you really need — and where Indians get it cheap

    There isn't one protein number — there are three: the minimum, a better everyday target, and the level for training. Here's the evidence for each, and how to reach them with dal, curd, soya and eggs.

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    Nutrition · 7 min

    A simple Indian fat-loss diet that actually works

    No exotic foods, no imported supplements. A full day of desi meals that keeps you full, gets protein in at every meal, and creates a calorie deficit.

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    Training · 5 min

    Cardio or weights for fat loss? The honest answer

    People spend hours on the treadmill and wonder why they still look 'soft'. Here's what each type of exercise actually does, and why combining them works best.

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    Health · 6 min

    Why young, slim Indians still get heart attacks

    South Asians tend to have their first heart attack years earlier than people elsewhere, often at a normal body weight. Here's why, the warning signs, and the tests worth doing.

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    Sleep · 6 min

    Fix your sleep and half your problems disappear

    Poor sleep affects your appetite, focus, mood, recovery and hormones. Here's what the research shows, and a simple way to improve your nights.

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    Health · 5 min

    Sitting all day? What 10 hours in a chair really does

    Long hours of sitting are linked to diabetes, heart disease and earlier death. Here's what the research shows, how much activity offsets it, and the easy fix.

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    Wellbeing · 5 min

    How stress quietly makes you fat, tired and anxious

    Chronic stress isn't just a feeling — it affects your hormones, appetite, sleep and where fat is stored. Here's what the research shows, and what actually helps.