The 'resistant starch' in oats aids in digestion, kicks up your metabolism, lowers cholesterol, controls blood sugar and burns fat, says Vandana Luthra.

Probiotics are known to improve the gut flora and help prevent progression of digestive disorders, says Afaaf Shaikh.

Green vegetables contain a high amount of soluble and insoluble fiber to balance your good and bad gut bacteria.

Dhruv Munjal gets up close and personal with Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, the inspiration for Saand Ki Aankh.

Rediff reader Navneet, 30 from Vadodara tells us how he lost 15 kg with the right diet and exercise.

"For a few weeks eat lots of salad with carrots, radish, cucumber and tomatoes in it."

Hemant Kadam tells us how he sacrificed his love for unhealthy junk food and changed his lifestyle to be fitter and lighter.

Rediff reader Aastha Bhat, 16, from Faridabad, Haryana tells us how she lost weight.

You need to look into your relationships, emotional, mental, and financial life to find out what moves you into stressful moods, says Dr Manoj Kutteri.

The actor has mastered the art of eating healthy.

'I never fail to remember those spirited men of the 390 Field Company who moulded me into an army officer worthy of being their commander.'

Coming from a family that has a 140-year history of growing coffee, Siddhartha, 59, initially dabbled in stock trading and wanted to work as an investment banker in Mumbai after completing his Master's in Economics from Mangalore University.

This is the breeding season for fish, which means you are at risk of eating fish with eggs, which may lead to food poisoning, warns Delnaaz Chanduwadia.

Ireland attack ruthlessly exposed the cracks in England's batting as the hosts posted their lowest home total since scoring 77 against Australia in 1997.

Director Shonali Basu and her actors on the making of what appears to be a memorable movie.

Always stay hydrated, be it for a good skin, great metabolism or best quality of hair, says Sowmya Raghunandan.

Rediff reader RP Prajapat, 42, from Jaipur tells us how he lost 15 kg in six months.

Apoorba Kumar Patranabish, 37 from Hyderabad reveals how he went from 127 kg to 90 kg in 11 months.

Chef Ranjan Rajani adds a twist to the good bhaji and shares his special masala chai recipe.

According to Dr Mickey Mehta, if you control what you eat for a month, you will be able to lose weight get back in shape.

Rediff reader Vinesh Poswal shares his incredible weightloss journey.

Priyansh Tiwari, 20 shares his incredible weight loss journey.

'I'm an unbalanced human,' the founding partner of AZB, India's top law firm, tells Pavan Lall.

Plum is -- in no particular order -- a high energy bar, a restaurant for a five-course meal and a delectable home decor store.

Apart from meeting members of the Royal Family, US President Trump is expected to discuss climate change and Chinese technology firm Huawei during his talks with outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday.

Namrata Thakker delves into the fashion pages of star Instagram feeds, and picks the best.

While it is important to have lesser calories when you are on a weight loss plan, it is equally vital to know where the calories are coming from, says Neha Dhulla.

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

The election campaign finally ended on Friday, May 17. Arindam Majumder reveals what he discovered on the election front on a long rail journey.

The DASH diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy foods

Create an internal cooling system to balance out the heat with judicious health choices.

While NSE is exploring 8-10 new agri-commodities, BSE is eyeing as many as 15, most of which aren't traded on any other online derivative exchange in India.

These foods will keep your energy levels high and drive away your hunger pangs.

'The great wheel of democracy has turned full circle, and it feels just like being back in 2014, but with less hope that someone out there is going to save us from ourselves,' points out Mitali Saran.

Rediff reader Subash tells us how he went from an unhealthy 117 kg to 86 kg in just six months.

She is Bollywood's favourite nutritionist. So why are some people in the medical fraternity raising red flags about Rujuta Diwekar's advice?

Reaching is one thing, surviving another. The camp has no Wi-Fi, almost no phone signal and no electricity.

Rediff reader Shajan Samuel tells us how he lost weight.

Rediff reader Shajan Samuel tells us how he lost weight.

Alankrita Sahai loves to mix dance and yoga in her routine.