Folate and folic acid are different forms of vitamin B9. Folate: Vitamin B9 is an essential nutrient that naturally occurs as folate. It serves many important functions in your body. For example, it plays a crucial role in cell growth and DNA formation. Low levels of vitamin B9 are associated with an increased risk of […]
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Numbers that matter more than your weight
Are you fit? If your weight falls in the ideal category, that’s great news but the scale may not tell the full story! Here are a few numbers that matter more than your weight on the scale: Waist size: As a general rule, if your waist measures more than 40 inches (35 inches for women who […]
Foods to include in your diet
Sadia Salman is a certified nutritionist from Tufts University, USA and the CEO of Diet by Design(Int’l). She has over seven years of experience in treating patients with various health issues through food both in Pakistan and in Canada. Most of her work is on managing diseases like hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes etc through weight […]
Is Alkaline Water Good for You?
About the Author: Sadia Salman is a certified nutritionist from Tufts University, USA and the CEO of Diet by Design(Int’l). She has over seven years of experience in treating patients with various health issues through food both in Pakistan and in Canada. Most of her work is on managing diseases like hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes etc […]
Restaurant review: PF Chang’s meets Lahore with a bang
PF Chang’s is a Pan Asian restaurant chain that many Pakistanis are fond of because of the chain having multiple branches in UAE, a place where so much of the population is Pakistani. So naturally, when the restaurant finally opened in Lahore, we went crazy for it. I being one of the Pakistani’s who has […]
Top 5 Best Mascaras available locally
Mascara is a must-have makeup product for women. Mascara always gives a glamorous look to the eyes. It opens them up, makes them look bigger and dramatic. Eye makeup is not even complete without a mascara. It is used to add volume, shine and colour to your lashes. There are so many famous brands providing mascaras. […]
Oats Skin Packs- homemade solutions to a flawless skin
Oats help moisturize and exfoliate face naturally. It is a great ingredient for facial scrubs and packs to reduce a host of skin problems. Oats not only have nutritional value but also offer skincare benefits. They possess antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties which is why they help exfoliate, cleanse and moisturize the skin well. For dry […]
My Brutal Lord
A chilling tale of an injustice meted out to many women even in this day and age! The gate opens, a car enters and stops in the garage. A man gets out of the car and walks into the house. This entire activity takes no more than three minutes, but these are the most crucial […]
Dark Sexual Pleasures
Game of Thrones’ (GOT) didn’t just shock us by its flight of imagination in the form of the White Knight, Army of the dead, dragons and mother of dragons but also by its attempt at exploring topics like incest. Ever since the serial came on air, Jaime and Cersei Lannister, brother and sister, twins for […]
How to choose the right hair colour for your skin tone
We often see hair colour disasters on women where the streaks or the full colour of the dyed hair looks very unflattering with a certain complexion. We do believe that every woman is free to choose and go as wild as she wants in her choice of hair colour but isn’t the ultimate goal to […]