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Rita Daté
Nutritionist, Food Writer and Yoga Advocate


Don’t Just Sit There
Published November 15, 2015 Everyone knows that ‘sitting is the new smoking’ – it’s something I have been telling my clients for years....
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Dec 4, 20152 min read
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The best soup: Something hot!
Published December 2, 2015 Soup, warming and filling, is one of the kindest foods you can eat in this season. It’s also one of the...
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Dec 4, 20153 min read
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Diwali – No More a Sinful Affair
Wednesday, 4 November 2015 It’s time we gave a twist to the customary Diwali fare by rethinking our ingredients and cooking methods. Try...
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Nov 16, 20151 min read
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A “Spring” In Your Step
Wednesday, 21 October 2015 The health benefits of spring onions are immense. So dig into the greens and also rustle up salads and...
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Nov 16, 20152 min read
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Power of Five
Wednesday, 9 September 2015 AT 09:20 PM IST It’s essential to keep yourself fit and energised and the best way to do is increase your...
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Sep 10, 20153 min read
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Get Protein Power
Sunday, 23 August 2015 AT 06:13 PM IST Protein is a macronutrient critical for both adults and children at every stage and we are not...
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Aug 24, 20152 min read
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Satisfying Salads
Thursday, 13 August 2015 AT 11:49 AM IST The key to making a hearty salad is to include the right type of ingredients. You’ve bought...
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Aug 14, 20153 min read
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Six Key Elements for Packing a Dabba
There is no doubt that a packed lunch from home will save the entire family from adding extra calories and is an overall healthier choice...
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Jun 29, 20152 min read
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Is Whole Wheat Pasta Better?
Wednesday, 20 May 2015 AT 09:22 PM IS In a nutshell — yes. But don’t go out and buy it just yet. Before you make the switch from regular...
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May 21, 20152 min read
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Teppal – A Taste to Acquire
Thursday, 16 April 2015 I have grown up with its taste and I am sure it is one you can acquire quite easily over time. The distinct,...
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Apr 20, 20152 min read
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Kitchen Corner: Summer Drinks
Nutritionist and author of What’s for Lunch, Rita Date, shares some interesting recipes and important food facts in her fortnightly...
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Apr 6, 20152 min read
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Kitchen Corner: Non-stick pans…A sticky affair
Non-stick – cooking involving no sticky mess is simply brilliant. The inventors of Teflon, the wondrous material that is ‘non-stick’ and...
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Feb 19, 20152 min read
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Kitchen Korner: Olive Oil Secrets
Olive oil has become a staple in many households but people are sometimes confused about which type of olive oil to buy and how best to...
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Feb 5, 20152 min read
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Hail Hurda!
Rita Date’s fascination for hurda is evident. Here, she shares some delectable recipes that will make you a hurda fan too. I have heard...
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Jan 22, 20152 min read
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Kitchen Korner: Dill-ightful
I tried dill subzi only a few years ago, my father was not fond of it so it was never made at home. After getting bored of the same green...
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Jan 8, 20153 min read
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