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Not-so-blissful ignorance
Some say that ignorance is bliss. I found the truth in this the hard way. A while back, I noticed I was losing weight and the correlating inches off my waistline which made me feel very happy that I...
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When eating in Ramazan means asking for a beating
With the holy month comes an all encompassing wave of piety - dairy companies’ fuss over how their milk will make Iftar a more spiritual experience and television actors don designer shalwar kameez to...
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Eat healthy: You are unfit because you choose to be
Over the past couple of decades, there has been a phenomenal revolution in what, how and where we eat. The massive invasion of the fast food industry, mushrooming of restaurants, dhabas and cafes all...
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Shed those pounds: 10 easy tips that guarantee weight loss!
Everyone wants to look smart and slender. But most of us have extra pounds which we want to get rid of. All those nights of binge eating and food therapy will catch up with you eventually. I’m always...
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Break-up diet: Six healthy ways to get rid of heart ache!
Heart break is as fundamental to life as breathing. We are all born, learn to walk, laugh, cry and eventually get our heart broken. To get over a broken heart and move on, what we need is a supportive...
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Shocking, funny and likeable experiences of Pakistan
My friends and family were concerned about my health when I told them that I would be fasting during Ramazan, but my Pakistani friends all assured me that I would go back home “fatter than ever”. Food...
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Appeasing the meat-eater in you with this Pakistani styled stir-fried spicy...
As a kid I was never a mutton, beef or milk fan. I was scolded a tonne by Ammi and Nana (maternal grandfather) for that. I was told that I would never grow tall enough or excel in class or be...
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Planning to visit Istanbul? Here are 13 food items to entice your taste buds
On my visit to Istanbul, one of the main attractions of the city for me was the exquisite food. Their cuisines looked simple yet tasted amazing. It was mostly mild yet full of flavours. One could eat...
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Dating in Ramazan: Three delicious ways to eat dates
Looking for a different way to “date” this Ramazan? Then check out these recipes for three delicious (and easy) ways to eat dates come sundown. They only take a few minutes to prepare but will...
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Karachi, are you aware of how your food is prepared at restaurants?
After the onslaught of raids in Lahore by Punjab Food Authority (PFA)’s Ayesha Mumtaz that led to the shutdown of numerous restaurants – there is an apparent fear of eating out. Unfortunately, the same...
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