Fitness Korner

While topical solutions for pimples can keep your face acne-free, you can actually help your skin along the road to clarity through your diet . What you put in your body reflects how it looks on the outside, after all. To keep blemishes at bay, try incorporating the following seven foods, recommended by nationally recognized dietitian and nutritionist Elisa Zied, author of YOUNGER NEXT WEEK: Your Ultimate Rx to Reverse the Clock, Boost Energy and Look and Feel Younger in 7 Days, and internationally renowned cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra, M.D., author of The Great Cholesterol Myth Cookbook , into your diet . Your skin will be glowing—and clear —in no time. 1. Oily fish like salmon or tuna Eating fish provides your body with biotin, a B vitamin that, among its many functions, produces fatty acids and metabolizes amino acids (the building blocks of protein). A deficiency of biotin can cause, among other things, scaly skin — which, clearly, no one ...

Rising temperatures can make you dehydrated and lethargic. So, here are two fun ways to dress up the usual summer fruits, keep cool and be healthy. f ruit Salad Recipe #1: Watermelon Salad Ingredients:  Cubed seedless yellow and red watermelon (4 cups), cubed jicama or cucumber (3 cups), fresh lime juice (1/4 cup), salt and pepper to taste, mint leaves thinly sliced. Directions:  Toss all the ingredients together and serve immediately. Fruit Salad Recipe #2: Chilli Rubbed Melon Ingredients: 1 Honeydew melon, cut into large slices or wedges, chili powder, lime juice, salt. Directions:  Take each of the melon slices and coat them with lime juice. Then rub the chili powder and salt generously on both sides of the slice (the lime juice and natural juices of the melon will help it stick). Serve immediately. *Images courtesy: © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images

Is it a drink or is it a dessert? Try this healthy watermelon sorbet to cool you down this summer. Filled with flavours and low on calories, this recipe is the perfect dessert for a summer party. Ingredients 3 cups watermelon (tarbuj) cubes, deseeded 2 tbsp skim milk powder 2 sachets (1 gm each) sugar substitute 2 tsp lemon juice Method 1.    Combine all the ingredients and blend in a mixer till smooth. 2.    Transfer into a shallow container, cover and freeze for 4 to 6 hours. 3.    Scrape out using a fork and serve immediately in 4 individual small glasses. Recipe Courtesy:  Watermelon Sorbet , TarlaDalal.com Image courtesy: © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images

Try this healthy version of this popular snack, corn bhel. Mixed with a healthy serving of vegetables, this is the perfect snack for your child and you. Ingredients 1 cup boiled sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane) 1 tsp oil 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped capsicum 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania) 1/2 cup apple cubes (with the skin) 1/4 cup orange segments (optional) A pinch of sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice Salt to taste Method 1.    Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame untill the onions turn light brown in colour. 2.    Add the capsicum and corn and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. 3.    Transfer to a bowl, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well. 4.    Serve immediately garnished with sev.

Try this interesting combination of bean sprouts and iceberg lettuce with a colourful mix of cherry tomatoes, spring onions and cheeslings. With its fresh flavours and crunchy texture, this salad will make for an interesting meal.  Ingredients 1 cup iceberg lettuce , torn into pieces 1 cup bean sprouts 1/2 cup cheery tomatoes , cut into halves 1/4 cup sliced spring onion greens 1/2 cup cheeselings To Be Mixed Into A Dressing 2 tbsp vinegar 2 tbsp oil salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste Method 1.    Combine all the ingredients, except the cheeselings in a bowl and toss well. 2.    Refrigerate for 1 hour. 3.    Just before serving, add the cheeselings and toss well. 4.    Serve immediately *Images courtesy: © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images Recipe Courtesty:  Lettuce and Bean Sprouts Salad , TarlaDalal.com For More:  Recipes