When it comes to fashion, earthy tones will rule the roost with designers opting for caramel browns, rusty khakis, and olive greens.

SUPERATI

With New Year comes frequent parties, rejoicing with family and friends and uncontrolled consumption of food items that may result in weight gain. To begin the year on a healthy note, here is a list of food items that may help you shed those extra kilos if you include them in your everyday diet.

Eggs: This popular breakfast food also ties back to weight management. Eggs are packed with a great deal of high-quality protein, Vitamin D, nutrients and choline. Eating eggs for breakfast promotes weight loss as it regulates hunger and leaves you satiated. The more you feel satiated during the day, the less you tend to binge on unhealthy snacks that will add to your weight

Oatmeal: A bowl of oatmeal can help you in your weight loss journey. Oatmeal is low in calories and high in fiber that makes it just the right food to start your day with. The composition of oats is such that it helps you feel full and aids in the better functioning of your digestive system.

Almonds: To keep your hunger at bay between meals, and stay on the fitness track by not stressing the scale, almonds are a great snack to include in your daily diet. For someone who’s working towards maintaining their weight, almonds are a good snacking option as they are known to have satiating properties that promote feelings of fullness.

Avocados: Not only a delicious guacamole ingredient, avocados are also a great food option to promote weight loss. They are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, dietary fiber and potassium. This green super fruit is high in calories than many other fruits while their high fiber can help you shed kilos.

Leafy greens: be it in stews, soups or juices, leafy greens are popularly known for being highly rich in nutrients. Spinach extracts are found to curb craving by almost 95% and stimulate weight loss by 53%. Even other greens like lettuce and cabbage are power packed with nutrients and only comprise of a few calories, making them a great food for your weight loss journey.

Flower power

Psychedelic florals are getting a makeover this year. There will be full of bright, vibrant colours giving outfits a little twist.

Denim dream

Flares are back as are knee-length denim skirt, to be styled with T-shirts, button-downs, and knee-high boots.

TEAR & WEAR

Not only are ripped jeans in fashion, now one can team up one’s favourite jeans with a ripped shirt which is eye-catching. it can be worn by tucking into skirts or pants and one can make a style statement.

Collar them

This year the long and pointy collars will make a fashion statement and give that dress or shirt that extra oomph.

CAN slouch

Loosen up this year. Oversized is in trend this year. One doesn’t need a button-down underneath. T-shirts and sneakers will give off a relaxed look.

SHORT IS BEAUTIFUL

Trade those bike shorts for hot pants. Also, add mini skirts to wear this summer.

JOG THE KIDDY BRAINS

Helping your baby thrive mentally and physically will be more convinient. Several companies globally are now helping parents to enrich their babies’ lives. For example: Monti Kids  — a Montessori-based series of educational toys sends their products every three months, along with video instructions for introducing the toys to a child.

For the kiddies who love toys, the world is not enough. Gone are the days when the stores were filled with pink dolls and blue trucks. Toy makers are now creating products that break down gender stereotypes. And nothing screams louder than Barbies with disabilities that were launched in mid-2019.

Say it with dots

There are many who don’t like polka dots as they feel that the print is a bit whimsical but one can wear it with solid colours to balance out the outfit.