Srijita, Author at Pinfaves

Why you should include Jamun in your daily diet

August 15, 2016 SrijitaDaily, Diet:, In, Include, Jamun, Should, Why, You, Your

There just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day to accomplish everything you need to do. The greatest threat to our lives and our well-being is our lifestyle. Ask people how they are doing these days, and the first word you will hear is “busy.” With modern busy schedules, it has become particularly challenging to find the balance necessary for overall wellbeing. With today’s lifestyle people are more prone to risk factors such as hypertension, high cholesterol, increased blood pressure and diabetes. While stress and the issues it…

Swapping just one sugary drink with water may make you slim

August 15, 2016 SrijitaDrink, Just, Make, May, One, Slim:, Sugary, Swapping, Water, With, You

Swapping just one sugary drink with water may make you slim (Getty Images) Replacing one little calorie-laden sugary soda with water may significantly help reduce body weight as well as improve overall health, says a study. The findings showed that consuming additional calories from sugary beverages like soda, energy drinks, and sweetened coffee can increase risk of weight gain and obesity, as well as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. “Regardless of how many servings of sugar-sweetened beverages you consume, replacing even just one serving can be of benefit,” said…

Exercise in the morning to get the creative juices flowing

August 15, 2016 Srijitacreative, exercise:, flowing, Get, In, juices, morning, The, to

Morning work-outs are good to get your creative juices flowing While the benefits of exercises are known to everyone, many tend to give the morning fitness regime a miss due to the heavy work schedule or late-nights. However, morning workouts have more benefits than any other workout during the day — from controlling the weight, enhancing the mood and keeping you fit and healthy. Did you know it also helps you find your creative gene? Whether it is in just writing an article, painting a canvas or churning out ideas…

Pre-workout foods you must try

August 15, 2016 SrijitaFoods, Must, Pre-workout, Try, You

Pic: Thinkstock One of the worst things to do is to work out on an empty stomach. Most gym trainers in fact, advocate that you eat a mini meal, especially before a tough regimen. Here are a few top choices before you get started… Bananas Known as ‘nature’s powerhouse’, bananas provide strength from carbs that take you through the workout with ease. The fruit is also rich in potassium, which aid muscle repair. Granola and oats Oats give the best slow release of energy and can sustain you well, whether…

How I start my day

August 15, 2016 SrijitaDay, How, I, My, Start

How I start my day (Jordan Siemens/Getty Images) Starting your day is like building a foundation for a house. It doesn’t matter how well your house is designed – without a stable foundation, it’ll crumble. My morning routine actually begins the night before. I am very disciplined about having all gadgets off in my house by 10 pm. I wrap up my day with a shower, brushing my teeth, stretching, reading, and finally, my gratitude blessing. By doing this, I have prepared my mind and body for a deep rest…

10 ways to avoid catching the flu

August 15, 2016 Srijita10', Avoid, catching, Flu, The, to, Ways

Doctors are witnessing an unusually high outbreak of viral illnesses this time of the year. To make matters worse, viral fevers, which are otherwise short lived, are taking longer to subside. With everyone around you coughing, sneezing or carrying a fever, what can you do to avoid succumbing to this viral mayhem? Here are some tips: Wash your hands Do it a lot during this season, regardless of the line of work you are in. If you come in contact with anything that has been touched by an infected person,…