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Three Essential Nutrients for Every Pregnant Woman

January 31, 2017 SrijitaEssential, Every, for, Nutrients, pregnant, three, woman

Remember the food you eat is the main source of nutrition for your baby and can help your baby’s growth and development. Hence, one of the best things that you can do for your baby is to eat a healthy diet during pregnancy. There are three nutrients that every pregnant woman must include in her diet on a daily basis. Here’s a break-up: Protein The amount of protein required by your body increases during pregnancy to help develop the baby and the placenta (the organ which connects the developing baby…

What Is the Keto Diet, and Should You Be Trying It?

January 30, 2017 Srijitaand, be, Diet:, Is, It, Keto, Should, The, trying, What, You

There’s a lot of recent buzz about the ketogenic diet, aka the “keto diet,” which has received a ton of praise from elite athletes (eh hem, LeBron James) as it is low in carbohydrates and high in good fats, and it provides a lot of energy. The idea is that by eating high-fat, moderate-protein, and fewer carbs, the body goes into ketosis, or the metabolic state in which ketone bodies (fat-like molecules) become the main fuel source instead of glucose. How does that break down into a daily diet? When meal…

The 10 Best Foods for Flat Abs

January 30, 2017 Srijita10', ABS:, Best, Flat, Foods, for, The

The sad truth: You can crunch yourself into a coma and still have ab flab. If you really want a sleek, sexy midriff, you’ve got to tweak your diet. All of the best waist-whittling foods contain fiber to banish bloat, antioxidants to boost your abs routine’s effectiveness, and protein to help maintain a healthy metabolism. Here, the top 10 choices for flatter abs. 1. Almonds These delicious and versatile nuts contain filling protein and fiber, not to mention vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant. They’re also a good source of magnesium,…

What to Eat Before and After a Workout

January 30, 2017 Srijitaa, After, and, Before, Eat, to, What, workout

Before: Whole Wheat Toast with Sliced Banana and Cinnamon When it comes to gearing up for workout, carbs are your gym BFF. The key is to have a mixed bag of complex and simple ones so that the release of energy during your workout is slow and steady throughout your routine. Whole-wheat toast with fruit gives you both types of carbs with the bonus of being super easy to digest. Complex carbs will keep your motor humming, while the fruit adds an extra kick of energy. For those training for…

That ultra-fatty cheat meal you just ate? It’s gonna absolutely hammer your liver.

January 30, 2017 Srijitaabsolutely, ate, Cheat, gonna, hammer, Its, Just, liver, Meal, That, ultra-fatty, You, Your

EVEN THE FITTEST guys will admit it: We all love to dig into a fat, greasy burger or a few glistening slices of greaseball pizza every now and then. Taking a break from a strict diet when trying to get shredded for catching more glances at the beach is an essential part of the process—you need that infusion of crazy calories to boost energy and your metabolism, plus free your psyche from the constant tedium of chicken and rice and veggies. But going too crazy with high-fat meals on your…

4 Low-Sugar Food Swaps

January 30, 2017 Srijita4), Food., Low-Sugar, Swaps

Diabetes has become an epidemic, affecting 29 million Americans. But here’s the good news if you’re concerned about your blood glucose: “One of the best ways to stay healthy is to make better food choices,” says Mitchell L. Gaynor, MD, author of The Gene Therapy Plan. Try these trades to lower your blood sugar and pack more protective nutrients into every bite. Breakfast Instead of: Fried egg + bacon + American cheese + bagel Eat this: Scrambled egg whites + onion + tomato + spinach + black beans + sprouted…