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6 Indian Superfoods to Reduce Belly Fat

October 29, 2016 Srijita6, belly, fat, Indian, reduce, superfoods, to

Wedding season is here! And you will all agree with me that there comes a moment when you want to lose stubborn fat around your belly just to wear that favorite sari or lehenga of yours. We keep running from pillar to post to find that one secret food or ingredient that melts our belly fat. We don’t believe in miracles but here is the list of superfoods that will actually help you shed those extra kilos. In order to lose weight, you need your calorie intake to be less…

Exercise Hormone Can Help Shed, Prevent Fat

October 5, 2016 SrijitaCan, exercise:, fat, Help, Hormone, Prevent, shed

Does working out feels like more of pain to you? Take heart. Exercise releases a hormone that can help your body shed fat and keep it from forming again, which may also act as potential target to fight obesity, diabetes and other health issues, a study has found. The results showed that hormone irisin helps convert calorie-storing white fat cells into brown fat cells that burn energy and may be an attractive target for fighting obesity anddiabetes. “Exercise produces more irisin, which has many beneficial effects including fat reduction, stronger…

To Fight Belly Fat, Prioritize Sleep

September 29, 2016 Srijitabelly, fat, Fight, Prioritize, Sleep, to

It’s a pretty universal desire. I’m not talking about the living-forever wish – I mean having a flat belly. Have you ever heard anyone say, “No, actually, I’d like to go with the round, protruding kind.” No, didn’t think so. But how do we get there? Claims are everywhere. If you believe what you see online, there are exercises that give you six-pack abs in 30 days, tart-cherry-based diets that eliminate flab in a jiffy or, a personal favorite, “belly-fat-fighting pills.” “There are an infinite set of BS claims out…

Belly Fat May Increase Risk Of Heart Diseases

September 28, 2016 Srijitabelly, diseases, fat, Heart, Increase, May, of, Risk

Increasing stomach fat — also known as the “hidden fat” in abdomen — can lead to worsening heart disease risk factors, according to a study. The study adds to the growing evidence that regional fat deposits are harmful and further suggested that the density of the stomach fat (measured by CT scan) is important. Previous studies have shown that people who carry excess abdominal fat around their midsection tend to face higher risks of heart disease compared to people who have fat elsewhere. In general, the higher the fat content,…

Low Carb Versus Low Fat: Should You Follow These Diets For Weight Loss?

September 2, 2016 SrijitaCarb, Diets, fat, Follow, for, Loss, Low, Should, these, Versus, Weight, You

For the past several decades, most people believed that a low fat diet was good for weight loss, largely because of its beneficial effect on metabolic risk factors such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar and obesity. In recent years, however, a growing body of research has pointed us in another direction, suggesting that a low carb diet could also help in weight reduction. Both types of diets, however, have their pros and cons so we need to look objectively at both to gain an educated, unbiased understanding.What is…

Meat Protein and Not Fat Causes Obesity: Study

August 4, 2016 Srijitaand, causes, fat, meat, Not, Obesity, Protein:, Study

We all need protein in our diet to help our body repair cells and make new ones and it is also an important factor for our growth and development. Protein foods are broken down into parts called amino acids during digestion. The human body requires a number of amino acids in large enough amounts to maintain good health. It’s equally important to eat the right amount and the right kind of protein to get its health benefits. Protein in meat is causing obesity in the same way sugar does, reveals…