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Why you should snack

September 6, 2016 SrijitaShould, Snack, Why, You

If you are extremely conscious of your diet, you most likely see Snacking as a sin. But that’s not entirely true. Snacking is a two edged sword – you can’t overlook it and you can’t afford to overdo it. Whether you want to lose weight or maintain it, it is good for both. The key is to create a balance while keeping some healthy rules in mind. Here they are: Pick nutritious snacks Like we always say – what you eat is of utmost importance. While snacking is good, you…

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…

French say ‘non’ to food waste – should we do the same?

September 1, 2016 Srijita'Same, Do, Food., French, Say, Should, The, to, waste, We, –, ‘non’

The French are a pretty innovative nation. They lead the world in style and they’re pretty good at putting ingredients together on a plate to make a stunning meal, too. They’re also quite bold when it comes to innovative legislation. They don’t shy away from doing things others might regard as a tad ‘nanny state’. The latest and most interesting is legislation on food waste. France has become the first country in the world to ban supermarkets from throwing away or destroying unsold food, forcing them, instead, to donate it…

5 Effective Warm Up Exercises You Should Perform Before Your Workout

August 30, 2016 Srijita5%;, Before, effective, exercises, Perform, Should, Up, warm', workout, You, Your

We all know that a warm up is an essential and integral component of a workout regime. But how do you know if your warm up is appropriate and when to move on to the next phase of the workout?A warm up serves not one, but many purposes: to elevate your core temperature, to lubricate your joints, to gradually increase the range of motion in your joints in all planes of movement, to increase your heart rate in preparation of the more vigorous activity to follow, to establish the neural…

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…

Diet mistakes you should avoid

August 12, 2016 SrijitaAvoid, Diet:, Mistakes, Should, You

Don’t expect results too soon (Thinkstock) Keep long intervals between meals When you keep long gaps between meals, you will tend to eat more at your next one, thereby defeating the very purpose of being on a diet. Instead of having three meals everyday, break them down into five or six smaller ones. This way you won’t get hunger pangs neither will you tend to overeat during mealtimes. Not being flexible enough Now we don’t mean this literally. Being flexible means that you have to allow yourself to work around…