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Marathon training: The what, when and how much you must eat to prepare for a race

November 20, 2017 Loknath Dasa, and, Eat, for, How, Marathon, much, Must, prepare, race, The, to, Training, What, When, You

Running a marathon is no small feat. Training for one is a process that requires time, dedication and proper nutrition. What you eat, in fact, plays the most important role in training for a race. Add to it when you eat — whether before or after the race. If you get it all right, breasting the tape on the finish line, in good time, would be one of your life’s most memorable feats. Simply put, watch out for what you eat in order to power through a long run. You…

Never Put Hot Food In the Fridge, Here’s Why

November 11, 2017 Loknath DasFood., Fridge, Here's, hot, In, never, Put, The, Why

Loved your piping hot bowl of stew and now going towards the fridge to refrigerate the left over? Stop! You may want to wait for it to cool down to room temperature before putting it in the fridge. In our bid to wrap up all the kitchen work in a jiffy, we often end up keeping foods that are still hot in the fridge. Did you know this can actually be dangerous for you and your family? The purpose of freezing is essentially to prevent the food from losing its…

5 High Fibre, Weight- Loss Friendly Snacks You Can Munch Through The Day

November 7, 2017 Loknath Das5%;, Can, Day, Fibre, Friendly, High;, Loss, Munch, Snacks, The, through, Weight, You

Struggling to shed those extra inches around your tummy? Tried all sorts of dieting, yet no trace of desired results? Well, let us tell you a secret. Weight loss is as much about what you are eating as it is about how much you are eating. Alongside proteins, experts always recommend upping your intake of fibre for those on a weight reduction diet. This is because a diet rich in fibre helps you manage your weight by keeping you full for longer and curbing unwanted cravings. It can even regulate the…

When man meets metal: rise of the transhumans

October 29, 2017 Loknath DasMan, meets, metal:, of, Rise, The, transhumans, When

Earlier this year I went to an event in Austin, Texas, billed as a sneak preview of the evolution of our species. The #Bdyhax Conference, which took place in a downtown exhibition complex, promised a front-row insight into the coming “singularity” – that nirvana foretold by science fiction in which biology and technology would fuse and revolutionise human capability and experience. The headline acts of the conference were mostly bodyhackers – DIY experimenters who, in their basements and garages, seek to enhance their own flesh and blood with biometric implants and…

National Ayurveda Day: Can the Taste of a Food Item Affect Your Health?

October 25, 2017 Loknath Dasa, affect, Ayurveda:, Can, Day, Food., Health, Item, national, of, Taste, The, Your

Ayurveda is a goldmine of remedies and health-benefiting concoctions that are not only easy to arrive at but also inexpensive. The term Ayurveda stands for ‘science of life’ stemming from the words ‘Ayur’ meaning life and ‘Veda’ which means science. Ayurveda meticulously lays down guidelines on how one must chart out his/her daily routine starting from the regular diet. What we eat greatly influences our health, but as per the Ayurveda, the property of a particular food item, the time of food consumption as well as the taste of the food consumed…

Why Are Milkshakes Not the Best Idea According to Ayurveda

October 25, 2017 Loknath DasAccording, Are, Ayurveda:, Best, idea, Milkshakes, Not, The, to, Why

Love Milkshakes? The goodness of freshly cut fruits blended with the ever so nutritious milk, think there can’t be a concoction as healthy as this? Think again. Turns out that pairing these two healthy foods may not always result in a healthy combination. In fact, it is better not to team certain foods and consume them in pairs, as they can wreak havoc on your digestion, gut health and overall system. According to Ayurveda, one such food combination you must stay away from is that of milk and fruits – which puts our very dear…