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Cardio versus Weightlifting: What’s The Best Way to Get Rid of Fat?

December 9, 2016 SrijitaBest, Cardio, fat, Get, of, rid, The, to, Versus, Way, Weightlifting, What's

The world of fitness is shrouded in myths and misconceptions. One of them would certainly be the association of cardio exercises with weight loss and linking weight training with alpha-human, muscular bodies. Cardio and weight training, both work in tandem to drop kilos and help you get toned. While cardio helps in burning fat, resistance training builds muscles in place of the lost fat. Some recent studies suggest that our metabolism stays high from 24 to 36 hours post a high-intensity workout. In order to lose weight, one should get…

Using Supplements in the Legal Way and with Precaution

December 8, 2016December 28, 2016 adminand, In, Legal, Precaution, Supplements, The, Using, Way, With

When you buy a steroid or a supplement you need to abide by the laws of the state. One needs to know how to but the solution without the legal intervention. In case there is the necessity to buy steroid one has to abide by the existing laws of the state. In this case, to buy the medicine you need to have a prescription from the physician. One cannot buy a supplement without the permission of the doctor. However, supplemental laws in the USA are not so easy and due…

The many benefits of eggplant

December 5, 2016 Srijita'many, Benefits, eggplant, of, The

1. It is versatile – stuff it, mash it, bake it, fry it, grill it. Rustle up a baba ganoush, a classic ratatouille, eggplant chips or a desi bharta. 2. It’s only 35 calories per cup, thanks to its high fibre and water content. 3. Most middle-eastern and Italian recipes involve cooking whole aubergines (with peel), which is healthier since most of the antioxidants are wrapped in its purple skin. 4. Ayurveda recommends eggplant for curing insomnia and other sleep disorders. 5. Research shows aubergines can lower ‘bad’ cholesterol, provided…

A Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole So Good You Won’t Miss the Marshmallows

December 4, 2016 Srijitaa, Casserole, Good, Healthy, Marshmallows, Miss, Potato, So, sweet, The, Won't, You

Photo: Beth Lipton There’s nothing wrong with indulging a bit during the holidays. Stuffing, cranberry sauce, pies—there are so many treats to savor. But we’ve never fully understood the sweet potato casserole thing. Sweet potatoes on their own are, well, sweet. Why the need for sticky marshmallows, or tons of added sugar? Plus, it makes the pumpkin pie feel a little redundant. (And we love pumpkin pie.) So we set out to create a sweet potato casserole that’s satisfying and luscious, but with healthier ingredients and a bit more balance. This one…

3 Make-Ahead Recipes to Help You Eat Healthy Every Night of the Week

December 4, 2016 Srijita3, Eat, Every, Healthy, Help, Make-Ahead, Night, of, Recipes, The, to, Week, You

Photo: James Ransom If just the thought of cooking five weeknight dinners in a row makes you anxious, good news: Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs of Food52 fame have a new book out that is a game changer. With tons of hearty recipes that turn supermarket ingredients into company-worthy meals—plus make-ahead tips and tricks for elevating leftovers—Food52 A New Way to Dinner ($35, amazon.com) is a must. We chose a few of our favorites from the book, and collected some pro advice from Hesser and Stubbs. So next time the “what’s for dinner?” question comes…

It’s not Really the Holidays Until You Read about Avoiding Weight Gain

December 4, 2016 SrijitaAbout, Avoiding, Gain, Holidays, Its, Not, Read, really, The, Until, Weight, You

The twinkling lights. The Starbucks cups. The fa-la-la-la-laing. All of those things are fine for getting into the seasonal spirit. But it’s not really the holidays until you read an article about avoiding weight gain. In the December issue of Women’s Health, Paige Fowler offers this new twist on the usual advice: Eat like an animal. Her theory is that “birds and beasts spend three-quarters of their waking lives acquiring and consuming food – but never get fat. Sooo, who better to go to for diet advice?” No actual animals…