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Top 10 fat-fighting foods
A guide to achieving your health and wellness goals We're all on the same side - with fat on the other. We're constantly in combat with the fat in different areas of our bodies. What can one do to get rid of that dreaded entity that grows of its own accord and takes...
Tired and sleepy? 5 ways to kickstart your metabolism
Here are some simple steps that don't cost much, and only need your time. In our world of high stress and instant gratification, we look for ways to satisfy our needs through means that are not always the best for our bodies and minds. Some of the worst offenders are:...
10 tips to get rid of that fat tummy
Eliminate ALL fried foods. Not only are they extremely bad for your heart, they are also carcinogenic. As we all know, our gut holds good bacteria and bad bacteria. Significant scientific research shows that the presence of excessive bad bacteria in our gut may...
5 reasons you should add quinoa in your diet
Here are some amazing the health benefits of quinoa What is this weird-sounding grain and, really, how does one even pronounce it? Let us make it simpler for you. This rather old grain of Celtic origin is actually pronounced as 'qee-n-wah', with the last bit sounding...
5 tips to curb sugar cravings
Are you constantly seeking sweet treats? Are you constantly seeking sweet treats? Do you often find yourself bringing out your stash of sweets late afternoon or midnight? The number one reason usually cited for sugar cravings is lack of sleep. Building up significant...
Are low-fat food items good for you?
More often than not, just as we are about to embark on a strict dietary plan to either lose weight or eliminate obesity-related diseases, we often tend to head to the supermarket, go to the 'low fat' section and stock up on those food items. Not once do we stop to...
Top 5 foods you must avoid in order to live a long life
Before you eat anything, do you actually think through the nutritional value of the food on your fork? Do you actually think, 'Hmm, this is going to add a few inches on my hips and may even affect my heart negatively?' Many of us never think like that. We get carried...
Shed that bulge with apple cider vinegar
Many fitness experts across the world are recommending ACV to help people shed excess weight. The last time I heard of apple cider vinegar (ACV), it was used as a salad dressing. Now I hear that ACV has way more health benefits and can even aid weight loss. Curious?...
How not to gain weight during Ramadan
The best thing you can do for your starving body is to break your fast with either a bowl of fruit salad. The Holy Month of Ramadan presents an opportunity to curb all excesses and let go of some of the habits that don't serve you well. Having said that, I also...
4 protein-packed foods for vegans, vegetarians
A guide to achieving your health and wellness goals "So, where do you get your protein from?" It's the single most commonly asked question the minute you tell someone you are vegetarian. And the truth is that it is sometimes a struggle to answer this. So, whether you...