With growing awareness about fitness, obesity is considered to be harmful for health. Numerous studies have linked obesity with diabetes and heart disease, among other illnesses. And the numbers of people struggling with obesity are rising at an alarming rate. But, it turns out, obesity can also be good for you. A study conducted by the European Association…
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Most effective detox drink for weight loss
1. DIY detox drink Whether you’re trying hard to lose weight or you simply want to look and feel healthy, the best way to start is by drinking lots of water. Water helps your body get rid of harmful toxins. Six to eight glasses of water everyday will keep you hydrated and keep the essential…
CrossFit is not only beneficial for weight loss, but also helps manage diabetes
CrossFit has seen huge popularity recently. Right from celebrities like Jessica Biel, Jessica Alba and Brad Pitt, to regular folks who just want to get fit, CrossFit has been their go-to workout routine. Apart from the obvious benefit of fitness, there are more reasons to CrossFit. According to a study conducted by The Physiological Society,…
Weight loss, here’s why fibre in your fitness diet is the best fat burner
If you’ve ever consulted with a dietician, the one advice that is often doled out is to increase the amount of fibre consumed. Fibre is the protective layer of fruit, vegetable or grain. Consuming the right amount of fibre has many health benefits: weight loss, reduce risk of type II diabetes and heart diseases. According to…
Exercise every day or 5 times a week? Here’s what you need to stay fit
Exercise is known to offer a host of benefits, be it diabetes management, weight loss, or combating mental decline in dementia patients. Now, a new study shows that exercising four to five times a week can keep your heart healthy and slow down ageing. Researchers from the University of Texas have found that different sizes of arteries are affected differently by…
High intensity interval training or longer exercises? Here’s what’s best
In this frantic, fast-paced life, with so much to do and not having the luxury of being a gym rat, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is the best course of action for those who skip the gym with the “short on time” excuse. “Remember, just like in life, in the gym too, it’s the quality of focus that…
CrossFit is not only beneficial for weight loss, but also helps manage diabetes
CrossFit has seen huge popularity recently. Right from celebrities like Jessica Biel, Jessica Alba and Brad Pitt, to regular folks who just want to get fit, CrossFit has been their go-to workout routine. Apart from the obvious benefit of fitness, there are more reasons to CrossFit. According to a study conducted by The Physiological Society,…
Weight loss diet tip fitness experts swear by, have your breakfast on time
Missing out on your breakfast is not good for the system and can actually lead to weight gain, studies have shown. By skipping this meal, not only do you end up putting on weight, but also open the door to lifestyle related diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Researchers from…
Here’s Why You Should Drink Fennel Seed (Saunf) Water For Weight Loss
Sweet and warm; often used as a mouth freshener and spice blends, fennel seeds, also known as saunf, are kitchen ingredients that an Indian kitchen can barely do without. It is used in curries, salads and desserts to add that extra flavour to them. The refreshing seeds have long been known to aid weight loss….
This is the healthiest cooking oil for weight loss, say dieticians. No, it’s not olive oil
If you, like me, shop in supermarkets (no online carts for me), you may have noticed that olive oil has been advertised as the healthiest option out there. But is it really healthy, considering it is also one of the most heavily discounted oils these days. While that could be for a number of reasons,…