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Sweet Potatoes Help to Lose Weight Easily, Know More About It

January 12, 2021January 13, 2021 Piyush Kuril

Want to lose weight at home easily? Try eating sweet potatoes in order to lose weight efficiently by trying out new snacks made from them. Sweet potatoes are creamy, soft and delicious when cooked properly. Available in the winter season, it is one of the most nutritious root vegetables available around the globe. A very popular myth is that sweet potatoes make you gain weight, but they are rich in starch and carb content and these are unhealthy fats like the ones found in normal potatoes. It is full of phytonutrients, minerals, fibers,…

Best ways to protect yourself from gaining weight this winters

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 Piyush Kuril

Winters are all about staying in and enjoy the warmth of the comforter. But unfortunately, winter is also the time when your body is most susceptible to gain unwanted weight and a list of unwanted health problems. Our body not only feels lethargic but also clothes feel stuffed than before not because of layering but of body weight. Winter is basically an official season when your body can easily grow weight from about 3-5 kgs. Usually, in winters, the cold and gloomy days are most often spent indoors under a comforter.…

These 5 Foods Which Will Help You Control Your Sugar Cravings

December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 Piyush Kuril

When putting down some weight, the main thing to worry about is being sidetracked into eating things that we shouldn’t, right? Now, in most cases, we’re advised to stay away from fats, sugars, carbs, and more. But among all these, how to control your sugar cravings is the most difficult part. It is often that we take a scoop of sugar or a bite of ice-cream without noticing much. This small thing results in big losses for the future when talking about your fitness goals. But what if you can control…

Reduce your sugar intake

December 8, 2018April 17, 2020 Piyush Kuril

Reduction of sugar intake is a must. Sugar especially artificial sugar works to increase calories and in turn increase the rate of health issues. Here are ways to reduce that. Know if you are addicted to sugar Sugar addiction is in the forming of craving for sugar-based foods like sweets and pastries. Also if you feel bloated after eating sugar or sleepy it means that you are addicted to sugar. Read the labels Sugar is often given in the form of energy or carbohydrates on the labels, if you see…

Burn that fat away – Foods that help you lose weight.

November 28, 2018April 17, 2020 Piyush Kuril

Foods that help you burn fat and promote weight loss are in demand these days. These foods are natural, real and unprocessed foods. Along with exercise, if you consume these foods, you will be able to burn to a great extent. Citrus based fruit: Citrus based fruits go a long way in burning fat. These citrus fruits are best early in the morning. Even better in pre and post workout sessions. Oranges, lemons and limes, and of course citrus fruit is wonderful for your hair, skin and to burn fat…

How stress affects your weight loss goals

April 12, 2018 Gavin D'souza

Stress can lead to acute weight loss in some people, while in others, it can lead to weight gain. Worry of any sort be it financial crisis, loss of a loved one, feeling heart-broken all lead weight loss or gain. Paying attention to anxiety signs and symptoms is necessary. But how does this exactly happen? Your body starts responding to the anxiety level The anxiety level rises, the brain sends a message with a number of stress hormones and the body is put into the ‘flight or fight’ mode. Once this…

Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI)

March 11, 2018 Piyush Kuril

Body mass index (BMI) can help you identify your weight to height ratio. The index is a measure for whether you’re over or under normal weight limits for your height. It however does not measure body fat percentage. There are other tools and measure to calculate body fat. This index differs with age and gender. For example, women are more likely to have a higher percent of body fat than men with the same BMI. BMI alone is not diagnostic. It is just one of the many factors that can…

7 health benefits of Lemon water or Lemonade

February 21, 2018April 17, 2020 Gavin D'souza

We’ve all heard about the power of a breakfast smoothie or a post-workout protein shake. But one of the most under-estimated health drinks is lemon water or lemonade. The easy accessibility and effortless prep, are just beginning of the long list of the benefits of this healthy drink. Rich source of Vitamin C All fruits yellow are rich sources of Vitamin C. Lemons are full of vitamin C. So around 100 g of lemon will have 53 mg of Vitamin C which is a grand amount of it which makes…

7 benefits of Greek Yogurt

November 3, 2017April 17, 2020 Piyush Kuril

Greek yogurt is another super-food that is part of the diet of most health- conscious individuals. Yogurt in general is know to be rich in nutrients and is considered a lovely dessert option instead of ice-creams and other fatty treats. Greek yogurt manufacturers make sure that excess water, lactose, and minerals are drained out of the yogurt and what’s left is a creamy, rich yogurt with less sugar and more carbs. This extra step is a boon to people who have lactose intolerance as Greek yogurt is easier to digest…

Quinoa: The latest Super-food on the block

October 22, 2017April 17, 2020 Piyush Kuril

Move past kale and green tea, the latest food making its entry into the coveted Super-food list is a small grain-like seed, called Quinoa. While technically a seed, it can be prepared like rice, barley or other whole wheat grains. That isn’t all, it cools faster than your current breakfast super-food staple – oatmeal. There are 3 types of Quinoa, red, white and black. It is available in most supermarkets and grocery stores. Always ensure that the packaging is not damaged, as moisture can affect it like any other grain. Also…