Don’t waste calories on drinks
It is a good idea to drink only water or calorie-free drinks like tender coconut water , butter milk whenever possible. Sugary drinks and juices may have hundreds of calories,…
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October 30, 2012
Assuming your choices are better than they actually are
From fruit juices to canned vegetable juice, breakfast noodles to seven grain bread, its easier to think your food choices are healthier than they really are. If a label says’…
October 29, 2012
Weight Loss Myths
1. You will burn more fat if you exercise longer at a lower intensity. 2. If you’re not going to work out hard and often, exercise is a waste of…
October 29, 2012
Exercise is important for the overall reduction of Body weight
When combined with other lifestyle changes, exercise is important for the overall reduction of body weight and subsequent maintenance of weight loss. The perception about the role that exercise can…
October 25, 2012
Revamp your snack habits to Lose Weight
Have you replaced sit-down meals with snacks? If so, you're not alone. Snacks are great -- when they help you stay slim (or even lose weight) rather than add belly…
October 25, 2012
Weight Loss Fact
The storage form of glucose in muscles and the liver is glycogen which also holds water. If you limit your calories, and in particular go low carb, you'll use up…
October 24, 2012
Eating only when you must and exercising whenever you can…
Change from eating whenever you can and exercising only when you must' to 'eating only when you must and exercising whenever you can Most people like eating, and don't like…
October 20, 2012
Exercises for Weight loss
A healthy weight loss programme is incomplete without a good exercise routine, and weight training mixed with cardio is the best way to lose weight. Of course, variations and forms…
October 18, 2012
Diet Tips for Weight Loss
Do 's and Don't s Do' s Balance each meal with carbohydrates - 50%, proteins -30% and fat - 20%. Water intake should be monitered, 3-4 liters for a day,…
October 17, 2012
How does physical activity help reduce cholesterol
Why cholesterol is important?
In general, the higher your total blood cholesterol level, the greater your risk of coronary heart disease. You should aim for a total cholesterol level of under 5mmol/l ( millimols of cholesterol level of under your blood cholesterol is even slightly above this level, you can greatly benefit from reducing it.
Other factors which affect your risk of heart disease include smoking, high blood pressure, being overweight, being physically inactive and having diabetes, particularly if your blood sugar control is not good. (more…)
June 15, 2012