January 3, 2018
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We all crave to live healthy lives. And most times, what we eat can either improve our health or affect it negatively. That’s why you need to know how to gain maximum nutritional benefits from your diet in order to lose bulk.  If you are concerned about getting the most of nutrients from your diet, below are some tips to help you.

Eat fresh foods as much as possible

Foods usually have their best nutrients available when they are freshly picked. Try as much as possible to concentrate on fresh organic foods to maximize nutrients.  One thing about fruit, vegetables and other foods is their nutrients diminish from their harvest. So, the longer a foodstuff stay before it’s been used, the lower the nutrient content. Always try to eat them fresh in order to maximize nutrient gain and lose bulk.

Store the foods in the most ideal way

When storing food items, try not to freeze them too much or keep them too hot in order to preserve the nutrient.  You need to store your foods properly in the refrigerator at the right temperature if you want to make the most of its nutrients.

Learn to eat most heat-sensitive and water soluble nutrients raw

Heat can break down vitamin C, folate, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1. But if you want to get a greater number of these, you need to eat some foods raw.  Foods such as broccoli, turnip greens, spinach, avocado, kale, and Brussels sprouts are usually eaten raw to have their maximum nutrient.

Finally, know which foods to cook deep and which to cook light

A lot of nutrients are lost from foods when they are cooked. About 10 to 50 percent of nutrients go out of most foods when they are cooked. You need to know which foods should be cooked lightly for the most nutrients and which ones should be properly cooked.

If you want to learn how to lose weight and gain maximum nutritional benefits, follow the above tips and you will definitely see great improvements in your health.


January 3, 2018
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There are different types of body structure and it’s important to take the right foods suitable for your body type.  Some types of body store fats easily than other body types. Knowing your body structure will help you select the most ideal diet plan for an effective weight loss. Generally, we have three major body types: hour glass, pear shaped, and apple shaped body types. These body types are named after the fruits with similar shapes.  Below are tips on how to eat for your body type.

APPLE

Generally, people with apple body type tend to carry all or most of their weights at the belly areas. Their arms and legs are usually slender without much weight.  People with this body type stand the highest risk of gaining fats. However, their fats can easily be alleviated. Apple body types should consume more of leafy greens, healthy fats (olive oil, coconut oil, nut butter, seeds, nuts, avocados), as well as chicken proteins.

PEAR

These groups of people will most likely gain weights through their thighs and hips. Because of the concentration of fats on their thighs and hips, they may find it a bit difficult to lose weight. There is high level of estrogen in their body and they can succeed better in their weight loss goal if they consume more foods that flush out estrogen.  People with Pear body types need to stay clear of unfermented soy, alcohol, caffeine, non-organic produce, and high fat diary. Instead, they should consume buckwheat, quinoa, oats, and high fiber fruits and vegetables.

HOURGLASS

Hourglass body types can speedily gain fats around the ankles, knees, chest, arms, and in the face.  They are very curvy and can gain more fats around their waist area too.

They should avoid sweets, refined carbohydrates, dairy, and caffeinated beverages. On the other hand, hourglass individuals should eat more of lean protein, whole grain cereals, and fruits and vegetables.


January 2, 2018
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Are your favourite meals filled with too much calories that are not good for healthy consumption? There are so many ways we can reduce the level of calories in our diets and still enjoy our favourite foods. If you want to learn how to cut down calories from your favourite meals and burn fat fast, hang on for a little while.

Start by reducing sugar content in your meals

Most baking recipes usually include lots of sugar far and above the required level for the body.  You can actually reduce the sugar content in your baking recipes without affecting much of its taste. Use about two-thirds of the suggested sugar level to lose bulk.

Cut down on fat

Of all the macronutrients, fat contains the highest number of calories per gram.  You can actually burn fat if you cut down on the fat content when cooking. For example, instead of pouring oil when cooking you can make use of oil spray to reduce the oil quantity while maintaining an even distribution. This will reduce the amount of oil and calories in the meal.

Use low fat food items as substitute for high fat food items

This is absolutely one of the best ways to cut down calories from your favorite meals. Cream has a very high fat content. You can replace it with yogurt or a fat-free evaporated milk to cut down on calories.

Remove chicken skin

If you are cooking with chicken, you can take out the skin before cooking. The fat content in the skin are unhealthy saturated ones. So, you can cut back on fat content and calories in the food when you peel off the skin before cooking.

 

If you want to know how to cut down calories from your favourite meals, the above are some of the best ways to help you enjoy your favourite meals and still maintain a low fat diet.


January 2, 2018
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Eating the right type of food can increase your energy and improve your overall health. It will also reduce the risk of diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and other cardiovascular diseases.   That’s why it’s important to take the right diet on a daily basis. Take less processed foods and eat more whole grains, vegetables and fruits to burn fat.

Types of healthy foods to add to your daily diet

Fruits and Vegetables

These provide an ultra-rich level of anti-oxidants, minerals, and vitamins, which are highly needed in the body. Anti-oxidants in particular help minimize the frequency of diseases in the body. Ensure to add a good amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet to enjoy their benefits. Fruits that are especially rich in nutrients include papaya, bananas, pears, apples, citrus, ball peppers, broccoli, and spinach.

Whole Grains

Whole grains are usually digested slower in the body than their simple carbohydrates counterparts.  They are known to minimize the risk of stroke and heart attack. Apart from this benefit, whole grain is very important to those who want to lose weight as it keeps you fuller and help you stay away from junk foods that can cause you problems.

Fatty fish and lean protein

Fatty fish and lean protein sources like eggs, nuts, and beans are very important to add to your diet on daily basis if you want to lose bulk. Protein provides satiation, sustains energy, enhances brain function, and is vital for repair of body tissues. You can take good amount of low-fat diary products to maintain a reasonable amount of protein in your body.

Healthy fats

Although some people have written off fats as an unhealthy food nutrient, there are some fat sources which are actually good for the body. Try as much as possible to include avocados, seeds, nuts, and fatty fish in your diet on daily basis.  They are tremendously beneficial for supporting metabolism and improving satiation, which invariably prevents you from gaining weight.

 


January 1, 2018
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Is there any relationship between dancing and weight loss? Well, we all know that dancing is a form of exercise. Surely, dancing should have a role to play in weight loss. In a recent survey by American Council of Exercise, fitness specialists and health experts strongly agree that dancing has a strong positive relationship with weight loss. Although more intensive exercise will have better impact than dancing when it comes to weight loss, dancing is more fun and can be done with ease. There are several other reasons why dancing and weight loss are closely linked together.

Dancing helps you burn fat

If you dance regularly, your body is more likely to burn more fat because it will consume more energy. As you move your body in different directions, it takes a lot of energy from your body. In this case, your body burns a lot of fat to release energy. Those who dance often usually burn more fats than others.

Dancing reduces stress

This is another reason why dancing and weight loss are closely related. Stress can lead to hormone imbalance and affect your body’s metabolism. If your body is burdened by stress hormones, it can lead to slow metabolism. Calories will burn slowly and more fat will be stored in the body.

Improved muscular tone

Dancing is an enjoyable form of exercise which helps you improve muscular tone. If you gain more muscles, it will surely help you shed some fats. It’s always important to replace fats in the body with muscles because your body sheds more calories from the body as you gain muscular tone.

 

In conclusion, dancing and weight loss are correlated because it’s another form of exercise. Even if you don’t want to dance for weight loss, there are many other health benefits you can gain from dancing.