Month: January 2015
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HealthifyMe helped me lose 22 kg in 10 months
Surat resident Chaitali received a rude shock when she was admitted to a hospital mid-last year, and was diagnosed with diabetes. “My fasting sugar level was 400,” says Chaitali, who weighed 87 kg at the time. She hadn’t always been fat but had gained weight due to a hormone imbalance. Her hospitalization, and the fact […]
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In the mood to snack? Choose sprouts
Cheap, home-grown and healthy – three reasons why you need to grow a liking for sprouts. Experts estimate there are over 100 times more enzymes (special types of proteins that act as catalysts for all your body’s functions) in sprouts than uncooked fruits and vegetables. The energy contained in the bean or legume is ignited […]
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Five reasons to hire a virtual trainer
You may already know your way around the exercise equipment or have your own home fitness routine, but if you’re keen to get your abs in shape or work off those last five kilos, a virtual trainer can provide you with customized advice. Working with an expert online has some unique advantages – here are […]
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Want a protein packed lunch? Try Tofu
Some dismiss it as tough version of paneer, but there are several benefits to including tofu in your diet. Tofu, or bean curd, is derived from curdling fresh soya milk, pressing it into a solid block and then cooling it – in much the same way as paneer. The liquid (whey) is discarded, and the […]
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Can eating coconut oil help you lose weight? Yes!
Jennifer Aniston was spotted with a shopping trolley loaded with virgin coconut oil bottles. Angelina Jolie sprinkles this ghee-like thick fat on her breakfast cereal. And, Victoria Secret supermodel Miranda Kerr credits her post-baby weight loss to her daily intake of four teaspoons of it. The humble coconut oil has gone from kesh tel to culinary star. Once […]
