Year: 2014
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Stay healthy on a holiday
Santa looks cute with a belly, not all of us. When you head out of town for a much-deserved winter break, remember that you are going to unwind, not to wind up with a large waistline. Research shows that adults put on as much as 500 per cent more weight during holidays compared to when […]
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Strength-training for long-distance runners
Many believe that to be a successful runner, all you have to do is sprint regularly. The truth is that to become a stronger and faster runner you need to strength-train too. Some studies have shown runners can reduce injuries with just 10 to 20 minutes of strength-training daily. A majority of runners benefit from […]
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Coconut water is a craze, but is it good for you?
Piercing the tender top of a young, green coconut with a straw and slurping its sweet, mildly nutty juice is guaranteed to rejuvenate you on a hot afternoon. What adds to the kick is the conviction that you have made a ‘healthy’ choice. After all, everyone from Madonna to tennis ace John Isner has been […]
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Benefits of Keeping a Food Diary: Hear It From Experts
In today’s fast-paced world, where convenience often trumps health-conscious choices, it’s easy to lose track of what we’re putting into our bodies. We live in an era of abundance, with many food options available at our fingertips. While this variety can be exciting, maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet can also make it challenging. This […]
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How to Order Smart While Dining out
It’s the third time you’ve eaten out in a week, and you think you’re being smart choosing a salad. But you’ve loaded those greens with four types of creamy dressing the fast-food outlet offers. The salad may be low carb, but the dressing has a lot of calories. Dismayed, you wonder – do I just […]
