Tag: fat
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Did you know you ‘exhale’ the fat you burn?
We’re always talking about burning fat, but very rarely do we stop to ask where that fat goes. Is it converted into energy and released as heat? Or is it converted to muscle? Apparently, neither is the right answer. According to a study by Andrew Brown from the University of New South Wales and physicist…
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Exercises to lose that belly fat
Having trouble buttoning up your favourite pair of jeans? It’s time to focus on working off that belly fat. Abdominal weight, known as visceral fat, isn’t just a sign of being out of shape. It can be dangerous – as it forms between your organs, within your abdominal cavity, it secretes proteins that can trigger chronic inflammation, putting you…
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Keto Diet: Six pointers one must follow
Ketogenic diets, popularly referred to as keto diet, have been heavily researched for years. Many people believe that fats wreak havoc on one’s diet plans. However, a keto diet recommends a combination of high fat, adequate protein, and less/no carbohydrates. This changes the way energy is consumed in the body. This leads to your body…
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Olive Oil vs Coconut Oil: The Healthy Option
It’s hard to keep up with cooking oil fads. Even as India’s olive oil obsession continues to grow, there’s a new contender for the “world’s healthiest oil” title. Only this time, it’s a desi favourite – coconut oil. Coconut oil has been a staple in south Indian cooking since time immemorial, but it’s become a…
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Is your smartphone making you fat?
Late-night text messaging with your significant other or scrolling through social media feeds have become a part of your routine, thanks to the smartphone. And although we have all come across information that suggests that looking at the bright screen in the dark can affect our sleep patterns, there are more ways this light exposure…