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If you want to maintain a healthy lifestyle you need to ensure that you consume a balanced diet. Such a balanced diet makes sure that you consume 300 calories in lunch along with 100 calories in a snack. Along with such a diet it is necessary to burn the extra fats by a 60-minute workout on the treadmill. This entire… Read more »
Lentils have always stayed in the shadow of its famous legume cousin- The Bean. One of the reasons lentils are gaining popularity in people’s diet these days is the nutritional benefits offered by them to lose pounds gained in the holiday season. Lentils are also a major source of fiber. Various studies have revealed that Americans consume only 12-15 grams… Read more »
WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOUR LOW BACK? PERSPECTIVE: Low back pain, and its related disorders, is one of the most common pain afflictions of human especially in the industrialized societies in countries in America, Europe and Asia. It is estimated that 80 – 95% of people will be afflicted with low back pain in their lifetime. Low back pain is… Read more »
Fitness myths are everywhere. There might be one or two myths listed here that you previously believed in, but hopefully after reading this page, you will walk away with more knowledge about your health and fitness. You Can Get Fit Overnight The ugliest of all fitness myths: overnight fitness solutions. This myth takes the cake! It is the biggest lie circulating around… Read more »
Consuming probiotics is advertised heavily these days. They are not just found in yogurt but in a wide variety of food products. In fact there are even supplements and pills which contain probiotics available in the market these days. The basic idea is to introduce ‘good bacteria’ into the digestive system which will help to fight out the ill effects… Read more »
At any stage in life it is extremely important to have good nutrition. Everyone requires similar nutrients in life. However, the amounts required vary as per the age and your diet need not necessarily meet the nutrient requirements that are essential for different stages of life, that is, from childhood to an adult. The early years of life are the… Read more »
The food pyramid is a nutrition guide that is shaped like a pyramid. It is separated in parts, with each segment depicting the suggested intake of a particular food group. It was in Sweden that the first food pyramid was published in 1974. However, the most famous food pyramid was introduced in 1992 by the United States Department of Agriculture…. Read more »