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Think about probiotics, and yogurt is definitely the first thing that comes to mind. But most people don’t know that other fermented foods like tempeh, pickles, kombucha, sauerkraut and kimchi also turn out to be excellent sources of the ‘good’ gut bacteria that the digestive system needs. Here are 4 super benefits of adding more of these foods to your diet. Improved Nutrient Absorption When consumed in the right quantity and coupled with regular foods, fermented foods help improve the activity of the gut bacteria and thereby increase the production of digestive enzymes. This helps create an ideal balance in the system which helps increase and improve the uptake of nutrients from food. Better Digestive Health Probably the most obvious benefit of consuming fermented foods is that it helps introduce beneficial bacteria in your digestive system and gut, and maintains the optimum balance there. In addition, the consumption of probiotics has also been found to slow down the progress of, and possibly even reverse some digestive diseases and ease the symptoms. Some experts also believe that these foods could help strengthen immunity in the long run. Budget-Friendly You don’t need to spend a lot of money to ensure digestive health- […]
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A new year has finally begun and everyone want to keep themselves fit and healthy throughout the year and make it a resolution. While many choose to stick to a balanced diet plan to keep themselves in shape, others take the resolve to hit the gym frequently and work on their bodies. Shifting an unhealthy lifestyle to a healthy one is a slow process and takes time and efforts. No crash diet or fitness fads can bring about a change overnight so it is well and wise to set realistic goals for yourself, as they are much easier and more practical to achieve. Here are some diet tips that you must inculcate in your daily life to lead a healthy lifestyle: Include fiber in your diet One action that will significantly improve your overall dietary pattern is swapping out low-fiber meals on your plate for naturally high-fiber alternatives. Foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts naturally contain dietary fiber in addition to vitamins, minerals, and advantageous phytonutrients. A diet rich in fiber is associated with a lower risk of heart attack or stroke, as well as a lower risk of acquiring diabetes, heart disease, and colon […]
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The idea that some extra exercise can protect you from the consequences of dietary vices is a tempting one, but there’s little evidence to support it. We’ve all justified a deep dive into a big bag of chips or a pint of ice cream after a workout by telling ourselves we earned it. But did we really? The idea that spending a few extra minutes on the treadmill protects you from the consequences of dietary vices is a tempting one. Yet there’s little proof that an unhealthy diet can be mitigated by regular exercise — a theory recently tested by a group of researchers from Australia, the U.S., Italy and Norway. Using a large sample of British adults, the multinational team reviewed the impact of exercise and diet, independently and jointly, on all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease and several types of cancer. Armed with the health history and self-reported diet and exercise habits of 346,627 study subjects age 40 to 69, the researchers cross-referenced the data against local death records over the course of a decade. The idea was to link the cause of death to baseline health records gathered 10 to 11 years earlier and gauge the impact of diet, […]
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One of the few that first crosses your mind when deciding to opt for a diet and leave your unhealthy lifestyle behind is probably this: “This means I have to eat the boring food which doesn’t taste good,” but that’s not true. And by not true, we don’t mean that something such as veggies or nuts will be as tasty as that fried chicken, we just mean that you can still enjoy your diet by incorporating some awesome snack ideas into your regular food so you can pamper your taste buds as well. Let’s have a look at some of them: 1. Mint and Pea Dip with Pretzel: Combining the health of peas, the freshness of mint and the taste of a pretzel sums up to a healthy and tasty snack which you simply cannot leave once you get used to it. Making it is rather easy as all you have to do is mash ½ cup of frozen peas along with 2 teaspoons of fresh lime juice and a tablespoon of fresh mint. This is enough dip to last up to 15 pretzels, and you can always make more since the ingredients required aren’t that much. 2. Sesame Popcorn: […]
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In the 21st century, thanks to the advent of GUI (Graphical User Interface) based OS, we now have a multitude of devices, all of which we are hooked to more than ever. Be it your social network, content creation, or even productivity, electronic devices have become indispensable. Sure it has a lot of advantages from getting your done work much faster, easier, a better method of communication from those away from us, and much more, there are still many disadvantages of using these devices, which is what we aim to cover: 1. Obesity: Though using technology and being obese isn’t a cause-and-effect relationship, the more time you spend on tech devices, the less time you spend on exercising and staying fit. And not exercising properly will obviously not burn the fat stored in your body, thus making you obese. 2. Depression: Thanks to the lack of human contact coupled with an unhealthy lifestyle, technology is one of the ways in which a person can undergo depression. In fact, the use of antidepressants is also on the rise, with more and more people trying to deal with something, which can be easily healed by minimizing the use of technology in the […]
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In today’s time and day, the word ‘plant-based’ is not unusual to hear, especially in the fitness and wellness world. Even though this term is commonly thrown around, many people still have numerous misconceptions about its actual meaning. For starters, people think that being vegan is the same as having a plant-based diet. Let’s stop you right there. In this post, you’ll come to learn about what exactly a plant-based diet is, its pros and cons, and how to incorporate it into your daily eating habits. Scroll down to read. The Truth About a Plant-Based Diet For your information, choosing a plant-based diet means that you are increasing your consumption of fruits, veggies, nuts, and seeds to live a happy, healthy life. The most common reason for opting for this diet is to reduce the risks of heart disease, and blood pressure, and more importantly improve your overall well-being. There are many food items that typically fall under a plant-based diet. It is basically identified as a food pattern that consists of vegetables, fruits, legumes, and grains. Simply put, a plant-based diet strictly excludes animal-based products. A person who incorporates a plant-based diet is known as a vegetarian. Their […]
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These days it is common among people to attribute the word ‘gym’ with the term ‘fit’, meaning that they simply think that going to the gym makes them fit and nothing else will do the trick, which is completely false. There are, in fact, a multitude of things which you can do to stay fit, which do not include going to the gym. It of course involves some amount of physical activity, so there’s no escaping that if you want to stay fit. Let’s take a look at these activities: 1. Yoga: Yoga involves stretching your body in various poses, which brings a lot of tension to your muscles, thus increasing your overall pain threshold and stamina but also puts your mind at ease. Starting yoga early morning yields the maximum positive results, but doing it at any other time of the day will do just fine as well. 2. Cycling: Cycling is pretty obvious: you jump on a cycle, start pedaling and travel for as much as you want to go. Provided that you perform it long enough, you will notice some significant improvements in your fitness, and you also get a lot of fresh air when you cycle, […]
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The bugs in our guts are influenced by the kind of food that we eat and the kind of diet that we maintain. The way we live has a direct connection to the microorganisms that are present in our body, so can we actually keep these gut microbiome in our body in a solid shape? Well yes, you can use the power of exercise to do so, let’s take a look at how it can be achieved – •If you don’t exercise on a regular basis then it’s high time you start it. Mild exercising like walking or jogging 30 minutes a day will help you. •If you are feeling comfortable with this then you can increase the intensity and make it to an hour per day. But keep an eye on any kind of adverse symptoms, if you notice any its time to cut back on their intensity. •Make sure you keep it regular. If you stop exercising then the microbiome in your body reverts back to the old state that it was in. so all of your efforts are basically wasted. •Test the time of your bowel transit. Notice if it Increases with exercise. If you want to […]
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Stress is inevitable during these times. We have so much to worry about in making ends meet, that we have completely upset and depressed minds by the end of the day. Be it your 9 to 5 job, other responsibilities, or even your unhealthy diet, there are many things that play a factor in a depressed mind. We are targeting the diet-specific problem for now, and have listed a few foods that should help you in keeping that pretty smiley face intact: 1. Berries: Be it blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries, the antioxidant-rich berries are well-known among the science community for having anthocyanin, a specific antioxidant that is linked to having a better mood in a multitude of ways such as improved cognition. Furthermore, they also contain ample amount of vitamin C, something which has been proven to help with people undergoing stress. In fact, even studies have supported this fact, as scientists found out that those who had any product rich in vitamin C had a lower blood pressure and a lower level of cortisol during a stress test in comparison to their counterparts. 2. Cashews: This high calorie and high protein nut is just as good on your health […]
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After much needed time to relax with family and friends over Christmas, getting back into your routine in the New Year can be quite the challenge, specifically when it comes to working out. But now experts have revealed five different tips to ease yourself back into a workout routine after the festivities. The team at Fitness Volt told FEMAIL it doesn’t need to be so difficult as tips include personalising your workout will make it more enjoyable and working out with a friend. Meanwhile they also revealed how it can help to ‘set specific times’ around exercising and ‘don’t overexert yourself.’ A spokesperson from Fitness Volt has commented: ‘When it comes to Christmas, the last thing that needs to be on our minds is working out – it’s a time that we wish to be spending with family and friends, and it’s important to make the most of that. ‘However, it can be difficult to find our motivation to get back into it from some time off. ‘Thankfully, there are simple steps that can increase your ambition again as well as make your workout more enjoyable to ensure that you can stick to your fitness routine in the new year […]
