Mar 23

11 Ways to Take Care of Yourself Every Day for a Happier Mind and Body

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In just a few minutes a day you can find small ways to take care of yourself that don’t cut into your busy schedule. It’s easy to get caught up in the continuous cycle of work, sleep, and more work. After awhile, your body screams in protest and demands you pay attention to its needs. Your body and mind deserve some rest. In just a few minutes a day you can find small ways to take care of yourself that don’t cut into your busy schedule. Here are 10+ ways to take care of yourself every day.   1. Exercise your body for a happy mind. A little exercise will go a long way to reducing stress. Even just a brisk walk in the morning will energize and motivate you for the day ahead. Set your alarm for a little earlier than usual and hit the pavement. Save time by preparing the night before. Lay out your exercise clothes so that you can get going with minimal preparation time.   2. Quick morning meditation. A quick five or ten-minute meditation each morning will help balance your mind for the busy day ahead. Take a few moments to relax before you […]
Mar 23

3 Amazing High Protein Breakfast Items That Will Help You To Get Muscle Gains

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If you need to build your muscle then you will need high protein food items that can aid you in doing so. but most of the supplementary products found in the market are not so good. So it is best if you follow a natural diet that will help you to build your muscle. Take a look at these 3 food items which are great for consuming at breakfast if you want to build your muscles. Greek yogurt combo You can combine Greek yogurt with a lot of other food items to make a creative breakfast for yourself. You will need to take 1 cup of greek yogurt, half a cup of oats and with it add a bit of vanilla extract for added flavoring. Add any fruits you want and then add a scoop of vanilla ice cream as well as a protein supplement. Hard-boiled eggs with Ezekiel bread You cannot deny the magical power that eggs have and they are the most convenient form of protein that you can get. take 3 extra large eggs and add 2 slices of the bread along with it. you can add a low sugar jelly with it if you want to […]
Mar 23

Part I: Superfoods You Need to Try

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One of the main components of healthy living is eating right. Good food should satisfy an appetite, provide ample energy and lots of additional nutrients and minerals that have both short and long-term benefits to your health. There are many ways to get healthier foods into our diet, and one of the most effective ways is to eat more superfoods. Superfoods are foods that are teeming with nutritional goodness. They are often more obscure than common foods found in the fridge or pantry, but the continued growth of healthy eating has seen their availability increase in recent times. A common misconception is that they must be extra expensive when compared to standard foods, which is simply untrue. These foods are all natural and provide our bodies with everything they could hope for. They can be prepared in a hundred different ways from tasty smoothies to hearty meals. Have a look at some of the most impressive superfoods out there that you should definitely be introducing to your diet. Chia Seeds Seeds are often great superfoods thanks to their small size but massive nutritional content, and chia seeds are no different. These small seeds can be combined with your favorite smoothies […]
Mar 23

Why You Should Try Meditating After Your Workout

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If working out is the best way to treat your body, then meditating is easily the best way to treat your mind! The benefits gained from both are plentiful, so surely it makes sense to combine these two activities in some shape or form? A great way to do this is to set aside some time to mediate right after your workout. Think about it, your body feels amazing after a workout, and after meditating, your mind is always in a much better place. What better way to improve both your mind and body? Read on to find out why you should meditate after you have worked out: Your Mind is Halfway There Meditating is great for focusing your mind and reducing stress, anxiety and making you feel much more content in general. It’s not always easy to get to that stage, especially if your mind is racing around and can’t stop to focus on one thing. One time your mind has to focus is when you exercise. Unless you want to injure yourself or waste your time doing things wrong, you need to pay attention to what you are doing, which in turn helps you get rid of any […]
Mar 23

Part II: Tips for Starting a Healthy Lifestyle

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We touched on a few simple ways to get you into the habit of living a healthier life. Being fit and healthy involves exercising and eating the right foods. It sounds simple, because it can be simple! All you need to do is make some slight changes here and there, and then everything will become second nature afterwards! Keep the (Healthy) Snacks! Snacking isn’t the ultimate sin it is made out to be. There is nothing wrong with having a nibble between meals, or before you do a spot of exercise, its more so those hoping to shed a few pounds that should avoid eating snacks too regularly. Healthy snacks taste fantastic, and do the job at filling you up and keeping you satisfied much better than salty or sweet snacks of the unhealthy variety. Giving these up can be a struggle, so don’t go cold turkey; instead replace your snacks will healthy alternatives. They can be enjoyed at home, work or for traveling without worrying about the less than healthy content found in common snacks. Instead of a bag of chips, have a bag of carrot slices instead! These taste just as good (if not better) with dips such […]
Mar 23

Adorable Pets that Will Keep You Happy

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It shouldn’t be a surprise by now that the term ‘health’ isn’t just associated with your physical looks and well-being, but also rather how happy and satisfied you are on the mental side of things. Stress, depression, and anxiety are just some of the things that are plaguing our minds today, mostly due to lack of human contact. If you are among those unfortunate who are affected by these symptoms too, then having an adorable pet with whom you can play with can be an excellent remedy for this problem. With that being said, let’s see some of those pets: 1. Dog: It’s kind of a no-brainer that if you are looking for having someone who is loyal to you, will play with you, and also is smart enough to learn some tricks, then a dog is the pet that you are looking for. There is just a ton of varieties out there, all of which retain the same qualities of a dog, but it’s difficult to recommend anything which everyone prefers since each among us has a different preference. All in all, go for a dog if you are looking for an adorable pet, and make your choice of […]
Mar 23

HIGH-INTESITY WORKOUTS FOR OPTIMUM RESULTS

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If getting fit, losing weight fast or burning calories is the goal you are aiming for, then be prepared to get down the gym and prepare for high-intensity workouts. Unfortunately, just turning up down at the gym and not breaking into a sweat while you gently walk fast on a treadmill or ride a static bike is not going to go far if you are looking to lose weight, increase fitness and lose that spare tyre around your waist. To achieve the best results when working out you must be prepared to sweat and push yourself to a limit that will feel a bit painful, especially at first. But it’s important not to overdo it (or underdo it) to achieve the right results more quickly. High intensity workouts don’t just burn calories, they torch them. If your cardio treadmill machine has one of those electronic calorie burning read outs which counts burned calories, try this little trick: gently jog on a treadmill at 4.2 mph for a period of two minutes, and once you reach the end of that two minutes, take a note of the calories burned so far. Now try the same exercise (again for two minutes) but […]
Mar 22

These 10 rules can help you lose weight (6 of these do not require you to go to a gym)

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1. Set alarms for meals Just like you set alarms for waking up every morning or for an important meeting, set alarms for meals as well (just avoid hitting snooze buttons!)When you eat is as important as what you eat. If you deprive your body of food for a longer time and then munch on a bowl of salad, you are doing nothing good.Never underestimate the body’s ability to backfire.   2. Eat fibres Fill on yourself with lots of fibres. These wonder elements of food will not only keep you full for longer duration, they are also good for your gut health.Fibres help maintain the gut microbiome and are great for metabolism. Fibre rich foods are organically grown and are easily available hence you do not have to spend lots of money to buy them.   3. Say no to packaged foods Though it might be the easiest option for you, make a habit of saying no to processed food. Packaged foods are devoid of healthy nutrients, are not fresh and are prepared in a manner that favours profitability more. Do not make your body prone to such synthetic elements when there are plenty of natural ingredients to feed […]
Mar 22

Cycling for Weight Loss – 5 Diet Tips

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Diet is important for all cyclists but those looking to lose weight have to pay extra attention to it. That’s because weight loss happens primarily in the kitchen. You need a calorie deficit to lose weight and taking in fewer calories is a lot easier than burning more. Let’s take a look at the main things you have to do right to promote weight loss while cycling.   Keep fuelling your training It can be tempting to completely cut out pre- and post-training nutrition in hopes of accelerating weight loss. The problem with that approach is that you will lose much more muscle mass compared to a less extreme calorie deficit. Cutting out fuel for your ride also reduces the quality of your training because of lower muscle glycogen stores. And ifthat wasn’t enough, you are also much more likely to experience disrupted sleep, increased irritability and lower motivation. Losing weight is not a sprint. You should still eat before your training rides, especially when you need to ride at high intensity. Aim for a deficit of around 500 kcal and focus on consistency, rather than trying to rush in with a huge unsustainable deficit.   Increase your protein intake […]
Mar 22

9 habits linked to a longer, happier life

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Whether it’s pursuing a demanding career, eating better or maintaining friendships, accomplishing the feats we most desire requires a healthy foundation. Living life to the fullest starts with paying attention to your body and mind. “The long-term effects of good and bad health habits are cumulative. Simply stated, you cannot outrun your past,” said Dr. William Roberts, a professor in the department of family medicine and community health at the University of Minnesota, via email. Getting enough physical activity and seeing your doctor regularly is a good place to start, CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen said. “There’s a lot of evidence about the things we can do proactively that can improve our longevity as well as the quality,” said Wen, an emergency physician and visiting professor of health policy and management at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health.   Here are some habits worth implementing to give yourself the best chance at a longer, happier life.   1. Regular screenings Young people tend to have fewer chronic illnesses than older ones, but prevention is key, Wen said. “If you screen positive for prediabetes, for example, there are steps that you can take to prevent progressing […]
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