Tag: Weight Loss

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Detox can help you get rid of body toxicity contributing to weight loss. It can heal digestive system imbalances that causes weight loss failures. Most detoxes are high in foods that support balanced blood sugar levels. It can also help release physical and emotional stress. It awakens the taste buds to flavors of nourishing foods. Detox with foods across all categories.

The idea behind intermittent fasting is to cycle the days of fasting with days of eating. The emphasis is on when you eat rather than what you eat. Benefits include increase in lifespan, slow brain ageing and prevents illness like diabetes. Alternate day fasting, lean muscle gain, fasting 20 hrs a day and eating a large meal later are different types of intermittent fasting.

Detox is the best way to make your body weight-loss regime ready. It works by removing excess toxins from your body, improving digestive system, regulating blood sugar levels, making you love healthy food, relieving stress. Not being a prey to - fad diets and completely giving up on proteins, are few things to be noted while beginning the detox.

Replace fizzy drinks with water. Have 5 small meals a day, equal time gaps and smaller amounts. Don't skip breakfast. Replace coffee with green tea. Include supplements to stay energetic. Find a workout buddy. Keep a food diary, note down calorie intake. Don't panic or stress out. Don't obsess over your weight. Cook your own food and keep rotating your exercises.

5:2 diet is an intermittent fasting method where one eats low calorie foods (600 cal) 2 non-consecutive days and returns to their normal food pattern the other days. It improves cognitive function and triggers the IGF-1 (growth hormone that causes aging) to go from growth to repair. Some reported 15-20lbs loss in 5-wks and lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

People who skip breakfast have higher levels of insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar. This is also responsible for turning energy into fat. So when you finally have lunch, your meal is more likely to turn into fat. You will also have more of the hormone called ghrelin that tells your brain that you are hungry. Therefore, you will likely take in many more calories than if you had actually eaten breakfast. 

Keep in mind the following and you will automatically slip into a weight loss diet. Eat limited and avoid water in between or 45 mins after meals. Reduce solids and include more liquids like dal, sambar and buttermilk. Avoid tea, coffee, alcohol and having a meal after 8pm. Try these out and see the difference.

What and when we eat decides the digestion is to follow but more crucial is 'how' we eat. If you eat the right way, it could lead to better absorption, metabolism and eventually, weight loss. Keeping in mind to chew food properly, avoid water during meals, sitting with your legs crossed and taking short strolls post meals can effectively improve digestion, metabolism and health. Give the how some importance and see the difference.

Chronic lack of sleep can lead to mood disorders, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and early mortality. Eat a breakfast rich in fiber and protein, make lunch your largest meal and don't eat your dinner too late. If you do feel hungry before bedtime, a small protein snack with healthy fat staves off sleep-depriving hunger without sabotaging your weight-loss goals.

Probiotics are the beneficial bacteria that inhabit the human intestinal tract. According to studies, probiotic supplements can help weight loss. However, it is important to note that just because one strain of bacteria in a given species has a proven action does not mean that another strain will as well, even if they are closely related. So, choose wisely.

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Simply putting your mind to eating can help boost digestion, metabolism and loose weight. Here are 8 tips to do so. 1. Keep a journal and note down what your eating. 2. Set aside all electronics, just enjoy the food. 3. Keep busy to avoid munching. 4. Avoid any obstacles you may encounter while eating. 5. Chew properly and completely. 6. Sit and eat, don't stand or move. 7. Take deep breaths and savor food. 8. Eat slowly, it helps us stop at the right amount as compared to when gulping.

Important key performance indicators for assessing health are: Knowing the general health and frequency of illness, Realizing the energy levels during the day, Libido or sexual drive (how often do you get a morning erection?), How long and what sort of quality sleep do you get? If you have assessed all the four important point, you can figure out your health.