How long have you been dreaming about….. Getting a slim waistline without having to slog for hours in the gym ? Shedding that extra fat without having to worry about gaining it all back Having a chiseled figure without going through a punishing diet regime of foods you hate eating. How about being active &...
Author: mukta
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Can vegans/vegetarians get enough protein? If yes, how?
As we all know, getting enough protein is very important if you want to be fit and keep good health. Protein also helps build, renew and preserve muscle tissue. Having enough muscle mass keeps you looking young. Protein is also important for youthful skin and good hair. That said, vegans and vegetarians often don’t eat...
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Creamy Cucumber Slaw
This delicious Creamy Cucumber Slaw is a low calorie salad that’s a delight for the taste buds. Besides, it’s quick to make. Preparation time: 5 minutes Here is the recipe: Ingredients: 2 Cucumber (medium) 2 tsp Dill leaves 1/2 to 1 green chilly, chopped finely 1/3rd cup Hung curd (very thick) 1 tsp Mustard 1/2...
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Why should I watch my diet if disease is inevitable?
I have often heard the statement : There are people who get lifestyle diseases like Heart disease, Cancer, Diabetes or Stroke despite eating healthy. So why should I watch my diet? It’s better if I eat whatever I like & laze around & not exercise. This way, at least I’m enjoying my life. If I’m...
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Top 5 reasons to love your cardio routine
Cardiovascular exercise or Cardio as it is commonly known is’nt just about losing weight or getting skinny! It is way more rewarding than you can think of! Read on to find out more.. Improved heart health : Being regular with your cardio routine helps lower the resting heart rate. Heart rate is an indicator of...
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Summer treats to beat the heat!
Now that Mr.Summer is here and is raging its heat on us mortals, making us lose more nutrients and electrolytes, our body’s nutritional requirements change. We need to keep ourselves well hydrated at all times. We need to consume those foods that are high in water content , more of vitamins & minerals & are...
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The incredible benefits of walking!
Though I love working out, there are times when I just want to take a break. And so I did, few days back. Instead,I went for a leisurely walk. Not a very long walk. I didn’t measure how much distance I covered. Nor did I set any records. I can’t brag about how many “calories”...
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Your guide to Vitamin B12
One of the Vitamins of the B-complex group , this Vitamin is uniquely important, since its deficiency or mal-absorption can have severe repercussions. Vitamin B12 is produced by bacteria and yeast and so is found in animal based foods. One of the consequences of the modern, fast food lifestyle is that the deficiency of this...
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Nutty carrot & cucumber salad
Crunchy, refreshing & light on the stomach, this salad is a treat to the taste buds too! When I started off making this , I could not guess that it would turn out so well ! It is packed with the goodness of cooling cucumbers, nutritious carrots & crunchy walnuts. Here comes the recipe :...
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DIY Whipped Body Butter – 100% Natural!
These days we have a plenty of choices in body butters, cold creams & skin care lotions in the stores. However, if you look at the contents of these products, they are loaded with parabens & chemicals that, in the long run, can cause more harm than good. Many of the ingredients in these products are...
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