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Fitness experts suggest that it’s a bad idea to do weights and cardio back to back. If you want to build muscle, keep weights and cardio sessions separate. Doing cardio just before weights will lead to fatigue, which will result in poor…
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Cinnamon is widely used both as a bark extract and powder. An effective anti-inflammatory, cinnamon’s benefits are thought to be from one of its antioxidant compounds, cinnamaldehyde, which gives it a rich aroma and flavour and can also…
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Use lime, honey and vanilla to give the dish some natural sweetness. There’s no need for added sugar at all! Use ghee instead of butter or margarine. Medium-chain fatty acids present in it stimulate the fat-burning and energy expenditure…
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If you have a Great Dane or a Mastiff puppy, know that they have certain nutrient requirements, particularly in regard to calcium and fat. Large-breed growth diets have been formulated to be less energy-dense (less fat) and to contain…
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With a mix of soluble fibre and essential fatty acids, flaxseed makes a great addition to your yogurt, smoothie, or salad. A natural appetite suppressant, it will help you stay full for long. Berries, too, are high in fibre content and…
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Exercise Identity or EI is a factor which is associated with a person’s self-image and includes an emphasis on their exercise behaviour. It also allows them to influence their future exercise behaviour. When you have a high exercise…
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You can use edible flowers as garnishes, or cooked into fritters. Both the petals and their flavours are delicate, so cook them very briefly or add at the last minute. You can even have them candied by brushing them gently with egg white or…
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When it comes to treats and sugary foods, teach children that while these foods taste great, they are best eaten less frequently than everyday foods because they don’t fit in well with a diet that will make them healthy, bright, and strong.…
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Goji berries have long been used to promote vitality, energy, and stamina. Research also suggests that goji berries may help improve metabolism that can help you on your journey to weight loss. A 2011 study published in in the ‘Journal of…
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Our desk jobs, the time we spend sitting and consuming digital data, sleeping, or our tendency to be generally sedentary, is growing by the day. Physical activity and nutrition are crucial in the prevention and treatment of obesity. Our…
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