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Beat the heat with Cucumber
by Lavleen Kaur

Beat the heat with Cucumber

It’s too hot today here in Chandigarh. Hot temperature outside effects our body emotions too. You might have often heard the phrase, ‘Cool as a cucumber’ used to refer to a person who is really cool :)  The vegetable also known as kheera or kakdi here in India is an excellent addition to your diet (by Dietician Lavleen) as it has more health benefits than one. Here are some of them. 1. Hydrates your body Cucumber contains 95% water and eating them is a great way to keep yourself hydrated. Not getting enough water can cause several problems as water flushes out all the toxins in your body and being a Dietitian, I strongly recommend this. 2. Prevent hangovers If the worst part about drinking alcohol for you is the early morning headache that…...
Kick out junk food
by Lavleen Kaur

8 easy ways to kick out junk food from your diet

Not to mention eating junk food can lead to obesity, numerous diseases and unhealthy lifestyle. But still people don't avoid it. What's the reaosn? People find it very difficult to throw away junk food from their life. Being a dietitian, here I am going to share some tips to help you cut down the junk food in your diet and engage into a healthy lifestyle. A lot of my friends in Chandigarh are addicted to junk food so this is for them too :)1. Clear your kitchenette: This one is really important. Throw away all junk food that is hiding in your kitchen so that you don't get tempted to eat it. 2. Donate: I know its not a good to waste food and throw it in a bin. Don't…...
Weight loss tips
by Lavleen Kaur

10 best weight loss tips

1. SNACK, BUT SMARTLY Grazing between meals used to be on the weight-loss hit list. But nutritionists now know that it's better to satisfy a craving with healthy grub than ignore it and risk a junk-food binge later. The best picks are filling, protein-packed snacks, such as one stick of string cheese, a tablespoon of peanut butter on a piece of fruit. 2. TURN OFF THE TV Dining while viewing can make you take in 40 percent more calories than usual, reports a new study. And texting, driving, or any other distracting activity during a meal can also result in your eating too much. Instead, make each meal something you put on a plate and sit down to, even if you're eating solo. 3. STEP ON THE SCALE DAILY If…...
Weight loss myths
by Lavleen Kaur

Weight loss myths

Myth 1: Diet sodas and artificial sweeteners will help you lose weight While enjoying all the sodas and pastries you desire. Well, just look at what obese people stock up on - diet sodas. Recent studies reveal artificial sweeteners contribute to obesity. Diet soda consumers remain overweight while destroying their brain cells and creating other health hazards. Myth 2: Eat low or no fat foods. The bogus cholesterol scare created by junk science in the 1950s spawned the birth of a no and low fat food industry. Those foods are also usually sweetened with artificial sweeteners as well, creating a double health hazard whammy. Avoid margarine and hydrogenated oils. Our bodies need good fats to help build cell walls, brain cells, and mylan sheaths that protect nerves. Producing vitamin D3 from sunlight…...
Healthy seeds
by Lavleen Kaur

Wonder seeds for weight loss

Pumpkin seeds are a good source of protein; a single ounce of pumpkin seeds provides 5 g of protein. Protein can help you manage hunger, which is important when you're trying to lose weight. The stomach takes longer to process protein than it does to digest carbohydrates or fats, which is why protein-rich foods are satisfying. Sunflower seeds contain a wide range of nutrients.1 oz. serving contains 3.1 g of fiber. Fiber is an essential dietary component, as it benefits your heart and helps keep you full. A serving also has a whopping 5.48 g of protein, another satiating nutrient. Sunflower seeds offer vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6 and E. The seeds also pack in a number of minerals, including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium and zinc.…...
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