Lose weight
by Lavleen Kaur
Being overweight puts you at higher risk for developing a number of health problems including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood cholesterol, stroke and some kinds of cancer. Obesity puts you at a much higher risk of these lifestyle diseases.AND THE FACT STILL IS - people only start making more healthy choices when they start seeing the consequences of living an unhealthy one. Act now! Have a wedding function to attend? Getting engaged soon? Want to look cool or hot in that dress? Just want to build up some six packs? YOU ARE PROBABLY OUT TO LOSE WEIGHT QUICKLY AND CAN SHED ANY AMOUNT OF MONEY TO ACHIEVE IT. Hang on friend. Stop, think, learn, listen and then go ahead. Some practical and real life TIPS about weight…...
Avoid hurry
by Lavleen Kaur
"The best doctor gives the least medicine." Best advice ever - "AVOID HURRY, WORRY AND CURRY" Patient: Doctor, I am not well, stomach remains upset and I suffer from constipation frequently. Flatulence, gas formation and acidity have become my permanent friends. Am I having a serious disease? Doctor(smiled): No my dear friend, you are alright, you don't have a disease. You are suffering from a lifestyle hazard, known as Irritable Bowl Syndrome. Just avoid HURRY, WORRY AND CURRY. Unnecessary hurry and worry leads to stress, which creates problems in the stomach, plus the rich spicy curries, triggers the problem. Although, it is difficult to avoid worries, they just come along, but yes must be ignored. A little bit of early morning rise, can manage the hurry part, Occasional home made…...
Diets don't work
by Lavleen Kaur
Are you the one who believe that diets do not work? Read on... Fact Ultimately, if you take less calories than you need, your body will start to use up the stored fat to get the extra calories it needs to function properly. This will gradually result in weight loss. My advice is to follow a moderately restricted diet instead of a crash diet that bans your favorite foods and leave you feeling hungry. Commitment, discipline and motivation works BUT you are more likely to give up if you follow a diet with too many restrictions and you will end up saying that the diet didn't work. Dietitian Lavleen's tip Follow a balanced diet that enables you to include your favorite foods (except junk :) ) and never aim to…...
Kick out junk food
by Lavleen Kaur
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…...