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We all look forward to a bit of indulgence at parties and get-togethers, but after that,  most of us want to shift the kilos we piled on. So we head for the health food aisles in the supermarket and load up our trolleys with foods we think are lighter, leaner and diet-friendly. But are we just wasting our cash? Yes, according to nutrition scientist Professor Michael Lean, of the University of Glasgow, who has called for tighter food regulations to stop gullible shoppers wasting lot of money on ‘quack’ health foods that are useless.

Don’t Believe Hype

Although direct food claims such as ‘low-fat’ or ‘high-fibre’ must be proven, there are no controls on the use of vague terms such as ‘light’ or ‘lean’ or over using pictures of skinny-looking models on packets. Unfortunately, many of us are so desperate to be trim that we happily buy into a product’s weight-loss myth. Research by the Consumers’ Association found that nearly half of all shoppers say they’re prepared to pay extra for diet or healthy foods — so it’s no wonder some unscrupulous manufacturers are cashing in. (more…)

As refined and fast foods flood our markets, television screens and bodies, the natural, the raw and the fibre seem to have disappeared.  Fast foods have more disadvantages than advantages .Most parents complain that their children don’t eat fruits, salads or vegetables. The question is, do we eat them? Are they a part of our homes, diets or dining tables?

Trouble is that the answer to all these is ‘No’. Everyone’s buying and consuming what’s convenient, fast and tasty. It sure is easier to eat a chocolate or desert after dinner than wash and cut an apple or fruit. At the end of a long working day, there’s just no time or inclination to prepare a salad. Making rice or pasta or just ordering a pizza, is anyday easier than slogging out in a kitchen to make atta rotis.
But then, man was meant to eat both cooked and raw food, whole fruits and salads, and natural foods like grains of wheat, ragi, jowar, bajra, corn, oats and whole beans like channa , rajma, moong, mote, lobia, etc. These raw fruits and vegetables and unrefined grains and beans are packed with vitamins and minerals that help us keep well and fit and boost immunity. Also, the common question of  ‘how o lose weight with natural diet’ can be well found here.

Adults and children who follow a healthy diet regularly tend to fall ill less often. Moreover, the extra vitamins and minerals help the body processes to function more efficiently and smoothly giving a feeling of wellness, high energy levels and fitness that no tonic or pill can supply. (more…)

How to lose weight? This is the question running in the minds of most people who are dreaming of attaining that slim figure. Losing weight is not only required to look beautiful, but it is also essential to maintain good health. Obesity is one of the main reasons why people suffer from heart attacks. So, being fit is very much necessary. In this article, I bring to you, some techniques on how to lose weight fast. These tips may come handy when you have an important event coming up in a few days. Just read on and find out how to tone up in seven days:

• Swap tea…
  …for something else. If you want to get in shape fast, ditch your regular cup of tea and go for a fat burning one instead. Studies show that green tea revs up your metabolism, so aim for several cups a day.

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Just as physical exercise helps keep the body firm and toned, exercising the face is also important. Sparing 15 to 20 minutes everyday for these facial exercises will protect the facial muscles from slackening. These exercises not only tighten and tone the facial muscles , they also smoothen the lines, reduce puffiness and prevent sagging.
Performing these exercises will also relax and calm you down.

A facial exercise programme is scientifically based on anatomy and physiology. The face has more than 10 bones and 12 prominent
muscles, with numerous branches of nerves, arteries, and veins. Lines, wrinkles, folds and bags are not really wrinkles and lines, they are the supportive facial muscles going soft.

Here are some facial exercises to maintain a youthful look with a non-invasive method. Facial exercises dont take much of your time as these exercises are simple and easy to perform
and it can be done anywhere, even while you are caught up in traffic jams. the best way is to include these facial muscle strengthening exercises at the end of your daily exercise regimen.

Do’s And Don’ts:

Use the pads of your fingers, not the tips to avoid scratching the skin. Take care not to stretch or pull at your skin while exercising as they can lead towrinkling. Avoid face exercises if you have acne, eczema, sunburn or any other inflammation. It is advisable to do these exercises everyday until you get used to them, then you can cut to thrice a week. (more…)

People who exercise regularly are less likely to suffer from fractures or bone injuries and ailments such as osteoporosis and back pain can be reduced or prevented with regular exercise. Osteoporosis is a bone-weakening disease that develops gradually and makes bones fragile and susceptible to fracture. This especially affects women as they begin to lose bone density after the age of 30.

One in three women and one in 12 men over the age of 50 develop fragile bones, which makes them more susceptible to osteoporosis. Weight-bearing exercises can improve calcium deposition in the bones. Regular exercise reduces the occurrence of ailments such as osteoporosis.

How does exercise help build strong bones?

Exercise helps develop and maintain healthy bones. It builds strength and stamina, and increases bone density. The human skeleton comprises 206 bones, which gives our body its frame-work. Bones also need calcium, which is their source of nourishment.  The right kind of exercise can improve calcium absorption in the bones.  This is why regular exercise results in greater bone density. (more…)