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7 Common Habits That Make You Fat

Thu, 06 Mar 2014 16:11:36 +0100

Everybody wants to look slim and fit. It is really important to stay healthy in order to look slim. Generally we keep some habits that are not good and which can contribute to weight gain. It is really important to know about those habits and to avoid them. Here is a list of some habits that make you fat and you should avoid them:

1. Eating “low-fat” stuff

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Eating low fat or fat free food will save you only fewer calories and they replace harmless fats with low performing carbohydrates that help in quick digestion. Researchers of University of Alabama at Birmingham that foods that limit carbohydrates to 43% are more filling and have milder effect on blood sugar than those with 55%. It shows that you will store less body fat and later chances are low to eat more.

2. Sleeping too much or too little

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As per Wake Forest researchers, those who sleep more than eight hours a day are more likely to gain extra pounds and those who sleep less than 5 hours or less are likely to put on 2 ½ times more belly fat. An optimal sleep should be of 6-7 hours to maintain and control your weight.

3. Skipping meals

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When we skip our meals, it actually increases the odds of obesity, especially when we skin our breakfast. A study conducted by the American Journal of Epidemiology explained that those who skip their breakfast are 4.5 times more likely to put on extra pounds. Skipping meals slows down your metabolism and pumps your hunger. This increases the chances of you over eating in your next meal.

4. Eating too fast

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A study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that those who eat slowly take in about 66 fewer calories per meal as compared to those who eat too fast. Those who eat fast end up eating more and hence gain more calories. 66 fewer calories means that you can lose 20 pounds a year if followed this habit.

5. Not drinking enough water

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The more you drink water, the more are the chances of you staying thin and healthy. Water is essential for the better functioning of your body parts. As per study conducted at University of Utah, dieting participants who were asked to drink two cups of water before each meal lost 30 percent more weight than others who did not drink. For better results, add ice to it. German researchers believe that drinking cold water boosts the metabolism that incinerates 50 daily calories.

6. Eating too late

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Sleeping and eating habits of 52 people were observed in the study of journal obesity and it was found that those who participants who ate after 8 P.M. took in more calories and had the highest BMIs.

7. Taking big bites

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The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition discovered that those who eat bigger bites of meal take in 52% more calories in one shift of meal than those who eat small bites and chew longer. Cutting food into small pieces increases satiety and you can enjoy your food more. It is also said that “the smaller your bites, the thinner your waistline”.
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Clean Your Arteries With One Simple Fruit

Mon, 03 Mar 2014 06:43:55 +0100

The cure of many cardiovascular diseases has not been found in your medical cabinet, but it will be found in your kitchen or may be in your backyard garden. “Prevention is better than cure” it is the most common saying. Nature has given many fruits and natural foods which can prevent us from different cardiovascular diseases. One of them is “Pomegranate”.

Clean Your Arteries With One Simple Fruit. There is a new research, according to which pomegranate extract may prevent your body from cardiovascular diseases.

Pomegranate extract may have many advantages, some of them are given below
1) It reduces the level of oxidative stress in the body.
2) Lipid accumulation in the heart muscle can be reduced by using pomegranate extract.
3) It lowers down the microphage infiltration in the heart muscles.
4) Prevent cardiac enlargement.
5) Reduces ECG abnormalities

It has been proved in the research given in year 2004, consumption of pomegranate juice reversed carotid artery stenosis by up to 29% within 1 year. The advantages of pomegranate to the cardiovascular diseases are very broad. Some of it evidence which have been proved experimentally are given below:

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY:
Inflammation plays a significant role in cardiovascular diseases like many chronic degenerative diseases. Pomegranate extract is proved to be anti-inflammatory and give relief against inflammation.

BLOOD PRESSURE LOWERING:
Pomegranate extract contains natural ingredients like angiotensin and nitric acid enhancer which help in lowering the blood pressure into the vessel. Finally pomegranate extract are proved to reduce the adverse perturbed effects on arterial segment exposed to disturbed flow.

ANTI-INFECTIVE:
Secondary viral are bacterial infection can be caused because of plague present in arteries. This includes hepatitis C and Chlamydia pneumonia. Pomegranate extract have wide range of anti bacterial and anti viral properties.

ANTI-OXIDANT:
Oxidation may cause the blood lipid as heart disease promoting lipid. Pomegranate has been found to reduce the oxidation effect in the blood and prevents the body against cardiovascular diseases.
Hence pomegranate is the simple gift from nature which can prevent a person against many heart diseases
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Natural Ways To Fight Migraine And Headache

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 07:00:04 +0100

Headaches are really annoying and can be severe at times. No matter what
the cause is, headaches can have several bad effects on your health and
should be treated soon. There are several natural ways that can help you
in combating headaches and migraines. So you don’t have to depend on over
the counter medications and can treat your headache at home with the following easy tricks:

1. MASSAGE
Massage can be quite effective when it comes to headaches.
Rub your temples or massage your neck, back, shoulder and head for temporary relief.
You feel better for a little while, but then you have to have it again and again," says
Salwa H. Hanna, MD, owner, founder, and medical director of the Headache Clinic of Denver.
As per a study, people with migraines had less frequent migraines when they went
through six weekly massage classes.

2. STRETCHING
Try these three stretches: neck range of motion
(chin forward, upward,and toward each shoulder);
shoulder shrugs (shrug up, up and forward, and up and back);
and neck isometrics (press palm into forehead and hold; press hand on each side of the head).
Stretch twice a day that involves 20 minutes per session.
Hold each stretch for 5 seconds and repeat the stretch for 3-5 times.

3. MEDITATION
We all are aware of the benefits of meditation.
As per a study meditation helped reducing the frequency of migraines and improved
the tolerance power of pain. Try going for techniques that involve mind-body connection.

4. HEAT AND COLD Anybody can use this trick including pregnant women.
Put some heat at your back to alleviate neck tightness.
However for a pulsating headache, use icing technique instead of heating one.
It reduces the pain by reducing the temperature of the blood passing through
your Dura (the lining of the brain).

5. YOGA Camel pose in yoga can help you ease your headache.
As per a study, the participants faced less frequent migraines and less painful
attacks when they did regular yoga as compared with hose who did not do.
It can also help you reducing your anxiety.

6. RELAXATION Relaxation involves deep breathing, listening to soothing music
and mental imagery process. It can help in reducing your headache frequency.
A study that involved a group of 90 people found that relaxation improved
their sleep more effectively than acupuncture.

Interesting Facts about dreaming

Thu, 27 Feb 2014 13:36:21 +0100

We all see dreams while we sleep.

But most of the people don't know about the facts behind these dreams. There are several different and amazing facts about dreams.
Here are some of the facts that are related to dreams:
1. Everyone Dreams On an average, every person spends about 6 years of his/her lifetime dreaming.Animals dream too. Kids don’t dream about themselves until they attain an age of 3.
2. Dreams are SymbolicDreams are symbolic in nature as they give you hints about what’s going on in your real life. Dreaming about something like dirty water signifies a dormant health issue. The most common dreams that people usually see are about their teeth falling out, falling and drowning, and being chased by monster.
3. We Only See The People We Have Seen EarlierIn our dreams, we only see the people who we know or must have seen them before in our waking lives. Our minds don’t invent faces and use the people we have seen or met.
4. “A Call in The Night”Depression may cause you to dream 3-4 times more than normal. There is a project called “A Call In The Night” in which they will call you once a week after 2 AM and will connect you to a person to discuss your dreams.
5. Lucid Dreams (You can control your dreams)You can control your dreams. This is called a lucid dream in which you are very well aware of what you are dreaming even if you are sleeping. In such dreams you can often control the happening in your dream.
6. Dream or SnoreWhen we dream, our body gets paralysed. And if you are snoring, then you can not be dreaming.
7. Precognitive DreamsWe often dream about our future. Such types of dreams called “Precognitive Dreams”. The most known evidence of such dream is the case of Abraham Lincoln. He saw his death in his dream and after the 3 days of his dream, he was assassinated by John Wikes Booth. Some famous people became so because of the dream once they had. That’s how “Twilight” series got started.
8. Colors of Dreams12% of the people in the world see black and white dreams. However, scientists are not sure if that makes any difference to their emotions or not. Also, blind peoplealso dream as much as those with sight do. Those who are born blind dream with their senses and touch. And those who become blind after their birth also see dreams with visual effects.

Shocking truths about bread

Thu, 27 Feb 2014 12:56:16 +0100

The Whiter The Bread, The Sooner You’re Dead.”

It has been known for a long time that white bread and refined grains in general aren't particularly nutritious. Nutritionists and dieticians all around the world have encouraged us to eat whole grains instead. But grains, especially gluten grains like wheat, have been under intense scrutiny in recent years.
Bread is Low in Essential Nutrients

There is NO nutrient in bread that you can’t get from other foods in even greater amounts.

Even whole wheat bread isn't as nutritious as you may think.

Not only is it low in nutrients compared to other real foods, it literally reduces the absorption of nutrients from other foods.

Calorie for calorie, whole grain breads contain a low amount of nutrients compared to real foods like vegetables.

The phytic acid blocks absorption of minerals like iron, zinc and calcium.

By damaging the intestinal lining, gluten decreases the absorption of all nutrients .

Grains do not contain all the essential amino acids and are therefore poor sources of protein for humans.

Wheat fiber may cause your body to burn through its Vitamin D stores much faster and contribute to vitamin d deficiency, which is associated with cancer, diabetes and death.
Many respected health professionals now claim that bread and other sources of gluten grains are unnecessary at best and potentially harmful.

Most breads are made of pulverized wheat. They are easily digested and rapidly spike blood sugar and insulin levels, which can lead to the notorious blood sugar “roller coaster” and stimulate overeating.

Most breads are made of gluten grains. Gluten causes an immune response in the digestive tract of susceptible individuals. This can cause digestive issues, pain, bloating, tiredness and other symptoms.

Most breads contain sugar, which is extremely bad for you. They also contain “anti nutrients” that block the absorption of minerals like calcium, iron and zinc.