Wednesday, 2 March 2016

10 Foods to Stop Hair Loss



Although the cause of hair loss are many like genetic, age , hormones, nutrient deficiency ,medications - changing the diet can , in many cases be helpful. 
Below are nutrient rich foods that have been shown to keep hair healthy .

1. Spinach

2.Greek Yogurt 



3.Salmon
                                                            


4.Oatmeal


5.Eggs


6.Lentils


7.Almonds & Walnuts


8.Dark Green Vegetables 


9.Beans


10.Low-Fat Diary Products


Sonam Kapoor Reveals her Fitness Secret



Sonam Kapoor’s Diet Secrets: 


 Sonam took everyone by surprise with her drastic weight loss prior to joining the film industry. It was her mother’s support and a strong motivation to lose weight that helped her to get rid of excess weight.  Her mother made sure her that her daughter kept her distance from all the fattening foods like chocolate, ice creams, fried foods and sweets.

1. Sonam followed a strict diet routine which comprised of six small low on carbs and high on protein meals. For breakfast she restricted herself to oatmeal and fruits.
2. Post workout she used to have brown bread with egg whites, followed by a protein shake and juice.
3. Her lunch comprised of dal, sabzi, ragi roti, salad and a piece of chicken or fish.
4. For evening snacks she would have high fiber foods like crackers with chicken, cold cuts or egg whites.
5. For dinner she would have just soup, salad and a piece of chicken.
6.  To maintain a healthy skin and to flush out all the toxins, Sonam drinks a glass of lukewarm water with honey and lime juice daily.
7. Following the footsteps of many Hollywood actressese, Sonam has adopted the policy of not having anything late at night to give her time to burn the calories.
8.  Sonam said “I have about five to six meals in a day. For breakfast I have three egg whites and a bowl of porridge. For lunch I have brown rice, chicken, dal, vegetables and dahi. For dinner I have chicken, eggs or fish with a bowl of vegetables and one chapatti. I snake on crackers and fruits throughout the day as well”. Even after a following a healthy diet, Sonam just cannot get enough of chocolates.


Tuesday, 1 March 2016

7 Tips to Lose Weight Faster




Preparing for weight loss ? Then you will need to make a variety of changes to your diet  , exercise routine  and life style during the month to help you drop excess weight and improve your overall health .

1.Eat High-Protein Breakfast - Many people skip breakfast ,thinking they're saving themselves some calories. This rarely works - you end up overeating at other times of the day when you become too hungry. Go for grain based breakfast with high protein foods like eggs , milk etc.

2.Drink More Water- Water helps your body to flush out toxins and helps keep you hydrated--which helps keep you energized. Drink at least 10 glass of water per day. Drinking water before meals help you eat fewer calories and lose 44% more weight.

3.Cut out Unhealthy Foods-  like Soda, Chips & Crackers , Candy , Desserts, White Pasta ,  breads , rice.

4.Include regular aerobic exercise- You have to make time for exercise. Go for a walk before work or may be go to the gym right after work. Aim for 60 minutes of aerobic exercise each day.( like running , dancing, swimming, hiking)

5.Use smaller plates- studies shows that people automatically eat less when they use smaller plate. Strange ,but it works.

6. Eat slowly and stop eating before you feel full-  Start applying this habit.

7. Sleep Better- Poor sleep is one of the strongest risk factor for weight gain & obesity, taking care of your sleep is important.