Omega 3 fatty acids are not a single component; they are group of compounds. They are essential fatty acids and important for human health. These fatty acids are polyunsaturated. The body can’t produce them. So they have to get into the body through foods. The most common Omega-3 fatty acids are ALA, EPA and DHA. […]
If you’re interested in getting into better shape but don’t really want to join a public gym, there are plenty of ways to work around this. Many people are fast to think that being in good shape means you’ll have to spend hours and hours at the gym, but this isn’t the case. If you […]
The main function of liver is to convert food to energy, and produce chemicals and enzymes necessary to burn fat. Liver stores iron reserves and vitamins and minerals and makes bile to digest food. It also manufactures cholesterol. It filters and detoxifies – alcohol, wine, harmful drugs, stores energy or glucose and removes the poisons […]
Exercise is very important for losing weight. Exercise increases metabolism, improves the efficiency of the various organs responsible for fat burn and builds lean muscle mass, which in turn burn more fat. Still if you are overweight/obese, only doing exercise is not a wise thing to do. In fact, you can really loose a lot […]
There are many factors responsible for abdominal fat like processed food, refined sugar, lack of exercise etc. But the following two factors are mainly responsible for abdominal fat deposits. STRESS : Stress has become part of daily life. Job pressure, financial insecurity, problems in personal relations, traffic & pollution all take a heavy toll of […]
If you’ve been looking at all the various diet programs that are out on the market, one variety that you’ve without a doubt come across is the low carb diet. Almost everyone seems to be jumping on the low carb bandwagon as the diet promises fast and effective weight loss. While it’s true that these […]
A sensible rate of weight loss is around 0.5kg to 1kg (1lb to 2lb) a week. To achieve this, you need an energy deficit of 3,500kcal to 7,000kcal a week, which means eating 500 to 1,000 fewer calories a day. You can do this by replacing high-fat foods with those that are low in fat […]
Generally when we talk about a diet that is good for health, what quickly comes to mind is a balanced diet. But a weight loss diet should not have to be balanced but healthy. So a healthy diet is more desirable for a person looking to lose drop some pounds. The best diet plan for […]
Helpful hints & tips on exercising Regular physical activity may help you lose weight and keep it off. It may also improve your energy level and mood, and lower your risk for developing heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, experts believe all adults should be physically […]
One of the biggest problems that most people encounter as they move about their fat loss diet is hunger. You can be doing perfectly on your diet program and following it exactly as you should be but as soon as hunger creeps up, you immediately move off course. Hunger is a very difficult thing to […]
