Eating PROTEIN is an easy way to curb sugar cravings. High-protein foods digest slowly, keeping you feeling full for longer. Protein doesn’t make your blood sugar spike the way refined carbs and sugars do. Pick proteins like lean chicken, fish, low-fat milk and yogurt, eggs, nuts, sprouts, pulses or beans.
Avoid using canned veggies. They have excess salt and flavour enhancers like MSG (Monosodium Glutamate), which, even in small doses, can cause stomach aches and indigestion. Just half a cup of canned cut green beans contains 380-390 mg of sodium – that’s more salt than what you’ll find in a snack size bag of chips.
Walnuts are a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids which serve as an amazing fuel for the brain. Besides this, walnuts help control serotonin levels in the brain. This chemical controls our mood and our appetite. By controlling its level, walnuts proves to be a powerful weapon against binging, insomnia, depression, overeating and other…
Sip Smart: Go for Green Tea Drinking green tea may also be a good weight loss strategy. Some studies suggest that it can rev up the body’s calorie-burning engine temporarily, possibly through the action of phytochemicals (antioxidants) called catechins. And you’ll get a refreshing drink without tons of calories.
A WHOLE GRAIN is a cereal grain that contains the germ, endosperm, and bran, in contrast to refined grains, which retain only the endosperm. They include whole wheat flour, wheat germ, wheat bran, oatmeal, whole corn meal, brown rice, etc. White rice, white bread, white flour, etc are refined.
Artificial food dyes, which many people use to colour baked or any other foods are a cause for concern and may have serious side effects, especially in children. They may contain cancer-causing contaminants. The dye may also be a potential trigger to hyperactivity in children. Instead, colour your dishes with natural sources of colour like…
Artificial sweeteners may leave you craving for more SUGAR and that could make it harder to control your weight.
The fruit, which is rich in potassium and nutrients, has always been a favourite for endurance runners and cyclists. Now scientists have confirmed that as well as maintaining the same levels of energy as carbohydrate drinks, BANANAS also possess healthier sugars. The study revealed that bananas contained antioxidants not found in sugary sports drinks apart…
Belly fat is considered to be the most stubborn fat in the entire body. It is a myth that we can reduce our belly by doing crunches in the gym or by involving ourselves in a cardio activity. The actual process has to start first in the kitchen and then in the gym. Dropping body…
LEMONS are a staple of many detox diets. They are packed with antioxidant vitamin C, which is great for the skin and for fighting disease-forming free-radicals. Furthermore, the citrus fruit has an alkaline effect on the body, meaning that it can help restore the body’s pH balance, benefitting the immune system. Try starting your day…