Thursday, 28 February 2013

Healthy Juice Recipes for Weight Loss


Healthy Juice Recipes for Weight Loss

People eager to lose weight often go on low calorie juice diets. Whereas juice provides with many nutrients, one needs to combine it with some exercise regime to lose that weight. Many people believe this type of diet can reset your physiology to help make weight loss and an all around healthier lifestyle possible. 

Juice diets are popular and healthy ways to lose weight because you gain nearly all of the nutrients your body requires in one little glass. When you consume a juice diet, you over all increase in energy, you get clearer skin and healing of your digestive system.

carrot juice
Some healthy low calorie juice recipes for weight loss are as follows:
  • Grapefruit Orange Juice Recipe:
Take 1 grapefruit, 3 oranges. Then take out the juice of these fruits and in blender. Add ice and sip. Grapefruit are beneficial for losing weight.
  • Pomegranate Juice Recipe:
Take 1 pomegranate seeds and flesh; 125 gms seedless red grapes, 1 apple, 5 tbsp of soya yogurt, 1 tsp of berry powder (optional), 1 tsp of ground flax seed. Juice the fruits, then pour the juice into a blender with the rest of the ingredients and process until smooth.
  • Papaya Juice Recipe:
Take 1 papaya, 1 apple, 4-5 dates. Pit the dates and then blend all the ingredients in a blender. Best when served fresh.
  • Carrot Beet Juice Recipe:
Take 7-8 carrots, half boiled and peeled beetroot, 4 leaves lettuce.  Blend all the ingredients and enjoy this healthy juice recipe.
  • Melon Juice Recipe:
Take two cubs cubed watermelon, 2 cups cubed honeydew melon, 2 cups cubed cantaloupe and 1 inch grated ginger. Mix all the ingredients in a blender and add ice. This is a refreshing and cooling low calories juice recipe.

Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Spices that help in Weight Lose


Adding a wide variety of flavorful spices to your foods can help you control portion sizes and lose weight. The spicy substance may trigger protein changes in the body that cause weight lose and fight against fat storage. Herbs and spices have absolutely no calories, and they’ll make all the difference in the flavor of your food. Here are some of the spices that not only add flavor to your favorite dishes but can help in your battle against fat.

Spices that help in Weight Lose

Cinnamon: this helps to reduce blood sugar and helps in carp’s process healthier.
Black Pepper: this boosts metabolism, helps in digestion and aids nutrient absorption.
Mustard: Mustard can speed up metabolism by almost 25% for several hours after eating. They contain selenium, which can help with weight loss.
Ginger:  It improves gastric mobility and hinders the absorption of cholesterol.
Cayenne: cayenne contains Capsaicin which helps suppress appetite and increases metabolism, causing the body to burn more calories. 

Monday, 25 February 2013

Tips to choose right diet to lose weight


Choosing a weight loss program may be a difficult task. You may not know what to look for in a weight loss program. Each individual is different. There is no universal diet that will help every person to lose weight. Here's how to choose a weight loss program that's right for you.

Tips to choose right diet to lose weight
  • When planning your diet it is important that you consider what calories level is appropriate for you.
  • Talk to a doctor. Getting a doctor involved in a weight loss program not only helps keep the diet on track, but also helps in the selection process.
  • You should consider that whether this diet will be practical and easy to follow.
  • Look for a program which increases physical activity. A diet will help you lose weight, but healthy weight loss results from both diet and exercises.
  • You should see whether the diet be maintainable for the rest of the day.
  • Some weight-loss programs require you to buy supplements or attend support meetings. So see whether the cost of such programs fit your budget.
  • Make small, slow changes, which will be easier to make a part of your everyday life.







Friday, 22 February 2013

Snacks for Weight Loss


Snacks for Weight Loss

If you are trying to lose weight then instead of thinking about what you shouldn't eat, focus on the delicious foods that will help you satisfied. Snacks are vital to a healthy diet; they help keep blood sugars stable, prevent you from getting too hungry at your meals. Chips, cookies, ice cream, candy bars, and crackers are the most popular snack foods. They are also great way to get in lots of needed nutrients. It helps control hunger and reins in portion sizes at meals. 

popcorn
Here are few snacks that help you to lose weight:
  • The best way to lose weight is to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables. Three apples a day can keep weight gain at bay.
  • Cheese can be hard to quit eating once you get started. So choose individually packaged light sliced cheeses that equal about one ounce.
  • Oats and oatmeal are high in fibre, which helps you feel full and satisfied longer. 
  • Nuts and seeds provide protein, so you will feel fuller longer. 
  • If you skip all the greasy butter and opt for the low fat variety, popcorn is the ideal thing to keep your stomach from rumbling.
  • Grapefruit is a delicious and nutritious sweet-tart snack, breakfast side or salad topping. 
  • Dig in to eggs, yolks and all. They won't harm your heart, but they can help you trim inches.


Lose weight without Starvation


Weight loss is definitely a challenge, but it can be accomplished without starvation diets and excessive amounts of exercise. Starvation dieting lowers the metabolism rate lowering the immune system, energy level and mood. The key to a healthy dieting is patience and a sound strategy. 

Lose weight without Starvation

Here are ways to lose weight without starvation:
  • Eat protein rich foods. Protein rich foods that are naturally appetite sating and worth emphasizing in the diet include meat, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds.
  • Eating after starvation increases weight gain. Hunger pains and diminished health will eventually entice you to eat. You will tend to eat more than normal.
  • Eat breakfast each morning. You need the fuel to start your day. Opt for whole-grain cereal, fresh fruit, egg whites and lean protein for your morning meal.
  • Begin each meal with a bowl of low-calorie soup to help fill you up. Make homemade chicken, cabbage or tomato soup, or opt for canned versions. Buy low-sodium versions to help reduce salt in your diet.
  • Using smaller plates and bowls can help make it easier to eat enough, but not too much.
  • Foods like pasta, white bread, and potatoes make you fat. If you must have pasta, make yours whole-wheat.
  • Eating more slowly helps ensure that food is more likely to register in the body, and reduces the risk of eating more than is surplus to requirements. 



Thursday, 21 February 2013

Kid’s weight loss tips


Kid’s weight loss tips

Kid’s weight loss requires a commitment from the whole family. It will be much easier for your kid to accept the changes to his eating habits and he feels that he is not going alone. But weight loss recommendations for children are different from adults. If your child is overweight, they increase their risk of developing asthma, sleep apnea, high blood pressure.

Children who eat too little may not have enough calories to grow in height. For this reason, a child's calories should not be cut too much and weight-loss recommendations for children are quite modest. Still there are plenty of ways for your kids to lose weight and ultimately healthier and happier.

Kids
  • Help kids fit in at least 60 minutes of fitness everyday. That might be 20 minutes of walking, 15 minutes of physical playing or 25 minutes of playing basketball or something else.
  • Try to make your kid to eat breakfast everyday because this avoids snacking on empty calories. The morning meals should include whole grins, fruits and proteins.
  • Restful sleep can actually help prevent weight gain in kids and adults.
  • Swap soda for water, low-fat milk, or juice.
  • Child's weight loss should be limited to an average of 1 pound per month. This allows the child to continue growing taller and building muscle.
  • Talk to your child about the benefits of eating well and looking after their body. 
  • Shut off the TV set (or computer, or video game console) after a max of two hours a day. This frees up time for more physical activity and can contribute to kid’s weight loss.

Tuesday, 19 February 2013

Jumping Rope Burns Calories


Jumping Rope Burns Calories

Jumping rope does not only help you burns calories but also helps you develop strong and toned muscles. It is a form of cardiovascular exercise that is relatively inexpensive and can be done just about anywhere. You can use them inside or outside and they can be used by kids and adults. To jump rope you need an area with enough room and a good surface. For space you should be able to stretch out. 

Jumping Rope
How to Jump Rope:
  • You could jump without the rope first. Practice going through the motions and improve your endurance. 
  • When jumping rope stay on your toes and try not to jump higher than you need to. 
  • Jump 1 to 2 inches off floor, giving rope just enough space to slip under feet. Only the balls of feet should touch the floor.
  • You do not want to land on your heels and when jump you should just clear the rope.
  • Keep elbows close to sides as you turn the rope. The movement comes from the wrists and forearms, not the shoulders.
  • Pay attention and only jump rope if your calves are not sore from the last time. 
  • You can adjust the length of the rope by tying knots in it near the handle. Use knots that are easy to untie in case you want to make it longer again.

Jumping rope helps to burn calories:
  • It burns around 350 calories in half an hour.
  • Biking really fast for half an hour would burn a similar amount of calories to jumping rope for half an hour.
  • When you stop jumping rope keep moving you feet until you start jumping again.
  • It is recommended to jump rope for 20 to 30 minutes 3 or 4 times a week.
  • It can improve your cardiovascular endurance and give you a full body workout.