Protein is one of the most important nutrients you could get in your diet. It is needed to feel full, have energy,build and repair muscles,boost immunity among other vital roles. But it is possible to get too much of it,especially on high protein diets. Too much protein is linked with kidney disease,digestion problems and cancerContinue reading “Too much protein”
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The Importance of Dietary Fats
It has been a general notion that eating fat makes you fat and damages your heart. But this is faulty thinking brought about by the sugar industry in the 1980s which paid scientists to blame saturated fat, and not sugar, as major cause of heart diseases. Recent research says that you need to eat lotsContinue reading “The Importance of Dietary Fats”
Ageing: Want to defy it?
Many would agree that ageing is a curse. Your body slows down, your memory is not the same and you just don’t feel like the same person anymore. All this takes a toll on you psychologically, lowering your self-esteem and confidence. Below are some anti-ageing hacks that could help you feel like the same personContinue reading “Ageing: Want to defy it?”
Radiant & glowing skin: Best foods for it
Who doesn’t want a youthful,radiant complexion? Eating a healthful diet keeps the skin healthy and young. Getting out into sunlight does help produce vitamin D but it is not the best approach. The secret to glowing skin is at the farmer’s market. The guide to glowing, vibrant skin- 1. Collagen: It is found in homemadeContinue reading “Radiant & glowing skin: Best foods for it”
Ketosis: Is it good for you on the long run?
Imagine converting the engine of your car from diesel to a gas engine. After some turbulence and efforts your car and driving experience may revert to the same but the fuel will be different. This is what happens on a keto diet. The followers of the keto diet believe in the power of the bodyContinue reading “Ketosis: Is it good for you on the long run?”
Body types and their significance
The shape of your body gives clues to how well your hormones and body systems are working. If you have certain hormonal profiles ,dieting and exercise would make imbalances worse. All this wreaks havoc on the hormones in your body and manifests themselves in the form of body fat level fluctuation. Here I am goingContinue reading “Body types and their significance”
Nicotine: A smart drug?
There is a lot more to nicotine than just smoking and addiction. When you get it at low doses in its pure form- without toxins and carcinogens wrapped around it in a cigarette- nicotine can do wonders. Most famously found in tobacco it is found in small amounts in tomatoes,potatoes,cauliflower. When nicotine reaches your brainContinue reading “Nicotine: A smart drug?”
Hacking your sleep: The safe way
In our time and age the importance of sleep often goes unnoticed. But it is something that affects all aspects of our daily life – appetite,mood,energy levels,happiness. The average individual sleeps for 5-6 hours daily which may be satisfactory if the quality of sleep is good. There are several stages of sleep, out of whichContinue reading “Hacking your sleep: The safe way”
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton