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2021-09-12 11:06:00 Best Workout to Get Rid of Upper Belly Fat

When many people think of losing weight, one of the first things that comes to mind is getting a totally toned & taut tummy. After all, who doesn't want to be able to slip into a pair of jeans without having to deal with a muffin top? Plus, losing belly fat is a surefire way to improve your health.

Crunches

The first word comes to our mind when we talk about belly fat burning exercises in "Crunches". While crunches alone can not melt your fat, they sure can speed up the results when combined with Warm water with lemon in the morning.

Steps to Perform:

-Lie on your back
-Slowly, bend your knees & place your feet flat on the ground.
-Now place your hands behind your neck & rest your hand on the palms.
-Inhale deeply & slowly lift up your upper torso
-Keep your neck & head relaxed
-Inhale & Go back to the original position

Try this exercise with warm water with lemon in the morning

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2021-09-10 12:01:32 Music and exercise

Listening to music while exercising doesn't just relieve boredom — it can help improve the quality of your workout.

How does music affect your workout?

Ergogenic effect of music is evident as it improves exercise performance by either delaying fatigue or increasing work capacity. ... Listening to music while exercising improves work performance and decreases the perceived exertion and fatigue caused by ongoing exercise

Is  it better to workout with music or without music?

Exercising with music can help you get through a tough workout, and it might help you perform better. But skipping the tunes and other distractions during your workout might enable you to train your mind (and muscles) to be present during exercise. ... “But running up those hills is torture without music!” you might say.

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2021-09-09 10:00:42 What is ashwagandha?

Ashwagandha is traditionally used as an adaptogen for many conditions related to stress. Adaptogens are believed to help the body resist physical and mental stress.

Taking ashwagandha by mouth seems to help reduce stress in some people. It might also help reduce stress-related weight gain.

Ashwagandha contains chemicals that might help:

calm the brain,
reduce swelling,
insomnia,
aging, 
anxiety 
lower blood pressure, and
alter the immune system.

But there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses.

What is the best way to consume ashwagandha?

It's best to take Ashwagandha churna mixed with milk at night, before going to bed. Ashwagandha powder with milk is known to calm your nervous system, especially after a long day. Ashwagandha powder with milk ensures that you sleep better and wake up well-rested

Who should not use ashwagandha?

Certain groups of people should avoid using ashwagandha, including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding and those who have a medical condition like diabetes, high or low blood pressure, stomach ulcers, autoimmune disease, or thyroid disorders.

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2021-09-09 10:00:35 Ashwagandha
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2021-09-08 10:56:11 Most people don't get enough Omega-3!

Omega-3 fatty acids are extremely important for the proper functioning of the human body.

A large part of the population is not getting enough omega-3 fats from their diet.

A low intake of omega-3 is associated with a lower IQ, depression, various mental disorders, heart disease and many other serious diseases.

There are 3 types of omega-3 fatty acid:

docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)

Which Omega 3 is best?

The best source of omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA is fish. Some varieties deliver a higher dose than others. Top choices are salmon, mackerel, herring, lake trout, sardines, anchovies, and tuna. The American Heart Association recommends at least two servings a week of fish.

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2021-09-07 09:47:58 Blueberries!

Blueberries contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that provide notable health benefits.

Health benefits of blueberries include:

•Higher antioxidant levels
•Better cholesterol levels
•Managing high blood pressure
•Controling diabetes

It's also an excellent source of:

•Vitamin C
•Vitamin K
•Vitamin A
•Manganese
•Dietary fiber

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2021-09-06 09:31:29 Heart Healthy Diet
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Your heart is a finely tuned machine. To keep it running in top form you need to give it heart healthy fuel. And that means you should choose a healthy diet. Some foods offer great heart benefits

To have a heart-healthy diet:

-Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other high-fibre foods.

-Choose foods that are low in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol.

-Limit salt (sodium).

-Stay at a healthy weight by balancing the calories you eat with your physical activity.

-Eat at least two servings of fish each week. Oily fish, which contain omega-3 fatty acids, are best.

-Limit foods with added sugar.

How to eat a heart-healthy diet
To have a heart-healthy diet:

Eat fruits and vegetables.
Eat a variety of grain
Eat plenty of fish
Limit saturated fat
Limit cholesterol.
Choose healthy fats
Limit salt intake
Eat only as many calories
Limit yiur alcohol intake
Limit added sugar

Tea is also full of heart-healthy compounds that help fight inflammation and cell damage. Black and green tea are associated with a lower risk of heart attack and stroke, and short-term studies suggest it's good for your blood vessel health.

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2021-09-05 16:00:10 Dark Chocolate!

Cocoa's flavanols have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and free-radical scavenging properties and dark chocolate has a high concentration of cocoa.

It might help to:

•Protect your heart
•Reduce the risk of diabetes
•Lower blood pressure
•Improve brain function
•Improve skin health

Dark chocolate is also a rich source of fiber, loaded with iron, magnesium, zinc, copper and other minerals. You’ll get the most flavanols from chocolate that’s 70% or more dark.

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