Easy Ideas For Pre- & Post-Run Foods
Studies suggest that about 60% of runners experience varying degrees of nausea and unpleasant stomach issues during or after a run. This is mostly caused by problems in Gastrointestinal (GI) tract; this can make completing the workout a painful process. The problem lies with the body where the blood is diverted from the GI tract [...]
W for Walnuts: 5 Easy Superfood Recipes
Another one from the superfoods list is walnut, with its beneficial fatty acids and antioxidants. Mostly it is beneficial in the raw form, as roasting reduces many of its properties. Some studies have also suggested that consumption of walnuts increases oxidation of fat which may lead to improved the use of body fat in overweight [...]
7 Ingenious Excuses To Avoid A Gym
Yes, don’t get shocked at the title of this post. We aren’t suggesting you to quit the gym by offering excuses, but have more ingenious ways to workout and not feel bad about skipping the gym. For many of us, affording a well-equipped gym or health club might be little difficult or location of it [...]
6 Alternative Medicines For Your Asthma
If you are one those people suffering from the symptoms of chronic asthma, you might want to take a look at some alternative method of treatment. These treatment might decrease your steroid intake and give you some surprise relief. Yoga If you are asthmatic, you might feel that sometimes, when you are stressed and anxious, [...]
Say Hello To KettleBell: Easy Video Guide
You are at your gym and always eye that interesting spherical thing people workout with. As a beginner, kettlebell can be fun to workout with and even help you shape up and sculpt muscles. Let’s see 5 easy kettlebell workout videos. Warm-up: Slingshot Target areas: Back, arms, abs, and obliques 1. In this simple warm-up [...]
Q for Quinoa: 6 Easy Superfood Recipes
Nutrient rich and the latest fad in culinary circles, quinoa has made a 5000 year journey from Incas to Masterchef. This super grain was once known as the ‘gold of the Incas’, or the ‘mother grain’. It grows in South America, it was used to supplement their diet of potatoes and corn. So, why is [...]
5 Healthy, Homemade Snacks, Less Than 100 Calories
Save calories and cash, by making your own snacks at home using healthy fresh, summer ingredients. #1. CHUNKY PEACH POPSICLES Make sure to reserve a portion of the peaches as you puree the mixture so the pops will be packed with icy cold, chunky bits of fruit. For a grown-up twist, try adding 1 to [...]
5 Easy, Healthy Egg Recipes
Fry them, boil them, bake them! However you like your eggs, we’ve got easy, healthy recipes so you can have a protein-rich meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. MEXICAN EGG SCRAMBLE Ingredients 1/3 cup black beans (canned), drained and rinsed (Opt for sodium-free or low-sodium version) 1/4 cup chopped green bell peppers 2 large eggs [...]
3 Stretching Moves For Runners [Video]
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Running can be great for you, but it can also put stress on your body—especially the lower limbs and joints. The following stretches target the muscles runners use most and not only will they help improve your running performance, but they’ll prevent the aches and pains runners commonly experience. HAMSTRING STRETCH Runners, usually suffer from [...]
5 Simple Ways To Cut Your Breast Cancer Risk
Earlier we talked about Turning 50 and Cancer Symptoms, but breast cancer is not necessarily age-dependent or genetic. Although, apart from prophylactic mastectomy (and taking drugs to prevent a recurrence), there are not many breast cancer prevention methods; but you could make a few basic lifestyle changes can significantly reduce your risk of developing the [...]
