Macro nutrients and micro nutrients, commonly called macros and micros, refer to the nutrients present in the foods we eat. The human body needs these nutrients for normal function, with macro nutrients required in larger quantities while micro nutrients are necessary in small quantities. This blog discusses the types of macro nutrients found in foods …
A hangover usually occurs after a period of heavy alcohol consumption which results in dehydration, fatigue and more. So, what are good ways to handle hangovers? Is it safe to work out when hungover? This blog answers those questions and more. Note: We advocate drinking responsibly. The aim here is to educate people on how …
Our body composition has almost 60% water. Water is necessary for optimum energy levels, good brain function, good digestion and transportation of nutrients, timely waste elimination, maintenance of body temperature and more. Our body uses up its water every day to perform all these processes and to keep us healthy. But when our body loses …
Exercise and physical activity help our body burn calories by making our muscles work through various movements. And years of scientific and historical data prove that it has a lasting effect on both body and brain health. Exercises can be designed to improve endurance, strength, flexibility and balance through movements like cardio, weight-lifting, stretching, yoga, …
Fitness needs to be a habit that eventually evolves to become a lifestyle choice. So, let’s talk about the ways in which fitness can be made a habit that we can enjoy every day. FOOD AND LIFESTYLE The following pointers can help you stay on the path to eating healthy and maintaining a good lifestyle, …
Fruits are obviously familiar foods and are loaded with water, natural sugars, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and dietary fibers. Fruits are a necessary part of the diet and we have learnt to consume fruits by either eating them whole or drinking them as juices. And fruit juices are easily available as well. It can be made …
Healthy habits can influence the mind and body to sustain a better lifestyle. And forming good food practices are a major part of that. This article explains ways by which you can direct focus to form good food habits and develop a healthier lifestyle. HABITS THAT CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE The mind should be able …
Exercise and physical activity strengthens muscles, bones and boosts overall mental and physical health. There are different exercises that work well for weight loss, muscle gain and for daily routines. And there are two groups of exercise movements to be aware of when starting with any routine: isolation movements and compound movements. This article explains …
If you are travelling but are also very keen on keeping fit and staying healthy, then this article can provide a little insight into what you can practice to stay on the fitness trail wherever you go. Be it a wedding, vacation or business travel, diet and fitness need not take a backseat. And the …
There is still a lot of ambiguity about how women’s fitness should be different from men’s. Even though there are important physical and biological differences between men and women, it is not necessary that women need to train differently or that they should not do hard-core exercises. At the end of the day, calories are …
