Stressed read reversed is “desserts”. Did you know there is a strong connection between stress & your sweet tooth? Sugar cravings are controlled by that portion of brain which produces feelings of reward, pleasure & memory. When stressed, human body releases a hormone “cortisol” that makes you feel down & low. As a result, body…
Losing weight requires you to consume a balanced diet & get your bum moving at the gym as they say “Abs are made in the kitchen & gym”. While resorting to fad diets & weight loss supplements help to some extent, the most imperative factor you should work is speeding up your metabolism & improving…
Eating on a binge does not let you reduce weight no matter how hard you hit the gym. As per scientific research eating on a binge is actually a disorder that increases craving for carbohydrates & sugar. Although the cause is yet to be discovered; researchers believe a combination of psychological, biological & environmental factors…
Famous for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial & anti-fungal properties; coconut oil is hailed for its potent medicinal properties. MCT Coconut oil contains medium chain triglycerides that go lighter on the lever & provides instant energy. Consume orally or use it topically, MCT coconut oil is one of the few foods that has been classified as “super…
“Abs are made in the kitchen and the gym”. You might have been exercising at the gym every day for hours but you find it frustrating to not being able to lose even a few pounds. Although you are burning more calories than you consume, there are reasons that make it hard to lose body…
Coconut oil has been the most heated conversation in both kitchen & skincare. For ages we have avoided coconut oil due to misconceptions. Newer research and studies found that coconut oil carries innumerable benefits when used as a cooking oil and as skincare. However, there is a difference between food grade coconut oil & oil…
Obesity does not come alone. It carries hypertension, cholesterol, shortness of breath etc. Obesity also interferes with female infertility & may lead to hormonal imbalance. It is important to lose weight fast to set your body back on track. Unfortunately in today’s fast pace life we seem to rely on convenient food on a busy…
Tea is almost an integral part of Chinese society – be it cuisine, tradition or medicine. You will find Chinese people religiously sipping to the different herbal tea and swearing by their health benefits. Although, there is less scientific consensus on the benefits of herbs & ancient way of treatment, we can safely state that…
Diabetes is a condition where body loses its ability to regulate hormone insulin. Insulin is produced by pancreas that converts sugar from food in energy and transfers it to the cells in body. When body is no more able to break down sugar for energy, it stays in blood elevating the blood sugar level. Unfortunately,…