Month: January 2015
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Try this healthy pav bhaji sans the calories
Find yourself craving a tangy treat, but don’t want to break your diet? Try this homemade pav bhaji recipe which will satiate your desire for some chatpata street food while ensuring you stay within your daily calorie consumption count. Just a few pointers – this should be had as a meal, not snack, since it…
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Five ways to attack that armpit fat
Set on wearing sleeveless this summer? It might be a good time to check on that armpit fat. The jiggly bit of flab that hangs off your arm and underarm isn’t easy to lose, but you can build the muscles in certain areas to make it appear tighter. A combination of cardio for fat burning…
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5 Healthy Indian Breakfast Options
In the fast-paced world we live in today, breakfast often takes a backseat in our daily routine. However, the old adage that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” still holds true. A wholesome breakfast not only kickstarts your metabolism but also provides the energy and nutrients necessary to tackle the day ahead.…
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Post-marathon cool down exercises
The race has been run, and you’ve hit the finish line. But it’s not time to stop yet. At the end of a marathon, many runners tend to come to a dead stop, heading straight for their cars. But it’s important to keep moving even after the run, and get your heart rate down by…
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Protect yourself from recurring running injuries
Injuries are the biggest obstacle any runner faces, and during a long-distance competitive run like a marathon, I’d advise you be extra-careful to ensure old wounds don’t flare up. Some things you can keep in mind before the big race: The right biomechanics This means running with good posture, correcting the wrong muscle and joint…