Month: March 2015
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High fiber low calorie recipe: Brown Rice Pulao
Who says rice can’t be nice if you’re trying to lose weight? Just make the healthier choice, by swapping brown rice with white. Paired with vegetables and spices, the brown rice pulao recipe I’ve given below can work as a small snack, or even a complete meal, based on your preference. Brown rice, unlike white…
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Five Reasons Why Leg Extensions Work
Leg extensions are a staple exercise in the realm of fitness and strength training, renowned for their ability to sculpt powerful and well-defined quadriceps muscles. Often found in leg day routines and recommended by fitness enthusiasts and professionals alike, leg extensions hold a prominent place in shaping lower body strength and aesthetics. As you embark…
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Yoga in office: four moves to heal neck and shoulder pain
Long hours at your desk may be rewarded with a great appraisal, but on the flip side, a sedentary lifestyle takes its toll on your health. Complaints of neck, shoulder and back pain are common. But these posture-related problems can easily be tackled, without leaving your desk with these simple ‘yoga in office’ stretches. For…
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Yoga poses to help you lose belly fat
There are several benefits to doing yoga but perhaps one that isn’t often highlighted is how this ancient technique can help you lose weight, and also tone and strengthen specific body parts like help you lose belly fat. Certain yoga postures directly target belly fat and help build core strength too. Breathing exercise like kapalbhati,…
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Three healthy Indian salad recipes
We’ve talked about Can Salad replace Indian Food ? Like in the West, salads are a key accompaniment to any Indian meal. A good appetizer, salads are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and fiber. But unlike the West, where fatty dressings of cheese, mayonnaise, alcohol, vinegars, sugars, etc, bring flavour to the bowl, the speciality…