Tag: dieting
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Are diet sodas bad for weight loss?
These days, when someone asks for a cola, it is common to hear an add-on, ‘Make that a diet, please’. From Coke to Pepsi and Sprite, almost every popular sugar-sweetened beverage on the market has a “light” or a “diet” version. But are they really good for weight loss? Diet sodas are carbonated beverages. Instead…
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Balanced Diet – Foods to Eat and Avoid
A balanced diet is key to maintaining a healthy weight and good health. It goes without saying that your body needs all the nutrients from foods to function correctly, such as carbohydrates, protein, fats, minerals, and vitamins. Therefore, a balanced diet contains foods of different varieties, quantities, and proportions to meet your body’s nutritional requirements.…
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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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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…
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Five last-minute marathon tips from our expert
Pre-marathon tips to prepare for the big dayWith marathon season upon us, training for the big day has been a marathon in itself, and now it’s time to put all that hard work to test. Here are five tips that are guaranteed to make your run a successful one: Load up on carbs Three days…