Tag: Weightloss
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Eating Chillies May Prevent Overeating
You’re on your second slice of liberally spiced pizza and feel you could put away another piece. Strangely, you can’t. Blame it – or credit it – on capsaicin, the molecule in chili that delivers the “hot” sensation. New research suggests that capsaicin can indicate if you’re overeating and can make you stop by creating […]
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Corn Chatpata: Tea-Time Treat in Season
It’s tea-time and the tummy’s rumbling. But do a cup of tea and a snack spell good news for those on a diet? Why not, if both are smart and sensible choices. The Best Tea for You Opt for green tea/white tea, both which are minimally processed and are “in” these days. The two varieties […]
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He lost 8 kg and 10 inches in a year
Pankaj Khatak Weighs 77 kg today Weighed 85 kg earlier Lost 8 kg in a year His story Khatak, a professor and resident of Hisar, began piling on the pounds after college when he began teaching. With just 1-2 lectures a day, he blames his weight gain on his sedentary job. He was recently married […]
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Skipping rope is a great way to slim down
Who says skipping rope is just for school-kids? Jump rope is one of the best forms of exercise for weight loss. Skipping scores because of its sheer intensity. It puts almost every muscle in your body to work, especially strengthening your leg muscles and raising your heart rate. It’s also one of the best exercises for afterburn […]
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Four things you need to know about green tea
It’s a pale liquid that appears deceptively weak, given it packs a real punch, kicking your fat-fighting metabolism into high gear. And while research has shown that exercisers who drink green tea lose twice as much weight as those who don’t, several questions about its potency remain unanswered – like are flavoured green teas as […]
