Tag: Weight Loss Foods
Obesity has become a major life-threatening disorder roughly affecting around one-third of the world’s population.Due to the global threat posed by obesity, extensive studies and surveys have been undertaken to combat and reduce the risks associated with this disorder.A Lifestyle change with increased physical activity and proper intake of nutrients is the key to preventing obesity.Weight loss by stimulating...
Overweight and obesity have increased chronic disease morbidity and mortality rates worldwide.Since the early 2000’s, these disorders have affected around 1.5 billion adults across the globe.By 2013, the numbers of affected people have grown to a shocking 2 billion despite multifaceted worldwide approaches to limit their growth.A physically inactive lifestyle accompanied by the indiscriminate consumption of high-fat foods are...
Krill oil is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids known to have anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular and many other benefits.Studies show that this oil can prove as an effective supplement for a weight loss program.Changing lifestyle and eating patterns have made it harder for today’s generation to maintain healthy body weight.Increased weight can have detrimental consequences not only for our...
Obesity increases the risk of several life-threatening diseases - diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, renal diseases etc.But, weight reduction is not an easy task. Controlling the diet along with physical activities has been the most successful ways till now.Oil is an integral part of the diet of most of us. There are certain oils which can help in weight loss.
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World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity and overweight as the abnormal and unnecessary accumulation of fat that may impair health.The obesity in adults can be attributed to diet, behaviour, heredity, family history and drugs.Recent WHO study reported that the 13% of the adult’s world population is obesity stricken and 39% are overweight. Out of which 38% of men...
Essential oils are volatile aromatic substances that are derived from plants.The ‘essence of’ the plants' fragrance makes these oils essential.These oils are extremely effective than the source botanicals from where they are obtained.Various parts of plants undergo extensive processes of steam distillation, resin tapping, and cold pressing to result in purest essential oils.There are no magic potions available to...
We are living in a world where half of the population is dying in the scarcity of food whereas other half is dying in abundance of food.Overweight or obesity is a major problem than malnutrition as it is a risk factor for diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and many more.Weight gain is generally accompanied by the accrual of abdominal fats that...
Hibiscus tea is a herbal tea extracted from calices of hibiscus flower.Calices are a part of the flower that protects the flower when it is a bud.The beverage is popularly consumed in Iran, South America, Africa, Asia etc.Hibiscus tea goes by the name ‘sour tea’ because of its tart flavor.Usually, sugar is added to sweeten the beverage. 15-30% of...
Apple Cider Vinegar is among extensively studied beverage all over the world for its high nutritive value; a cure for a wide range of ailments and enormous utility.From being mentioned in Folklores to work of eminent medical experts like D.C. Jarvis to modern time nutritionist; Apple Cider Vinegar always got recommended for its curing ability, regular health maintenance and...
Juicing involves extraction of juice from fruits and vegetables.The liquid thus obtained contains most of the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that are found in the food, except the fiber and solids mass.A typical juicing process requires the fruit or vegetable to blend in a blender or juicer by removing inedible seeds and peels and then straining through a...