There is no question that regular exercise is essential to good health: that alone is motivating for some folks. For others, setting meaningful personal goals — finishing a 10K race or getting back into those jeans you love — and keying into what motivates you can help launch a successful workout program. Motivation takes many forms, so find the carrot (or stick) that works for you. Maybe you’d like to get ready to tackle new activities, like climbing a towering rock wall, churning through the water during a triathlon, or making it 26.2 miles in a marathon. Perhaps you hope to feel fit and good about your body. Maybe a friendly bet with a spouse or friend — loser pays for kayaking lessons — or just wanting to hold up your end of the bargain with a new exercise partner will do the trick. Hiring a personal trainer or tapping a buddy for workouts or walks can supply motivation. Friends who can cheer you on and hold you accountable to your plan help, too. And most of us enjoy a reward, so make a list of (ideally non-food) rewards for meeting weekly or daily goals. One reward is simply seeing progress, so consider tracking your progress regularly. Whether you are running more miles, lifting heavier weights, not getting out of breath when you take the stairs, or have to get a smaller belt, write it down or use one of the many fitness apps available for your phone, tablet, or computer. Setting exercise goals can change idle hopes into reality, especially if you put some supports in place. (source - Harvard Medical School) Hope this running video motivates you as much as it had for me. Be a victor in life, go get it! See you at the top!
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Want to know the secret of Manny Pacquiao, the world-class, eight-division champion Filipino boxer? I saw this video on my Facebook posted by someone and thought this simple and easy to prepare recipe is a must try for all salad enthusiasts. One can gets creative over the choice of fruits available according to the seasons. Other fruits that I like include :
Dragon fruit - high in polyunsaturated fats, Vitamin C, carotene, protein, etc Grapes - no cholesterol, Vitamin C & K, antioxidants,etc Papaya - rich source of fiber, copper, magnesium plus other nutrients Coconut - highly nutritious and rich in fibre, vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B5 and B6 and minerals including iron, selenium, sodium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorous. Avocado - good source of pantothenic acid, dietary fiber, vitamin K, copper, folate, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin E, and vitamin C. Water melon - contains significant levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, lots of lycopene, antioxidants and amino acids. Apricot - excellent source of vitamin A (in the form of pro-vitamin Acarotenoids), and a good source of vitamin C, copper, dietary fiber and potassium. Try both the dried apricot and fresh type. You could also sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of Moringa Pure Powder into the salad for its potent nutritional values ! Share this with the family and have a great bonding time! A healthy family stays together! According to this article here, this man attempt to relieve himself from constipation using a traditional local remedy by inserting a 50cm long eel into his anus. It was a tragic end where he has to be sent to hospital for the extraction of eel and suffers from intestinal damage and abdominal cavity. WARNING : PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMP TO TRY THIS AT HOME!!! While the causes of his constipation is unknown, majority of the people who had similar problem is due to a diet deficient in fiber and not drinking enough water. What exactly is fibre, and why does eating more of it benefit our health? Basically, dietary fibre comes from plants and is generally divided into two groups -- soluble and insoluble fibre[1]. Soluble fibre can absorb water and turns into a gel-like substance that swells as it passes through the digestive system. Soluble fibre sources include fruits such as oranges and apples; root vegetables like carrots and potatoes; legumes like peas and beans; oats and barley. Insoluble fibre does not absorb water and passes through our digestive system more or less in its original form. Brown rice, wholemeal bread, skins of fruit, nuts and seeds and cereals are great sources of insoluble fibre. Both soluble and insoluble fibre work to bring a host of good things to your body: Keeps toilet woes at bay: Fibre is the magic formula for clockwork regular bowel movements. One in four Singaporeans suffer from chronic constipation[2] so fibre is a definite must for our local diets. Insoluble fibre does not absorb water, but increases stool size and bulk and promotes regular bowel movement. Soluble fiber, on the other hand, soaks up water as it passes through your system, which helps soften the texture of your stools so that it is passed out more easily, this is helpful when you have constipation. Source : Healthhub.sg If one's diet consists mainly of junk food (chips, soda and fast-food), it is challenging to obtain fiber and it is a convenient excuse to put the blame on the food being sold out there. We need to exercise restraint, reduce or better still replace junk food with healthier options. Start adding a fruit like apple or orange into your daily diet and slowly increase by adding more vegetables to your meals. And not forgetting to drink sufficient water as well. If one's lifestyle is hectic and stressful and coupled with unhealthy eating habits, chances of getting constipation is much higher. One must also learn to relax and can use simple techniques like deep breathing, slowing things down and taking time to go for walk. Moringa powder or capsule have a detoxifying effect to help scrub your bowel of waste and toxins allowing you to fully absorb nutrients from the foods you eat. Our body is like the car engine, the more and better we take care of it, the longer it would last and we could enjoy life more with our loved ones. According to Samhealth.com.sg, we have between 10-20% of the general population experiencing insomnia here in this tiny city - difficulty falling asleep and remaining asleep. Anxiety, worry and stress are common enemies of sound sleep and the causes can vary among people. It is important to stick to a sleeping routine and develop good sleeping habits. There would be occasions where one becomes excited or gets nervous before an interview, marriage or for students preparing for exams. The more a person can relax, the easier it is for them to fall asleep.
Some of the recommended ideas include - practising yoga avoid heavy dinner have a cup of calming tea listening to soothing music Top Foods for Insomnia (source : thescienceofdefeating.com)
Try our newly launched Moringa tea today - 2 flavours to choose from - 100% Moringa tea and Moringa with green tea. Sleep, couldn't ask for more! Do you know what is the secret of these Bollywood superstars looking so radiant , full of vitality and always ready to smile for the camera despite their hectic filming schedules? The answer was revealed by the top clinical nutritionist in India, Charmaine De'Souza. She revealed that she uses a wide selection of herbs and natural ingredients for her clients including the above famous movie stars and wealthiest entrepreneurs. Charmaine points to the example of an indigenous Indian plant called the drumstick tree.(moringa known as drumstick locally in India) “The leaves of this tree contain a lot of vitamin C, calcium and other minerals, but it’s a very cheap vegetable,” she explains. “Only the poorest people would eat it. But now its nutritional value has been realised, it’s available for sale as an expensive powder called Moringa and people are using it as an antioxidant. She has recently published a book, entitled "Kitchen Clinic, Healthy Always" which includes many wonderful recipes.
Source - The National - 29 Oct 2013 Better ingredients, better radiance. |
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