FIBROMYALGIA

Do you feel tired all the time ?

Among all other factors, Fibromyalgia could be the reason for your pain and fatigue which often goes undetected. Fibromyalgia involves chronic pain that can effect any part of the body and is commonly associated with pain,headache,anxiety,stiffness,tender points and sleep disturbances.
Some people often tend to ignore these symptoms considering it as part of their lifestyle. Understanding the condition and taking favourable treatment with some lifestyle modification can treat these symptoms to a great extent.

Fitness goal

when you are making efforts on staying fit ,always keep in mind that it is 70 % diet and 30 % workout balance.Diet has bigger role to play for your fitness.Your Diet actually supports your work out pattern too. Without a proper diet your work out may not give you a desire result as you are expecting.

Its always recommended to fine tune your diet with individual workout session for better result.

FEEL LIGHT THIS NAVRATRA !

Happy & healthy Navratra to all !

Navratra fasting is one of the best time to detox your body if you are eating right things with right preparation and with correct portion size.Fasting in a healthy way makes you feel lighter too.

Here is an interesting and light Navratra fasting recipe which you can try at your home.

Singhara kadhi
Ingredients- 2 cup yogurt
2 tbsp singhare ka atta
4 cups water
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 sprig curry leaf
2 whole red chilies
1 tbsp coriander leaves (chopped)
Rock Salt ( sendha namak) – to taste

Method- Beat the yogurt and add the atta together till smooth, add salt, chili powder, sugar, water and mix well, in a pan, heat oil , add cumin, curry leaves and red chilies. When the cumin begins to splutter, add the yogurt mixture, increase the flame and bring to a boil. Leaves to simmer for about 15- 20 min. serve hot and garnish with coriander leaves.

Stay Hydrated !

It's always been a common question that how much water one should drinks in a day ? Is the requirement is similar for every one?

No one can tell you exactly how much water you need to drink and it varies from person to person. Important is

1.you must drink water when your body gives a signal for thirst.

2. During high heat and exercise make sure to compensate for the lost fluid.

3. As an assumption one should drink atleast a litre of water per 20 kg body wt.

Three more super foods you must know.

1. KEFIR  is a cultured, fermented beverage made from kefir grain and raw milk. This yogurt-like beverage is high in protein, B vitamins, potassium and calcium. However, it’s most powerful health benefit is its probiotic properties. Probiotics can improve the healthy bacteria ratio in your gastrointestinal tract, treat and prevent diarrhea, treat irritable bowel syndrome and reduce gastrointestinal infections, among other benefits.

2.SWEET POTATO is an excellent source of fiber, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, iron, magnesium and potassium. All of these nutrients can help you looking younger, promote immune system health, improve vision and maintain healthy teeth, bones and skin.

3. TURMERIC is widely known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Apart from this it has an ability to increase body's own antioxidant activity reducing the damage from free radicals and slows the process of ageing.

SUPER FOOD FOR SUPER YOU !

To be healthy and fitter we must eat foods that are super healthy,super rich in nutrients and fibres that can boost our immunity,keep up our metabolism,packed with anti oxidants that can slow down the process of ageing . Superfoods with their nutritional punch are perfect to meet the daily requirement of nutrients.Here is a list of superfoods that you can include.

1.Berries- They're rich in vitamin B, protein and fibre .They also provide strong doses of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.

2.Kale - When it comes to healthy vegetables, kale may be among the best. Packed with powerful punch of antioxidants, nutrients and excellent digestive support, its role in optimal wellness is tough to dispute. Kale contains good fat and fibre.

3.Chia seeds - They pack a hefty nutritional punch with omega 3. Chia is also a source of other important minerals including iron, magnesium and zinc.

4.Avocados are brimming with essential nutrients, including potassium, B-vitamins and folic acid.They are loaded with heart healthy mono unsaturated fatty acids,helps lower cholesterol and trygylcerides.

We will be discussing some more superfoods in out next series.so stay tuned !

stay active and lose weight

Take up the challenge !

This time we throw you a 30 days challenge to lose weight.In these 30 days you need to take up a regular exercise of your own choice.It can be walk/swim/dance/yoga atleast for 45 minutes every day. Eat 3 regular healthy meal of which dinner should be the lightest meal. Stay away from any kind of sweet,fried and salty food.

This will definitely help you shed some extra kilos and make you look fitter.