Take care of your body....Its the only one you have.

Take care of your body....Its the only one you have.

Thursday, 27 March 2014

Introducing Quinoa Seeds......

Lunch is a meal during which  you can comfortably eat carbohydrates though in the right portion. Let's start looking at our traditional lunch food choices and healthier alternatives.
   
         Today, let's talk about Quinoa ( pronounced KEENWA) .....seeds. This super food dates back 3 or 4 thousand years ago to the Andean region of Peru , Bolivia and Colombia.
     
           

Weigh in as at Day 77 of 360 Days weight loss Challenge

Today I weighed in at
               

Monday, 24 March 2014

Introducing Lentils......

  Lentils are a very good source of protein and are relatively quicker to cook than other types of beans. They are also a cheap source of protein.

                                       
     


Friday, 21 March 2014

Lemon or Lime ?

Lemon and lime are both citrus fruits and thus have a lot of nutrients in common; though not in the same quantity....

         

Tuesday, 18 March 2014

Choosing your fish......

Fish is a very good source of protein and oily fish is a good source of omega 3 heart friendly oils. These fatty acids are very good for our Cardiovascular health and also highly beneficial for pregnant women.....It helps the baby's nervous system grow well especially in the last months of pregnancy.
                                 

Sunday, 16 March 2014

Sleep your way to your ideal weight.......

 Most of us don't get enough sleep whether because of the fast - paced modern day lifestyle or as a deliberate attempt to achieve more.......

  This has a very high impact on our weight and overall health......Studies have shown that people who sleep less than 7 hours a day are 30% more likely to be obese than those who get 9 hours or more of sleep.....