Wednesday, 17 February 2016

Foods To Eat Before You Exercise

There are a number of youngsters today who are crazy about hitting the gym, running the treadmill and end up vomiting after the hourly exercise routine. Some say that one should not consume any food before workout. If you do not consume any food, where do you get the energy and stamina for your exercise? Working out empty stomach is not more effective in losing weight and can even bring in some negative effects. In an American study, results show that eating before you exercise gives you more benefits especially when it comes to women. Whether you are trying to lose those extra pounds or just keeping up with your workout plan, eating the right foods will give you the required energy. What you eat before you exercise is the key to your success. You need to consume a good quantity of protein, carbohydrate so that you can burn it during your exercise routine. There are certain types of foods one should eat before exercise and there are foods you should stay away from. To avoid any more confusion, here is a list of foods that will not keep your tummy heavy and spoil your exercise routine. These are the best and healthiest foods for you to eat before you exercise.

Wednesday, 3 February 2016

Weight Loss: Benefits Of Oatmeal

Oatmeal has often been recommended as the ideal breakfast for anyone on a diet. This is because it has a number of benefits that aid in weight loss. Here are some healthy benefits of oatmeal to consider when opting for a diet breakfast. 

Low calories
Oatmeal is a perfect choice when looking for a low calorie ingredient. It has the least number of calories compared to any other grain. A cup of oatmeal contains only about 130 calories. 

Soluble fibre
Soluble fibre helps you feel full for longer and also help eliminate the toxins in your stomach. Oatmeal is a good source of soluble fibre which helps you lose weight.

B vitamins
B vitamins help boost your metabolism, thereby helping you burn calories faster. Oatmeal also contains a large number of vitamins B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, and B12. This will also provide you with energy throughout the day. 

Lowers cholesterol
Since oatmeal is a good source soluble fibre it helps slow down the body’s absorption of low-density-lipoprotein, or LDL, which is commonly known as bad cholesterol.  One and a half cup of oatmeal is enough to reduce your cholesterol levels significantly. 

Antioxidant rich
Oatmeal contains avenanthramide, a special kind of antioxidant that help fight off free radicals that attack HDL or what is commonly known as good cholesterol.  This antioxidant also helps protect LDL from oxidising, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease as well.