Showing posts with label Fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fitness. Show all posts

Thursday, February 7, 2013

How to lose weight with cinnamon ?


Studies have shown that the inclusion of one teaspoon of cinnamon in your daily diet can help you lose weight. A teaspoon of honey and half teaspoon cinnamon powder even added a cup of boiling water can also help you lose weight and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.


Cinnamon is rich in iron, calcium and fiber. It has been used in the Middle Ages as a remedy for diarrhea, indigestion and bloating. On the other hand, it helps to prevent the spread of cancer cells, the formation of ulcers in the stomach and helps in the treatment of bacterial infections.


Cinnamon lowers blood sugar levels along with the bad cholesterol (LDL), while no effect on good cholesterol (HDL). Therefore, it is beneficial for the heart. Since cinnamon has a sweet taste, it also addresses the desire for sweet foods.


Cinnamon has a regulatory effect on blood sugar levels and simultaneously increases insulin levels in the body. It mimics the biological activity of insulin and increased glucose metabolism. Since high blood sugar levels can lead to increased fat storage in the body, cinnamon helps prevent this trend, allowing you to lose weight.


In addition, it affects the way in which sugar is metabolized in the body and prevent its transformation into fat. Cinnamon also slows the passage of food from the stomach into the intestine. Therefore, you feel satisfied longer, but eat less. It helps you lose weight. Cinnamon helps the body to process carbohydrates more efficiently - it also helps to lose a few pounds.



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Saturday, January 12, 2013

Creative Ways to Double Up Your Weekend Workout

Double Up Your Weekend Workout
Cut the time it takes to work out by squeezing more into your session by combining cardio and strength training into one. There are tons of fun ways to double up on your exercise regimen, and here are five to get you started!

  • Run first, om later: Take a run and then head to yoga, or reverse the order. Yoga can balance your mind and tone your body, but it doesn't always provide the cardio that we need. If your studio is close to where you live, even better. You can run there to get your heart rate up right before class.

  • Sweat from the bike straight into the pool: If you have a gym membership, there are many amenities open to you. You can spin at the gym and then swim in the pool after class. Not only will these different forms of exercise complement one another, but the refreshing pool will also feel great after sweating it out on a bike. Read the entire story

Creative Ways to Double Up Your Weekend Workout

Double Up Your Weekend Workout
Cut the time it takes to work out by squeezing more into your session by combining cardio and strength training into one. There are tons of fun ways to double up on your exercise regimen, and here are five to get you started!

  • Run first, om later: Take a run and then head to yoga, or reverse the order. Yoga can balance your mind and tone your body, but it doesn't always provide the cardio that we need. If your studio is close to where you live, even better. You can run there to get your heart rate up right before class.

  • Sweat from the bike straight into the pool: If you have a gym membership, there are many amenities open to you. You can spin at the gym and then swim in the pool after class. Not only will these different forms of exercise complement one another, but the refreshing pool will also feel great after sweating it out on a bike. Read the entire story