FAT BURNING FOODS

The foods given below are clinically proven that when consumed it helps in losing weight. This food suppresses our appetite for junk food and keeps our body running smoothly. These foods not only satisfy our hunger but also are rich in nutrients.

Apples:

An average apple has only 81 calories and has no sodium, saturated fats and cholesterol. This elevates our sugar levels in a safe, gentle manner and keeps them longer than most of the foods. As per the researchers this practically means that it leaves us satisfied and relives us from the hunger pangs.

Whole grain bread:

The bread is a natural source of fibers and complex carbohydrates and one don’t need to get feared of it. It is the butter, margarine or cream cheese which you apply on it is fattening. A recent study at Michigan State University has shown that some bread reduces the appetite. The key here is to eat dark, rich, high fiber breads like whole wheat, mixed grain, oatmeal etc. The average slice of whole grain bread has 60 to 70 calories and gives you enough fuel and protein to your body.

Coffee:

Now everybody knows the danger of caffeine which includes anxiety and insomnia, but if we moderate this to only one cup in the morning this will help you in weight loss. Actually caffeine in coffee can speed up the metabolism in our body thereby burning of calories and ultimately weight loss. You have to put only skim milk and avoid sugar and make it two cups one in morning and other in evening.

Grapefruit:

According to Doctor James Ford of University of Florida, this fruit helps to dissolves fat and cholesterol. An average grapefruit has 74 calories, delivers a whopping 15grams of pectin which is a special fiber linked with lowering fat and cholesterol and is free of fat and sodium.

Mustard seeds and chilly peppers:

One spoon of this in the meal enhances the process of metabolism just like the coffee. Researchers have found that consuming mustard seeds are safe and can boost up the metabolism rate by 20-25% more than the others.  Peppers have the same effect as that of the mustard seeds. Peppers are rich in Vitamin A & C, abundant in calcium, phosphorous, iron, magnesium and free of fat. A mere 3 to 4 grams of chilly peppers in your meal can help.

To conclude please do remember to add these foods to your sensible weight loss plan. By sensible weight loss plan we mean a plan which calls for no fewer than 1200 calories per day.

Hope this would help in your weight loss plans.

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Basic Yoga Poses for weight loss

Do yoga and its poses help in weight loss? The answer is yes as yoga is a combination of physical and breathing exercises couple with meditation. Now the next question is what is weight gain? Weight gain is defined as the inability to use the calorie intake by the metabolism of our body thereby converting the excess calories in fat. Now yoga poses can increase the rate of metabolism which in turn burns more calories than it normally does. Apart from weight loss, yoga provides an opportunity to meditate.

Pranayama yoga for weight loss:
Pranayama is a set of breathing exercises which gives a positive impact in reducing weight. There are basically four types viz. Bahstrika pranayama, Kapalabhati pranayama, Agnisar kriya and Ujjayi pranayama, but the most effective is Kapalabhati pranayama. This pranyama involves exhaling air forcefully so your belly is drawn in and then inhaling passively. One should perform this for 5 minutes i.e. at the rate of around 50 to 60 inhales/exhales per minute every morning in empty stomach.

Yoga Asanas for weight loss
Paschimottanasana (Bending forward)
In this asana the posterior portion of the whole body from the head to heels is fully stretched.
First sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Then move your hands forward and slowly bend towards your legs. Try to touch your feet without bending the knees. Breathe out and return to normal position. Repeats this 6- 8 times.
Chakra Padasana (Leg Rotation)
First lie down flat on your back and extend one leg up in the air at a 90 degree angle. Note that the other leg should be flat on the floor. Move the leg which is in the air gradually clockwise 10 to 12 times and the anticlockwise. Keep the body still when you are rotating your leg. Once completed apply the same procedure for the other leg.
Dhanura Asana (Bow shaped posture)
Lie down flat on your stomach and stretch out both the arms backwards. Now bend you knees and try to reach back so that you can hold the tops of your feet. Pull your shoulder blades back as much as you can. Now remain in this position for 4-5 minutes. Release and repeat this process 8 to 10 times.
The above postures are basic and one can go for the advanced one for more weight loss once you master them. These postures not only keep your body fit and slim, but also keep your mind free of stress. Doing these regularly will effectively help in reducing weight loss.

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