The epidemic of obesity and other cardiovascular diseases were initially blamed on fat. But research points out that the actual culprit is not fat, but sugar. Our bodies require fuel, that is mainly provided by carbohydrates. These carbs need not be provided by consuming sweets. Your body doesn’t need these sugars for nutrition. Rather, it is addicted to it. Just like nicotine, sugar is an addictive substance. Why is it sugar, and not fat, that we need to cut down? Sweets supply empty calories that are devoid of nutrition. These empty calories, when not utilized for energy, get stored in the form of fat in our bodies. This is the secret behind those pot bellies, love handles, and paunches. The actual problem is not just the intake of sugars, but inactivity on our part, which leads to a failure in breaking down the sugars. So, the simplest way to burn that extra fat is to cut down on sugars. What is weaning? The concept behind weaning can be understood easily by seeing how a baby is weaned off mother’s milk. The baby is exclusively breastfed for few months and then slowly introduced to other foods while breastfeeding is reduced slowly.

“I am pregnant, and I am stressed! Help me!” Sounds familiar? Don’t worry – you’re not the only one. The word “ pregnancy ” causes stress to most women, especially to first-time moms. Biological, emotional and cognitive changes, in addition to sudden changes in lifestyle, cause enormous stress to the expecting mother. It is important to note that when you’re pregnant, your fetus is dependent on you. The baby inside you is not so capable of handling stress. Stress during pregnancy can mount an inflammatory response leading to premature birth and developmental delays. It also affects the cognition of the child in the long term. Although, there’s no need to worry! All you need to do is follow these tips to handle stress during pregnancy: Accept the fact that you can be stressed. Many women feel that they will never get stressed out. Even when they are stressed, they think that they can handle it by themselves and that seeking help would hamper their self-image of being strong and independent. If you are a like this, then you have to understand that pregnancy invariably causes stress. Developing this acceptance is the first step. Many women who take time to accept this usually seek help very late.

From time to time, detox is crucial for the human body. Detox performed at regular intervals strengthens the immune system and thus makes the body powerful against infections. Increased presence of toxins decrease the usual capabilities of the human body, due to which fat starts to accumulate in the body. By performing detoxification, one can get rid of these harmful toxins settled in the fat cells. If detox is done properly, it increases the metabolic rate of the body. As a result, one remains healthy, with a smoothly functioning digestive system. If you feel that even your body needs a detox, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some powerful drinks that will cleanse your body and make you feel healthy and refreshed. Sweet Cabbage Juice Contrary to popular belief, cabbage juice actually tastes pretty good. This beverage is a great supplement for Vitamin C, Sulforaphane, as well as amino acids. Making this juice is super easy. It helps in preventing peptic ulcers, colon troubles, gastrointestinal diseases, acid reflux, and cancer. Drinking it while having lunch can lead to even better results. Ingredients: 1/8 green cabbage 1/8 red cabbage 2 ribs celery 1/2 red bee, scrubbed 1 green apple, cored 1 carrot, scrubbed 1 lemon, peeled 1-inch piece ginger root, plus more to taste Method:

Welcome to the world of confusing theories on fitness – where most people either opt for body building or for endurance training, but never both. Although, sometimes, you should not see everything as black or white and understand that there are shades of grey in between.Welcome to the world of confusing theories on fitness – where most people either opt for body building or for endurance training, but never both. Although, sometimes, you should not see everything as black or white and understand that there are shades of grey in between. What do you want? Do you want to build your muscles like a bodybuilder or develop endurance like an athlete? Well, the truth is that you cannot do one and completely ignore the other. Actually, bodybuilding and endurance training have to be balanced together to get best results. Have you ever seen a bodybuilder lasting only 30 minutes in the gym? The bodybuilder’s performance in the gym depends on his endurance to do workouts. On the other hand, have you seen a very poorly built sportsman? Have we not longed to have a Greek-God-like physique that the world’s best soccer players have? It is important to know that both bodybuilders and soccer players have the best of both endurance training and bodybuilding.

Social media interaction , online sexual abuse, child porn, blackmailing, and the release of nude photos, are a common occurrence these days. You can no longer be silent. It is the time that you talk to your child about what a good touch is, what a bad touch is, how to identify wrong people, how to avoid them and report them to elders, how to be safe on social media etc. When to educate your child Most parents are under the notion that kids will not understand what abuse is, even if it is explained to them. But the truth is that kids become aware of gender, and their own gender identity, from the time they are in preschool. So the best time to educate kids is when they move into primary school, as they are both highly vulnerable during this time, as well as receptive to new information regarding gender, sex, abuse, etc. Though they would not understand the terms that we use, we can certainly make them understand what abuse is. Do I need to educate only my daughter or do I have to educate my son too? Another misconception is that only girl children are prone to abuse.