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Make your day 153 of the fitness plan more healthy and effective by starting your day with a cup of ginger tea. You are probably used to drinking tea or coffee the first thing in the morning. So why not add ginger to it and make your cup of tea more healthy? Ginger has many health benefits. From relieving you from cough and cold to improving your digestion, adding ginger to your tea has many benefits.
Healthy recipes--
Breakfast--Since breakfast is the first meal of the day, make sure it is rich in carbohydrates and proteins. Poha is one such recipes that is not just rich in carbohydrates but is also excellent for diabetics. It is also low in calories with the calorific value of one bowl of vegetable poha being 244 Kcal.
Lunch--With monsoon near, the season is about to change . The temperatures will dip now and the body will take some time to adjust to the new surroundings. And you are more likely to fall ill during these transition periods and hence it is best to eat light home cooked meals. For lunch, with your regular roti, sabji, dal, chawal, try including this kokum chutney. Kokum keeps your digestive system healthy and helps your body stay cool.
Snacks--Getting hungry in between two big meals is pretty normal and you definitely shouldn't try to curb it by starving yours elf. If you are hungry, eat a light snack. But remember to eat in moderation, don't go overboard with satisfying your craving. Here's one such healthy recipe-Ragi nachos with cream sauce.
Dinner--The most useful rule of eating healthy is Eat breakfast like a King, Lunch like a Prince and Dinner like a Pauper. Eating a light dinner and eat at least two hours before your bed time. A light soup like this barley soup makes an excellent dinner recipe because is rich in all the nutrients and still very filling.
Exercise--
At home--Who doesn't want flat abs? But most of us think that it is impossible to get them at home without any gym equipment. But that's far from the truth. Here are seven exercises you can do at home for flat abs.
At the gym--Squats are best for a sexy and toned lower body. If done the right way they can give you a lower body to die for. But the knees crossing the toe line and looking at the floor are common mistakes most of us make. So to get the most out of this exercises, here's the right way to do squats.
Yoga--Yoga not just helps you lose weight but also improves your overall health. Here are a few yoga asanas for weight loss that you must try.
Sleep well tip--We are hooked to our phones and televisions at night that makes is difficult to get a peaceful shut-eye. If you find it difficult to fall asleep at night you should probably use nutmeg. It contains a chemical called trimyristin that induces sleep and relaxes your body. Here are different ways you can use nutmeg to fall asleep.
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Disclaimer: If you follow a fitness plan already, consult your nutritionist before switching to this one. If you are allergic to any of the foods/ingredients mentioned, please do not consume it. Do not follow this plan without consulting your doctor if you suffer from a health condition hypertension, hypotension, diabetes, etc. or are pregnant.
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