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Written By: Anuradha Varanasi | Updated : May 6, 2016 12:35 PM IST
In today s fast paced world where almost everyone is available with a click of a button or by just tapping on your smartphone s screen, it is still possible to feel isolated, lonely and depressed. While social media has helped bring the entire world closer, it comes with its own set of cons.
Everyday, consciously cut down the amount of time spent on your smartphone to detox your mind. Don't use your smartphone after you get home from work and instead, spend quality time with your family. Detoxifying your body is equally important, so follow these 5 easy steps to detox every day.
Morning Instead of spending your morning alone, preparing for the day and bracing yourself for a brand new set of challenges, just put all your worries aside for eight minutes and hug a loved one. It could be your spouse, pet dog or even your sibling! Let your loved one know how much they mean to you and give them a long hug. These are the 8 benefits of an 8-minute hug.
Healthy recipes
Breakfast Summers leave your mouth feeling dry and no matter how much water you drink, it still doesn t feel like your thirst has been satisfied. It s important to drink juices and even smoothies at the beginning of your day to keep yourself hydrated and energetic throughout the day. Don t let all the fruits lying around in your house look like a boring snack. Instead, making this papaya and orange smoothie with bananas. It is packed with potassium, vitamin C and fibre and also helps fight against cholesterol.
Lunch If you re one of those unlucky people who are prone to constipation, it is important to have enough fiber throughout the day so you don t suffer from hard stools. Try out this extremely easy recipe for high fiber pasta for a light and delicious lunch.
Snacks Around evening, it is important not to resist to temptations and turn to samosas or chaat. Instead, plan ahead and try making flaxseeds raita. Not only is it high fiber, but it will cool down your body and keep you hydrated after surviving yet another brutally hot summer afternoon.
Dinner Adding bottle gourd or lauki to your diet doesn t have to be boring. This vegetable tastes great with the right gravy. Try out this lauki curry recipe for dinner along with rotis for a healthy end to your day.
Exercises
At home Doing crunches is not the only way to get a flatter stomach. There are far easier and even more fun exercises to get those abs you have always dreamed of. Try out these home exercises which you should do consistently for best results.
At the gym If you ve been working out for the last four months and you re unhappy with the painfully slow results you are seeing, chances are you re not following all the rules while weight training. These are the common gym mistakes you are making. Here s the right form for different gym exercises like squats, the dead lift, dumbbell rows and other such exercises.
Yoga Give your muscles a good stretch and rejuvenate them with the tree pose or Vrikshasana. This pose is great for your stomach muscles and it also tones your arms and thighs.
Sleep well tip Instead of wasting your time in the night on random Whatsapp groups or watching something on TV, download one of these apps that will help you sleep better.
All set to get fitter and healthier? Spread the word by tagging your friends and #NewYearNewYou and @HealthSite4U. You can even mail your pictures, and we ll post in on Facebook, Instagram and share it with our TheHealthSite.com Community.
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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