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Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Published : September 28, 2016 6:28 PM IST
Hobbies are a great way to de-stress. Use a holiday or your free time to indulge in a hobby or pick a fun activity along with family or friends. You could opt for gardening, painting or visiting new places for its flora and fauna. Don t miss following the fitness plan for the day.
Morning It s not necessary to go for a rigorous workout in the morning. But if you can manage some time for a walk in the morning especially green grass, it can be very rejuvenating. It not only calms your senses but is also good for your eyes. Here are 5 benefits of walking on grass early morning.
Breakfast If you and your family enjoy paranthas over eggs for breakfast, go ahead and try nachni paranthas today. Nachni is a powerhouse of nutrients and lowers blood pressure too. You can accompany it with some ketchup or curd.
Lunch If you plan to pack your lunch and want an easy to eat meal, then this healthy quinoa stir fry recipe is the best bet. It s easy to cook, filling and nutritious. You don t need any accompaniments for this dish but you can always wash it down with a glass of buttermilk.
Snacks Sweet cravings are also common during snack time. Don t settle for a plate of sweets or jalebis. Try this easy and healthy sweet potato kheer. This snack packs very few calories and hence can be enjoyed guilt free once in a while. This dessert also ups your intake of magnesium.
Dinner Try finishing dinner early. Planning your dinner a day in advance or in the morning makes the task of finishing an early dinner easy. For dinner, you can make soya bhurji which is a high protein option for light dinner. You can decide whether to eat it with a roti or just enjoy it as is.
Exercises
At home After a good session of warm up or stretching, try planks at home. There are several variations of planks that you can practice. These, when done regularly, will help you lose all the stubborn belly fat and develop a strong core.
Yoga For taking your exercise a level up, practice yoga everyday. You can start early morning or do yoga after your regular workout session. Yoga can relax your muscles and also help you with the necessary stretching. Try the bend camel pose or triangle pose today.
At the gym If you have been active throughout the day with your hobby and also done home exercises and yoga, you can go easy at the gym. You can use the treadmill for a while and then do some linear leg presses or shoulder exercises.
Sleep well tip Turmeric latte may be the latest rage but we have been believing in the medicinal and soothing powers of haldi doodh for ages. A glass of hot or warm turmeric milk will not only help relax the body but also induce a good night sleep. So drink a glass of it before going to bed.
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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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