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of food stuffs
such as energy yielding foods (carbohydrates, fats),
body-building foods (protein, minerals), and protective
foods (vitamins) in correct propositions. So that an
individual is assured of obtaining the minimum requirements
of all the nutrients. The components of a balanced diet will
differ according to age, sex, physical activity, economic
status, occupation and the physiological state like
pregnancy, lactation etc.
Weight
Management & Diet
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A
combination of over eating and a lack of exercise
normally cause obesity. Obesity can have devastating
consequences for health and happiness and an emotional
level can lead to a lack of self-esteem and depression.
If you eat more calories than you burn off during normal
daily activity the surplus calories are stored as fat.
There is no
magic cure for obesity. But you can achieve a lower
healthier weight by increasing your level of physical
activity and reducing your calories intake. |
This can be
achieved by combining a low fat diet with some form of
regular physical activity.
An ideal slimming diet must provide all of the nutrients
that the body needs. As these nutrients have to come from a
lower calorie intake, it is important to cut down on
confectionery cakes, biscuits, sweets and alcoholic drinks
that are relatively high in calories, but low in nutrients.
The healthy slimming diet should be based on lower calorie
nutritious foods such as vegetables, fruits, lean meat,
poultry, fish, low fat dairy products, cereals, salads, and
pulses. Fresh fruit makes a good choice for a low calorie
dessert.
Fat is the most
concentrated source of energy (9 calories / gm). There is a
misconception that starchy staple foods such as bread, rice
are fattening. Starchy foods help to satisfy the appetite
because they are filling rather than fattening. Whole grain
foods such as whole meal chapatti and brown rice are
preferable to refined foods as they provide significantly
more vitamins, minerals and fiber.
To maintain good
health and to function efficiently our bodies needs
proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals. Our
body also needs plenty of water. We must drink 1.5 - 2
liters of fluid daily to maintain healthy kidneys and
prevent urinary infection. The body needs extra fluid when
energy expenditure is high and also in hot weather. Water is
required in large amounts to regulate body processes such as
digestion, excretion, and maintenance of the body
temperature and the electrolyte balance.
SugaRite
& Weight Management
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Rapid
advancement of civilization, fast urban lifestyle, fast
food, changing diet patterns, lack of exercise etc. are
responsible for making many Indian home susceptible to
obesity related health risks like developing
cholesterol, heart disease or high blood pressure. Along
with this it also poses a threat for Diabetes. In fact
according to published reports, one in every 5 diabetics
in the world is an Indian and this number is growing
rapidly.
Managing our
daily calorie intake (through a well balanced & planned
diet) along with a good fitness regime, is the key to
leading a healthy life. |
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We consume
around 4 cups of tea / coffee everyday which burdens us down
with a whopping 160 Calories (20 Cal. per teaspoon of cane
sugar). Add to this an occasional sweet or two and the
calorie count hovers at around 250 Calories a day. (Did you
know that an activity like jogging for 30 minutes can burn
somewhere around 250 Calories?)
SugaRite
is a revolutionary zero calorie+ sweetener containing
sucralose, a new generation molecule which is made from
sugar and tastes like sugar. SugaRite is obtained by
multi-step processing of sugar, which keeps all the goodness
of sugar and removes only the calories. Thus, SugaRite
helps you to cut down on the empty calories contributed by
Cane Sugar. With SugaRite you may save around 250
calories a day and over a year's time, this adds up to an
alarming 91,250 Calories. So, coupled with a regular fitness
program, SugaRite will help you lead a healthy and
enjoyable lifestyle.
Some
Interesting and Useful Tips
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"Many people
skip meals in order to lose weight, but the fact is
otherwise. When you skip meals during the day, your
metabolism slows down. Weight loss through the burning of
stored fat is all about eating enough of the right kinds of
foods so you stay full and your metabolism stays as high as
possible. Remember, if you feel hungry, your metabolism
slows down. You must stay full with healthy, non fattening
foods and your metabolism will continue to burn your stored
fat as fast as your body will allow."
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"Another
interesting way that some people adopt to lose weight is to
drink a large glass of ice water just before meals. The cold
causes your stomach to shrink slightly which will make you
feel full faster. This may be a useful tip while you plan
your diet. "It is believed that hot and spicy foods such as
hot peppers of all varieties and mustards increase one's
metabolism by as much as 40%. Research also shows that these
foods increase metabolism. This is a great way of adding
spicing up the food and boosting one's metabolism as well! "
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"Our stomach,
mouth and brain are connected and it takes 20 minutes of
chewing before our stomach signals our brain that we are
full. This means that one should stretch our meals to, at
least, 20 minutes or longer. Thus to lose weight one must
chew well and eat slowly."
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"Did you know
that you burn more stored fat when you exercise late in the
day rather than rather than in the morning? The best time to
exercise to lose weight is in the late afternoon/early
evening before dinner. Doing this will not only burn off
stored fat but increase your metabolism for about two to
three more hours just when it was starting to slow down.
This produces a significant increase in fat burned off, even
after the exercise is over. Second best time to exercise is
in the morning before breakfast."
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"Simply forget
about being afraid of food. Food is wonderful and in fact
the best way to lose weight is to make friends with food.
Losing weight does not have much to do with eating only
small helpings. The best way to lose weight is to pile your
plate, but with the healthiest foods. An interesting
approach to a healthy and a happy lifestyle! "
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