Pentingnya air dalam badan kita dalam menjalani aktiviti seharian! Semua orang mempunyai pengetahuan bahawa hidrasi adalah sangat penting dalam tubuh badan kita. Hal ini kerana, setiap aktiviti yang kita lakukan akan memerlukan kuantiti air yang banyak dalam badan. Jika tubuh badan kita dalam keadaan dehidrasi, ianya akan menyebabkan kita kekurangan tenaga dalam badan. Selain itu, ianya juga akan menyukarkan kita untuk melakukan aktiviti-aktiviti harian kita seperti bersenam, bekerja serta dalam menggunakan otak untuk berfikir.
Disebabkan itu, jikalau kita perhatikan pelajar-pelajar, pekerja-pekerja serta para atlet sangat mementingkan air sepanjang mereka melakukan aktiviti harian mereka. Mereka tidak akan lupa untuk membawa sebotol air dalam melakukan aktiviti harian mereka. Dalam satu keratan akhbar Harian Metro ada menyatakan air bersih boleh merangsang system pertahanan badan, metabolisme sel dan mengurangkan risiko sel menjadi tidak normal, mencegah bahan toksik daripada merebak ke sel lain dan mengurangkan risiko terhadpa jangkitan.
Menurut artikel guesehat.com, salah satu hal yang perlu kita ketahui tentang hidrasi badan adalah tubuh yang kekurangan cairan tidak hanya boleh dilihat dari warna urin. Menurutnya lagi, warna urin yang kita keluarkan belum tentu sesuai menggambarkan keadaan hidrasi tubuh yang tengah dialami. Faktor luaran yang lain seperti makanan, minuman serta pengambilan vitamin dan mineral turut dapat mengubah warna urin menjadi lebih pekat.
Dehidrasi sangatlah penting untuk dijaga, sepertimana yang telah dinyatakan diatas kesan- kesan sampingannya. Konklusinya, sentiasa membawa sebotol air putih kemana jua kita pergi walaupun tidak melakukan aktiviti yang berat. Seterusnya, air putih juga mempunyai banyak khasiat untuk badan kita. Nantikan artikel seterusnya untuk mengetahui dengan lebih lanjut mengenai nutrisi makanan yang baik.
Artikel ini disusun oleh tim Asia Fitness Today yang mengambil inspirasi dari laman web Guesehat dan Harian Metro.
NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Anna Cane, who is specialized in Science and Technology of olive oil, at Deoleo parent company to Bertolli has recently published an article on how to develop healthy eating habits with the aid of olive oils and below is the full article:
You are what you eat. This proverb is present for many of us throughout our lives – serving as both friend, and foe. Ultimately, the lesson is that food forms a large part of our overall health, helping balance our bodies, giving us energy, regulating our system and often preventing sickness. This universal culinary lesson also transcends cultures.
Keep it Simple
The issue is often we think of healthy food as bland and expensive. But the reality is that if we do not eat carefully, exercise regularly and take care of ourselves, the risk of developing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), like heart disease is increased. With more than 68% of deaths worldwide caused by NCDs, the risks are very real. On the other hand, if you proactively invest into your health, you can live your life, enjoy traveling, being with your family or doing what you love.
Healthy eating: start with a few simple changes
It’s important to think of healthier eating as small steps that lead to greater change. An effective starting point is simply looking at the oil you cook with. From a nutritionist’s point of view, using the right kind of oil is profitable for your health.
Olive oil, the natural oil extracted from olives, is internationally considered one of the healthiest cooking oil options. What makes it great, is that its health benefits allow us to continue enjoying our favorite foods, without radical deviations to lifestyle, or taste. And here is why:
Bertolli Olive oil
1. Olive oil can help lower cholesterol
Olive oil is naturally cholesterol-free and contains no salt. It is also rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (77% on average), in particular oleic acid which health studies indicate can help maintain normal cholesterol levels by eating this in moderation. And thereby reduce the risk of developing diseases related to high cholesterol.
2. Good source of Antioxidants
Antioxidants work by slowing or even preventing the harmful activity of ‘free radicals’ in our bodies, and Extra Virgin olive oil is a great source of several. One tablespoon of olive oil provides 8% of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for Vitamin E, which is linked to lessening our cell’s aging process. Likewise, olive oil contains polyphenols, another class of natural antioxidants not found in any other oil, that has beneficial properties to protect against cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
3. Olive oil can guard against cardiovascular disease
Olive oil has a higher amount of monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) than other vegetable oils. MUFAs are considered a healthy plant-based fat and because of olive oil’s increased levels of monounsaturated fatty acids, they help maintain normal cholesterol levels when replacing saturated fats in the diet. This helpful ingredient can also help strengthen blood vessels, protect against Alzheimer’s, lower your risk of heart disease and provide nutrients to help maintain your body’s cells.
4. Olive oil consumption can lower the risk of diabetes
Diabetes has become a large health issue in the world today, with data from the International Diabetes Federation[1] indicating that 425 million people globally are living with diabetes. According to The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)[2], in the United States there are currently 30.3 million people living with diabetes (9.4% of the population).
With olive oil’s abundance of antioxidants, it can help reduce oxidative stress effects that diabetics suffer due to elevated levels of blood sugar. It therefore reduces the risk of diabetes complications, as well as nerve damage caused by diabetes (diabetic neuropathy) and retinal neuropathy. And Oleocanthal, a type of natural phenolic compound found in extra-virgin olive oil, acts as anti-inflammatory agent. Inflammation is another precursor to many diseases, including chronic inflammation caused by diabetes.
The Bottom Line:
The health benefits of replacing bad fats with olive oil are plentiful and an easy way to start being healthier. Olive Oil is also versatile and can be utilized at high temperatures (468 degrees Fahrenheit / 242 degrees Celsius), so you can cook all your favourite dishes. Best of all, it provides you the opportunity for healthier living without boredom or huge lifestyle changes.
In 2018, it is time to make ‘you are what you eat’ your friend once again.
Salmon is so delicious and versatile that it can be prepared in many ways. Our friends at Jen Reviews have a wonderful Slow-Cooked Salmon recipe that we just had to share.
But first, here are some salmon tips:
Fresh fish is essential and should smell slightly of cucumber, not ammonia.
Never refreeze salmon.
If freezing, keep the salmon in an airtight container and consume it within a month.
Leave the salmon skin on fillet when cooking as it makes it easier to flip.
Now on to slow cooking tips!
You are able to put in all of your ingredients into the slow cooker and cook them together.
Place the pot on a large cutting board or baking sheet when you take it out. Unless if you have a marble or granite countertop then you can place it right on it.
A slow cooker is ideal for cooking salmon, even if you don’t like fish.
Let’s get started with the recipe! It is advisable to check on your dish after 2 hours of cooking and then every 30 minutes. This is due to the differences in thickness of the salmon fillet as well as the type of slow cooker you’re using.
Ingredients
1 or 2 salmon fillet, depending on size
2 lemons
½ cup of chicken broth
2 tablespoon of fresh dill
2 tablespoon of capers
Salt and pepper
Instructions
Step One – Prepare all of your ingredients
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Step Two – Lemon and Salmon
Take one lemon and slice it thickly. Place these at the bottom of the cooker. Place salmon fillet on top of lemon slices.
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Step Three – More Lemon Slices
Slice some more lemon but this time slice them thinly. Place on top of salmon. Sprinkle dill and capers.
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Step Four – Chicken Broth
Add chicken broth and begin cooking at high temperature. Cover and check your salmon after 2 hours and then every 30 minutes.
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Step Five – Serving
Place cooked salmon on a plate. Garnish with thin lemon slices on top and sprinkle some capers and dill. Serve with salad.
Hands up please to those of you who began the year with the resolution to lose weight. Be honest. I am one of those people.
It all began with sitting by the beach, waiting for the fireworks display, that we started talking about our New Year resolutions. Although it’s mostly about body goals, losing weight is an important factor as 75% of us who were there were overweight.
For me, I began my body transformation completely mad – threw myself into exercising and crash dieting. That ended up pretty bad. I had injuries and binge-ate most times.
Took me a while to get into the groove of things while my friends are already seeing results. That did not hamper my enthusiasm to achieve my goals though. In fact, it encouraged me further.
I decided to adopt a healthier lifestyle and more realistic goals. The goal in the adoption was to change habits and mindset.
It may be July now but I feel as if it’s January and I’m just starting to finally realign myself towards a better me. There is no excuse to stop achieving goals set out on that beach on New Year’s just because it’s the middle of the year. The best time to begin working on a better you is now.
Lemon is a popular and refreshing fruit that can be found in many recipes. Used widely in drinks and food, it is a rich source of Vitamin C as well as other health benefits that range from being an antioxidant, antiviral to immune boosting.
It can also be used as a tool for reducing weight as it increases one’s metabolic rate. The easiest way to capitalize on this is by drinking it.
Here’s our simple Lemon Juice recipe.
Ingredients
1 Lemon
Water
Thyme
Directions
Cut the lemon in half and fully squeeze its juice out. Remove seeds if necessary.
Add the juice to a carafe of water. Add a sprig of thyme and stir to mix it.
If the juice is too bitter for your taste buds, try adding honey instead of sugar.
Enjoy!
Drink a bottle of this concoction a day and you’ll be able to see its effects soon! It’s amazing!
This post was written by Lauriane Nativel, AsiaFitnessToday.com‘s intern from La Salle Saint-Charles, Reunion Island.
Maybe you already know about Intermittent Fasting (IF) and are still wondering if you should try it.
Our body goes into certain processes and changes when we fast in regards to our genes, hormones and cellular repair. During the fasting state, our body utilizes stored fat as a source of energy. But what are the benefits of IF?
It simplifies your day
Instead of having your breakfast in the morning, have it when you start eating for the day or dive straight into lunch if that is the case.
If you cook your own meals that means you have one less meal to prepare and think about.
IF is easier than dieting
Intermittent Fasting is not a diet fad or pattern. It is a pattern of eating and therefore encourages a change in behavior. It is fairly easy to adapt once you get over the fact that you do not need to eat all the time.
Helps you to lose weight
Maybe this is the reason why you would want to try IF. As you adapt to your preferred IF routine, you and your body will be able to adjust accordingly and therefore be able to burn more fat. Do note that some exercising will help you in losing weight faster and there are no magical way to lose weight as fast as you would like to.
You live longer
Logically, when you are starving your body finds a way to extend your life. IF activates your body’s mechanisms to prolong your life without actually starving.
Reducing inflammation
IF is able to reduce inflammation in your body, according to some studies.
Intermittent Fasting (IF) is fast becoming one of the biggest trends within the health community but it is not a new thing. Humans have been fasting for thousands of years. Some religions such as Christianity, Islam and Buddhism have some form of fasting included. Sometimes it is done out of necessity when there is no food available, for example.
IF is done, as its name implies, intermittently; this means you stop eating for a certain amount of time. It is important to remember that IF is not a pattern of diet but a pattern of eating. There is no calorie counting or changes to your food intake. Instead, you simply change when you eat.
Scheduling your meals is easy as we already “fast” every day when we sleep; we simply extend that fasting period longer than the time we sleep. You do not skip meals at all; you simply rearrange them.
IF doesn’t mean that you do not consume any water during fasting time either. You are allowed to drink tea, coffee and other non-caloric beverages on top of water during your fasting period.
There are many methods of IF that can be done with the most popular being the 16/8 method. This means you fast for 16 hours and eat for 8 hours. Read more about Intermittent Fasting methods here.
Physta® is a patented extract from the Malaysian plant root, Tongkat Ali. The water-soluble extract has been through numerous clinical studies to determine its impact on the human body including, but not limited to, strength, performance and overall health.
Using natural ingredients, the JacSport’s secret weapon is Physta® Tongkat Ali. Whereas most energy drinks come in cans, the drink is available to consumers in easy-to-carry sachets to mix with a recommended 250ml of warm water. The FDA approved pre-workout and recovery drink promises to give more energy and shortens recovery time after a workout.
Some of the studies on the extract have shown that, compared to other extracts of Tongkat Ali, Physta® has proven to support energy and recovery from fatigue, and shown improvement in muscle strength and size in both men and women. It was also shown to maintain normal levels of the stress hormone cortisol and a healthy high levels of testosterone for overall anabolic muscle state during intense endurance exercise tested on mountain bikers.
JacSport is 100% safe with no long-term side effects, this whey-protein-chocolate malt drink is also able to promote blood circulation, and boost a lethargic body and mind.
To eradicate cellulite, you need to be a little active, have a balanced diet… And a miracle homemade recipe?
Your best friend to fight cellulite will be… your coffee!
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Caffeine is the main ingredient in many anti-cellulite creams, which can be quite expensive. After brewing your next cup of coffee in the morning, keep the remaining hot and wet coffee grounds. Next, apply the coffee on the zones where you want to decrease your cellulite. Massage deeply with circular movements, from top to bottom, in order to effectively penetrate your ski which will reduce the orange peel effect.
Repeat this movement for 10 minutes. However, you can also add a tablespoon of olive oil or honey, according to your preference, as this will moisturize your skin.
Repeat this massage every day and you will be able to see its results in one to two weeks! Your skin will be more toned and look firmer.
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Say hello to your new skin – bright, toned and smooth!
This post was written by Lauriane Nativel, AsiaFitnessToday.com’s intern from La Salle Saint-Charles, Reunion Island.
Eating mini meals. Unlike the snacks you probably nosh on (like an apple or walnuts), which have individual benefits, mini meals provide a balanced combination of carbohydrates, protein and fat. … If you’re moderately active, you can aim for a range of 1,500 to 1,800 calories, or six mini meals each day.
Think of these foods as support mechanisms on your path towards fat loss, as any diet that keeps the pounds off requires sustained effort and exercise.
