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Eating for health

We have all heard that “We are what we eat”.There is nothing more true than this maxim. In today's times our life is extremely hectic and stressful.It is very easy to reach out for that bag of chips or those muffins and end up eating more than 500 calories beyond what is needed.This leads to piling on pounds and can also cause bloating,acidity and bad skin. There are ways to eat for good health.If we eat that way we end up reducing our stress, get our daily doses of antioxidants and getting the nutrients necessary for being healthy. There are few simple laws of eating , here is how: Eat a balanced breakfast :Breakfast provides fuel to your body.If you skip it, you will crave food all day and in much larger quantities than you actually need.A balanced breakfast consistsing of good carbs, lean /vegan protein and few veggies will help kickstart your metabolism and keep you full all day. Eat according to your activity levels: Calories are fuel for your body.If you ...

Stress -causes and management

What is stress It is the body’s emotional and physical response to the increase of external or internal imbalancing loads which are usually caused by extreme work demands Causes of stress Asshole boss Work unequally divided between colleagues Too much work, too small a team Artificial sense of urgency to deliver Strict deadlines Multiple projects Effects of stress Weight gain or loss Lack of sleep or over sleeping Too much caffeine,alcohol intake Release of cortisol and other stress hormones Inability to concentrate Irritability Break of friendships Inability to breathe well How to reduce stress Eat a balanced diet Exercise 3-4 times a week Cut out caffeine Meditate Read self-help books Take a short trip or hobby class Make your health a priority Develop boundaries at work Focus on hobbies and sleep