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Stretching is an important part of any fitness session.

For any athlete, more or less experienced, this step cannot be skipped since it prepares the body to handle better the workout.

However, in many situations, stretching is not done correctly thus leading to injuries.

Here is a list of 5 advices for a correct stretching session.

They will help you understand why stretching is important and how it should be done properly.

Don’t confuse stretching with flexibility!

The basic definition of stretching is the following: a series of exercises performed in order to increase the body’s flexibility. On the other hand (more…)

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Have you ever experienced abdominal pain after drinking a glass of milk?

Then, you might suffer of lactose intolerance.

Apparently, this disorder is very common in both Asia and Africa.

People that have been diagnosed with it have trouble into absorbing lactose, the predominant sugar in milk, into their digestive system.

The remaining milk ferments and the result is a severe stomach ache as well as diarrhea.

What causes lactose intolerance?

The compound we all know as lactose is basically a disaccharide, which consists of two sugars that are bound together. Lactose cannot (more…)

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Just like women, men want to look great and be in their best shape at all times.

Exercise is essential for getting in shape and gaining muscle but there are also certain supplements whose intake is really important.

Find below the top five.

Multivitamin

This supplement is essential for those who do not get enough fruits and vegetables (apparently 80 percent, don’t!). Instead of taking loads of nutrients, you should resort to a single pill which can ensure 100 percent of your daily requirements for as many different vitamins and minerals as possible.

Look for a formula developed especially for men, or for women.

Protein Powder

Protein powder is very popular among people that practice sport activities on a constant basis. Among its many advantages, the lower number of (more…)

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When you decide to lose weight, one first step is to clean your kitchen of all the junk food and go shopping for healthy diet food. Right?

But do you know what “healthy” food means?

We tried in the last few years to teach you how to read the labels and how to choose the write food for you, but I know it’s not always easy.

Have you ever found yourself in the supermarket staring at a shelf full of different cereal boxes, wishing someone could just point out the one with the best price, lowest sugar content, and the best reviews?

IBM thought of that and found a new solutions for smarter retail: your personal shopping assistance.

The new smartphone app developed by researcher scientists at IBM (more…)

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How simple it is for you to lose weight?

How much effort and how much time it takes to follow a diet?

Most of us would say that it is not simple and it takes time and effort.

For this reason, you have to search for information and to ask around.

How? Where?

One of the latest novelties in terms of loss weight claims the following: green coffee beans boost up weight loss. Experts have reached the conclusion that the consumption of a capsule of green coffee beans on a regular (more…)

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The way we start our mornings can have an essential influence on our whole day.

Of course, things can go wrong during the day, but a happy start is always a better start and if you start the day well, it’s more likely to end it so.

The little things that you do in the morning can surprisingly lift your mood and give you a great start of the day.

Work out in the morning.

This might not suit us all during the week, but in the weekend or on days off, it is a great way to start the day. According to some studies, people who work out in the morning are more likely to stick with their exercise routine (more…)

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As the summer heat wave kicks in, my cravings go for the light, cold and fruity sweets.

I can’t say I’ve got a sweet tooth, I prefer salty snacks, but a delicious creamy dessert is something I wouldn’t say no to, especially if it’s a healthy one.

The recipe I want to share with you I got from a cousin, who tried this fruit packed dessert on a holiday.

It not only looks great, because the three main fruits that are used have different colors, but it is also a very light, easy snack.

The Ingredients are the following:

• 4 cups of buttermilk or low fat sweet yogurt
• 1 cup of granulated sugar – however if you use sweet yogurt (more…)

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There is no doubt in this, the world is confronting with a serious problem – obesity.

The quest for a healthier and thinner lifestyle can be hard and sometimes disappointing.

However, we can reverse the process of weight gain by following a few simple steps.

Take your time to chew your food

Most of us are in a hurry constantly, especially when they are supposed to have their meal. But researchers point out that this is an unhealthy habit. We need to learn to enjoy the taste of food and truly feel its flavours. (more…)

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I always thought of Brussels sprouts as the Marmite of vegetables; you either love it or hate it.

Well, I was the latter category.

I never managed to get round the mushy, squishy texture and the very odd flavor.

Whenever I ate out I tried to avoid it as fire.

Recently I got curious about it so I researched it a bit.

Apparently it is one of the best weight reduction vegetable, providing only 45 calories per 100 gram, and containing up to 3.38 grams of protein, 3.80 grams of dietary fiber and zero cholesterol. This fiber content binds well (more…)

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I am the kind of person, who can’t really handle heat, so whenever I have the chance, I sneak into a nice shaded place.

I spent my weekend in the mountains, but at certain times it was too hot for me to hike, or ride the horse, but I didn’t want to just sit around on a swing in the shade, I wanted to be active, to do something fun.

Luckily my sister is crazy about badminton so she asked me to play with her.

At first I was reluctant, but it turned out to be very fun, easy to play and the best thing it was, that I didn’t even have to leave my cool, shade.

Badminton is the kind of sport you can practice on a small shaded patch, it doesn’t require extraordinary skills, and unlike tennis, you don’t need (more…)

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