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Oxygen-rich foods are considered the messiah of many health problems, especially Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which is a lung disorder that causes severe irritation in the lungs making it impossible to breathe. Now, in a global pandemic situation, where a deadly respiratory virus, the coronavirus is killing people by damaging their lungs and causing pneumonia, oxygen-rich foods might come handy. This kind of nutritious food not only keeps your lungs fits but also helps in increasing the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. Thus making way for healthy and smooth blood circulation and relieving of any kind of waste products and gases from accumulating in the body. There’s an extensive list of oxygen-rich foods that you can eat to keep yourself healthy and fit, especially in times of the pandemic. But before you do that let’s take a look at how foods high in oxygen actually help your body.  How…

A perfectly ripe avocado is a wonderful thing. This smooth, buttery fruit tastes excellent no matter what form it’s in blended, smashed, blitzed, or smoothie. Avocados can be added to several recipes to get a nutritional boost. Here are 16 different ways about how to eat avocado. Despite a reputation for being calorific and fatty, the avocado is abundant in monounsaturated fats which can reduce the risk of heart disease and cholesterol levels. Check out these 16 delicious ways on how to eat Avocado 1. Guacamole Guacamole might be among the most popular Mexican dishes. You can make it using only avocados, herbs, and seasonings, or you can mix it with other great ingredients like corn, pineapple, broccoli, and quinoa. 2. Salads Study shows that the additional calories from fat and fiber in avocados may aid keep you fuller for longer, which may decrease calorie intake at subsequent meals. Since…

Want to get free of your pot belly and thunder thighs during the lockdown? Or do you desire to stay healthy and fit? Then, you must try out smoothies. Smoothies are delicious, take less time to prepare, look tempting, and are the best alternative to take a break from chewing healthy food. And believe me, they are not sickening. In fact, you will be amazed by how balanced and delectable they are. These quick and wholesome smoothie recipes for weight loss can help melt the fat, flush out toxins, and boost your metabolism. 11 Best Smoothie Recipes that Will Slim You Down 1. Orange, Lemon, And Flax Seeds Smoothie Total Time: 5 minutes; Preparation Time: 3 minutes; Serves: 1 Ingredients 2 large oranges 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds A pinch of Himalayan pink salt Recipe Peel the oranges, take out the seeds, and roughly chop them.…

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an antioxidant that we listen to a lot about. It is essential for sustaining a healthy immune system, producing collagen and helping wounds to heal. It is often said that if you are coming down with a cold you should boost your immune system with vitamin C, however, there is limited evidence to support this assertion. That said, vitamin C is necessary for certain cells that form part of the immune system. Without it they cannot do their jobs; therefore a vitamin C deficiency can lead to problems in the overall efficiency of the immune system and increasing consumption of it can help bring the body back into balance. Perhaps the most important job of vitamin C is the production of collagen, which is not only important for healthy skin but is necessary for the proper healing of wounds. Because it helps…

Want to get free of your thunder thighs and pot belly? Or do you want to stay fit and healthy? Then, you must try smoothies. Smoothies are appetizing, take less time to prepare, look tempting, and are the best option to take a break from chewing healthy food. And believe me, they are not disgusting. In fact, you will be surprised how balanced and delicious they are. These 10 quick and healthy smoothie recipes for weight loss can help melt the fat, flush out toxins, and increase your metabolism. So, get ready with your blender and start dropping those pounds. Let’s start! 10 Best Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss 1. Carrot, Watermelon and Cumin Smoothie Total Time: 10 minutes; Preparation Time: 7 minutes; Serves: 1 Ingredients ½ cup chopped carrot 1 cup seeded watermelon ½ teaspoon cumin powder A pinch of Himalayan pink salt How To Prepare Blend the carrot…

Strawberries and watermelon make an amazing refreshing smoothie! This pretty pink smoothie topped with healthy chia seeds and these fresh fruits blended with low-fat yogurt and no added sugar is so delicious and is the powerhouse of healthy nutrients that will keep you energized all day long. Strawberries, watermelon, low-fat yogurt and chia seeds are all you need to make this healthy smoothie. Servings: 2 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Cook Time: 20 mins Ingredients Let’s talk about the ingredients in this wholesome smoothie! Well, first of all, let’s talk about what’s not in this smoothie – “No Added Sugar”! That’s true, you don’t need any extra sugar in this smoothie, it gets loads of sweetness from the strawberries and the watermelon. There are only 4 ingredients in this healthy smoothie – strawberries, watermelon, low-fat yogurt, and chia seeds! 100 gms fresh strawberries 150 gms low-fat…

Be it summer or any other season, you want to stay hydrated. Water can help flush out toxins, aid weight loss, boost metabolism, keep your skin healthy, improve digestion, and what not! Wouldn’t it be wondrous if you could enhance the water with nutrients and make it visually more tempting? These colorful and delightful water recipes, enhanced with the virtue of fruits, herbs, and spices, will get your attention and be immensely advantageous for you. 1. Green Apple Lime Infused Water Steep Time – 1 hour Ingredients 12 slices of green apple 7 slices of lime 1-liter water How To Prepare Toss the apple and lime slices into a jar containing one liter of water. Let it steep for one hour in the refrigerator. Benefits Apples are rich in phytonutrients that help to fight cancer, cardiovascular disease, asthma, and lower bad cholesterol levels. Limes are a great source of vitamin C…

Want to get free of your thunder thighs and pot belly? Or do you want to stay fit and healthy? Then, you must try smoothies. Smoothies are appetizing, take less time to prepare, look tempting, and are the best option to take a break from chewing healthy food. And believe me, they are not disgusting. You will be surprised how balanced and delicious they are. These 10 quick and healthy smoothie recipes for weight loss can help melt the fat, flush out toxins, and increase your metabolism. So, get ready with your blender and start dropping those pounds. Let’s start! 10 Best Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss 1. Carrot, Watermelon and Cumin Smoothie Total Time: 10 minutes; Preparation Time: 7 minutes; Serves: 1 Ingredients ½ cup chopped carrot 1 cup seeded watermelon ½ teaspoon cumin powder A pinch of Himalayan pink salt How To Prepare Blend the carrot and watermelon…

Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.) are powerful weight loss boosters. These small black and white nutrient-rich seeds belong to the mint family and are natives of Mexico and South America. Their dietary use dates back to the Mayan and Aztec cultures, and they were also used as currency. In the recent past, chia seeds have gained popularity as a superfood as they have numerous health benefits, such as weight loss, lowering LDL cholesterol, and protecting the heart. This article explains how chia seeds for weight loss work include a chia seed weight loss diet plan and ways to consume these seeds. What Are Chia Seeds? “Chia” means strength. These small pseudo-grains are rightly named so as they are rich in dietary fiber, protein, and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). They expand and form a thick gel-like outer layer when you put them in water. In fact, they can hold up to…

This fresh blend of fruits and vegetables is implicative of the (overpriced) detox juice you might get at the juice bar…but with all the fiber (and nutrients adhered to the fiber) unimpaired! If you’re looking to cleanse your system, detox begins in the gut. Apple, celery, carrot, and spinach are all anti-inflammatory and support the digestive tract. Lime and ginger enhance flavors of this clean cocktail. Drink the advantages of these fruits and vegetables in their totality, and feel fabulous. It is also an outstanding smoothie to devour as part of a calorie-controlled diet because all ingredients are extremely low in calories, whilst remaining surprisingly satiating. By devouring this smoothie you can also expect to benefit from enhanced eye health, faster healing from injury and better neurological health. Ingredients 1 small piece of ginger, grated 1 cup of water 1 cup of spinach 1 medium red apple 3 stalks of…