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13 Simple Ways For Teenagers To Lose Weight

World Health Organization (WHO) warns that 1 in 10 adolescents is either obese or suffering from the weight. It is so because teenagers prefer fried foods and sodas to greens. But little do they know that teenage obesity could lead to diabetes, hypertension, and depression at an early age. Also, it could affect the quality of adult life.

Adolescents need to lose weight and there are 13 easy ways for teenagers to lose weight

Avoid soda

Soda isn’t a healthy drink as it contains sugar that can increase your sugar level to more than the permissible limit that is 25 grams. You should take homemade lemonade, ice tea, berry juices, and watermelon whenever you want to drink a beverage.

Trash the junk food

Say no to junk food as they contain trans fats, saturated fats, salt, and sugar. Also, they can add many calories to your body. When hungry, you should much on baked chips, baby carrots, cucumber, nuts, or plain popcorns. For your sweet tooth, you should rely on fruits instead of sweets.

Increase your fiber and protein intake

Dietary fiber is necessary for good gut bacteria that improves digestion and protein prevents loss of lean mass during weight loss. And together dietary fiber and protein improve satiety to remove hunger pangs. Dietary fiber is found in fruits and vegetables like apples, orange, spinach, and carrot. For proteins, you can take eggs, fish, tofu, and mushrooms.

Eat good fats

Omega-3 fatty acids are good for overall health. Similarly, oryzanol found in rice bran oil is good as it lowers bad cholesterol. You can consume olive oil, avocado oil, rice oil, flax seeds, melon seeds, sunflower seeds clarified butter, peanut butter, and sunflower butter.

Be active

Teens need no reason to remain active as they have plenty of things to do like sports and dancing. You can do cycling, swimming, or jogging. The objective is to remain active instead of spending time with mobile games.

Stay hydrated

Drink at least 2-3 liters of water every day to stay hydrated as dehydration could lead to toxin buildup leading to inflammation-induced obesity. … Find more

17 Biggest Nutrition Myths Busted

Nutrition and health are the topics that are widely discussed on blogs and social media. And everyone has something important to say about health and nutrition. But it is found that people spread more misinformation than knowledge. So here we will discuss 17 biggest food myths.

For example, take calorie in and calorie out formula, which is said to be quite helpful in weight loss. But the reality is just the opposite.

Let’s bust the 17 biggest food myths about health & nutrition with the help of science

Myth 1: ‘Calories in, calories out’ is all that matters when it comes to weight loss

While reducing your calorie intake could help in weight loss but relying solely on calorie in and calorie out formula won’t help as there are more important factors to consider. For example, genetics, hormonal imbalances, medicines, and conditions like hypothyroidism could also lead to weight gain. Also, a low-calorie diet could include nutrient-poor food leading to nutritional deficiency in the long run.

Myth 2: High fat foods are unhealthy

Dietary fat is essential food as it lowers the risk of increased insulin resistance and triglyceride levels that could lead to heart problems. Also, high-fat diets have proved to be more effective in weight control than low-fat foods.

Myth 3: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day

It could be true for growing kids and teens with increased nutrient needs but it isn’t helpful for adults that could lead a healthy life by skipping breakfast. Missing breakfast is a great way to reduce your calorie intake. Also, intermittent fasting with breakfast either skipped or consumed later in the day has many health benefits like improved blood sugar control.

Myth 4: You need to eat small, frequent meals for optimal health

The frequency of your meals is hardly a concern if you are healthy and meeting your energy needs. But eating more frequent meals could benefit people with diabetes, coronary heart disease, and irritable bowel syndrome, and pregnant women.

Myth 5: Non-nutritive sweeteners are healthy

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3 Overnight Face Masks That Can Glow Your Face In The Morning

Work from home with your daily chores could leave little time to take care of your skin. But it doesn’t mean that you should look for quick treatment options that are both expensive and useless. You should try an overnight face mask that is both affordable and efficient.

Honey and Oatmeal

Oatmeal is a natural exfoliator and honey is a good moisturizer and when both are mixed, they make an excellent overnight face mask. Mix both the ingredients 1 tsp each and wear it overnight. Wash off the mask in the morning to get glowing skin. Good for oily and acne-prone skin, the face mask can be used twice a week. Oatmeal will remove the dead skin and honey will act as a natural moisturizer.

Yogurt and Honey

Yogurt contains lactic acid that works on dead cells. Also, it can prevent breakouts and honey will nourish your skin. Mix yogurt with honey to make a face mask that you can wear overnight. Clean the mask the next morning to unveil your glowing skin.

Cucumber and Olive Oil

Cucumber has a soothing effect on skin irritation as it has cooling properties. Also, it helps in restoring the natural pH balance of the skin. Olive oil can make your skin hydrated and supple. You need to mix 2 tsp of cucumber juice with 1 tsp of olive oil to make a face mask. Wear it overnight and wash it off with cold water the next morning. It will make your skin hydrated and supple.

Disclaimer: People with sensitive skin should be careful while using these face masks.… Find more