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Detoxifying Your Body
Discussions on detoxification & cleansing diet have been doing rounds. Do we really need a detox? Does it help in removal of toxins? Let us discuss this in detail. When we get in the morning, the first thing we do is drink black coffee or lukewarm water since we assume that these morning drinks would
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Intermittent fasting: a pattern or a plan?
We have discussed intermittent fasting in our earlier blog . This blog will evaluate whether intermittent fasting is for everyone. Briefly, intermittent fasting is consuming your daily required calories during a specific time window of the day & choosing not to consume anything during the rest. However, a lot of us consider this as a
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All about Immune System
Suddenly a lot of us are inquisitive to learn about our immune system since COVID struck. Everyone is worried about issues surrounding our immune system & how to boost it. So what is the immune system? Simply put, the immune system is a network of tissues, cells & proteins that protect us against pathogens, the
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Oxidative Stress
We have discussed reactive oxidative species(ROS) or free radicals in our earlier blogs . These are high reactive biological substances that are derived from oxygen. Many examples of oxidative species are called free radicals-atoms or molecules with unpaired electrons that makes them highly reactive. Some examples of ROS include superoxide anion & hydrogen peroxide( just
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Genetic impact on muscle Hypertrophy
Getting stronger, toned, bigger & increased muscle mass all require complex changes in your muscles. One of such changes is hypertrophy. If you workout consistently & regularly, you may see an increase in your muscle size over a period of time. This is due to a process known as hypertrophy. Hypertrophy is an increase in
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Mitochondria : The energy source
We have shared in our earlier blogs about Mitochondria. Mitochondria are also called powerhouse of cells & play an important role in our exercise performance specifically endurance/aerobic exercise. Mitochondria are specific structures or organelles in our cells that are responsible for producing energy. Briefly, Mitochondria carry out cell respiration- a process by which we convert
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Muscle Damage
When we exercise, we expose our muscles & other tissues to stress. During post workout recovery, our tissues rebuild & make neuromuscular changes that aids exercise performance. These changes are collectively known as Adaptations. Inflammation is said to play an important role in adaptation to muscle during the recovery process. For instance, Inflammation leads to
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Diet for Performance
A lot of us who train their muscles on a daily basis may face a situation wherein their progress slows down over time. So where is the gap? What should be done right? How to overcome this plateau. Through the following paragraphs, we will discuss the best foods for bulking that can help you overcome
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Why is Coconut an essential ingredient for your daily meals?
Coconut is recognised as nature’s wonders for hundreds of years. Coconut palm has been life sustaining for a number of years since it not only provides nutrition & hydration but also oil for cosmetics & cooking & raw material for cooking. In today’s contemporary world, coconut is used & consumed in many forms be it-
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Vitamin B12 absorption
Vitamin B12 is an essential micronutrient found in fish, meat, poultry,shellfish, liver, eggs & dairy products. Our product cannot produce Vitamin B12 itself & hence we have to obtain them from &/or supplements. Nowadays, a lot of foods such as breakfast cereals & plant based milk are fortified with Vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is an
