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Healthy Diet | The Ultimate Superfoods List 2020

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You must have heard the term superfoods here or there. But what exactly are superfoods and why are they so termed? Some foods are so high in nutritional value that makes them the superman of foods. However, superfood is not a scientific term and you should not eat just “superfoods” to fulfil your body’s nutritional needs. However, some foods have been considered better (not preferable over though) others for decades like bananas. The tropical fruit is packed with energy and fibre, which puts it on the superfoods list 2020 because it gives you enough energy for a high-intensity workout and also boosts your metabolism. Get daily diet suggestions from personal nutritionists with FITFEAST by FITPASS. Eat the right foods for proper nutrition with the help of certified experts. 5 Amazing Superfoods Spinach Whenever we hear this super green leafy vegetable , it reminds us of Popeye eating his can of spinach and defeating his rivals. It was mainly a way to get children to eat this superfood a...

5 Reasons Dieting Might Not Be Working For You

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Diet is a wide term and might mean different things to everyone. It is a common word for what people eat and drink in a culture or species. Or it can be a change in food intake for whatever reasons. The latter is how we usually define it with people becoming more and more health conscious these days. While it is essential to stay healthy, it is widely used (usually by restricting food intake) to lose weight and fat. Logically, it does not always work for everyone and there might be different reasons behind it. Consult certified nutritionists with FITFEAST by FITPASS to get the best dietary advice. Why Dieting is Not Working For You Temporary weight loss goals Weight loss is one of the biggest motivations for “dieting”. More often than not, people end up undereating which is not without disadvantages. In the short run, they lose weight through dieting but as soon as their diet changes slightly, they gain weight again. And this is more common than you would think. More than three fifth...

Home Workout | 5 Weightlifting Tips for Beginners

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Weightlifting is an essential part of working out irrespective of whether you’re a beginner or want to add strength training to your routine. Cardio alone can’t help you reach your fitness goals. Visiting the gym might not be possible right now and you have to rely on the best bodyweight exercises or on your home gym equipment. Full body exercises at home can help you achieve the level of fitness you want. Strength training exercises put pressure on the muscles, which leads to minuscule breaks in its fibre. When these fibres are repaired after rest and good nutrition, the strength in the muscle increases. Get FITCOACH for workout recommendations by an AI-led fitness coach based on your needs and preferences. How to Lift Weights at Home Start with bodyweight exercises Start building strength in your mules with bodyweight exercises at home before you begin to use weight in your strength training routine. They are equally effective and have a low chance of injuries. Adding weights to exe...

Healthy Diet | How to Cook More at Home

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 Cooking at home is not only cheaper but much healthier as well, especially in the current situation. Ordering food or eating frozen dinners is convenient and more alluring but it is equally unhealthy as well. When you cook for yourself, you can customize the meal or the dish as per your preference and still make it delightfully delicious. However, If you work all day, it is harder to convince yourself to cook but with the right reasons you can inculcate the healthy habit of cooking at home. Get FITFEAST for expert dietary advice from professional nutritionists . How to Get Yourself to Cook at Home Set aside time for cooking Cooking does take time; we will give you that. You have to buy groceries, clean the veggies, meat, etc., and prep before you get down to cook. Like all things, plan your cooking as well. Set a day to do your shopping and stick to it no matter what. It’s just like taking time out for a TV series you like. You have to want to cook. It will probably take you a cou...

How To Boost Your Metabolism for Good Health

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We keep hearing things about it but exactly what is metabolism? Simply put, it’s the rate at which calories are burned in the body of a person. It depends on factors like age, sex, body fat, muscle mass, levels of activity, and genes. A person has no control whatsoever on their genetics that make a big difference but you can still do things to improve the way your body processes calories. By eating healthy foods and working out, you can improve your metabolism and therefore, manage your weight and muscle mass. Check out FITPASS for fitness solutions that help you improve your metabolism through healthy eating and exercise. Follow a strict eating schedule Regularity and consistency are very important for the body to function properly. Eating at the same time every day helps the body in maintaining a good metabolic balance. If you eat too much at once and then go hungry for long periods, as a lot of us are prone to do these days, the body tends to burn calories slowly than it should and ...

Avoid These 5 HIIT Workout Mistakes

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High-intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a popular workout among fitness enthusiasts these days. You must have surely heard of it even if you haven’t tried it. And try it you must because HIIT benefits the entire body and that too quickly. HIIT is great for increasing aerobic fitness and burning fat. A regular HIIT workout session lasts for 30-45 minutes with high-intensity effort for 30-35 seconds with a break lasting 10-15 seconds in between.  HIIT can be adapted to your specific needs – running, strength training or a combination of both. The only downside of HIIT is when you do it wrong. And it can easily lead to injuries owing to the high-intensity of the exercises. Get FITCOACH by FITPASS for all-round workout advice. The AI-enabled fitness coach offers workout suggestions based on your needs with an emphasis on form and technique. HIIT Mistakes Skipping warm-up and cool-down Warm-up and cool-down are absolutely essential for proper fitness. Everyone witnesses pains and in...