Way to Health and so heaven right on Earth :)

It is never late to say ourselves fit, fine and healthy. We, ourselves are our only teacher and motivation. Determination, honest mind and being brutal are important ingredients of weight loss programme.

Why should we loose weight and keep our body parameteres with in range ?

Life could have been much easier if calories did not exist. Unfortunately, calories and health do not go hand-in-hand. I believe calories are the enemies that come in night and sew our clothes tight . To fight these enemies we need "Health." So, lets train our buddy called health, who can help us win over every diseased state and will surely screw the calories.

What is Health ?

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Healthy mind resides in healthy body. For a happy life, free from unusual stress and anxiety it is very important to have sound, rejuvenating body. It is increasingly recognized that health is maintained and improved through the efforts and intelligent lifestyle choices of the individual and society. Just eating can be deleterious. So, it is the correct eating habits that make up healthy body. Now the question is "What is mantra of healthy eating ?"

• 5 meals a day to keep metabolism active is the answer.

This means instead of having 3 big meals, we should divide into smaller meals at gap of 2-3 hours.

• Water should be our best friend.

Most of us are unaware of the fact that water is the basic body component. All the metabolic activities are carried out in water ground matrix. Even, our mind works faster when water levels are adequate as it act as a good transmitter.

• High fiber, my second buddy.

Following water, high roughage diet is the next good thing we can do to ourselves. It is not only a good filler, but also helps in easy clearing of food products and fats. Salad taken half an hour before main meal can ease it.

• Dont say no to oil.

It may sound very strange and for a second mind says "what are u talking of ?" But yes, never say no to oil or oily foods. Oil are important component of cell, as is water. Correct combination comprising of one part each of ghee, refined oil and mustard is best and widely accepted. One part= 1-2 teaspoons.

• Workouts :/

Not at all easy to start, & noways pleasing to ears is workouts. There is no shortcut to loose weight. Active workout, 5-6 days/week are important to loose weight. Whereas, for maintainance, 3-4 days/week is fine.

• "Daadi-Naani ke nusakhe: Golden Medicine."

No matter, how far sciences can go, small home remedies are always catalyst to healthy lives. These include green teas, black coffees, apple vinegar, honey in lukewarm water and so on.

Now comes, what and how ?

• Start your day with healthy jerks and kicks of workouts. Workout should be systemic. 20 minutes moderate jog followed by 25-30 minutes of honest exercises is must.
• Relieve your exertion with green tea+pinch of coffee in lukewarm, sugarfree water.
• Breakfast should be healthy and filling. You can have variety of food in rotation that will not let u get bored. Options are oatmeals, vegetable dalia, brown bread sandwich, poha, stuffed chapati, idli with or without tea/coffee/milk without sweetener.
• Munch something healthy after 2-3 hours. Popcorns, roasted channa, sprouts, small fruit, roasted chidwa gives best munching sounds.
• Salad before lunch, one full plate. Then fill your partially filled tummy with part of rice, one chapati, one katori healthy vegetable/dal and curd.
• Evening tea for addicts with mariegold biscuits.
• Mid-evening yummy salad fill the tummy all for good. Prefer dinner to be lightest meal. Avoid cereal, go for vegetables.

Do's and Dont's:

• Water, 2-3 lts/day.
• More fruits and so the vegetables.
• No to carb rich foods.
• No raw salt on salad or fruits.
• No sugar.
• No dals/pulses/paneer/saag/spinach at night.

Adding several foods that fight high cholesterol in different ways should work better than focusing on one or two. The portfolio includes margarine enriched with plant sterols; oats, barley, psyllium, all rich in soluble fiber; soy protein; and whole almonds added to a diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains instead of highly refined ones, and protein mostly from plants.

A diet that is heavy on fruits, vegetables, beans, and nuts is good for the body in ways beyond lowering cholesterol. It keeps blood pressure in check. It helps arteries stay flexible and responsive. It's good for bones and digestive health, for vision and mental health. That's a portfolio worth protecting.

So, tie your belt, pull up your socks and get-set-go. All the best !!