Foods You Should Not Touch After a Workout if You Want to Lose Weight

Have you ever thought why you are not getting to see visible results even after starving yourselves to death?

Why you are unable to shed weight even after a tough exercise regimen?

Why you still don’t fit in those old clothes even after working out like crazy?

Well, it has now been proved that what you eat immediately after a workout is more important than what you eat off and on during the day.

What Not to Eat After Workout?

Nutrition experts have pointed out that a post exercise meal should ideally consist of:

• Some protein
• Complex carbohydrates, and
• Some water.

Recent researches have clearly proved that the glucose in the body gets used up during a workout. So, immediately after you have run a mile or done those grueling sit-ups, push-ups and weights, etc, you need to pop up some foods which will help raise the level of sugar in your body.

But Wait!

You don’t have to drink a chocolate shake or a fruit smoothie to restore your blood sugar to a healthy level. The level needs to be increased gradually. And THAT is the key to shedding weight while exercising.

Here is a list of foods which you need to avoid like the proverbial plague after a workout:

1. Bread :
Bread, especially white bread, is the deadliest sin for a weight loss enthusiast. The starch in bread gets converted into sugar rapidly. But rapid replenishment is NOT what you need immediately after exercising. What you do need is nutrients. Get them from other sources.

If you love bread and just cant live without it, make sure to have a very small portion of it. Better still, opt for multi-grain bread. Avoid white bread as far as possible.

2. Milkshakes :
Most people find a glass of chilled strawberry shake or a fruit smoothie instantly gratifying after an hour of exercising.

But if you are having a drink that is laden with sugar immediately after you exercise, you are making a mistake.

And make sure to opt for fat free milk or a low fat version of it for your shake. Iced tea and green tea are good options too!A

3. Eggs with Yolk :
Now, eggs are not bad per se. especially if you have them without the yolk.

Infact, they are one of the best foods you can have after a workout because thy are rich in both proteins and choline which re good for your heart.

If you love them, have them boiled. Just don’t have fried eggs or cheese omlettes!

So, if you get back home after a workout and have two slices of white bread with a cheese omlette, that should explain why he best of weight plans are not working for you.

4. Processed Meats :
All processed meats like salamis, sausages, bacon and ham, etc are rich in fat and salt. They contribute to weight gain also by slowing down the metabolic system.

No matter how hard pressed for time you are, resist the temptation of throwing up a quick salami sandwich! If you must have  a chicken sandwich to kick start your day, use boiled and shredded chicken in a low fat dressing.

5. Raw Vegetables :
Though uncooked veggies are great for health, they lack the nutrients which your body needs after a tough round of exercise. Your muscles which are worn out after a workout need lots of quick energy to keep you going through the day. You need a meal which gives you some proteins, which raw veggies are not capable of providing you. A yogurt dip or some hummus might be a good idea instead!

6. Fruit Drinks :
I did that for almost a year! I feel so silly having done that now.

I would head for the refrigerator to pour myself a low-sugar version of orange juice after getting back from the gym. I found a chilled glass of it refreshing and energizing. How wrong I was!

The energy, I now realize, is because of the high sugar content. No matter what you pick off the shelf, it is bound to contain added sugar to appeal to your taste buds. Most smart sellers use the words like sucrose, fructose, etc instead of sugar in the table of contents to befool people like us.

If you must have a fruit drink, squeeze some fresh juice at home. Or, opt for a glass of coconut water.

7. Cheese :
Cheese is a strict no-no on your diet chart if you want to shed some extra kilos off you. Particularly after you have had a workout.

The reason being that cheese is full of saturated fats and salt, both of which contribute to weight gain.

Try to satisfy your craving for a salty snack by munching on soya crisps instead.

In case of cheese, even a ‘little’ is too much for you.

Conclusion :
This is a list of 7 foods which top the list of foods you should avid eating after a workout if you want to see some results with your weight loss plans.

Start eating more carefully after you exercise and see the difference!

Brain Damaging Habits

1. No Breakfast :
People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level. This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.

2 . Overeating : 
It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.

3. Smoking :
It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.

4. High Sugar Consumption :
Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.

5. Air Pollution : 
The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our 20 body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.

6 . Sleep Deprivation :
Sleep allows our brain to rest.. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells..

7. Head Covered While Sleeping :
Sleeping with the head covered increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.

8. Working Your Brain During Illness :
Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.

9. Lacking in Stimulating Thoughts :
Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.

10. Talking Rarely :
Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain.

Interesting Health Facts About Watermelons

It’s summer and the heat is on. The rising mercury levels indicate arrival of summer. The seasonal fruit of summer is watermelon. Juicy pulp of this fruit cools body, quenches thirst and satiates taste buds. The main constituent (92%) of this fruit is water. But the remaining small portion of nutrients plays a big role in nourishing our body.

Health Benefits of Watermelon :

• Watermelons are store houses of vitamins. These vitamins are very essential to maintain the health of body tissues. Organs like skin, Eyes, bones and brain are benefited when this fruit is consumed. 

• Researchers and scientists say that the water melon is a rich source of an amino acid called citrulline. Citrulline gets converted to arginine. Arginine is a precursor for nitric oxide which dilates blood vessels. Thus dilated blood vessels increase blood flow to injured tissues and hasten the healing process. This property also helps men who suffer from erectile dysfunction. Men who suffer from erectile dysfunction are benefited by regular consumption of this fruit. 

• The juicy melons are rich in potassium. Potassium helps to control blood pressure. As there is a link between erectile dysfunction and blood pressure, men are doubly benefited by use of this fruit. Thus watermelon can be best natural remedy for erectile dysfunction. 

• The rich dietary fiber content in this fruit help in relieving the constipation. The soluble fibers aid in reduction of blood cholesterol. A plateful of Watermelon chunks can be used as desert and as well as herbal remedy for constipation. 

• Antioxidants are another treasure which we can harness from this fruit. These antioxidants lend a hand in preventing cancer. 

• Watermelon reduces acidity and provides alkaline environment to body tissues. 

Home Remedies With Watermelon :

• In summer drink a glass of watermelon juice daily with a dash of salt. This quenches thirsts, replenishes water and salts which we have lost through sweat. Thus maintains water electrolyte balance.

• Eat a bowl full of watermelon pulp before break-fast and lunch. The fiber content of this fruit fills the stomach and satiates hunger signals. Thus the consumption of regular diet reduces and helps towards achieving weight loss.

• Wash the face thoroughly with soap or face wash. Pat dry skin and apply watermelon juice evenly on skin. Wash it off after 20 minutes. The beneficial constituents of watermelon help to close skin pores, heal acne- pimples and repair skin which is damaged due to sunrays. The juice tightens the skin and makes it wrinkle free. Why can’t you try this beneficial herbal face pack often?

How To Choose The Best Watermelon ?

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.

1. Look the watermelon over.

You are looking for a firm, symmetrical watermelon that is free from bruises, cuts or dents.

2. Lift it up.

The watermelon should be heavy for its size. Watermelon is 92% water, most of the weight is water.

3. Turn it over.

The underside of the watermelon should have a creamy yellow spot from where it sat on the ground and ripened in the sun.

Health Benefits Of Cabbage

Health Benefits Of Cabbage :

1. Cabbage is a wonderful cleanser of the internal system and the whole body and is also highly antiseptic.
2. It is good for constipation and helps to reduce high blood pressure.
3. It is often used in diet programmes as it is said to aid slimming.
4. It is also often prescribed to treat respiratory problems such as asthma, coughs, colds and flu.
5. People who are prone to sweating should consume some raw cabbage every day. 
6. Vitamins : A, B, C and E.
7. Minerals : Calcium, chlorine, iodine, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium and sulphur.

Common Habits That Damage The Kidneys

1. Not emptying your bladder early.
2. Not drinking enough water.
3. Taking too much salt.
4. Not treating common infections quickly and properly.
5. Eating too much meat.
6. Not eating enough.
7. Painkiller abuse.
8. Missing your drugs.
9. Drinking too much alcohol.
10. Not resting enough.