Blogs by Aman Maloo

Five yoga poses for a healthy body and mind. Yoga is something India is proud to pass on to the West (now world), and they have embraced it with all the vigour. Yoga poses and practices help to improve stamina, strength, flexibility and also mental well-being. Let’s take a look at Yogasanas that takes care of your overall well-being. 1 Om Mantra:   For practicing ‘Om Mantra’, take a position in Padmasana or Sukhasana. Close your eyes and bring both the hands in Gyan Mudra and touch the tip of thumb with the tip of index finger. Back and the neck should be straight. Keep all the muscles of the body relaxed. Body should be in a still position. Take deep breath and without giving a pause, say ‘Om’. Concentrate on pronouncing ‘Om’. First, practice it for five minutes and then increase it from 20 to 25 minutes. Benefits:   The practice cures high blood pressure, tension, migraine, constipation, gastric problems, indigestion, heart (atta...

5 Incredible Things That Will Happen To You When You Start Doing Planks  Every Day Planking exercise is one of the exercises that must be a part of your daily workout routine to improve your fitness level. Here are some incredible things that will happen to you when you do planks every day. Plank is one of the most popular body weight exercises because it gives you result within a short period of time. The body weight exercises use the weight of your body to get in shape. Doing plank may not be easy but with practice, you will be able to do it for a longer duration. You will be investing less time and getting great results. You can do plank anywhere and will not require any equipment other than an optional mat. The exercise engages several muscle groups and tones your abs. It also works your buttocks. It will strengthen your body. Here is a list of some of the incredible things that will happen to you when you start doing planks every day. 1. Metabolism improves I...

What Happens When You Accidentally Eat Food With Mold.. It’s a question that we’ve all pondered over on occasion, especially when you come dangerously close to putting a spoon or handful of food into your mouth, only noticing the mold just in time. But, for the many times when we do notice mold on food in time, there are many more occasions when we accidentally ingest moldy food only to realize our mistake after chewing on it, swallowing it, or worse still, the next day. But is mold something that you really need to worry about ingesting? Can’t you just cut away the ends of that moldy slice of bread or cake and eat the rest? After all, when you sneak home past 12, you can’t really order a pizza – you have to make do with what’s around. What Happens When You Eat Mold “Ingestion of mold can cause severe food poisoning, but some types of mold are also known cause cancer” Accidentally eating food with mold on it is no cause for extreme panic, but you can be sure that it w...

Health Benefits of Walnuts : 6 Incredible Benefits of Eating Walnuts Every Day Walnuts are crunchy and tasty every time they are used in salads or desserts. They are one of the most effective super foods that contribute in improving one's health. Here are some health benefits of walnuts that you should know. Walnuts have always known to be a brain food. It is not just because of their nutritional value, but it is also because of the way they look. Walnuts are round with a single seed and the fruit is found enclosed in an inedible husk. Walnuts are considered by many to be the healthiest dry fruits that are also believed to increase a person's intellect. Walnut has approximately 4 grams of carbs per ounce. Protein is 4 grams per ounce, 190 cal of energy and fat is approximately 18 grams that also includes saturated and unsaturated fats both. Due to such high nutritional value, walnuts make for an amazing snack. They are also popularly called power food. Here are so...

Ways to increase protein in Indian food    These tips will make eating protein a piece of cake. Indian diet is usually considered rich in carbs and low in protein. However, if you are a gym goer, you’ll know the important role protein plays in building and repairing your muscles. If you do not want to get protein from supplements such as whey, you can include it in your regular meals. Here are a few ways you can increase protein intake in your Indian diet. How much protein do you need? Firstly, you need to know how much of this nutrient you really need every day. According to nutritionist Annapurna Agrawal, you need 0.8-1g of protein per kg of your body weight. So if you are 50 kg, you need to consume between 40g to 50g of protein in a day. Ways to eat more protein if you are a vegetarian To get adequate protein from a vegetarian meal, you need to include some form of it in every meal. This is because vegetarian protein sources are not the best so you ...

This Is How You Should Eat Almonds Ever-Day And Reasons Why It’s Considered To Be Beneficial!   Benefits Of Almonds – Have you heard that saying “Badam Khane Se Akal Ati Hai”? It’s very popular, so I guess that you must’ve certainly heard that one. You know what; Badam i.e. Almond is really-really good. It has it’s own health benefits and it’s certainly a good nut to eat every day. No doubt, almonds are tasty. And undoubtedly, they’re healthy too. You should start eating them every day. Before you do that, here are some health benefits of Almonds that you should know about. ➤It improves brain power Yes, like they say, Badam Khane Se Akal Ati Hai. Eating 5-6 almonds in the morning really improves the brain power. It contains Phenylalanine, which is a brain boosting chemical that aids the cognitive functions. ➤ Strengthens bones If you want to stay fit and strong, then eat 5-6 almonds daily in the morning. Eating almonds will strengthen your bones...

These 5 Yogasanas Will Make Your Migraine Pain Vanish ! Yoga for migraine – The last thing anyone wants in their productive day is a headache. But with a stressful and hectic lifestyle, sometimes headaches become a part of our day. And a constant headache that generally affects one side of your head accompanied by nausea, troubled vision and much more than you might be suffering from a migraine. It is a disease that can be due to various factors such as hormonal change, stress, eating habits, heredity and much more. The quickest way to bring an end is- pop a pill which can cause side effects, hence yoga is the best way to deal with headaches or a migraine, take a look. Yoga for migraine –   1.   Shishuasana (Child pose) This yoga asana will reduce your throbbing head pains. It relaxes the mind, body and distressed the body muscles in the best possible way. How to do- Kneel down on the floor and sit on your heels. Now gently move your body forward t...

12 Healthy Dinner Recipes That Will Help You In Weight Loss ‘Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper.’ This quote aptly describes the simple formula for weight loss that many of us fail to follow. Though it is fine to eat 4-5 small meals in a day, eating an unhealthy and heavy meal at the end of the day can be bad for your health. Your body fails to utilise the complete energy gained by heavy dinner because the digestive system takes the time to metabolise and digest the food. Due to lack of proper breakdown of food, excess energy gets stored in the form of fat in the body. Thus, you must eat healthy dinner to remain in shape. Even after eating healthy dinner, it is necessary to maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between your meal and sleep so that your body is able to accomplish digestion properly. If you’re confused about the healthy meals that you can eat in the dinner, then FoodMate is here to help you out. Let’s check out some ...

Important rules of dieting if you REALLY want to lose weight Losing weight is really not that big a battle as we make it out to be. Just follow these basic rules and know what you had been doing wrong all along. You might think, "I will be hungry all the time if I cut out 300 calories from my diet." The psychological aspects of dieting are as important as the diet itself. Yes, you are going to feel hungry when you diet. The sooner you deal with it the better. But stay rest assured, that your body will soon adjust to what you feed it. Dieting is basically about breaking bad eating habits, reading labels when you shop for food, and eating small portions of nutrient-rich, balanced meals. So, before you cut down on your daily intake of calories, here are a few important things to keep in mind: As a first step, stop consuming soft drinks with caffeine, otherwise, the addictive properties of caffeine will cause you to crave sweet drinks that add many calo...