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What is Keto Diet ?

Ketogenic Diet A ketogenic (or ‘keto’) diet is an extremely-low carbohydrate diet that is sometimes used as a medical treatment for certain groups of people. The ketogenic diet is sometimes confused with a general ‘low-carb’ diet or promoted as a weight loss technique for healthy people. But it is not recommended for the general population. What is a carbohydrate? Carbohydrates, or ‘carbs’, are an important nutrient. They are an excellent source of energy for the body and brain and most foods that contain carbohydrates also provide vitamins, minerals and fibre for good bowel health.

Bad Effects of Using Earphones

If you listed the benefits of earphones, you could probably go on and on. You can use them to listen to music while working out, doing chores or even while waiting for an impossibly long bus ride to be over. You can also use them to hear what’s going on if your television or computer’s speakers are busted. However, no matter how awesome or beneficial earphones may seem, they still have their downside.

7 Ways to Eat Meat and Stay Healthy

Lots of heart-conscious consumers and waist watchers have recently rehabbed their steak knives, having found that -- hang onto your knife sharpener -- eating a little red meat doesn't necessarily put you on the fast track to Fat Central. It's not the meat itself; it's the aging, artery-clogging, cholesterol-soaring, saturated fat in meat that you want to minimize. Here's how:

Recipe : Chocolate Banana Coconut Protein Smoothie

Whip up this quick protein smoothie for a quick hit of 30g of protein. Great for building lean muscle and keeping you satiated until your next meal.

Recipe : Espresso & Vanilla Milkshake

This milkshake is packed with 26g of protein and is low in calories (75 to be exact!), you woll satisfied and full. This recipe required use of tofu, but I promise you won’t taste it. Does tofu even taste?! Anyway, just enjoy the creamy texture, zero sugar and much-needed caffeine for a breakfast on-the-go, or as post-workout re-fuel for those tired muscles. INGREDIENTS: ½ pack silken tofu* 1 shot espresso (or 1 tsp coffee granules in 1/8 cup hot water) ½  tsp pure vanilla 1 cup water ½  tsp Natvia (stevia) or ½  raw honey (if you like it sweet) METHOD: Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend it until smooth. Serve in a cold glass, with a few ice cubes if desired. Tips: *Don’t sub the silken tofu with hard tofu – you’ll end up with a very lumpy milkshake! If you can handle dairy, try adding plain Greek Yoghurt instead of tofu.

Remove Nicotine from Body Using 5 Ingredients

Remove Nicotine from Body Using 5 Ingredients We are all aware of the negative effects that cigarettes or nicotine have for our health. Luckily, there are ways which can help you clean your organism if you just stopped smoking or if you are still smoking. Fresh ingredients can be really helpful in that process. Some of the ingredients you should try are:

How to Live Without Sugar

How to Live Without Sugar While sometimes nothing beats a bite of something sweet, there are many reasons for needing to live without sugar. Whether you're diabetic or just want to cut calories and lose weight, it can become an important life decision. Maybe you just need to conquer a sweet tooth. All of these are good motivators -- not only does sugar add empty calories to your food, but it can also cause inflammation and impair your immune system.