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Pre- and Post-Workout Foods for Runners

Running has a number of health benefits. Depending on the intensity and amount of time you are planning to run for, there are various food options to choose from, before and after your workout. In addition, remember to hydrate with plenty of fluids before, during (if running for longer than 30 minutes) and after the running session.
10-Minute Fat-Burning Workout
A full body workout to tone up and lose weight.
1. Plank
2. High Knee Running in Place
3. Jump Squats
4. Push-Ups
5. Glute Bridge
Instructions:
Do 45 seconds per each exercise with 15 seconds break in between. Repeat the whole routine twice.
Tip: Use a timer to keep track of your timings.
Illustrations credit: http://www.spotebi.com/
Tips for Better Digestion
1. Chew Well
Digestion of nutrients such as fats and carbohydrates starts in the mouth. Chewing properly contributes towards easier and more efficient digestive process within the intestines as well as towards better nutrient absorption. Continue reading
Nourishing Mask for Damaged or Falling Hair
The main ingredient of this hair mask (though by no means the only beneficial one) is coconut oil, which contains vitamins and minerals (Vitamins E and K, as well as iron).
Coconut oil has been used since ancient times for hair grooming in India and in many other parts of the world throughout the years, predominately in countries such as Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Burma, Malaysia, Philippines and parts of the Caribbean where coconut is more abundant. Continue reading


