Wednesday, 4 December 2024

6 benefits of chia seeds

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Considering adding some new equipment to your workout routine? Kettlebells may look intimidating, but most routines and exercises that use the strength-training tool are not any harder or more strenuous than those that call for dumbbells. The power of the kettlebell lies in the way it works. Try them out in the workout below!

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December Challenge

Today's workout is a 5-minute stretch.

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Effective kettlebell exercises work multiple areas of the body at the same time. They make use of a fitness concept called submaximal load. This means that you are using a load that is not as heavy as, say a barbell, and the moves don't require maximal effort, creating a workout that is musculoskeletal and cardiovascular.

Try a simple kettlebell workout for beginners.

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Your Meal Plan

This is such a versatile little dish. You can add these crispy, spiced cauliflower bites onto a taco or salad, or just keep them as is and dip them into some yogurt and mint sauce. Seriously delicious.

Breakfast: Double-Chocolate Smoothie Bowls

Lunch: Open-Faced Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Cucumber Slices

Dinner: Cauliflower Tikka Tacos

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Chia seeds pack in these 6 benefits for the brain, heart, skin and more

chia seeds have become a common ingredient in healthy recipes, from muffins to overnight oats to the TikTok-famous chia seed water. But it's left people with a lot of questions about the superfood seed.

What exactly are the health benefits of chia seeds? How many chia seeds can you eat in a day? Do chia seeds help you lose weight? What is the best way to eat chia seeds? And are there risks if you eat too many?

Here's what to know.

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