Green tea and green tea extracts have been used for improving mental alertness, aiding in weight loss, and lowering cholesterol levels.

Green tea has more polyphenols than black tea which help lower cholesterol and protect against cancer.

Don't wait to drink water until you feel thirsty. If you're thirsty, your body is already dehydrated.

Don't forget to see your doctor for regular checkups and to screen for illnesses such as high blood pressure or diabetes.

Cut back on sugary drinks. The average 12-ounce can of soda has more than 100 calories and 10 teaspoons of sugar.

Calcium content varies slightly by fat content; the more fat, the less calcium the food contains.

Breakfast is the most important meal, since it fuels our body with energy and key nutrients to jump start the day.

Be grateful for all the things you have.

विजयदशमी पर्व की आपको एवं आपके परिवार को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। हम कामना करते हैं कि हम सब भी हमारे अंदर की बुराईयों एवं नकारात्मक ऊर्जा को खत्म करें तथा सकारात्मक ऊर्जा के साथ अच्छाई एवं ईमानदारी के पथ पर अग्रसर हों।

Along with having a healthy diet that includes adequate calcium and vitamin D, physical activity is critical for bone development in children.

Almonds are high in protein, monounsaturated ("good") fat, rich in calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, and a good source of vitamin E.

A potent antioxidant, vitamin C protects the body against cell damage that can occur during exercise.

A crash diet slows down your metabolic rate. When this happens, your body will store energy instead of burning it and you will actually gain weight.

A body mass index (BMI) of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered healthy. A person with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight.

Do not skip meals. The worst thing you can do while watching your diet is skip a meal. It has just the opposite effect of what you want. You need to have at least four regular meals every day.

Choose fresh fruit than processed fruits. Processed and canned fruits/juices do not have as much fiber as fresh fruits/juices and also processed and canned fruits/juices are always sweetened.

Stay away from fried things. The more fried things that you avoid, the lesser weight you will gain. Fried things are called so because they are fried in oil or fat. And even if the external oil is drained away, there is still a lot of hidden oil in it so stay away from it.

Eat intelligently The difference between man and beast is that we are driven by intelligence while beasts are driven by instinct. Dont just eat something because you feel like eating it. Ask yourself whether your body really needs it.

2.5 hours a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, can reduce the risk of many chronic diseases.

First how to lose weight fast tip is that our body needs a lot of water so give in to water. Water is not just way to flush out toxin but if you have more water in your body you will generally feel healthier and fitter. This it self will discourage any tendency to gorge. The best thing about water is that is has no calories at all.

''Leave the skin on fruits and vegetables whenever you can. Many nutrients are just under the skin and the skin adds fiber and texture to your meal or snack.''

''Adequate sleep is absolutely essential to maintain a healthy body because that is when the body rebuilds itself.''

''Jumping rope burns a lot of calories and shapes the calves, thighs and shoulders. You will have to increase your jumping time gradually as your body gets used to this exercise.''