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What is intermittent fasting and What it does to your body

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  What is intermittent fasting and What it does to your body When most people hear the term “intermittent fasting”, they usually disregard it as another one of those trending diet techniques which ultimately don't end up working out. However, I have some news for you: Intermittent fasting is not a diet, it's a pattern of eating. It's a way of scheduling your meals so that you get the most out of them. Intermittent fasting doesn’t change what you eat, it changes when you eat. Intermittent fasting is one of the simplest strategies we have for taking bad weight off while keeping good weight on because it requires very little behavior change.  This is a very good thing because it means intermittent fasting falls into the category of “simple enough that you'll actually do it, but meaningful enough that it will actually make a difference.” There are different types of intermittent fasting. While the most popular one is 16:8 (fast for 16 hours with an 8 hour eating window), t...

Best Soup Recipes for the Whole Family

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  Best Soup Recipes for the Whole Family Whether you eat it in lieu of dinner when you feel like having something light, or slurp it up as a pre-meal snack, soups  make for a delicious yet healthy dish that can be served and relished at any point of the day.  The best thing about soups is that its ingredients depend entirely on you! Experiment with a variety of recipes and serve  it  with croutons, bread sticks or a range of different garnishes! While there are plenty of soup recipes available on the internet, freshlist brings to you a list of its top picks, which range from mild to highly flavorful, and will be a delightful meal for you and your family! Laksa Soup Also known as vegetarian Malaysian coconut curry soup, coconut milk and vegetable stock form the base of this  tasty soup,which is flavored with a tangy and spicy paste of tamarind, chilies, lemongrass and onions.  Chunky pieces of cottage cheese and cru...

WHAT’S IN SEASON AND HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF IT: WATERMELON

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    WHAT’S IN SEASON AND HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF IT: WATERMELON   One of the most anticipated fruits of the summer season is watermelon, and rightly so. The juiciest and the most famous of all melons is the watermelon. This bright red oblong or round fruit with thick green rinds that are often spotted or striped and black seeds is beloved by children and adults alike.  Apart from being an absolute delight to it, watermelon also comes with an abundance of health benefits, such as aiding weight loss and helping in energy production.  Indians relish watermelon as it or with a sprinkle of chaat masala or black salt. But have you ever wondered how you can make use of this delicious fruit more creatively? Freshlist brings to you its top picks on how to enjoy this juicy fruit! Watermelon mojito Watermelon mojito is a refreshing drink to make on hot summer’s day. This delectable thirst-quencher is packed with nutrients like vitamin C and A. Salt induces the flavour of t...

FORMS OF SELF- CARE THAT WORKAHOLICS NEGLECT

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  FORMS F SELF- CARE THAT WORKAHOLICS NEGLECT Working at home can make you experience a lot of emotions, both positive and negative. Chances are, you’re so overwhelmed with the transition that you find it hard to be organised and stabilize your mental health throughout the whole ordeal. Many studies have found that even though people clock in the usual 8 hours, since they’ve been working at home they still don’t believe they got enough work done.  All these factors can bring mental health deterioration to the surface and that’s why it’s important to simple but effective forms of self care.  That said, fresh list brings to you its top picks of types of self care that workaholics often tend to put off-  Don't have a conference call until mid morning? Get up on time anyway. Is your Netflix binge in full force by the end of the day? Turn it off and get to bed at a decent time. When you're suddenly at home more, sleep schedules can take a hit as you try and adjust. But s...