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 The
type of simple sugar we put in our mouth can ultimately
impact where the fat in our bodies will develop. Those
who possess a higher fructose intake tend to accumulate
more fat around their middle. This week we focus on,
Top 10 Fructose-loaded Fruits to Watch Out For.
-In fitness,
Namita
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Hot Fitness Tip
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 Vrikshasana
or the Tree pose in yoga requires you to balance your
body weight on one foot. While balancing, the working
leg receives an effective strengthening workout along
the ankles, calves, quadriceps and thighs. Learn to hold
the pose properly, you should also feel an invigorating
stretch along your inner thighs and groin.
To achieve a balanced workout, repeat the pose using
your opposite leg. Tree pose can be effective in
relieving sciatica and improving flat feet.
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Words of Inspiration
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Every Effort Counts
 Everything
counts! Everything you do today, every decision you
make, every thought you have, every action you engage
in, has some kind of consequence somewhere in your
future. Without measureable, specific goals for each
important area of your life, these decisions, thoughts
and actions become nothing more than a random exercise
in futility.
Make a conscious decision today to take control of your
life. Instead of maintaining a habit of procrastination,
develop a bias for action! Remember, goal setting is not
about timing; it’s about decisions. It’s not about luck
or chance; it’s about determination and hard work. Being
winner isn’t just about how much talent you have. It’s
about being persistent in every aspect.
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Success Quote
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 "We
must train from the inside out. Using our strengths to
attack and nullify any weaknesses. It's not about
denying a weakness may exist but about denying its right
to persist."
Vince McConnell
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Healthy Recipe
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Ginger-Ade
Makes: 4 servings
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Nutritional Information:
Per serving:
(includes 2 tsp. sweetener per serving)
Calories: 54 cal,
Carbohydrate: 14 g,
Protein:< 1 g,
Fat: 1 g,
Dietary Fiber: 0 g.
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Ingredients:
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1/3 cup (3 oz.) thinly sliced, fresh ginger
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1 whole star anise
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3-in. piece stick cinnamon
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1½ cups cold water
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Agave, maple syrup, honey or sugar*
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1 lemon, cut lengthwise into 4 wedges
To serve hot:
To serve cold:
* If using sugar, combine 3/4 cup with 3/4 cup
cold water in a small saucepan. Set the pot over
medium-high heat and cook until the sugar
dissolves, 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Directions:
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Place ginger, star anise, cinnamon and water in small saucepan. Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Cover, and set aside to steep for 30 minutes. Strain hot ginger concentrate into heatproof measuring cup.
To serve hot
To serve cold
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Cool ginger concentrate to room temperature. Divide among 4 tall glasses. Add 6 ice cubes to each glass, then pour in 3/4 cup club soda. Sweeten cold gingerade to taste, add lemon wedge to each glass, and serve.
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Unused concentrate will keep, tightly covered in refrigerator, for 3 days.
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Cool to room temperature, then use the syrup or refrigerate, tightly covered. This simple syrup keeps indefinitely.
Courtesy: AICR
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Article of the Week
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 Eating too much fructose could block insulin's ability to regulate how cells use and store sugar for the energy required for processing thoughts and emotions. Gomez-Pinilla,
(a professor of neurosurgery at the David Geffen School
of Medicine at UCLA) a native of Chile and an exercise
enthusiast who practices what he preaches, advises
people to keep fructose intake to a minimum and swap
sugary desserts for fresh berries and Greek yogurt.
Read more
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