Daily Healthy Habits That Help Blast Belly Fat

Americans, as research suggests, are getting more and more apple-shaped by the minute — adding inches to their bellies that pose an immediate threat to their health, happiness, and even financial futures. Fifty-four percent of U.S. adults now have central obesity (colloquially referred to as “belly fat,” and clinically defined as a waistline of more than 35 inches...

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The Ultimate Cheat’s Guide To Losing Weight, Fast!

We know. Following a strict body weight loss plan is difficult. But what if we said you could strip the blubber with minimal exercise, cost and sacrifices to your diet? And that all these methods are backed up by peer-reviewed studies? That’s right, cancel your grueling spin class and ditch that lump of kale: these are the shortcuts to slim you’re going to enjoy. How...

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11 Places in India That Are Perfect For Summer Vacations

So the summers are approaching and as we know it, the temperatures soar to unprecedented highs in India. The scorching heat makes everyone run for cover. However, the country is known to please everyone in one way or another. It has some of the best places where you can beat the heat. From the lofty peaks in the north to the serenity of the sou...

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Simple Tips To Stay Slim, Hot and Healthy

Staying slim and fit is not only important for good looks but also for your overall health. To achieve this goal, you first need to determine your ideal body weight based on your gender, age, height, body frame and body type. There are a number of formulas to calculate it. You can also calculate your BMI (Body Mass Index) using your body weight and height to determine...

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Best Places You Need to Visit in India With Your Best Friend

‘A friend in need is a friend in deed.’ How often do you realize this saying? The answer would be almost each and every moment of your life! When you are with your friends; especially the best ones, everything seems to be more vibrant, livelier and cheerful. When you are in their company, even the boring lectures or gatherings get exciting and equally engrossing for...

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5 Must Have Natural & Best Ayurvedic Hair Oils That Should Be Used

Why are we stressing on the importance of using the best ayurvedic hair oil? You may have heard of the tag ‘Make in India’ and without politicizing the same too much, the reason why we insist and promote the best ayurvedic hair oils, products and services across our site is because it is safe and natural, making it suitable for all skin types. So, let’s learn more about...

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Dandruff Treatment At Home Was Never This Easy

Having tried a number of strong dandruff shampoos, I have seen my friends damage their hair. But if you ask me “How do you get rid of dandruff” I leave it to my grandma. She has these super easy and cheap solutions of dandruff treatment at home. They will not only make your dandruff disappear, but condition and soften your hair at the same tim...

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Five Reasons to Learn to Cook Bengali Food

When Benjamin, who happens to be a content curator representing cookingschools.net mailed us that he wanted to write a guest post for us, we were much overjoyed. And, guess what he wrote about, its not another Bengali recipe but rather the basic reason for thousands of readers to visit us – the reasons to learn to cook Bengali foo...

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8 Reasons Why Bongs Love Poila Boishak (Bengali New Year)

1. The first call of the  day is from mom wishing you a happy new year and the guilt she lays on you for not calling her in a month  2. You wish your other Bong colleagues at work and go down memory lane about  how  life was  in Kolkata and only they know what ” ADDA”  means.  3. You dig deep in your closet and pull out a halka...

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7 Bengali Sarees – You Must Wear at Upcoming Weddings

In most cases, when we sit to talk about sarees, one would imagine the luxe benarasi types or the chic south Indian kanjeevarams. Bengal cotton and silk sarees are very rarely spoken off. However, when one does bring up the topic on Bengali sarees, most would talk only about the baluchari saree- but there are more than what meets the eye...

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Why One Wedding Planner Advises Against Having Bridesmaids

It’s well known that couples are spending more money than ever before to get married. While at first it might seem completely unreasonable that the average wedding costs upward of $30,000 today, venues, catering, photographers, and the perfect dress add up fast. So it makes sense that those looking to get hitched are constantly on the lookout to cut corners where they...

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Simple Beauty Hacks That Will Get Your Skin Glowing

Battling dodgy, dry and lacklustre skin? Change of season and weather can often result in a change of how your skin behaves. If you have sensitive skin, it can become more unbalanced leaving it blotchy and prone to blemishes. This is a great time to listen to the changing needs of your skin and update your skincare regime. 1. Combat dry skin — exfoliate There's no better...

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Middle East’s Highest 5-Star Resort to Open in July 2016

Perched 2,000 metres above sea level on the curving rim of a great canyon, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort will welcome discerning luxury travellers from July 2016. Upon its launch, the resort will be the highest luxury hotel in the Middle East and amongst the highest in the world. Al Jabal Al Akhdar is a towering massif on the Sultanate of Oman’s vast Saiq Plateau....

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The Bengali New Year's Resolution: Let's Eat!

In mid-April, the people of Bengal, a region straddling Bangladesh and parts of India, including my hometown in West Bengal, celebrate the Bengali New Year. Bengalis of all religious persuasions celebrate this secular holiday with music, song and, of course, plenty of good food. It's only appropriate to go all out, food-wise, on naba barsha, as Bengalis call the holiday....

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Top 10 Best Bengali Recipes

West Bengal is famously known as the land of maach (fish) and bhaat (rice). Bengalis share an irrevocable relationship with these two foods that are a staple in almost every household. Since countless rivers surround the state, fresh sweet water fish are a major attraction with rohu, pabda and koi being the popular ones. Interestingly, there are more than forty types of...

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