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How to lose weight - Diet & Exercise

          When it comes to slimming down, exercise and diet matters a lot, you can lose weight with diet alone, but exercise is an important component. When you're active, your body uses energy (calories) to move, helping to burn the calories you take in with food you eat. Cleaning the house, making the bed, shopping, and gardening are all forms of physical activity but Exercise, on the other hand, is a structured form of physical activity that you do on a regular basis. Beyond burning fat, people shouldn't forget that exercise improves the quality of your sleep, lowering your cholesterol and reducing your stress level. What should you eat?     Eat a high protein breakfast  Eating a high protein breakfast could help reduce cravings and calorie intake throughout the day.   Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables  They contain fiber, vitamins, and minerals that are good for your body. They also add flavor and variety to your diet.   Nuts  contains protein and fiber which can help exp

Reasons Why Breakfast is the most important meal

Breakfast is mostly called the most important meal of the day, Breakfast breaks the overnight fasting period.it provides the essential nutrients required for good health.      Research shows that the health benefits of eating breakfast is that it improves the energy level and help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes and heart diseases. I remember when I wasn’t aware of the importance of having breakfast, I do go to school on an empty stomach before lunch time I became very weak and tired  because i used up most of my energy level on different activities, Now I make sure I take my breakfast before leaving the house  and it has really helped me a lot. The body energy is glucose. Glucose is broken down and absorbed from the carbohydrates you eat. The body stores most of its energy as fat. The body also stores some glucose as glycogen, most of it is found in the liver, with smaller amounts in your muscles.       During times of not eating, such as overnight, the liver breaks down glycogen and r