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7 Reasons Why You Need To Include Spirulina In Your Diet

Posted on June 6, 2017April 28, 2022 by admin

What is spirulina?

Spirulina is algae. It is the same algae that is found floating on the top of a pond. So how does this make it’s way to a healthy diet? There is a long history behind this, a major part of which stems from the tribes of Africa who realized that eating it kept them full for long. It wasn’t until 1974 that spirulina was actually declared one of the best foods for the future.

Advantages of Spirulina

It is a powerhouse of protein.

Spirulina has the highest concentration of protein known to food (65-71% by weight) The amino acids in spirulina have roles in cell metabolism, detoxification, tissue regeneration, repair, and more., and also influence the function of your nervous system, cardiovascular system, hormones, and muscle.

It is rich in vitamins

Spirulina is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, E, and K. Spirulina has the enzymes and nutrients that your body can actually absorb and use intelligently.

It helps in regeneration of cells.

Spirulina contains phycocyanin which has the ability to trigger the production of stem cells (cells that can become any cells that the body needs- blood cells, immune cells, muscle cells, ligaments, anything!) By producing these stem cells, your body has the continuous possibility of being rebuilt.

It helps in weight loss.

Spirulina contains zinc, magnesium and essential fatty acids. These help in controlling the appetite and cravings. By eating spirulina, you’re giving your body the raw materials it needs to stay healthy.

It has anti-aging effects.

Spirulina is incredibly rich in antioxidants that protect against DNA damage and the premature aging of cells.

It helps in cancer prevention.

Numerous studies have found spirulina to have anti-cancer cells. They also said that compounds in spirulina were found to inhibit HIV-1 replication in the cells.

It helps fight allergies

Those suffering from symptoms like watery eyes, stuffy nose, itchy throat etc, spirulina is great to opt for as it stops the release of histamine (allergens)

These are just few of the benefits of spirulina. Wondering where to get your hands on this superfood?

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Detoxify Daily With These 6 Tips

Posted on May 16, 2017December 17, 2021 by admin

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Have hot lemon water

Start your day with a warm glass of water. Adding lime (and honey) to it will make it a refreshing and totally detoxifying dink that will aid digestion and improve metabolism.

Sip on some green tea

Adding a detox tea regime to your diet can work wonders for your metabolism. Sipping on Gaia Good Health flavoured green teas throughout the day is a great place to start from.

Eat clean

Add some fiber in your diet to improve digestion. Limit fish that have high mercury content (swordfish, tuna, shark, mackerel; larger the fish, higher the levels of mercury) Avoid refined sugars, processed foods, alcohol, caffeine and non-organic vegetables and fruits) Include the anti-inflammatory turmeric in your diet.

Eat fermented foods

Fermented foods are a rich source of probiotics enzymes that support digestion. Add yogurt, pickles, appam, idli, etc.

Get regular massages

Massages are a great idea as they increase circulation, stimulate the lymphatic system and remove toxic build-up.

Exercise!

Sweat it out! Sweat helps you release toxins and keeps your skin healthy. Exercise is also good for your overall wellness.

Must-Know Benefits of GAIA Green Tea

Posted on March 29, 2017December 17, 2021 by admin

Health benefits of Gaia Green Tea :

1. Green Tea + Mint
Along with being great for your metabolism, this green tea is a great refresher too! It’s low on calories, reenergizes you and is a great stress buster too. While the green tea enhances the metabolism, the mint rejuvenates the system. It’s a great bet for the summer months.

2. Green Tea + Lemon
This one’s loaded with goodness of vitamin C! With its reenergizing and fat burning qualities this flavor helps you stay fresh and active. This one’s perfect to enjoy on a slow summer afternoon.

3. Green Tea + Ginger
This has the freshness of green tea, and the infection fighting properties of spicy ginger. The anti-oxidant rich green tea helps in digestion and enhances metabolism while ginger helps cure sore throats and gives relief from common cold. This concoction helps build immunity.

4. Green Tea + Jasmine
This fresh and soothing mixture has a delicate flavor and alluring aroma that immediately de-stresses the drinker. Green tea helps strengthen immunity while jasmine is great for calming down to distress.

5. Green Tea + Lemon & Honey Lime
This one’s a zesty mix of sweet honey and tangy lime. Green tea helps build immunity and helps improve memory, as well as aids in proper digestion. A glass of this mix will leave you feeling energized almost immediately.

Now that you know the benefits of each flavor, which one of them is on your mind?
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Benefits Of Tulsi Green Tea

Posted on March 21, 2017April 30, 2022 by admin

What if we told you there was one drink that could cure your stress, skin and digestion problems, improves your metabolism and help in weight loss? Yes, just one drink that could give you long lasting benefits and get the job done too! It’s high time you introduced GAIA tulsi green tea in your life to enjoy great health. We’ll tell you why.

Here are the top 10 benefits of drinking GAIA tulsi green tea:

1. Reduces Stress

Tulsi helps maintain normal levels of the hormone cortisol, known as the stress hormone. Tulsi lowers cortisol and acts as a natural herb against anxiety. Tusi green tea also soothes nerves, regulates blood flow and helps the body remain calm.

2. Improves Metabolism

Tulsi Green Tea helps in improving metabolism and burns fat. One of its primary anti-oxidants known as catechinsis are mainly responsible for the breakdown of lipids.

3. Dissolves Kidney Stones

Tulsi green tea reduces the levels of uric acid levels in the system and helps the body in removing the toxins. It also assist in minimizing the pain of kidney stones.

4. Keeps Osteoporosis at bay

Tulsi Green Tea comprises of anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties that relieve the pain and inflammation and prevent the degeneration of joints and tissues.

5. Promotes great heart health

Tulsi is abundant in magnesium that is a pivotal nutrient in the prevention of heart ailments.
Tulsi Green Tea promotes a healthy heart by reducing LDL cholesterol, decreasing triglycerides and decreases the levels of fibrinogen, the protein responsible for blood clot formation.

6. Prevents cold

Tulsi Green Tea has catechins that prevent the viruses from multiplying rapidly.

7. Improves hair and skin

Tulsi Green Tea, if drunk regularly, can help maintain beautiful and healthy skin. It also helps in the reducing itchiness in the scalp and reduces hair fall. Daily intake of Tulsi Green Tea helps in treating skin and hair disorders.

8. Reduces fever

Due to its anti-microbial properties, Tulsi Green Tea can be used as a therapy in treating fevers.

9. Relieves headaches

Headaches due to cold and flu or improper sleep, worry and long hectic days can be dealt with by drinking Green Tulsi Tea. It perks you up, and its aroma relieves migraines removing stress and helps you feel fresh and energetic.

10. Improves digestion

Tulsi green tea promotes healthy liver function, that is needed for improving digestion. It also facilitates proper metabolism, absorption, and assimilation of lipids, carbohydrates and proteins.

Now that you’re aware of the advantages of drinking tulsi green tea, it’s time to make it an integral part of your lifestyle to enjoy great overall health.

6 Asanas to Help Combat Health Problems the Healthy Way

Posted on February 27, 2017April 28, 2022 by admin

Attend to the following problems with these Yoga asanas and watch your life transform.

1) Headache
The Adho Mukha Shvanasana , also known as the downward facing dog pose is a great way to relieve a throbbing headache. The inverted pose causes additional blood to flow to the head, relieving the pain, making you feel re-energized.

2) Lower Back Pain
Uttanasana, also known as the forward bend releases the tightness of the lumbar spine. It also loosens hamstring muscles which over time can also help prevent lower back problems.

3) Anxiety
Vrikshasana or the Tree Pose helps focus on silencing the racing mind and regain focus. The effort you put in focusing on not losing balance is a great way to drive the worry out of your mind.

4) Thyroid
Halasana, or the Plough pose provides a good pressure to the neck region stimulating the thyroid glands. Furthermore, it opens up the chest region, making you breathe better and feel more at peace.

5) Diabetes
Urdhwadhanurasana, or Bow Pose regulates better functioning of the intestines and pancreas which helps control the blood sugar levels. It’s a great way to strengthen the core muscles in a slow and gradual way.

6) Indigestion
It stimulates the abdominal organs and stimulates digestion. The pose helps to stretch out the entire body from the groins to the chest and shoulders. It also helps osteoporosis and neck pain.

You Know You’re In A Good Relationship with Food When…

Posted on February 14, 2017December 17, 2021 by admin

1) You’re always energetic

2) You look forward to your green tea

3) You can’t stop talking about how healthy they make you

4) Even after a while you are convinced it was the best decision to make the healthy switch

5) Date night with your Soup & Salad is the best night of the week

6) Your friends and family can’t help notice that you’re glowing with happiness

7) You can’t wait to be reunited with your cup of Jasmine Green Tea after a long day’s work

8) And in the end you just can’t imagine what life would be without it

So, break up with bad habits, don’t tolerate junk food & don’t just give in to temptation.
A balanced diet is so much better than a bunch of cheat days!

Gear up this valentine’s day to love the food that puts your body, mind and soul in a good place.

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7 Healthy Breakfasts to Opt for This Week

Posted on January 28, 2017April 10, 2024 by admin

Eating a healthy and well balanced meal when you are having a super busy morning, always seems like a long shot. Way more significant matters occupy your mind than the mundane idea of having to pan out a 3 course meal.

In order to resolve a rather stressful morning, we bring you 7 easy- to- make breakfast option, one for each day! All you need is a positive attitude and some creativity!

1) Sprouts for a Motivational Monday

These are very easy to make. All you have to do is make sure you soak a handful of sprouts the night before. Keep some tomatoes and onions with coriander and lime, ready to mix.

Since they aren’t cooked, but just soaked, sprouts retain all their essential minerals and vitamins.

2) Cottage Cheese and Veggie Sandwich for a Toasty Tuesday

Multigrain bread stuffed with your favourite veggies like carrots, onions & capsicum along with some cottage cheese is an ideal hustle-free breakfast option. It gives you the right dose of protein, carbohydrates and dairy. Top it off with a bowl of fresh fruits and you’re all set.

3) GAIA’s Masala Oats – Wellness Wednesday

This breakfast option is nutritious and ready- to-eat anyway! In order to add more fresh zesty flavour and nutrition you can always opt for some chopped onions, carrots, capsicum and peas with a dash of lemon. You can sauté them first before tossing them into the oats.

4) Muesli Crunch French Toast for aTasty Thursday

Rise and shine with a Muesli Crunch French Toast. Dip two multigrain breads into a bowl of whipped egg and coat it on both sides with Muesli. Cook for 2-3 minutes on both sides and serve with Multi-floral Honey a dash of cinnamon and a bowl of fresh fruits. This wonder meal is high in fibre and good calories. It makes for a perfect wholesome breakfast.

5) Egg Salad Wrap for aFit Friday

Here is a perfect way to begin your day! Make a two egg fluffy omelette with egg whites, salt and pepper. Place it in a multigrain flat bread or rotiand pack it in with thinly sliced cucumber, onions, capsicum and beetroot. This salad wrap is served best with green chilli sauce and a glass of fresh juice. This dish can give you the perfect kick-start to a long day.

6) Savoury Chickpea Pancakes for aSuper Saturday

This high-protein vegan breakfast is another great way to kick-start a good weekend. It’s naturally gluten-free and very nutritious.

Substitute flour with chick pea flour or besan and season it with salt, pepper & chopped onions. Add 2 tbsp. of Olive Oil and whisk thoroughly. Coat the pan with olive oil and pour the chickpea batter on it. Cook till golden brown and serve hot with salsa or tomato chutney. It’s a great substitute for sweet flour pancakes.

7) Mushroom Tomato & Basil Egg Scramble for a Sensible Sunday

This delicious breakfast is a delicious dish that can be prepared under 10 minutes. Whip up two eggs with mushroom, basil leaves, onion and tomato and scramble it in a pan smeared with Olive Oil. Enjoy it with some Multigrain bread and a cup of green tea. It’s the perfect way to unwind the healthy way and of course it’s low fat and very nutritious.

Start your day right with well-balanced meal and know you will be able to power through the day with a happy mind and healthy body. Enjoy good health with GAIA.

5 Ways to NOT Ditch Your New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 17, 2017April 28, 2022 by admin

Did you know, today is Ditch Resolution Day? But by now, you should know that GAIA refuses to give up that easy.
“Ditch Resolution,” you say…”Get up & start running,” – is what we’ll say!

The struggle is real and is the story of every one’s life at some point.
You say you will cut down on desserts from January but Republic Day passes by and no action is taken so you decide maybe after Holi festivities it will be more ideal and before you know it, Diwali 2017 is here and you’re still pretty much still stuffing your face with ladoos by the plenty!

If you don’t want to repeat this again in 2017, let us take over.

Where’s your meal plan? Disclose that grocery list to us! There’s no ditching that resolution if GAIA’s around. We’re here to make you do your job.

It’s not just will power but absolute discipline too!

Let’s begin at…

1) Starting Small

Replacing unhealthy behaviours with healthy, takes time.
Instead of going cold turkey on your bad habits, phase them out. If you wake up at 10 am and wish to wake up earlier for a run, it’s a better idea to try for an 8 am morning slot rather than directly 6 am on your first day. Chances are the excitement might last for a couple of days and exhaustion might hit the roof few days after if the change in routine isn’t a gradual process.
As the saying goes, slow and steady wins the race!

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2) Talking about it

Each little milestone no matter how insignificant it might be, deserves a little pat on your back. Don’t shy away from your small efforts but let your family and friends know!

Use social media as a medium to show your progress. Have people involved in your success to keep you motivated and encouraged even when sticking to that healthy meal plan seems like your Everest! That small ‘way to go’ or ‘so proud of you’ comment on your Facebook profile could be that one sweet word of encouragement that can brighten your day.

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3) Having a Buddy System

Friendship is keeping that chocolate bar safe from your friend till she gets to her cheat day!
It’s not easy to take on resolutions without company.

Partner up and keep reminding each other why you were so determined to carry out this resolution in the first place.

If she snoozes her alarm, be at her doorstep to pull her out of bed!

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4) Keeping Your Spirits High

How? By keeping your body engaged in activities you like.

Whether active or stationery, take out some amount of your day to do what you love; watching your favourite show, taking your dog for a walk or meditating even.
Often due to a tiresome and stressful day, energy levels get blocked in the body. You can get them flowing by going for a quick sprint after office hours or doing some jumping jacks. It’s been scientifically proven that during exercise, protein like BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) & chemicals like endorphins are released which tend to reduce the feeling of pain associated with exercise consequently leading to a feeling of euphoria.
So keep yourself moving!

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5) Focusing on the Bigger Picture

Remember why you decided to make this decision and why you wish to continue with it.
Keep writing in a journal and referring to your previous diary entries to regain your determination! Know that your long time goal is wellness. Being healthy today, gears you up for good health tomorrow. Love yourself enough to live a healthy lifestyle!

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So in conclusion, if you’re anxious about staying true to yourself and sticking to your resolutions don’t worry! There are plenty of days in 2017 to get you back on track.
Over and above it all, make sure to be kind to yourself. Remember that minor setbacks are normal. Just because you gave into that one brownie last night, doesn’t mean you’ve given up being healthy all together!
Everyone has ups and downs, so resolve them and keep moving forward. We believe in you!

6 Healthy Food Swaps You Need To Make Today

Posted on December 21, 2016April 30, 2022 by admin

It’s not easy to control your food cravings, especially when you’re famished! And it’s always the unhealthier option that you get down to choosing, from that restaurant menu.
So, how about we help you?
Understanding what you’re craving is important but it doesn’t just stop there! There are pretty concrete solutions to deal with them and we have bought you 6 of these!
Take down these tips, because we’re sure all of you will need them!

1) Craving: Chocolate
This is the boss of all your cravings! When you crave chocolate, you need to have it SOMEHOW! It’s the most common craving which works on endorphins and makes you want to feel good – so why would you not want to help your body to some, right?
But let’s just get to the bottom of this for a second.

What your body actually needs: Amino Acid Phenyl Ethylamine
It helps in releasing the body’s endorphins which result in a sort of relaxation. So instead of grabbing yourself a giant bar of chocolate or the most sinful cake from your nearest bakery, you can:

Substitute it with: Oatmeal, Couscous, Hummus, Grapes, and Cranberries
This way you don’t even have to worry about that sugar crash, once you’re done with your sinful indulgence.

2) Craving: Bread
Bread related anything is available anywhere! Burgers, Pizzas, Naans, and Sandwiches – you name it. But excessive bread intake can lead to a high carb count and an increase in blood sugar levels.

What your body actually needs: Nitrogen and Amino Acids

Substitute with: beans, peas, lentils, oatmeal, spinach, mushroom

3) Craving: Fried Snacks
Your body is craving fat! And who said all fat is bad? If you entirely cut out on eating fat, chances are your body will crave it more, which will result in gorging on unhealthy fatty snacks.

What your body actually needs: Good Fats
By opting for good fats, you get the nutrient you need which will also do away with your fatty food cravings.

Substitute with: Kale, almonds, dried fruits, spinach, olive oil drizzled food, sesame seeds

4) Craving: Coffee
Often when we feel tired and lethargic, we reach out for a mug of coffee, what we actually need is some iron to replete its resource in our body. So instead of opting for caffeine, a whole array of products can be substituted to battle those caffeine cravings.

What your body actually needs: phosphate, sulphur, iron

Substitute with: nuts, black cherries, legumes, beans, fortified cereal, chickpeas

5) Craving: Carbonated Drinks

If you can’t seem to get through the day without some fizz, you’re probably feeling the lack of calcium in your body. Increasing your calcium intake through the day, can help combat the aerated drinks addiction.

What your body actually needs: Calcium

Substitute with: Kale, almonds, spinach, mustard greens, oranges, sesame seeds, broccoli

6) Craving: Salty Snacks

This is depletion of chloride in your body. So, instead for reaching out for that delicious tortilla chip, substitute it with the healthier alternative.

What your body actually needs: Chloride

Substitute with: tomatoes, lettuce, celery, olives, seaweed

So, the next time your friend reaches out for those French fries, you know what to tell her/him. Knowing more about what you eat, always does the trick!

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Ways To Eat Healthy In College

Posted on November 29, 2016April 30, 2022 by admin

Just because you live in a hostel does not mean you cannot eat healthy. Eating well and eating healthy is a challenge for most of the students staying away from home during college, and while packed schedules, tight budgets and lack of time hold them back from investing time in cooking meals, it does not mean there is no way they can eat healthy. Allow us to show you how –

1. Opt for a healthy pizza
Instead of ordering in, why don’t you make one of your own? All you need is bread, cheese, and toppings of your choice! Works as a great option for cooking with leftover meals.

2. Snacking is allowed
With such hectic schedules, your brains and body need food. Instead of eating oily snacks from your favorite college hangout, carry a fruit in your bag!

3. Invest in breakfast
No time to eat food? It can’t get simpler than a bowl of milk and muesli/oats. Make sure you don’t skip out on the most important meal of the day if you wish to stay energized for the rest of the day.

4. Keep a food time-table
Set aside time and reminders for meals during your day. This way you will get into the habit of eating healthy, and on time.

5. Stock your dorm with health foods
Keep healthy food lying around your room. When you feel hungry, or are simply too tired to cook, or are simply bored, you’ll have only healthy options to choose from. Fruits and granola bars are the best bet.

6. Make protein a part of your diet
By eating protein, you tend to stay full for longer. This way you will avoid unhealthy snacking

7. Carry your water bottle
Just by having this around you all day, you will get into the habit of staying hydrated.

Do you have more tips and tricks to share? We’d love to know!

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