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The First Yama of Yoga – Ahimsa
The first Yama, Ahimsa, means non-violence. This is the first and foundational principle. Violence towards self or others makes a journey into the yogic lifestyle impossible. Non-violence towards yourself means forgiveness, understanding and love towards yourself. Towards others, ahimsa shows up as compassion, forgiveness,…
And the enemy is…SUGAR!
Why is sugar our enemy? Weight gain, excess sugar gets converted to fat. Healthy fats, omega 3s and monounsaturated fats, can help increase metabolism. So it isn’t fat consumption that makes us fat, but the excess sugar. It is addictive and we crave…
Higher Intakes of Fiber Help Prevent Weight Gain
It is known that dietary fiber may play a role in obesity prevention. The role that different individual fiber sources play in weight change is less certain. In a recent paper published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers investigated the association of…
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