Benefits and Benefits Swallow's Nest For Health

Benefits and Benefits Swallow's Nest For Health

 Traditional medical world believes that the birds' nest has many benefits and efficacy for human health. This belief in the benefits and efficacy of bird's nest is reinforced by the fact the high nutritional value contained in the birds' nest. Swallow nest is rich in antioxidants, high in protein, amino acids, and 6 hormones essential for humans, such as testosterone and stradiol. The researchers also believe that the swiftlet nests also contain small amounts of carbohydrates and lipids (fats).

Nutrition (Nutritional content) Swallow's Nest
In 100 grams of bird's nest, contained:

- 49.9 grams of protein (including amido nitrogen, monoamine nitrogen, non-amino nitrogen, argini, humin, histidine, lysine, and sitein)

- 30.6 g of carbohydrate (glycoproteins and mucin)

- 4.9 g of iron

- 2.5 g of inorganic salts (including potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, sulfur, phosphorus, silica and other mineral salts)

Benefits and Benefits Swallow's Nest
Swift's nest

Efficacy of bird's nest is quite famous in the world. Swallow nest is formed of saliva dries bird that has been consumed since 1000 years ago by the Chinese. Because the efficacy of bird's nest were superb, gradually expanding their consumption, until now, many people in different parts of the world many who use it as a health supplement.

Here are some of the benefits and efficacy of bird's nest for our bodies:

Research shows swallow nest is rich in amino acids and antioxidants, two substances that can fight free radicals.
Swallow nest contains 200 glikonutrien which serves to increase reproduction and regeneration of body cells.
Boost the immune system.
Increased appetite.
Help strengthen the lungs and kidneys.
Prevent cancer and help treat cancer patients.
Improve heart function.
Can lower blood pressure so it is also good for people with hypertension.
Organize the supply of fluid in the body.
Help restore and relieve a variety of ailments such as coughs, asthma, influenza, and throat infections.
For pregnant women, the swiftlet nests are also beneficial that it can help improve the health and maternal and fetal antibodies. Good also to maintain the health of the mother who had just given birth (postpartum).
Of bird's nest is also good for the skin because it is rich in collagen. Swallow nest can also help the production of Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), which can lighten the skin.
Consumption of bird's nest on a regular basis can make skin firmer and more radiant. Swallow nest also can prevent premature aging (keep skin looking more youthful), this means that the swiftlet nests helpful to maintain the beauty of women.

The benefits of bird's nest to children when consumed regularly can boost the immune system. Even so, parents should be more careful again when you want to give of bird's nest to children aged under one year. It is advisable to consult a physician first because it was feared could cause allergic reactions, although the possibility is quite small.
Swiftlet nests can be consumed as a beverage or processed in the form of a delicious soup. In addition to healthy and nutritious, too delicious and fresh to eat. Although very useful, but not many people who can eat birds 'nests, for birds' nest, including the type of food that is expensive. In addition to its high nutritional value, the process of making the product quality of bird's nest taken from the saliva of the swallow is also still quite difficult.

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Best Diet Tips to Lose Weight

Best Diet Tips to Lose Weight

Everyone must know the key to losing weight: eat less and multiply gestures (sports, weight training, etc.). That sounds very simple indeed, but in fact no longer that simple.

If you are overweight and want to go on a diet, it is important to develop a plan and a commitment to make the program successful. The right strategy will bring the right result anyway.

In addition, follow the list of diet tips below to help you lose weight and have a fitter body.

Diet Tips: Define Target

Simultaneously with the start of your diet program, make the target as well as the record milestone. For example, you can create 3 benchmark targets: daily, weekly and monthly. Take the paper and divide it into three columns, according to the benchmark targets set earlier, and titled 'daily targets',' target weekly 'and' monthly targets
Then you can fill a variety of targets you want to achieve, for example on a daily column you fill in 'today I am going to reduce food portions to half of the usual' or 'today I will drink 8 glasses of water and does not consume kinds of other beverages.' In you can fill out a weekly column 'this week I'm going to jog at least 3 times,' or 'this week I'm going to lose weight by 1-2 kg.' Then in a monthly column you can fill it with 'weight in one month I will be 70-75 kg. '

Make a note like that on a regular basis, and give a big check mark if a target has been successfully implemented, and then add the new targets. You can be creative with your own targets, or make a great note and stylish in order to fill it into a pleasure for you. And most importantly, these records will trigger your spirits every time you see it, help you make the target a reality. You may be surprised at the progress you have achieved after some time.

Diet Tips: Create Journal of Food / Diet

Diary or food journal can be an important asset in your program to lose weight. In fact, one study showed that people who use a food journal to lose weight two times faster than those who do not use it, as well as the percentage of people who use the success rate is much higher.

Make a daily food journal will increase your awareness on what and how much food you consume each day. Some of the benefits of these journals are:

by looking at the journal, you can find out what foods help and not help your diet program.
what foods contain a lot of calories and you should avoid afterwards.
matter what your trigger foods in excess, such as emotions, stress or lack of sleep, etc.
can explain why your weight does not go down during the last two weeks later to evaluate.
and many other benefits.
The journal will also help prevent you consume food in excess, because psychologically you do not want to record it in a 'bad habit' is in your journal.

Diet Tips: Patterns and Portion Spot

Always pay attention to food portions you eat in the main course. Size of the stomach is only of the hand grip, so logically eating the fist already making enough stomach filled. After the meal is supposed to make us feel comfortable and energized, rather than feeling sleepy, bloating, satiety, or nausea.

Diet does not mean skipping meals, but pay attention to what and how much you eat. A healthy diet is to still eat 3 meals a day and 2 times the snacking between meals. Increase consumption of nutritious foods, containing protein, and complex carbohydrates, and low in fat and calories.

Diet Tips: Drink

Reduce drinking beverages that contain calories, carbonated or alcoholic. Some types of beverage products do look delicious and harmless as sweet tea and fruit-flavored soft drink, but you'd be surprised at the number of calories contained in them. Similarly, alcohol beverages, because they contain high calories but very little nutrients.

Instead, drink nutritious beverages such as fresh pure juice with no / little sugar. Also do not forget to drink enough water, about 7-8 glasses per day.

Diet Tips: Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are an important element that helps a diet to lose weight. Fresh fruits will provide more nutrients for the body so that the body stay energized throughout the day. Similarly, vegetables, because most vegetables are high in fiber and low in calories, making the body feel full longer.

Most of the daily food intake while diet should come from fruits and vegetables, because both of these foods are able to provide vitamins and minerals that are needed by the body.

Diet Tips: Physical Activity and Sport

In addition to diet, exercise is a major factor in losing weight (and also healthy living). The gestures are active will burn calories in the body. Set aside 30 minutes a day to exercise lightly as the morning / afternoon, cycling, gymnastics, or other physical activities. Do it at least 5 times a week.

Following weight training program in the fitness club or fitness center can also be a good choice, because it can help burn calories faster. Weight training builds muscle and using up more calories. Physical activity such as aerobics and fitness will increase metabolism thus stimulating better nutrient absorption. This activity is not only good for the diet, but also excellent for maintaining overall body health.

Diet Tip: Sleep Patterns

Sleep patterns will also affect diet. Lack of sleep or excessive sleeping can actually make weight increase. Unbalanced sleeping patterns can lead to overeating. Too little sleep increases the appetite, affect the sensitivity of insulin and other hormones that control hunger, so it will make you gain weight. Sleep more quickly at night, so you can take advantage of the early morning wake up to exercise and prepare nutritious breakfast.

If you are having trouble sleeping, try to discuss it with your doctor to find out the source of the problem. Read also tips to get healthy sleep.

Diet Tips: Focus

Little change can bring much better results, for example on your focus. Instead of focusing want to be thin, replace by focusing want to live a healthy life. The perspective as it actually can trigger motivation and make everything you do on top of more fun. Changing a commitment to healthy living will prevent frustration or stress, which can appear at any time because you are 'very much like' skinny.

Even adopting lifestyle habits over a long term is a very good move, as a way to lose weight at the same time to maintain is to practice a healthy lifestyle.

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Lively Launch Party Anyar Jersey Persib

Lively Launch Party Anyar Jersey Persib

BANDUNG - Persib Bandung officially launched a new jersey. Located at Siliwangi Stadium, Saturday (04/23/2016) yesterday, this brand-new jersey exhibited directly by the ranks of senior PT Persib Bandung Dignity as well as key figures from the area of ​​West Java.

On this occasion attended West Java Governor, Ahmad Heryawan. Additionally, Ridwan Kamil, who served as mayor of Bandung were also present at this launching event.

The players of the camp Maung Bandung do not want to miss. They wore jersey cage is blue, white and blue colored away tend to be dark for the third jersey. For the goalkeeping jersey, Persib also have a choice of three colors namely red, black and green.

The event was closed with a game that brings together entertainment with training the first team Persib Persib. However, both teams did not appear full of players possessed. They combine a player, official and coaching staff to show the ability on the gridiron.

In this game, Djajang Nurdjaman be a special guest. The coach who led champions Maung Bandung Indonesia Super League (ISL) in 2014 was attended and participated displaying their talents in playing the round leather.

On the occasion, Glenn Sugita as President Director of PT Persib Bandung Dignity expressed his gratitude to all the components that have been supporting Persib. He did not forget to praise the actions Bobotoh in its support for Tony Sucipto and his friends.

"You (Bobotoh) is a spirit and can not Persib Bobotoh berpretasi without support," he quoted from the club's website.

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What Vitamins are Good for Thin Skin?

What Vitamins are Good for Thin Skin?

There are several reasons our skin can become thinner. Often it's simply a matter of the normal aging process at work. As we get older, our skin naturally loses some of the fatty layers that serve to protect blood vessels from damage. If you've spent too much time in the sun, collagen production in your skin dissipates and its elastin fibers lose their resiliency. The result is thinner skin. There are some vitamins that may help to rebuild the thickness of your skin.

Vitamin C
Moisturizers, cleansers and toners that contain Vitamin C may not only improve the texture of your skin but can help perk up its elasticity.
Vitamin C stimulates skin
Vitamin C also encourages the formation of collagen formation. This antioxidant may stimulate the renewal of cells and boost circulation.

Ester-C
Ester-C (ascorbyl palmitate) is a calcium ascorbate form of Vitamin C that may encourage collagen production and add thickness to the skin. Your body may be better able to absorb Ester-C than regular Vitamin C.

Vitamin A
Topical Vitamin A may help build collagen and improve the overall appearance and quality of the skin.
Retin-A, a by-product of Vitamin A
Retin-A is a derivative of Vitamin A This prescription-only treatment helps expedite the turnover of dead skin cells by improving blood supply to the skin. It may help improve the skin's thickness.

Vitamin E
A growing number of skin-care companies are adding Vitamin E to moisturizers, creams and lotions because of its anti-aging benefits.
Vitamin E is known to attack free radicals and therefore improve the quality of skin.

Vitamin E can help thicken skin because it lessens transepidermal water loss from the skin and builds up its protective barrier.

Although Vitamin E is available in many products, its benefits can also be derived from topical application of a Vitamin E supplement. The skin easily absorbs Vitamin E.

Vitamin D
Vitamin D is another powerful antioxidant, and it can help prevent premature aging by protecting the skin's structure and thickness.

Sunlight is a great source of Vitamin D but of course it must be absorbed in modest amounts to avoid sun damage to the skin.

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Live Streaming Kualifikasi MotoGP Jerez Spanyol Malam Ini

  Live Streaming Kualifikasi MotoGP Jerez Spanyol Malam Ini

TV Online – Live Streaming Kualifikasi MotoGP Jerez Spanyol Malam Ini. Setelah melakoni beberapa sesi latihan bebas kemarin, para pembalap MotoGP akan kembali disibukkan dengan rangkaian jadwal MotoGP Jerez pada hari ini Sabtu (23/4). Hari kedua rangkaian jadwal MotoGP Jerez Spanyol ini akan digelar sesi latihan bebas 3 dan 4 serta kualifikasi. Siaran langsung kualifikasi MotoGP Jerez ini akan digelar pada pukul 19.10 WIB. Link Live Streaming Kualifikasi MotoGP Jerez Spanyol berada di bawah artikel ini

Live Streaming Kualifikasi MotoGP Jerez Spanyol. Jika kita melihat hasil kualifikasi MotoGP Jerez ini tahun lalu, pembalap tuan rumah cukup tangguh di kandang. Hal ini terlihat dari hasil kualifikasi MotoGP Spanyol ini dimana pembalap Yamaha, Jorge Lorenzo berhasil meraih pole position. Selanjutnya, posisi kedua ditempati oleh Marc Marquez disusul Andrea Iannone pada posisi ketiga.

Persaingan para pembalap di MotoGP Spanyol ini sangat sengit dan seru untuk disimak. Pasalnya, banyak pembalap tuan rumah yang akan berlaga di seri ke empat MotoGP 2016 ini. Sebut saja, Marc Marquez, Jorge Lorenzo, Dani Pedrosa, hingga pembalap muda Suzuki, Maverick Vinales yang digosipkan akan berlabuh ke Yamaha musim depan untuk menggantikan Lorenzo yang hijrah ke Ducati.


Siaran langsung Kualifikasi MotoGP Jerez, Spanyol ini akan ditayangkan oleh FOX Sport TV. Namun jika ingin menyaksikan kualifikasi MotoGP Jerez ini via live streaming, bisa melalui link di bawah ini :


LIVE STREAMING KUALIFIKASI MOTOGP JEREZ SPANYOL 2016

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Tunggu Seri Kedua CEV Moto2, Rafid Topan Cari Keringat di Yamaha Sunday Race

    Tunggu Seri Kedua CEV Moto2, Rafid Topan Cari Keringat di Yamaha Sunday Race

 Rafid Topan Sucipto mantan pembalap Suzuki yang kini bernaung di tim Chronos Corse untuk turun CEV Moto2 2016 tiba-tiba hadir di Yamaha Sunday Race seri kedua akhir pekan ini (22-24/4). Bertempat di Sirkuit Sentul, Bogor, Topan begitu ia biasa disapa turun mengendarai Yamaha YZF-R15.

"Iya nih, cari keringat aja," bukanya polos. Menurutnya aktifitasnya di akhir pekan ini juga untuk mengusir bosan. "Karena tiap hari latihan cuma fisik, lari dan sepeda harus ada balapnya juga dong," kekehnya.

"Sekalian bantu cari setting," ungkap Topan seraya menunjuk Hawadis, sang mekanik. Hasilnya oke juga, meski baru latihan best lap nya sudah tembus 1 menit 50 detik. "Tapi masih banyak yang harus disesuaikan," tutur Topan.

Meski batal turun di seri satu CEV Moto2 2016 karena terlalu mepet antara kepastian sponsorship full musim sebagai pembalap wild card di CEV Moto2 2016, di seri kedua Topan pasti berangkat. Rencana akhir Mei di Sirkuit Aragon, Spanyol.

"Semua sudah siap, visa juga sudah ada," ungkap pembalap asal Tanjung Priok yang sedang mengusahakan tahun ini turun dengan besutan Kalex di CEV Moto2 2016.

Dan kocaknya, kali ini Topan turun pakai wearpack bekas Suzuki. Woooow, naik motornya Yamaha, besok di CEV Moto2 dibekali mesin Honda dan kali ini pakai wearpack Suzuki hahaa..
 Rafid Topan Sucipto mantan pembalap Suzuki yang kini bernaung di tim Chronos Corse untuk turun CEV Moto2 2016 tiba-tiba hadir di Yamaha Sunday Race seri kedua akhir pekan ini (22-24/4). Bertempat di Sirkuit Sentul, Bogor, Topan begitu ia biasa disapa turun mengendarai Yamaha YZF-R15.

"Iya nih, cari keringat aja," bukanya polos. Menurutnya aktifitasnya di akhir pekan ini juga untuk mengusir bosan. "Karena tiap hari latihan cuma fisik, lari dan sepeda harus ada balapnya juga dong," kekehnya.

"Sekalian bantu cari setting," ungkap Topan seraya menunjuk Hawadis, sang mekanik. Hasilnya oke juga, meski baru latihan best lap nya sudah tembus 1 menit 50 detik. "Tapi masih banyak yang harus disesuaikan," tutur Topan.

Meski batal turun di seri satu CEV Moto2 2016 karena terlalu mepet antara kepastian sponsorship full musim sebagai pembalap wild card di CEV Moto2 2016, di seri kedua Topan pasti berangkat. Rencana akhir Mei di Sirkuit Aragon, Spanyol.

"Semua sudah siap, visa juga sudah ada," ungkap pembalap asal Tanjung Priok yang sedang mengusahakan tahun ini turun dengan besutan Kalex di CEV Moto2 2016.

Dan kocaknya, kali ini Topan turun pakai wearpack bekas Suzuki. Woooow, naik motornya Yamaha, besok di CEV Moto2 dibekali mesin Honda dan kali ini pakai wearpack Suzuki hahaa..

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Regulation in TSC Help Young Players a Chance to Perform Febri

Regulation in TSC Help Young Players a Chance to Perform Febri

The young winger Persib Bandung, Febri Hariyadi, targets to show as much as possible in 34 games Torabika Soccer Championship (TSC) in 2016. Its status as a young player is to be the long-awaited all parties to show of skill. Moreover, players 20 years it became one of the best versions of one soccer website in Indonesia some time ago.

Regardless whether or not got a chance in the match TSC, Febri memasrahkannya it to the head coach Dejan Antonic. He said more and more appear, it will also add flight hours to his experience.

"If we can perform in every game but it depends on the coach. Create add my experience but it depends on the coach again, "Febri said when met at the Mess Persib.

Confidence to be able to perform many was helped by the regulation of the TSC, in which each contestant must register four to five young players under the age of 21 and go into the match. That same opportunity will not be wasted Febri Hariyadi.

"Assisted also because the regulations there should be a player in the squad U-21. It was so the opportunity for me. Furthermore, live my personal business, "he said.

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Tips on How to Look Healthy & Have Smooth Skin

Tips on How to Look Healthy & Have Smooth Skin

When you look at someone you may not immediately think, Gee, that person looks healthy. But if they don't look healthy, you notice right away. One of the first things that tells us whether someone is healthy is body size, as neither those who are too heavy nor too thin look vibrant. Other barometers are hair and skin.
Fortunately, there are ways to find balance in your health and improve your appearance at the same time

Exercise
Exercise is one of the best things you can do to give yourself a healthy look, as it not only changes your body composition by cutting down on body fat and building muscle mass, but it improves the appearance of your skin. A report published in the Journal of Peer Reviewed Science told of a study where participants looked at photos to determine which subjects looked the healthiest, and the ones whose skin had the most color were chosen. The study concluded that skin color affects attractiveness. There is a reason for that: Exercise increases blood flow to the skin, creating a natural, healthy look. It can also thicken the skin, which helps protect it from aging.
If you are not used to exercise, start by walking, then work your way up to walking briskly for 30 minutes at least five times per week. Doing resistance exercises, such as weightlifting or working with resistance bands, helps build muscle and tone the skin, which is also a great indicator of good health.

Hair
Whether you have a lot of hair or none, the key is to look groomed, as nothing can take away from a healthy body and toned, smooth skin like a bad hair day. If you are balding and just have patches of hair, keep it neat and trimmed. If you have longer locks, make sure you take the time to condition your hair to prevent the dry, frizzy look that can be translated as "unhealthy." Most hair damage comes from the sun and hot styling products, such as hair irons and straighteners. Over-perming or coloring can also damage hair. Take the time once or twice a week to give your hair a hot oil treatment to keep it conditioned and give yourself a scalp massage every time you shampoo.

Skin
As mentioned above, skin tone and coloring is very important in a healthy appearance. Skin texture also plays a role. Smooth skin is a sign of health and vitality, and one of the best ways to get smooth skin is through exfoliation. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, exfoliation gets rid of dead skin cells on the outer layer of skin and makes it appear softer and smoother. Products on the market that act as exfoliates contain salicylic or beta-hydroxy acid, and glycolic acid is another common ingredient to look for when selecting an exfoliating product. You can also exfoliate your skin at home with simple table sugar. Just add a tablespoon to a palm full of your favorite body wash. Using the palm of your hand, gently rub the mixture over the skin to help loosen and remove dead skin cells. Don't stand directly under the water as you do this, as the sugar will dissolve. Rinse completely when finished, and use as often as you like. You can also add oatmeal or coarse sea salt to a cleanser, but don't use sea salt more than once a week, as it can have a drying effect on skin. After your bath or shower, always use a light moisturizer to trap water in the skin. No need for expensive moisturizers, as simple olive, almond or sesame oil will work great.


Smile
Don't neglect your teeth, because a bright smile makes everyone look healthier. Be sure to brush and floss twice daily, and pay attention to your gums. See your dentist at least every six months for a regular cleaning and to prevent any larger problems from developing.


Good Nutrition
Last but not least, the key to looking healthy and having great skin is good nutrition, as the health that is apparent on the outside of our bodies starts from within. Eating a diet rich in antioxidant fruits and vegetables helps the cells function properly and slows the aging process. Berries, peppers, broccoli, sweet potatoes and leafy greens are a few examples of foods high in antioxidants. See the resource below for a more complete list of antioxidant-rich foods as identified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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KUBURAN MASAL MOBIL ANTIK

Mobil-mobil kuno sengaja ditinggalkan pemiliknya dengan berjajar rapi.

 Sekilas di hutan ini Anda hanya akan menemukan rerimbunan pohon tinggi berselimut kabut. Namun saat kaki melangkah, Anda akan membelalakkan mata dengan obyek menarik ini. Hamparan kuburan masal. Bukan kuburan manusia tapi kuburan mobil tua jaman Perang Dunia II.
Ya, utan kecil di Chatillon, Belgia ini merupakan tempat "peristirahatan terakhir" bagi mobil-mobil tentara Amerika kala itu. Mereka sengaja memarkir mobilnya dengan rapi di sini. Hutan ini pun banyak diburu para pelancong yang menggemari mobil kuno.
Kuburan mobil tua
Mayoritas mobil antik ini merupakan produk bergengsi keluaran Jerman, Volkswagen. Beberapa merk yang juga "tidur manis" di hutan ini adalah Opel, Audi, Ford, dan Buick.
Alasan para petinggi tentara meninggalkan mobil-mobil keren-nya saat itu cukup masuk akal, biaya pengiriman mobil dari Belgia menuju Amerika Serikat terbilang sangat mahal. Dengan alasan itulah, semua perwira memutuskan untuk meninggalkan semua mobil-mobil mereka hingga berkarat.
Kuburan mobil tua
Sebelum kembali ke kampung halaman, mereka harus menyimpan mobil-mobil tersebut di tempat yang aman. Satu per satu, mobil di dorong menuruni perbukitan, diparkir rapi, dan pastinya tersembunyi dari dunia luar.
Seperti dilansir dari Amusingplanet, ada sektiar 500 mobil yang "dikubur" di tempat ini. Seiring berjalannya waktu, mobil ini mengalami korosi dan pembusukan, bahkan tertutup lumut yang tumbuh subur karena udara dingin. Tak sedikit juga mobil yang kehilangan bagian tubuhnya, karena diambil oleh para pemburu mobil antik

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Meningkatkan metabolisme tubuh

Meningkatkan metabolisme tubuhadalah salah satu cara yang paling penting bagi mereka yang sedang menjaga berat tubuh tetap ideal. Metabolisme adalah semua proses, kimia maupun fisika, yang terjadi di dalam tubuh. Proses kimia dan fisika tersebut membutuhkan energi dan metabolisme memproduksi energi tersebut dengan membakar kalori yang ada di dalam tubuh.

Menurut National Institute of Health, metabolisme bertanggung jawab untuk mengubah makanan dan minuman menjadi energi. Usia, jenis kelamin, dan ukuran tubuh berkontribusi penuh untuk Angka Metabolisme Basal (Basal Metabolism Rate) atau kebutuhan kalori minimal yang dibutuhkan tubuh.

Cara Meningkatkan Metabolisme Tubuh

Seberapa cepat tubuh membakar kalori tergantung pada beberapa hal. Beberapa orang memiliki metabolisme yang cepat. Laki-laki cenderung lebih banyak membakar kalori daripada perempuan, bahkan ketika sedang beristirahat. Bagi kebanyakan orang, metabolisme akan terus melambat setelah usia 40 tahun.

Bila Anda tidak dikarunai proses metabolisme yang cepat, ikuti cara-cara berikut ini untuk meningkatkan metabolisme dan mendapatkan tubuh yang sehat.

1Mengkonsumsi Protein di Pagi Hari
Mengkonsumsi lebih banyak protein adalah cara yang paling sederhana untuk meningkatkan tingkat metabolisme tubuh. Telur merupakan salah satu sumber protein yang mengandung lemak jenuh, selain itu salmon juga kaya akan Omega-3 yang baik untuk meningkatkan metabolisme.

2Makan Lebih Sering
Sarapan bukan satu-satunya waktu makan yang penting untuk metabolisme. Proses metabolisme bekerja sangat baik ketika Anda mengkonsumsi beberapa makanan kecil per hari. Mengkonsumsi makanan dengan porsi kecil setiap 2 sampai 4 jam dalam sehari membantu mengatur peredaran darah di dalam tubuh dan mempercepat proses metabolisme.

3Tingkatkan Nutrisi Makanan
Mengkonsumsi makanan yang bergizi, yang kaya akan serat dan membatasi konsumsi gula dapat meningkatkan metabolisme tubuh. Makanan bernutrisi seperti biji-bijian, ikan, sayuran berdaun hijau gelap, buah berry dan tomat sangat dianjurkan.

4Kurangi Konsumsi Gula
Ketika Anda mengkonsumsi gula, sama seperti Anda mengubah proses metabolisme menjadi proses penyimpanan lemak di dalam tubuh. Kadar gula darah yang tinggi dapat meningkatkan kadar insulin, hal ini membuat tubuh menyimpan energi yang tidak perlu menjadi lemak. Dan akibatnya, berat tubuh pun meningkat.

5Minum Air Putih
Minum air putih sebanyak 8 gelas per hari dapat berkontribusi untuk meningkatkan proses metabolisme. Air dingin sangat membantu proses metabolisme karena tubuh akan membakar lebih banyak kalori saat mensinkronasikan air dengan suhu tubuh.

6Konsumsi Makanan Pedas
Makanan pedas dapat membantu mempercepat proses metabolisme tubuh. Beberapa makanan tersebut antara lain: jahe sangat baik untuk proses pencernaaan dan meningkatkan metabolisme, kayu manis mengandung khasiat anti radang, kunyit dapat menghilangkan racun dalam hati dan membantu dalam metabolisme lemak serta dapat meningkatkan proses pencernaan.

7Berjalan
Cara yang satu ini tentang menentukan pilihan, bila Anda memiliki kesempatan untuk berjalan, berjalanlah. Beberapa penelitian menemukan manfaat dari berjalan. Dalam sebuah statistik menunjukkan bahwa berjalan harian dapat mengurangi risiko kematian hingga 50%. Berjalan memiliki risiko cedera yang rendah. Berjalan juga tidak menyebabkan tubuh berada pada level stress yang tinggi, seperti halnya olahraga yang berat.

Berjalan, jogging, dan gerak tubuh yang aktif berperan penting untuk meningkatkan metabolisme tubuh.

8Latihan Aerobik
Anda dapat meningkatkan metabolisme tubuh dengan melakukan latihan fisik selama minimal 30 menit sehari. Latihan aerobic seperti jogging, jalan cepat, dan berenang dapat meningkatkan jumlah kalori yang dibakar oleh tubuh dan membantu untuk mencegah penambahan berat badan.

9Biarkan Tubuh Tetap Bergerak dan AKtif
Cara paling efektif untuk meningkatkan aktifitas adalah dengan melakukan hal yang Anda sukai, seperti golf, sepak bola, tenis, maupun bulu tangkis. Bila Anda tidak menyukai olahraga sampai membuat Anda tidak ingin melakukannya, coba beberapa hingga Anda menemukan satu yang menurut Anda cocok. Melakukan latihan fisik dan membiarkan tubuh tetap bergerak membuat Anda merasa lebih berenergi yang tentunya sangat baik untuk proses metabolisme.

10Tidur yang Cukup
Bila Anda tidak tidur dengan cukup, Anda mungkin akan merasa lapar bahkan ketika Anda kenyang. Kurangnya waktu tidur menyebabkan makan berlebihan, yang menghambat kemampuan tubuh untuk proses metabolisme karbohidrat. Hal ini dapat mengakibatkan kenaikan berat badan. Tentu Anda tidak menginginkannya, bukan? Lebih jauh, baca juga Waktu dan Siklus Tidur, serta Efeknya bagi Kesehatan.

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Diet Tinggi Protein Efektif untuk Menurunkan Berat Badan

Banyak orang menganggap diet rendah karbohidrat adalah satu-satunya cara untuk menurunkan berat badan dan mencapai tubuh yang ideal. Lebih jauh, mereka beranggapan bahwa protein hanya sumber kalori dan lemak, kata dr. Laura J. Kruskall, direktur ilmu gizi di University of Nevada. Tapi, tahukah Anda protein dapat membakar kalori lebih banyak dibandingkan sayuran dan buah-buahan?

Protein tidak sama dengan makanan yang lain. Sumber protein utama seperti ikan, daging, susu, dan kacang-kacangan memang tidak diproses oleh tubuh secepat sumber karbohidrat, sayuran dan buah-buahan. Jika ada beberapa sumber protein yang cepat dicerna oleh tubuh, biasanya makanan yang digoreng dan tidak sehat.

Sebuah penelitian di John Hopkins Unervisity menunjukkan hasil yang mencengangkan. 60% kalori yang hilang, 10–15% dari yang direkomendasikan,– berasal dari sumber protein tanpa lemak yang dapat menurunkan tekanan darah dan kadar kolesterol. Penelitian juga menemukan bahwa diet kaya protein dapat membantu mencegah obesitas, osteoporosis, dan diabetes

Lalu, bagaimana protein dapat menurunkan berat badan? Berikut beberapa alasan yang mungkin dapat membuat Anda menambahkan protein pada daftar diet Anda.

Protein membakar lebih banyak kalori

Protein membutuhkan waktu lebih lama untuk dapat dicerna dan diproses oleh tubuh. Karenanya, tubuh akan membakar lebih banyak kalori selagi memprosesnya. Protein juga membuat Anda ‘cukup kenyang’ dalam waktu yang cukup lama, sehingga Anda tidak akan cepat kehilangan energi.

Bila Anda menambahkan 30% protein dalam diet yang dilakukan, Anda hanya mengkonsumsi 450 kalori per hari dan dalam 12 minggu tanpa diet yang lain Anda dapat menurunkan berat badan sebanyak 5 kg. Tentu hasil yang sangat menakjubkan!

Protein mengurangi nafsu makan

Protein dapat mengurangi lapar dan nafsu makan dengan berbagai cara. Ketika Anda menambahkan jumlah protein pada diet Anda, secara otomatis Anda akan mengurangi jumlah asupan kalori. Anda tidak perlu lagi menghitung berapa jumlah kalori yang ada dalam makanan Anda. Diet tinggi protein tidak hanya bermanfaat untuk metabolisme, tapi juga mengurangi nafsu makan sehingga akan lebih mudah untuk mengurangi asupan kalori yang masuk ke dalam tubuh.

Protein mencegah lapar di malam hari

Lapar di malam hari adalah musuh bagi semua orang karena dapat mengganggu jalan menuju tubuh yang ideal. Makan di malam hari dapat menambah lebih banyak kalori dibandingkan makan di siang hari karena tubuh tidak terlalu aktif di malam hari. Dalam sebuah penelitian terhadap remaja ditemukan bahwa sarapan tinggi protein terbukti mencegah lapar di malam hari.

Protein memperbaiki otot dan metabolisme

Saat berat badan turun, otot juga ikut turun, metabolisme tubuh pun menurun. Berolahraga secara teratur membantu Anda mendapatkan otot-otot tersebut kembali dan metabolisme pun tetap terjaga. Mengkonsumsi makanan tinggi protein setelah berolahraga sangat dianjurkan karena otot akan menyerap nutrisi dan digunakan untuk memperbaiki otot yang hilang akibat diet. Tanpa protein dan olahraga, Anda mungkin terlihat kurus, bukannya ramping dan bugar.

Protein membantu menurunkan berat badan

Dengan menambahkan 30% asupan kalori, Anda dapat menurunkan berat badan sebanyak 5 kg dalam 12 minggu. Hasil tersebut murni hanya dengan mengkonsumsi protein tanpa diet yang lain. Banyak orang yang sukses dengan dietnya mengeluh saat berat badan mereka kembali, sedangkan diet tinggi protein terbukti mencegah berat badan kembali.

Bagaimana cara meningkatkan asupan protein?

Meningkatkan asupan protein sangat mudah, konsumsi makanan tinggi protein di bawah ini:

Daging: daging ayam, daging sapi, dll.

Telur rebus sebanding dengan 6 gram protein. Masak beberapa telur dan masukkan ke dalam kulkas, makan sebagai pengganti snack saat Anda membutuhkan asupan protein.

Susu dan keju. Satu batang keju sebanding dengan 8 gram protein. Anda dapat memvariasi konsumsi keju dengan apel sampai jam makan tiba.

Untuk menurunkan berat badan dan mendapatkan tubuh yang ideal, protein sangat tepat karena kaya akan nutrisi. Namun, mengkonsumsi protein saja tidak akan membantu Anda mendapatkan tubuh yang ideal tanpa usaha yang lain seperti, berolahraga secara teratur, menjaga pola makan yang seimbang, dan hidup sehat.

Tapi, menambahkan protein dalam diet Anda tentu solusi yang tepat, selain dapat mengurangi asupan kalori dan menjaga metabolisme tubuh, Anda pun terhindar dari penyakit yang serius.

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Preview Man United Vs Crystal Palace:Uji Keangkeran Old Trafford

Preview Man United Vs Crystal Palace: Uji Keangkeran Old Trafford

MANCHESTER - Pertandingan beda kasta bakal tersaji matchday 35 Liga Inggris dengan mempertemukan Manchester United versus Crystal Palace di Old Trafford, Kamis (21/4/2016) dini hari WIB. Pada laga tengah pekan yang sempat tertunda ini, kemungkinan akan menyita perhatian penikmat sepak bola di Inggris. Pasalnya, pada pertandingan ini tuan rumah mempunyai misi besar yakni memburu tiga poin di Old Trafford demi merebut tiket pentas di Liga Champions musim depan.

Saat ini Setan Merah duduk di peringkat kelima dengan raihan 56 poin. Pasukan Louis van Gaal hanya terpaut empat poin dari Arsenal dan Manchester City yang berada di urutan keempat. Artinya, kemenangan jadi harga mati buat United demi memuluskan rencana mereka tampil di kompetisi antarklub Eropa musim depan.

Hal itu diperkuat dengan pernyataan van Gaal di depan awak media, dengan berkata meskipun tim berjuluk Burung Elang dianggap bukan tim sepadan United. Namun pelatih berkebangsaan Belanda itu tetap mewaspadai anak asuh Alan Pardew. Pasalnya, kata dia, mereka bisa menjadi tamu yang kurang menyenangkan di Old Trafford.

"Kami hanya terpaut empat poin dari Arsenal dan Manchester City. Jadi kami menganggap ini sebagai pertandingan yang penting dan kami harus menang. Kami sangat tergantung dengan hasil kedua tim tersebut dengan berharap mereka tergelincir. Meskipun kami tetap harus bisa memberikan tekanan dengan memenangkan laga ini," ungkap van Gaal.

Menyelisik rekam jejak kedua tim, United di atas kertas jauh lebih diunggulkan. Setan Merah sejauh ini sudah mengumpulkan 20 kemenangan, tujuh kali seri, dan enam kalah dari 33 pertandingan terakhir melawan Palace. Itu belum seberapa.

Jika melihat rekor kandang United. Dalam lima pertandingan terakhir mereka di Old Trraford, anak asuh van Gaal tak pernah menelan kekalahan. Sebaliknya, Palace punya rapor minor saat bertandang ke markas lawan. Tercatat, dari lima laga tandang, Palace hanya mampu memetik satu kali menang, tiga seri, dan satu menelan kekalahan.

Melihat materi pemain yang akan diturunkan van Gaal tidak jauh berbeda dari sebelumnya. Hanya saja ada sedikit angin seger setelah Ander Herrera dilaporkan telah kembali ke skuat, sedang Luke Shaw tengah berusaha memulihkan kondisinya dengan melakukan fisioterapis.

Di bagian lain, Pardew mendapatkan kabar bagus dengan kedatangan James McArthur. Sementara Yannick Bolasie, Joe Ledley, Joel Ward, Scott Dann, dan Dwight Gayle masih diragukan tampil di laga krusial ini.


Fakta pertandingan

1. Setan Merah sejauh ini sudah mengumpulkan 20 kemenangan, tujuh kali seri, dan enam kalah dari 33 pertandingan terakhir melawan Palace

2. Dalam lima pertandingan terakhir mereka di Old Trraford, anak asuh van Gaal tak pernah menelan kekalahan.

3. United saat ini hanya kebobolan satu gol di lima dari 16 pertandingan kandang mereka di Liga Inggris.

4. Marcus Rashford telah mencetak tujuh gol dari 10 tembakan yang mengarah ke gawang.

5.  Wayne Rooney tinggal membutuhkan satu gol lagi untuk menempatkan namanya dalam daftar pencetak gol tersubur di Old Trafford dengan 100 gol.

6. Sebaliknya, Palace punya rapor minor saat bertandang ke markas lawan. Tercatat, dari lima laga tandang, Palace hanya mampu memetik satu kali menang, tiga seri, dan satu menelan kekalahan.

7. Allan Pardew juga mempunyai catatan buruk di mana dalam delapan pertandingan Liga Inggris, Palace belum pernah memenangkan laga tandang.

Prakiraan susunan pemain

Manchester United (4-1-4-1) David De Gea, Chris Smalling, Daley Blind, Matteo Darmian, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Memphis Depay, Wayne Rooney, Marouane Fellaini, Morgan Schneiderlin, Jesse Lingard, Marcus Rashford
Pelatih: Louis van Gaal

Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1) Wayne Hennessey, Scott Dann, Pape Ndiaye Souare, Damien Delaney, Martin Kelly, Wilfried Zaha, Chung-Yong Lee, James McArthur, Joseph Ledley, Jason Puncheon, Emmanuel Adebayor
Pelatih: Alan Pardew

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Terungkap Kalau Lorenzo Sudah Lama Ingin Tinggalkan Yamaha

Terungkap Kalau Lorenzo Sudah Lama Ingin Tinggalkan Yamaha

BOLOGNA - Jorge Lorenzo musim depan resmi akan menjadi rider Ducati. Dan kepindahan tersebut sebenarnya tak terlalu mengejutkan mengingat Lorenzo sudah lama ingin meninggalkan Yamaha. 

Tanda-tanda pembalap Spanyol sudah tak kerasan di Yamaha bisa dilihat dari keengganannya menerima perpanjangan kontrak. Hal inilah yang mengguratkan isyarat kalau sang juara dunia MotoGP 2015 itu ingin enggan berpasangan dengan Valentino Rossi lagi.

Dugaan ini tak meleset. Ducati pun tak banyak kesulitan menggaet Lorenzo. Bos Ducati, Paolo Ciabatti dalam wawancara dengan SkyItalia, mengatakan sangat mudah meminta tanda tangan Lorenzo di surat kontrak. 

"Tahun ini kontrak pembalap top itu telah berakhir. Dan dengan Lorenzo kami sudah melakukan pendekatan beberapa waktu sebelumnya," ungkap Ciabatti, Selasa (19/4/2016).  

Ciabatti menuturkan proses perekrutan Lorenzo sama seperti yang umum terjadi. "Tapi kami mendapatkannya secara cepat."

Rasanya Ducati tak mau berlama-lama melihat performa Lorenzo bersama mereka. Diharapkan, Lorenzo sudah bisa menjajal Ducati pada November dalam masa pengujian di Valencia. 

"Itu hal biasa untuk semua produsen dengan pengendara baru. Tapi kami belum berbiara dengan Yamaha soal ini. Harapannya, semua tak ada kendala," pungkas Ciabatti. 

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5 Breathing Techniques for Weight Loss

When it comes to losing weight and boosting our metabolism, we tend to focus on fad diets and supplements rather than thinking about our breath. Surprisingly, the breath plays a major role in fat loss and metabolism.

Taking 15 minutes a day to just breathe a little deeper could help aid in weight loss.

Fat is made up of oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen. When oxygen makes its way to the fat molecules, it breaks them down into carbon dioxide and water. The blood filters out the carbon dioxide and gives it to the lungs to be exhaled. Oxygen also thins the blood, which lowers your blood pressure and speeds up metabolism. That’s a pretty cool perk for something the body does on its own.

Add some conscious breathing to your daily routine with one of these five methods.

Method 1: Deep Breathing For Relaxation
1. Exhale all the air from your lungs.
2. Inhale slowly through the nose for six counts.
3. Hold at the top of your inhale for six counts.
4. Exhale slowly for six counts.
5. Check your posture. Are you slouching with your exhale? If you’re slouching, readjust your position to ensure a straight spine and repeat steps 2 through 5.

Do this 10 times each evening or when you start to feel stressed or overwhelmed. You can do the exercise lying down, sitting up or standing.

Method 2: Deep Breathing For Energy
1. Exhale all the air from your lungs.
2. Inhale slowly through the nose for six counts. When you feel like your lungs are completely filled, take one more sip of air.
3. Hold your breath for eight counts. Work toward eventually holding it for 12 counts.
4. Exhale through the mouth for eight counts. Do not release all the air at once. Try pursing your lips to release air more slowly. When you feel like you have no more air in your lungs, exhale one breath more.
5. Hold your breath again for 8 counts, keeping your ribcage and abdomen tight and contracted. If you can’t hold your breath for eight counts without feeling overwhelmed, hold your breath for less time and try to work toward eight counts.

Repeat these steps 10 times in the morning and anytime during the day for a burst of energy. You can do this exercise sitting or standing.

Method 3: Alternate Nostril Breathing for Cleansing
1. Sit up straight and place your left hand comfortably on your left knee.
2. Place the tip of your right index finger and middle finger on the space between your eyebrows. Place your right thumb on your right nostril. Position your right ring finger near your left nostril.
3. Press your thumb down on your right nostril and exhale through the left nostril until there’s no more air in your lungs. Breathe in deeply through your left nostril.
4. Release the pressure on your right nostril, press down with your ring finger on your left nostril, and exhale through your right nostril until there’s no more air in your lungs.
5. Release the pressure on your left nostril, and breathe in through your right nostril.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5.

Remain in a comfortable seat position and repeat this sequence five to seven times.

Method 4: The Breath of Fire For Metabolism
1. Sit up very straight and place your fists on your core center. This will encourage you to keep your core contracted.
2. Exhale all the air from your lungs.
3. Inhale slowly through the nose for six counts.
4. Purse your lips and make short, powerful exhalations. Do not inhale in between exhalations. The force of the exhalations will naturally bring air back into your lungs. Exhale 50 to 100 times, gradually increasing the number of exhales.
5. On the last exhale, force all of the air from your lungs and hold for one count.
6. Relax and breathe normally.

Do this sitting on your knees or in a comfortable seated position.

Method 5: Vacuum Breathing For Toning the Core
1. Place your knees and hands on the ground.
2. Exhale all the air from your lungs while sucking your belly in.
3. Hold your breath and expand your lungs without an inhaling. Try to pull your stomach to your spine.
4. Hold this position for 10 seconds.
5. Release your breath slowly and repeat.

Do this for five minutes each day

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