To start the day: 5 tricks, as you take off at breakfast

If you have breakfast in the morning within the first 60 minutes after waking up, your metabolism will be in full swing and the fat burning level will be much higher throughout the day.

Always try to include Greek yogurt or eggs. Studies have shown that women who eat two eggs each day in the morning, lose twice as fast as women who do not eat eggs. The reason: the animal protein (is also included in Greek yogurt) makes you full faster.

Those who jog in the morning with an empty stomach burn 20 percent more calories. And: Those who drink a cup of black coffee before the sport boosts fat burning by a further 15 percent.

If possible, just sleep in the dolls. So you miss the breakfast, just get in for lunch and have saved a meal.

Not everyone's taste, but a banana in  the morning expels - in the truest sense of the word - sorrow and worry. The yellow fruit is full of dopamine (happiness hormone) and it also lasts for a long time. With the banana, you kill two birds with one stone.

Constitutional leanness: when to grow is a challenge

While some declare war on the extra pounds, others are racing for extra pounds. Despite the spread, fast foods and high-calorie dishes, they can not take a gram. Raphael Gruman, nutritionist, explains everything about constitutional wasting.

They dream of growing up. They can eat calories and nibble all day, their body decided not to gain weight. And this can become a real frustration, but also a real suffering. Alexandra is 21 years old and measures 1.78 meters for 52 kilos. The young woman, less complexed today by its silhouette, explains that it was not always easy to assume.

Unlike other behavioral disorders where a person is fed too much or not enough, constitutional wasting is a physiological problem, not a psychological one. "Some people thought I was sick. I had a lot of remarks about my physique.

In the human body, the layers of fat help protect us from cold and shocks. "In the buttocks, we all have a small greasy panniculus, which helps cushion the shock when we sit.

What if I lose my hair? these steps to prevent that

It is perfectly normal to lose one's hair in the fall. Our hair follicles govern at the change of time. Still, there are a multitude of causes - hormonal fluctuation (maternity, menopause), stress, fatigue, lack of diet ... - which may explain why our hair ends, more than reason, in brushes. But simple seasonal whim or more serious problem, strategies to regain its hair capital are not lacking.

Not in a cup, but in lotion or shampoo. According to the International Journal of Dermatology, it blocks the hormone, dihydrotesterone, responsible for hair loss. With a beneficial effect in women! What else? Leave on for at least 2 minutes to reach the hair bulb.

Japanese researchers have tested more than 1,000 plant extracts to discover which was the best fall protection and regrowth booster. Result: the polyphenols present in the apple (procyanidins B2) won the palm.

It plays an important role in cell renewal, growth and healthy hair. Biochemists from the Faculty of Pitié-Salpêtrière have confirmed its interest in stopping the fall and showed that it is even more effective when it is associated with vitamin B6.


They activate the circulation, strengthen the capillary stem and their regrowth has been proven by a Scottish study. The tested cocktail: HE of thyme (2 drops), lavender (3 drops), rosemary (3 drops) and cedar (2 drops) mixed in vegetable oil of Jojoba (3 ml) and grape seeds (20 ml ).

Add this to your dinner today if you want to trim belly fat

At this point, we're all a bit sick of 'New Year, New You' claptrap and inspirational quotes and what we're looking for is some straightforward advice on how to kick January's ass.

After the fun of the festive season, tins of Rose and carb central, waistbands feel pretty snug but this can be sorted with a couple of simple tweaks.

Stomach fat is one of hardest areas to shift which is why we look to the experts for advice on this one.

Although there are a number of factors here including weight training, cardio, lowering stress levels and ensuring a balanced diet, you can make small, immediate changes.

One of these is kickstarting your metabolism and one expert has shared advice on this particular topic.

Well, thermogenic foods "contribute to approximately 10% of your daily calorie burning capability by simply speeding up the metabolism".

In a nutshell, this describes how much of an impact these foods can have on the rate of your metabolism.

These foods raise the body's temperature and the body needs to use energy or calories in order to get warmer.

So you improve your sleep quality

Whether professional or private - negative stress is considered one of the sleep killers ever. Relaxation would be just the thing, but often easier said than done. Those who practice and practice relaxation regularly have better opportunities to not get into the stress spiral at all or to be able to relax and recover in stressful times. Relaxation techniques are very helpful methods! Important: Stay tuned and regularly work out your relaxation!

Under-day activity can promote sleep . Find your type of movement that brings you more balance. For some, going for a walk regularly will be perfect, and for others, a sport like running or swimming is better.

Some people probably do not like to hear that. But: those who suffer from sleep disorders should avoid alcohol, caffeine and cigarettes at least some time before going to bed. Alcohol may even make you fall asleep more easily at first, but the quality of sleep is much worse and the propensity to wake up is increased. With caffeine the rule applies: after 16 o'clock rather do without it. Cigarette smoking just before going to bed affects REM sleep and deep sleep, and the wake periods increase.


Everyone has their ritual as he goes to bed. Design this time so that you do not stir things up, do not work anymore, do not talk or even quarrel in bed. During the day is the time to be active, while in the evening time stands for rest and relaxation.

Bye Avocado, Hello Nergi! Here comes the new superfruit!

A new berry makes a career as a superfood: a Nergi is easy to eat, tastes pleasant and has all the nutrients we need.

Avocado, kiwi or pineapple want to be conquered. If you want healthy and tasty pulp, you have to peel or spoon out these superfruits first. Pretty awkward! But now makes a about three centimeters large berry with a green smooth skin, especially the kiwi competition: Nergi is called the kiwi berry, which appears more often in the fruit departments of supermarkets and the shape is more reminiscent of a large grape. The fruit importers like to praise them as a new power snack for on the way, because Nergis can be eaten just like all berries.

Like so many miracle fruits, the Nergi comes from East Asia. In Japan, Korea and China, the fruits of this climber have been known for centuries. Nergis are closely related to the kiwi and also trade as honey or kiwi berries. The skin of Nergi has the same velvety texture as a fresh fig. The soft pulp has many small seeds like a kiwi, which you can eat without problems.

One reason why superfruit has only been on the market in Europe for a few years was its low durability. Only more robust varieties had to be bred, which survived longer transports and storage times. Nergi are now grown in countries such as France, Portugal, Italy and the Netherlands.


Nergis are true little power packs full of nutrients. Like kiwis, they have a particularly high vitamin C content and fiber content. There are also important minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus. That makes them ideal energy sources and the perfect anti-aging food. In addition, 100 grams of Nergi have only 52 calories. All who pay attention to their slim line, therefore resort to the new wonder berry without guilty conscience.

New pumpkin recipes for the autumn

All the pumpkins, of which there are hundreds of species in all possible sizes, belong to the genus Curcurbitaand are therefore edible; the courgettes are also included. Some weigh up to 100 kg, but these monsters are less suitable for the pot than for the Guinness Book of Records. Pumpkins with an edible shell like the Pattison, also called Bischofsmütze, mainly belong to the kitchen of the late summer, while the species with a stronger shell like the butternut and the gourd pumpkin as well as the almost oversized varieties with their ribs of Rubenian luxuriance, the hard shell and the strong Meat are rather reserved for autumn. They can be baked on the whole, roasted in columns (whether peeled or not), boiled or steamed - gourds offer themselves to experiment, they forgive (almost) everything. Traditionally, they are served as soup, but they are just as well suited to serve with onions, Spices and chillies or mixed with olive oil and woody herbs in the oven. Baked columns can be supplemented with melted cheese, smaller steamed cucumber cubes can be mixed into a creamy risotto or with plenty of parmesan under pappardelle, larger cubes are still raw in wine-saturated stews, lemongrass-offset curries or cross-cured tajines. Moreover, they are delicious as fillings, but can also be filled with mixtures of all kinds at the same time. larger cubes are still raw in wine-saturated stews, lemongrass-offset curries, or cross-crammed tajines. Moreover, they are delicious as fillings, but can also be filled with mixtures of all kinds at the same time. larger cubes are still raw in wine-saturated stews, lemongrass-offset curries, or cross-crammed tajines. Moreover, they are delicious as fillings, but can also be filled with mixtures of all kinds at the same time.

Do not banish pumpkins to an existence on the overloaded Erntedank table or as Halloween jewelry, they are the culinary stars of the autumn! If you are planning a late-night party, perhaps even for Halloween, you can safely dispense with plates, forget the dishwashing and serve your food in pumpkins: all the vessels are edible. Even the kernels can be roasted and salted as a snack offer. The beauty of the pumpkins consists of more than just its bulging surface.