Lean & Green

Despite several forms of workout being available today, yoga reigns as the most trusted and effective method of nourishing and toning one’s body in a holistic sense. Most sought out of the various asanas are the ones that help to tone and flatten your tummy, of course! Because who doesn’t want a toned tummy that ultimately projects your good health? Since yoga endeavors to work deeply on the core and the entire body with every asana, the poses mentioned below are a few of the easier ones, especially for beginners. These will help eliminate several stomach-related issues like constipation, indigestion and bloating along with strengthening the abdomen. 1. Bhujangasana (Cobra pose) This posture primarily works on strengthening your abdominal muscles and relaxing your lower back. How to perform: Lie on the floor, face down. Spread your hands on the floor, next to your shoulders. Stretch your legs back, top of the feet touching the floor, and slowly inhale and lift up your upper bo...

  Whether you're practicing  intuitive eating  or simply looking to incorporate more nutritious meals into your routine, these dinner recipes are the best of both worlds — low in calories  and  delicious. Our round-up of the  best low-calorie meals  features all kinds of lean proteins (including plant-based options), generous servings of fresh vegetables and hearty, filling whole grains that are sure to please. Sticking to a  healthy weeknight dinner  that fits into your diet plan just got a whole lot easier.  Believe it or not, some of the  most  flavorful kitchen staples are foods that save you from extra calories at mealtime. You'll anchor your plate with  high protein, low carb foods , like super flavorful salmon fillets seasoned with a fast pan sauce, flaky tilapia on a bed of greens or extremely versatile chicken thighs with a side of sweet potato spuds. Keeping your low-calorie dinner interesting is easy when you sh...