Carbs & Facts

Carbs, In short, our body fuel. They are the instant source of Glucose and Energy. Then what is it all about low carb diets? Let's address a few facts here:

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Our body needs PROTEIN, FATS, and CARBOHYDRATES to generate energy. Carbs chosen right can boost good health and wellbeing. High-quality carbs include but not limited to :

• Whole grains

• Vegetables

• Berries

When we skip carbs, we might lose the vitamins, fatty acids, flavonoids, and other key nutrients.

Carbs can be categorized as Simple Carbs and Complex Carbs.

Simple carbs are small molecules that are easy to break down, for example, table sugar which can raise blood sugar levels High fast.

Complex carbs are simple carbs grouped together to form larger molecules. Our body first has to break them into simple carbs and then to glucose before it can actually use it. Multigrain bread, pasta, beans, potatoes, and other vegetables come under this category. The good thing about complex carbs is they are less likely to turn to Fats and they raise the blood sugar levels slowly,

Too Many Carbs :

Can lead to diabetes and other health issues. Too many carbs can increase the glucose levels that cause our body to make more insulin that lets our cells to save the extra glucose as fat

Too Fewer Carbs :

Lack of fiber and nutrients. Our body is then forced to use either protein or fat to generate energy. Proteins by nature are building blocks of the body but when used as a fuel, our body may not have enough to create new cells and keep them healthy

The lack of carbohydrates can make you a little crazy. - Tom Hardy

What is all this fuzz about low carb diets or ketogenic diets?

Theoretically low carbs mean less sugar. According to WebMD, the Short term, these diets might look like they are helping people lose weight but in reality, because these diets include a lot of protein and our body has to use stored calcium to digest it, over time it can be effect kidneys. Some of these diets also include saturated fats that are unhealthy in the long term

Healthy Carbs, where and how?

1. Quinoa

2. Rye

3. Barley

4. Unprocessed Fruits and veggies

5. Legumes

Lines clothing: Done it right!

No matter what your body type is, the art of fashion design does it's magic to cover that extra pounds or help you look 10 pounds heavier.

In order to look elegant, It is always important to have the right clothes in your wardrobe because, if you choose the wrong one then you will end up looking exactly the opposite.

Lines are one of the elements of design that can create optical illusions. These illusions can make figures look taller, shorter, wider, narrower, thinner, thicker and also highlight the facial feature accordingly. The line can divide, organize, push, pull, enclose, separate and contour the space. Based on their direction, lines can be categorized as :

You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it. - Edith Head

VERTICAL LINES :

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Vertical lines make a short person look tall and thin. This is because vertical lines pull eyes up and down without interruption that creates a slender and taller illusion

Clothing with vertical lines are a perfect fit for ladies who want to hide a few extra pounds behind their dress and also look elegantly tall

HORIZONTAL LINES :

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Horizontal lines make a tall person look small and broad. This is because horizontal lines usually carry the eye across by stopping the eye from moving upward which creates a shorter or heavier illusion. These lines add width to the garment. Clothing with horizontal lines is a perfect fit for ladies who want to add 10 extra pounds behind their dress and also look short and cute.

DIAGONAL LINES :

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Diagonal lines can increase or decrease the height depending on their

slope. They are the most dramatic of all the lines and are incredibly slimming.

These lines are attractive and slandering. Always diagonal lines are combined with horizontal or vertical lines to bring out the beauty in it. Clothing with diagonal lines is a perfect fit for ladies who want to look slim or broad, tall or short. you just have to use the right combination.

Skin Types: What's Yours?

Did you know that the skin type is generally determined by genetics to the extent that they are responsible for various skin conditions such as dermatitis, psoriasis and even wrinkles in some cases? However, other internal and external factors do make an impact. It is important to know your skin type to nourish and protect your skin the right way.

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Four basic types of SKIN

• Normal

• Dry

• Oily

• Combination

Invest in your SKIN. It's going to represent you for a very long time

Normal Skin

This Skin type is a well-balanced skin with no blemishes. Those with this type of skin have a radiant complexion with fine or no pores and less prone to sensitivity

Dry Skin

This skin type produces less sebum than normal skin. Those with this type of skin have dull/rough complexion with almost invisible pores, red patches, and more visible lines.

External factors such as weather, UV rays, smoking, etc. might worsen the skin condition in this case.

Oily Skin

This skin type produces more sebum than normal skin. Basically, oily skin is a genetic condition but can be influenced by factors such as a change in hormones or stress. Those with this type of skin have dull/shiny complexion with enlarged pores, blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples

Combination Skin

This skin type is a combination of dryness and oiliness. Those with this type of skin have a shiny complexion with large pores and blackheads. Often, T-zone ( forehead, chin, and nose ) areas possess oily skin and other areas like cheek and jowl are dry.