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The word weight loss was a nightmare for some time, nowadays, everyone are health conscious. Mostly weight is gained because the intake of food has more calories than they burn through everyday movement and body function.The other reasons for weight loss are poor sleep, eating too much of processed food or sugary food are some habits that increase the risk of weight gain. .  EXERCISE  Exercise plays an important role in keeping everyone healthy and happy. Some of the benefits of exercise are. Everyone can gain the benefits of exercise when done properly. Exercise done with proper diet helps in weight loss. Walking at a brisk pace can burn almost as many calories as jogging the same distance. It takes 12 weeks of an exercise routine before you start to see measurable changes to your body.  What are calories?   calorie is a unit that measures energy. Calories are usually used to measure the energy content of foods and beverages. To lose weight, you need to eat le...

BROCCOLI

Broccoli is a green branched vegetable .It belongs to the cruciferous family along with cauliflower and kale and it can be eaten raw or cooked.Broccoli is a good source of fiber and protein and contains iron,calcium, potassium and magnesium as well as vitamins A,C.E,K including folic acid.Vitamin K play a important role in keeping our bones strong and healthy,vitamin K can improve bone health as well as increasing bone mineral density. Broccoli soup Ingredients Broccoli           1 small flower onion                 1 thinly sliced butter               2tsp ​ water               3 cups[according to consistency] Method; Place a cooker on stove add 2 tsp of butter saute the sliced onion when it becomes transparent add broccoli, saute for 2 or 3 minutes pour water, salt to taste  and pressure cook the soup, when gas releases open th...