Most people have been falsely led to believe that carbohydrates are bad and that they will make you fat. This is definitely a myth that needs to be busted! Of course, eating too much of anything will make you gain weight, but natural grain or starchy carbs such as sweet potatoes, brown rice, and oatmeal are actually quite beneficial in …

Eat enough protein In order to build lean muscle, you need protein. Protein will also help you burn body fat. It boosts your metabolic rate up, prevents the muscle loss that typically accompanies very low calorie diets, and keeps hunger at bay. Out of all the macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fat) lean protein has the highest thermogenic effect on the …

As a follow-up to the post on the need to stay active during this period of self-quarantine, here are some home-based exercises to keep fit as recommended by WHO/Europe. Knee to elbow Touch one knee with the opposite elbow, alternating sides. Find your own pace. Do this for 1–2 minutes, rest for 30–60 seconds, and repeat up to 5 times. …

Jasmine Baroudi is one of Ghana’s finest screen actresses having featured in several award-winning movies and drama series such as Adam’s Apples, Potomanto, Sinking Sands etc. Aside her acting prowess, Jasmine likes to keep fit; hence explaining why she always looks amazing on screen. Glitz Africa caught up with Jasmine at the Evolve Gym where she loves to exercise to …