Health

Cooking food improves digestion and increases the absorption of many nutrients, but surprisingly, the way it is cooked has an important effect on the properties of the food. Therefore, it is important to know the benefits and disadvantages of each method. 5-Minute Crafts wants to show you how the method of preparation affects the nutritional content, and some useful tips for preserving nutrients.

Those who watch their figure, keep a food diary, or simply pay attention to how many calories they consume per day, don’t always know that different ways of cooking can add different amounts of calories to a dish.

Knowing how to effectively relax can improve your physical and mental well-being and make the quality of your life better. 5-Minute Crafts is ready to show you 8 ways to calm down at any time of the day.

Makeup can make your face glow, but it can also affect your skin if you don’t take good care of it. 5-Minute Crafts will now tell you how makeup can influence your skin and what you can do to protect it.

Many parents experience frustration when their child refuses to try a snack. Before you start worrying, keep in mind that this behavior is common in childhood and there might be many things causing it. In most cases, the lack of appetite is not due to anything important, but to normal things that all children go through during their lives. At 5-Minute Crafts, we want to help you find out why your little one doesn’t want to eat. However, keep in mind that this article doesn’t intend to replace any professional advice. In all cases, it’s always best to make an appointment with your child’s pediatrician for a proper diagnosis and treatment if needed.

When you get angry you may feel like your throat is suddenly closing up, your face reddens, and you may even feel the need to cry. Anger is often associated with yelling or violence, so it can be confusing to have to deal with that as well. But as it turns out, it’s actually a natural reaction of the body. Still, you might feel relieved to know that there are both physical and mental remedies that will help you hold back the tears. 5-Minute Crafts wants to show you what causes you to burst into tears in moments of rage and give you some tips to keep the tears from running down your cheeks.

Breathing techniques can reduce stress and anxiety, relax the body, and quiet the mind. Implementing and practicing these frequently and in the right way can help a person sleep better, have more energy in the morning, and improve their breathing capacity. At 5-Minute Crafts we would like to share a few easy breathing exercises with you that you can practice every day. Choose the one that best suits your needs at any given moment.

If you think you should start exercising, but your body feels a little rusty, you can start from scratch with basic yoga postures. This ancient practice will not only help you maintain your figure, but it will also improve your flexibility. 5-Minute Crafts has put together some exercises from the beginner to the advanced levels so that you can build your own routine according to your abilities.

Everybody yawns, from babies to the elderly, and even animals. Although there is no universal reason for why we yawn, 5-Minute Crafts has found 3 theories that explain why we may do it.

Many people often experience post-meal sleepiness. This is totally normal, and there can be many reasons for this. The food you eat, your meal sizes, your lifestyle, or your body condition can all contribute to your tiredness.

The amount of water you need daily is very individual. Depending on your gender, weight, age, and general lifestyle, you might need to drink way more or somewhat less than other people. 5-Minute Crafts has prepared some guidelines to determine your optimal aqua intake. At the end of the article, you will find the precise formula to use.

Naturally, an ordinary sneeze can be triggered by the needs of our body to get rid of irritants in the nose. But sneezing when exposed to bright light happens for a completely different reason. This condition even has a rather comic name — ACHOO syndrome.

The vegan diet is linked to a number of health benefits, including weight loss, improved heart conditions, and better blood sugar control. However, in order to truly benefit from it, you have to take a few things into consideration since vegan food isn’t automatically healthy just because it’s vegan. 5-Minute Crafts will walk you through the different stages of becoming vegan and share a few tips on how to enjoy the process and get the most benefits out of it.

There are many reasons why people decide to go vegetarian. But just like with any other diet, it’s necessary to consult with a doctor and take a responsible approach to change your diet so that you can find balance without unnecessary stress that could harm your health.

Even if you don’t have dumbbells, kettlebells, or any other gym equipment, you can still get fit and build muscles while working out at home. Luckily, there are lots of heavy things around the house that can be used as weights to target different muscle groups.

Crunches are a perfect exercise that can be done by anyone, from beginners to advanced sports enthusiasts. Moreover, you don’t need any special equipment for them. This easy routine can be performed anywhere you want when you have some free time.

A face shield is a great, useful, and cheap thing you can make at home with almost no effort. 5-Minute Crafts will show you how you can make one very easily in only a few steps.

Burpees are a challenging and effective exercise that tones many of the major muscle groups in the body. Doing a series of burpees can be exhausting, but it’s worth a try, as you build muscle strength and improve your resistance, all while burning calories. 5-Minute Crafts prepared an instructional guide to illustrate how to perform an exercise routine with burpees, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced athlete. Just remember to talk to your doctor before making any changes to your physical activities.

A headstand (Sirsasana) can be made with or without wall support. In this position, the body is held upright with an emphasis on the forearms, while the crown of the head slightly rests on the floor. This pose is considered difficult and has a number of contraindications, which is why you shouldn’t forget to consult your doctor before performing this exercise.

Tightness in your back may occur if you have poor posture, are sore after a workout, or simply because you have weak core muscles. 5-Minute Crafts would like to show you several exercises that will help you loosen any tension and relieve a tight back faster.