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Dairy Farming Industry(The Truth)

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The dairy farming industry is growing bigger day by day. The demand for dairy products especially, cheese, has grown over the years. We have been led to believe that dairy is food for us and it should be an important part of our nutrition. This is all the result of advertising and sponsored researches and studies during the twentieth century. We have been led to believe that the cows are meant to provide milk for us. But, what we don't know is that the cow's milk is meant for it's new born. Cows are harassed in mechanically engineered dairy farms. The male cows are considered useless and they are used as cattle and are later killed for beef. The cows are treated miserably. Machines are being used nowadays to milk the cows. The human population has been rising steeply while the cattle population has remained stable over the years. So, the question arises that how the dairy farms are able to keep up with the rising demand of milk products with more or less the same amount of ...

Diet vs Nutrition. What is the Difference? Which is Better?

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People often use diet and nutrition interchangeably. These two words are two different terms that should be used separately. There are clear differences between a diet and a nutrition plan. They are as follows: 1. Short term vs Long term. Diet is a short term eating plan for a fixed period of time. When a people say that they are on a diet, it means that they will follow that diet plan for a few days, say a week, a month or few months. On the other hand nutrition is a long term plan. It is a lifestyle. When people say they follow a nutrition plan, it means they are in it for the long-run. 2. Restrictive vs Flexible. A diet is very restrictive by nature. You have to follow a strict eating plan. It involves eliminating all the so called "unhealthy foods", and restricting yourself. On the other hand a nutrition plan involves flexible eating. In a nutrition plan, you can have the foods you enjoy. 3. Fixed vs Variety. A diet plan involves eating fixed quantities of certain foods. ...

Is Keto Diet Good For You?

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The keto diet culture has gained popularity in recent years. The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low carb diet which provides sufficient protein. The keto diet is claimed to be bullet proof. There are several reasons why the keto diet may not be bullet proof. Cheese, meat and other sources of fats are a staple of a ketogenic diet. 1. Low Energy Levels. The ketogenic diet tells you to avoid carbohydrates. Avoiding carbohydrates may lead to sluggishness and tiredness. Carbohydrates provide the glucose necessary for important brain functions and physical activities. 2. Risk of Heart Disease. Keto diet encourages you to eat high amounts of fat. Eating lots of saturated fats may increase the risk of heart disease. 3. Bloating and Constipation. The keto diet involves eating lots of animal protein. Eating meat causes constipation and bloating. 4. Damage to Lever and Pancreas. Eating on a keto diet may cause damage to the liver and pancreas.  5. Reduced Athletic Performance. Following a keto...

Cristiano Ronaldo Leg Workout.(Get ripped like Ronaldo)

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For this killer home leg workout you need a pair of dumbbells and a chair. If you want ripped legs like Cristiano Ronaldo, then you have to include single leg workouts in your training program.This high intensity 20 minute leg workout will leave your legs burning like hell. This is a circuit Workout to be performed in 4 rounds.One set of each exercise will conclude one round. 1. Dumbbell Front Squats. 4 × 10-12 reps Hold the dumbbells on your shoulder with your elbows forward and perform a conventional squat. 2. Bulgarian Split Squats. 4 × 10 reps each leg. Place one leg on a chair and the other leg which is performing the rep should be forward. Now, perform squats. This is a great exercise for getting large quadriceps. 3. Dumbbell Deadlifts. 4 × 12 reps. Hold the dumbbells, with arms by your side and perform Deadlifts. Your back should be arched and glutes should be popping out while performing a rep. 4. Dumbbell Forward Lunges. 4 × 10-12 reps each leg. Workout Finisher: Jump Squats. ...