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FIGHTING FATIGUE
5 plant-based foods to increase energy levels Processed foods and sugars can make you feel lethargic and lower your energy levels. Eating whole foods rich in healthy fats, vitamins and minerals will give your energy levels a significant boost and lower your stress levels, says Banin Shahine, Nutrition Manager at Fitness First Middle East. Here, she shares a few vegan-friendly foods to help you fight fatigue this month:
APP ALERT
Two flexible fitness apps to try Privilee
Popular UAE lifestyle membership, Privilee, has launched a six-month offer for fitness fanatics looking to spearhead their summer goals. Now an entirely digital, app-based membership, Privilee offers UAE residents access to more than 50 gyms - including boutique fitness studios, independent gyms and state-of-the-art hotel facilities. The latest offer is priced at Dhs3,999, which includes various complimentary classes at some of Dubai’s most sought-after fitness facilities - including TribeFit, Fit Republik and 9round. With the promise of new partners launching on a regular basis, the app not only notifies users of any new additions to the already extensive list, but also provides a new “fitness schedule” service - outlining an hourlybreakdown of the available group classes at various facilities across the UAE, meaning users can easily tailor their fitness goals to suit their own schedules. Recent partners include Engine in Jumeirah, Instabody in Jumeirah Village Circle and Talise Fitness at Jumeirah Emirates Towers. The six-month offer is available to purchase until the end of February. Visit privilee.ae/getfit/ offer for more information.
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Bananas are one of the best foods for energy. They are an excellent source of carbohydrates and are full of potassium and vitamin B6 - all of which can help boost energy levels in the body. Brown rice is extremely nutritious. It is less processed than white rice and retains more nutritional value in the form of fibre, vitamins and minerals. Thanks to its fibre content, brown rice has a low glycaemic index, meaning it can help regulate blood sugar levels and maintain steady levels throughout the day Apples are rich in natural sugars and fibre and provide a slow and sustained energy release. Rich in antioxidants, apples also help slow down the digestion of carbohydrates, and release energy over a more extended period of time Edamame beans are relatively low in calories, but these satisfying pick-me-up snacks are full of proteins, carbs and fibre. Edamame beans also have huge amounts of vitamins and minerals that help increase energy in different ways. Leafy green vegetables like spinach, kale, broccoli, lettuce and watercress are all excellent sources of vitamin B and have an important part to play in energy production.
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FITLOV
FITLOV is a new fitness app that offers users access to Dubai-based personal trainers and dedicated nutrition plans at a time and place convenient to them, through one all-encompassing platform. Through its iOS mobile app (or website), members gain access to over 30 disciplines and 50 qualified trainers. Using the FITLOV app, users can create a tailor-made fitness plan based on their goals - be it finding a new passion for working out, getting your mojo back, recovering from injury, receiving guidance with nutrition, wanting to lose weight, or getting stronger and toning up. Users can schedule workouts in their preferred discipline and at their preferred location; with convenience and flexibility at the core. There are various packages available, with subscription plans starting from Dhs190 per session. Free trial sessions are also available before committing to a package. Find out more at FITLOV.com. February 2020 BBC Good Food Middle East 69
