‘Love and Hate’ does not go hand in hand in the world of sports.

The loyalties, rivalries and all the other things make certain athletes and fans give some ‘extra’ energy in being called a hater.

While being unloved by a significant percentage of worlds is in the job description of every sports star, not every player is capable of thwarting away the hatred.

For them, social media platforms such as Twitter can become a battlefield where post-match scenarios turn like a doghound as riles after riles is piled up.

However, for particular stars, the hate is a blessing in disguise. This group of men and women just shrug off the criticism and anger and just go about their business or get motivated from it. It may not bring in the wins or trophies, but it does show that they have a peculiar talent for being composed. These 7 sports stars just don’t give a damn!

Sebastian Vettel (Formula One)
4-time Formula One Champion Sebastian Vettel is a seasoned campaigner and truly works his socks off to achieve the top status. But at times, the German might have his ‘fans’ around the world but last F1 season, the former was not loved by all. In each of the six races in 2013, Vettel was hurled boos at from some section of the fans in race track. But even so Vettel did not throw in the towel. “It’s very difficult for me personally, to receive boos, even though you haven’t done anything wrong,” he said. “At the time it hurts not to get the reception you expect but I think I’m clever enough to understand why they do it. I’m not blaming them. This booing, you can see how it’s happened. It’s that jealousy of success people have.” He added: “To overcome it, to give the right answer on the track and finally get the acceptance we’re all looking for as racing drivers… it make me very proud to join people like (Alain) Prost, (Juan Manuel) Fangio and Michael (Schumacher as a four-time world champion)”.

Phil Mickelson (Golf)
You don’t often relate hate at the gold course or with a golfer! But one person in general can relate to it and that’s none other than Phil Mickelson. Reports suggested that Phil had a bad past about his phony cover-up and his outspokenness towards certain golfers did not go down well with the fans. But Phil doesn’t give a damn about the abuse since he will reciprocate it with signing autographs after an event, despite being topping the leader board.

Mario Balotelli (Football)
Italian forward Mario Balotelli is a shop full of nuisance and tricks. From bursting crackers at his residence to fighting with clubmates; ‘Super’ Mario has been there and done that! Wherever he plays, the current Liverpool striker is the most hated footballer on the planet. But ask the player what his opinion is, and will revert it with a barrage of goals on the field. A fitting reply!

Kobe Bryant (Basketball)
Kobe Bryant may be one of the biggest stars in the United States of America but his affinity for speaking his mind, not playing kind with others and unapologetically taking all the shots is why he’s touted as the pantomimes in the world of sports. His history of ‘breaking bad’ with either fans or players is a big one. Not too long ago, Bryant’s inability to get along with stalwart Shaquille O’Neal resulted in a provocation and the same thing happened with another player, Dwight Howard. The guy will just play his game and answer the fiercest critics with his game and if he does not like someone, the former won’t even bother to mend the situation.

Serena Williams (Tennis)
Current world number one and women’s tennis icon, Serena Williams is a hit amongst many sports lovers of the game and outside it. But during the 2001 fiasco in Indian Wells where the Williams sisters (Venus Williams) were booed by a section of the crowd, the former did not take it too well. Also, her competition with Maria Sharapova off and on the court may rile the latter’s fans; Serena has always answered back with the trophies and Grand Slams.

Virat Kohli (Cricket)
Indian cricket’s rising star Virat Kohli may lead his country in the 1st Test against Australia come December 4 but the Delhi-lad may come in for some abuse from the crowd Down Under. Back in 2011, Kohli had incensed the Aussie crowd by showing them the middle finger but was left alone by the ICC. In India as well, some fans have not liked the cricketer’s larger than lifestyle attitude but Virat has proven this wrong with the runs on the board. Take that.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Football)
Real Madrid and Portugal striker, Cristiano Ronaldo might have a rich vein of fans from across the globe but there some who hate the former as well. From being abused of “young, rich and handsome” to touted as, ‘Cristiano, Balon de Plastico; ‘CR7’ has seen life come a full circle. But the Real Madrid star does not take ‘no’ for an answer and his goal records on the pitch keep the abuses at bay.

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Our lifestyle is so flashy and flamboyant at times, we don’t pick and choose the type of foods we eat.

In this manner, such lifestyle can affect the way our body digests these foods and can lead to an unhealthy way of living.

In this way, our body might succumb to injurious practises that can harm in the long run.

Thus to lead a healthy and a normal lifestyle, one must ensure consumption of dietary foods that affect your body in a good way.

The digestive system breaks down the foods into the nutrients but if we neglect this digestive health, one may run into problems digesting foods and absorbing vital nutrients.

There by taking immediate steps to improve the digestive health, the digestive system will function more efficiently, improving our health on a whole and sense of well-being.

Include a high-fiber diet
Consuming a diet that which is high in fiber and rich in whole grains, vegetables, legumes, and fruits can help improve your digestive health. That’s because a high-fiber diet helps in the prevention of various digestive conditions such as diverticulosis, hemorrhoids and spiky bowel syndrome.

Avoid fat-free foods
Chuck out foods that are high in fat. Fatty foods tend to slow down the digestive process, making our body more prone to constipation. But also one tends to forget that fat is a vital part of our diet and thus pairing it with high-fiber foods can be a good idea to lead a healthy digestive system.

Avoid delayed meals
By consuming meals and snacks on a regular schedule, helps in keeping our digestive system in top shape and maintains a swift flow of nutrients to the body. Make sure to mark down the time for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks around the same time on each day.

Stay hydrated
Drink plenty of water as it is good for our digestive health. The consumption of water in your digestive system helps disband the fats and soluble fiber thus making sure these substances are allowed to pass through more easily.

Limit to smoking and avoid alcohol
Make sure to keep the likes of liquor, coffee and cigarettes away from diet plan. Such bad habits can obstruct the functioning of our digestive system and lead to problems such as stomach ulcers and heartburn.

Exercise is a must
Avoid being a ‘couch potato’ and hit the gym regularly. If the gym does not fit the bill, one can exercise at home or at the parks since exercising helps keep foods moving through your digestive system and in turn reducing constipation. Exercising lifts up the mood and also leads to a healthy weight which is good for proper digestion.

Control stress
Another factor that can harm a healthy digestive system is stress as it can cause the system to go into overdrive. In order to keep stress levels at bay, include yourself in stress-reducing activities and practise them at regular basis.

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Well, the game of tennis not only raises temperatures on the court but also off it! Off late, women’s tennis has garnered eyeballs from fans due to some slick play and attractive tennis at the court. Be it the French, Wimbledon or the US Open; women’s tennis stars are the hottest properties in the world of sport as of now.

If Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer were thinking of having it ‘their way’, sorry fellas! These 7 sexy sirens of the tennis arena will just set the temperatures searing.

Eugenie Bouchard (Canada)
Canada-born Eugenie Bouchard has surprised everyone with her strokeplay. Currently ranked number seven in the world, Bouchard hit the limelight after she became the first Canadian to win any kind of singles Grand Slam title, winning the 2012 Wimbledon junior title. The year later, she was named in the prestigious ‘WTA Newcomer of the Year’. But at the 2014 Australian Open, Bouchard became only the second Canadian to reach the semis of a Grand Slam. She won her first ATP title at Nurnberg but her breakthrough moment was reaching the finals of the Wimbledon of 2014 eventually losing out to 2011 champion, Petra Kvitova.

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International cricket is in jeopardy with the death of Aussie cricketer Phillip Hughes.

The Australia Test batsman was struck on the head by a ball which was believed to be a bouncer after succumbing to a serious head injury.

The 25-year-old passed away after he was hit in the back-left side of the head while batting for South Australia against New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

Since then, the whole cricketing fraternity is in mourning and the 1st Test between India and Australia has been delayed as well.

With the safety reasons now a concern in cricket, the question is raised that, is cricket a safe sport? English skipper Alistair Cook gave his side of the verdict about the safety reasons. He said: “It hasn’t been a safer game ever than it is now. We’ve got to keep on playing cricket the same way. The safety provisions over the last few years have gone through the roof. Bouncers can’t be outlawed.”

Thus, here’s a note to the ICC. Let cricket as it is for the below 5 reasons noting YOU why:

1 – The ‘X-factor’ diminishes
If the ICC and the rest of the cricket loyalists are to bend the rules of cricket pertaining to the Phil Hughes tragedy, that may kill of the ‘x-factor’. The sledging, drama, banters etc might just go ‘off air’ and cricket will become the boring, boring sport.

2 – Batsmen’s advantage
The flat tracks, powerplays and fielding restrictions; what else can the batsman have to rule this sport? Make it a two-sided affair as well. If the rules change, it’s another walk in the park for the batsmen around the world and land a killer blow to the bowlers.

3 – Bouncers are mandatory
Barring the Phil Hughes tragic moment, there have many other instances in the past where cricketers have been bruised and battered by the short ball. But in no way, the ‘bouncer’ is meant to hurt or kill off the opposition batsman. Surely Sean Abbot had no intent nor did the former know his delivery will land the southpaw on the deathbed.

4 – Make 2 bouncers per inning
If the analysts or pundits are calling for an end to bouncers, why not make a tweak in the rule. The administrators (ICC) should allow 2 bouncers per inning or any such rule to give the sport its rightful meaning at least!

5 – Cricket is for the fans
Besides the two teams playing on the field, the former should also realise that the fans also play an integral part in this game. If the bouncer gets barred, maybe we will lose that ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ from the crowds during a Mitchell Johnson or a Dale Steyn delivery.

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When all looked merry for the Delhi Daredevils, Chennai Super Kings played the spoilsport as they ‘Yellow Brigade’ produced a clinical performance to crush the Delhi side by 93 runs and register their first win in an IPL encounter. CSK were jolted by the wickets of Dwayne Smith and Brendon McCullum but southpaw Suresh Raina who made a crafty 56 off 41 balls stabilised the innings. A late burst from skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni ensured that Chennai had a competitive total on board as they amassed 177 runs.

In reply, Delhi started badly in the run chase. It seems they were missing the services of skipper Kevin Pietersen as they lost half of their side with just 50 runs on the board. 

Young Ishwar Pandey, who was mostly on the benches during India’s tour of New Zealand, impressed on his IPL debut. He struck the first blow for Chennai in only his second over by removing Mayank Agarwal. Delhi batsman, Murali Vijay (11) and Manoj Tiwary too did not hurt the scorers as they duo departed back in the hut. Current skipper Dinesh Karthik (21) and J P Duminy (15) tried to revive the Delhi innings but it was not to be as wickets continued to tumble like pack of cards.

Chennai’s bowlers were the stars as R Ashwin (2/3), R Jadeja (2/18) and I Pandey (2/23) shared six wickets between them. CSK have got off to a winning start and if the form continues, there might be no stopping the Dhoni brigade. As for the Delhi outfit, they must try to get Kevin Pietersen fit ASAP! And in the meanwhile, it’s back to the drawing board for Gary Kirsten and his weakened Delhi players.

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You are in tough night’s sleep when your partner/beloved snores and keeps on snoring that keeps you awake all night long. Getting in the earplugs or a cushion is of no help as there are times when the snoring decibels could reach a maximum level as well.

So what is snoring? It is actually a sound produced when there is a difficulty to breathe while sleeping. Snoring happens when the soft palate and the uvula vibrate at the time when air is inhaled. This in turn portrays itself in loud snorting, unpleasant during sleep, strange limb movements and creepy moments when one struggles for the next breath.

So how does one stop this snoring problem at sleep or work? Doctors or medical help is heavy on the wage bill and thus its better to resort at home with some quick grab remedies which could solve the issue of snoring once and for all. Below are the 5 home remedies that could bid adieu to yours or partner’s snoring issue.

Consume warm beverages before hitting the bed
Prior going for bedtime at night; make sure to drink a glass of warm beverage like honey and warm water that could help cover the wall of the trachea. Also, a cup of hot milk with a pinch of turmeric and pepper could also be a good option whereas green tea and organic tulsi tea is also a good idea.

Relaxation techniques
One of the key reason behind your loud snores could be stress as well. Job pressures, traffic, and relationship exertions can lead to a snoring issue. But not to worry since these issues can be resolved by some relaxation methods like meditation, counting beads, colour therapy and aromatherapy. Besides these, yoga, massage and even a hot water bath can help you give a snore-free sleep.

Homeopathy is the way
Another ideal option to drive away snoring is the help of the homeopathic medicines that are ideal and light on the pocket budgets. The popular ones one could refer to is ‘Y-snore’ which frees up the nose and allows air to flow freely to the trachea.

Changing the sleep positions
While in sleep, one could alter the sleep positions as well as it is seen that people who sleep straight on the back snore more rather than sleeping on the side.

Obesity
Keep the obesity in check since it is found that people who snore are more or less obese. Therefore it is important to reduce the fat consumption through proper exercise and a good diet.

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The year 2014 has seen many sporting events take place with the one most notably being the FIFA World Cup in Brazil as well as the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Athletes with huge reputations behind them made their presence felt with quality gameplay and also raked in the awards.

There were also some of them who just for the sake of it, couldn’t muster up the hits even with the fan following and previous glories attached to them. The year 2014 was an unforgettable one for these sports stars who would not want to look back at all.

The below stars did disappoint this year and that’s the reason why we rank them in our 2014’s Duds of the Year category. 

Sebastian Vettel (Formula One)
Four-time F1 champion Sebastian Vettel will want to forget the 2014 season as soon as possible. The German driver came into this season as a strong contender to win yet another championship but the former failed to win a single race this season, raising doubts about his authority. Red Bull finally let go of Vettel at the end of this season as the German will now drive for the Ferrari Scuderia.

Mario Balotelli (Football)
Another dud is none other than Italian forward Mario Balotelli. The former AC Milan striker switched to Liverpool in the summer transfer window this year with a 16 million pound tag but failed to hit the ground running. A single goal in the FIFA World Cup and was also dropped from Antonio Conte’s Italy squad for Euro qualifiers, Balotelli is having a catastrophic time this year.

Rafael Nadal (Tennis)
Besides winning the French Open this year, Spaniard and former world number Rafael Nadal had an underwhelming 2014 on the tennis court. After a heartbreaking loss in the finals of the Australian Open early this year, Rafa went on to win his ninth French Open title only to lose in the fourth round of Wimbledon to an unseeded Nick Kyrgios. Injury worries, poor form plagued the Spanish star thus forcing him out of the US Open as well.

Cheteshwar Pujara (Cricket)
Many former Indian cricketers predicted Cheteshwar Pujara as the next ‘Rahul Dravid’ of Team India but the Rajkot-born had a poor outing in the Test arena. In 8 matches played, Pujara could only muster up 376 runs at an average of 23.50 with only 2 half-centuries in the bag. The England tour was a washout for Virat Kohli and Pujara himself where the duo had a torrid time scoring runs off the bat.

Tiger Woods (Golf)
Former world number one in golf, Tiger Woods disappointed this year with some poor strokes and there might be a case of stiff competition. The rise of Rory McIlroy in the Golf arena has seen a sharp fall for Woods who played 7 PGA tourneys this year but failed to win in any of them

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A heart attack may come at any occasion without a given time or place.

But just as one may wonder, what caused the heart attack, there are several symptoms related to the same that can warn the alarm bells.

The trouble is that these danger signs are not necessarily the symptoms one has been warned about but they are signs that need to addressed and taken a note of.

So taking note of that, below are 5 early signs of heart attack that could – save your dear life or that of someone you love.

Though these symptoms are caused by problems other than an imminent heart attack, but in case you notice them occurring, be sure to contact the doctor or a nearby hospital at the earliest:

Rapid, pounding of your heart
Out of nowhere, there will be a sudden, unexplained time of fast, irregular heartbeat and pulse can notify of an heart attack. A skipped beat or arrhythmias that aren’t followed by an increase in heart rate may not pose any danger, though medical attention might be required. However, an irregular heartbeat followed by an increase in the number of beats per minute can point out to a very serious problem.

Nausea, stomach ache and indigestion
If your body is batting a bad stomach ache, nausea or indigestion without any noticeable reason that might just be the attribute towards a cardiovascular symptom or a gastrointestinal problem. Intake of oily or fat foods result in blockages of fatty deposits in an artery that lower or cut off the blood supply to the heart. Also, poor circulation and lack of oxygen circulating in the blood can cause nausea, indigestion, or vomiting reasonably women or over 60.

Intense fatigue
Fatigue that lasts for days, weeks, or even months could be the ideal indication of a heart trouble months before a heart attack takes place. This is not any normal fatigue that happens due to stress and mental problems but a weakening kind one could associate with having the flu.

Dizzy feeling or improper breathing
When doing yoga or any drawing up a deep breath, if a problem occurs while then, that could mean trouble. One may assume a problem in the lungs but not checking while then may cause a heart attack in the coming weeks since the oxygen does not circulate in your blood due to a weakened heart. Doctors will advise that a shortness of breath is often the first sign of grave heart disease.

Bizarre and unnecessary sweating
At times when the body starts sweating in an unusual manner, it shows off a sign that a heart attacks awaits. Especially in women, it may feel related to the ‘hot flashes’ or night sweating typical of menopause.

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Louis van Gaal and his new look Manchester United are finally settling in the English Premier League.

A tumultuous start to this season saw their effort and patience pay off as the Red Devils saw off the likes of Crystal Palace, Arsenal, Hull, Stoke and Southampton to take the third place in the table but the visit of bitter rivals, Liverpool represents another acid test.

Manchester United were poor in victory at Southampton on Monday night but a victory nonetheless has boosted the morale of Wayne Rooney and company who would look to avenge for last year’s 3-0 thrashing against the Merseyside team.

Liverpool come into this tie, with an exit from the UEFA Champions League and might have affected the players mentally.

In stark contrast to their Sunday rivals, Liverpool are seven points behind the Red Devils and the manager Brendan Rodgers is under severe pressure. Form is below par for the team who haven’t put up a sustained challenge for the title throughout this season, with their current run of five games unbeaten in all competitions being the only shining light. Successive home draws against Sunderland and Basel with poor performances have cost them dearly and it seems the absence of Luis Suarez is hurting them badly.

Team news for both sides is that Jonny Evans could start for Manchester United after replacing the injured Chris Smalling in the win against Southampton whereas Phil Jones and Rafael have returned after two months out. Sadly for the United fans, their star buy this summer, Angel di Maria alongside Luke Shaw and Daley Blind remain sidelined with injuries.

For Liverpool, midfielder Adam Lallana is available despite having two cracked ribs, while defender Kolo Toure will be passed fit. Italian striker Mario Balotelli is back in training and could start after a six-match absence with a groin injury.

Going by pure statistics, the Old Trafford side has the upper hand in this tie having seen off the Anfield side 10 of the 12 most recent league and cup meetings at Old Trafford. Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard scored two penalties and missed another when his side triumphed in March early this year. This is the 191st meeting in all competitions between this two giants of the EPL with Manchester United leading by 75 wins to Liverpool’s 64, with 51 draws amidst them.

Manchester United have picked up the pace in their last few games and with wins and only wins behind them, LVG’s side could go favourites into this tie with Liverpool in dire straits in the league.

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Controversy never took astray in the year 2014 when world’s top sports personalities let their mouth’s do the talking.

Just when the world praised the athletes for its dedication and hard work, there a few who let it rip off the field and attract many media eyeballs and take the social media ablaze.

When a sports figure or a player never shies away from speaking his or her mind, that’s where the media glare gets attracted to. Amidst the entire storm of controversies and over the top statements, we selected some handpicked ones that were not only divisive but also raking in the hits from media and fans.

Here are a few quotes from 2014 made by particular sports personalities that should never had been said in front of the mic:

Jose Mourinho’s Rant:
Start of 2014, Arsenal and manager Arsene Wenger were leading the pack of the EPL table. The French manager claimed that other Premier League bosses were playing down their title chances because they “fear to fail”. And when Mourinho knew about this, the former branded Wenger as a ‘specialist in failure’. Mourinho said, “I prefer to limit my show to the pitch. I pick the green grass over the red carpet, I’m more comfortable there. After the games, they show the goals, the assists, the chances. The nice saves aren’t remembered, even though you often risk to injure yourselves while doing those. If he is right and I am afraid of failure it is because I didn’t fail many times. Eight years without silverware, that’s failure. He’s a specialist in failure. If I do that in Chelsea, eight years, I leave and don’t come back.”

Lewis Hamilton-Nico Rosberg feud:
Two best friends turned rivals on the Formula One track, Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg were childhood teammates and now representing the Mercedes F1 team at this season’s championship. Even though Lewis Hamilton walked away with the title, the feud between the duo was much speculated and attracted quite an eyeball. One of their famous quotes came when Lewis Hamilton stated that, “We are not friends, we are colleagues.” To this Nico Rosberg replied, “We’ve always been friends, we always will be friends. But friends is a big word. What exactly is friends? We have a good relationship and work well together.”

Cricketer Lou Vincent comes out as cheat:
Former New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent spent his twilight career playing for county or domestic leagues back home. But in June this year, the English Cricket Board sanctioned a life ban on Vincet for match-fixing, after the former admitted 18 breaches of the regulations including fixing the outcome of Sussex’s match against Kent in 2011, along with a fellow cricketer named Naved Arif. Later that month, Vincent came out with a statement saying, “My name is Lou Vincent and I am a cheat.”

Manuel Neuer attacks ‘underwear model’ Cristiano Ronaldo:
The FIFA panel selected Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Manuel Neuer in the list for the FIFA Ballon D’Or award which is a prestigious prize awarded to the most high profile player who has had a good season prior to the announcement. When Neuer was asked by a German paper about CR7, here what the Bayern Munich stopper had to say. “Even though I’ve signed an endorsement deal with Adidas, I’m not the ambassador of a brand or a model that poses in his underwear.”

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In the world of Bollywood, by now, every fanatic of the industry wants his body just like the dashing Salman Khan. The versatile actor is known for his bulky and muscular body that sends women falling at his feet. In recent films, Salman has showed off his flexible body but mostly those biceps that have made other fellow actors sweat.

But even if we, men, are looking up to Salman to bulk up, protein is not the only choice. Whey protein helps in repairing process that forces individual muscle cells to grow after workouts. All of this muscle growth requires lots of amino acids to get in shape.

But whey protein is not the only answer! Our diet also needs a healthy serving of carbohydrates to refill muscle glycogen stores and also boost up insulin, a hormone carries amino acids into the muscles.

So which foods pack that extra punch to give you the right muscle growth? Here are the top 5 foods for muscle growth.

Salmon
If one is talking about muscle building and growth, then salmon is just the right fix for you. This kind of fish is loaded with protein and omega-3 fatty acids, two vital nutrients needed in build and repair muscle tissue. Furthermore, they are also rich in selenium, Vitamin D, B12, niacin and vitamin D. Other major attributes related to salmon is that it helps in reducing cholesterol and improving memory and the major point – muscle builder.

Almonds
Nuts and some more of nuts, here’s almonds that could help grow those bulky muscles. They contain a lot of nutrients and are full of protein and fiber. Almonds make you feel full just at the time of repairing the worn muscles. Besides that, almonds are also known to contain healthy fats that satisfy hunger, relieve joint pain, boost cognition and provide energy.

Sweet potatoes
Forget your daily-to-use potatoes and bring in sweet potatoes if you want a ‘Sallu-isque’ physique. Since they are easy to make and sweeter in taste as well; sweet potatoes contain complex carbohydrates with vitamin A and vitamin B and fiber as well and that can help an athlete to give a full and satisfied feeling. Sweet potatoes can be consumed during pre-workout, post-workout or any time of the day.

Apples
One of the healthier fruit available in the market, apples is the best options before the workouts and is known to contain a lot of carbs, electrolytes and fiber. Their skin contains many phytonutrients which are essential for the body and plus its sweet crunch and low-calorie count make them a perfect fit on an empty tummy or on a night craving for sweet.

Chicken
Vegetarians look away since chicken is an ideal muscle-building food. A 100-gram piece of is known to serve of 31 grams of protein. Chicken ranks among the top muscle-building foods and for best results, have a bowlful of boiled chicken after workouts.

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Prior hitting the gym, the trainer or the nutritionist either complains about your oversized weight or the over consumption of calories through junk food!

Either you must spend more hours in the workout or either shelve out the ‘outside food’ for life.

But just when one has to examine the food they eat, there are some that produce zero or less calories.

So one need not cringe on excess calories, and to an extent, one can burn up the calories as you consume them.

But just as we are trying to loathe on these zero calorie foods, let’s find out who are they.

Oranges
Known to be high in Vitamin C, the plus side of Oranges is also that they are low in calories as compared to other fruits. While having oranges one may or may not burn up the calories which is debatable, but the point of the matter here is that oranges tries to keep the caloric level in check. Thus, one is trying to create a caloric scarcity and an orange can help you reach that goal.

Total calories per 100g serving: 47.

Cabbage
Salads are known to be ‘cabbage-full’ that’s because they have the ability to prevent cancer and heart diseases and it also helps in losing weight. Cabbage has a very low calorie count and thus one may burn them up so quickly at the gym or elsewhere.

Total calories per 100g serving: 25

Beets
Steamed, boiled or grilled beets are a great beneficiary in keep the calorie level in check or low calories. Beets are great for the human body since it contains betalains, an antioxidant that gives it its colour and is only found to be in few selected foods.

Total calories per 100g serving: 43.

Watermelon
Despite its sweet taste, watermelons carry a low number of calories. Watermelon carries antioxidants that aides our body in many ways. Furthermore, they also try to boost the metabolism and one must see to it that it does not go overboard on portion sizes.

Total calories per 100g serving: 30.

Tomatoes
One of the frequent foods found on your platter, tomatoes are one of the healthiest foods around and is fitting enough that they feature on this list of zero calorie foods. Tomatoes are known to contain lycopene that are known to prevent cancer and thwarts off heart disease. Plus, it is also known to be a great weight loss food due to its low calories content. A combination of tomatoes with other low-calorie foods and voila! A perfect meal.

Total calories per 100g serving: 17.

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The term ‘underrated’ is never easy to define especially when it comes in the world of sports.

This year there were many top names who took the numero uno slot of heralding in success and glories in their bags but there were some that did that with a low key attitude.

These players have been just ‘too good’ this season even without any serious attention from the media or social butterflies.

The key is that their rise has at the same time boosted their similarly underrated teams or franchises to a whole new success.

Who are these players and what did they achieve to bag the award.

We tell you who:

Lewis Hamilton:
For most of the past four years, F1 was under the dominating force of Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull team but this season, Brit Lewis Hamilton broke all the shackles as he came undeterred and clinched the Formula One Championship under the noses of his teammate and rival, Nico Rosberg at Abu Dhabi. Even if Hamilton may have a pop-singer girlfriend by his side (Nicol Scherzinger), the former keeps a very low-key profile and so does his Mercedes F1 team.

Eugenie Bouchard:
20-year old breaking into the top 10 in the year 2014 is just good news to tennis. Introducing Eugenie Bouchard, the Canadian tennis sensation that took the tennis world by storm; not just by her style of play but mesmerizing looks and calm composure on the court. She became the first Canadian woman to land a spot in the Grand Slam final (Wimbledon) and had also earned a spot in the semis of the Australian and the French Open this year.

Manuel Neuer:
Germany won the FIFA World Cup this year and most of the credit goes to their star stopper, Manuel Neuer. The Bayern Munich goalie who is pitted against Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for the race to win the Ballon D’Or, is one of the most underrated players in the world of football. Even as the star strikers and midfielders hog the limelight, Neuer’s determination and grit shows on the field when the former puts out some mind-blowing saves that are laudable!

David Warner:
David Warner in ODIs and T20s is just another beast but when the southpaw donned the Test whites this year, the runs poured like silver coins. The left-handed opener has amassed 959 runs at an average of 73.76 in seven Tests – the most by an Australian batsman in 2014 and moreover, Warner shares the record with Pakistan’s Younis Khan to have recorded five hundreds each this year.

Marin Cilic:
When the tennis world saw the fall of the likes of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer as well as Novak Djokovic at this year’s Australian Open, none expected Stan Wawrinka to close in his first ever Grand Slam. But wait there was more in store, when Croatian Marin Cilic bagged the US Open title this year under the noses of many stalwarts like Federer, Djokovic and Andy Murray.

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Home remedies for wrinkles…

Ageing – a crucial point in your life that provides the wear and tear of the body.

The moment you turn 30 or above, the ageing signs are visible.

The wrinkles, weary eyes, skin cracks, peeling of the skin, grey hair etc are most of the signs that show that your body is now in the ageing mode.

And of all the problems, wrinkles are one of the signs. In wrinkles, the collagen present in the skin looses up as a result which the skin appears ceased up. Although the appearance of wrinkles is a natural process, the ever present free radicals and UV rays speed up ageing.

But as we speak, there’s a cure to ageing and that too very free! No need to spend time and money on those lavish botox cures or spa treatments, as these homemade remedies could just save the time and money as well as give you an ultra glowing skin: Try it

Cucumber –
One of best used home remedy, cucumber is one of the best remedy to thwart away the dangers of ageing to your skin. So wait no more and cleanse your skin with water and apply cucumber juice all over your face and after a few trials, one will notice the complete wipeout of wrinkles and dark circles.

Aloe Vera –
Not only it clears away the acnes and pimples on your skin but also the ageing skin. Aloe Vera contains a gel which once applied has a wound-healing and soothing effect on your skin. This is because the vitamins and minerals it contains leave a refreshing outcome to your skin. Aloe Vera gel is mostly applied by sun bathers and beach goers who spend most of the time bathing under the skin.

Lemon Juice –
Just as it does to quench your thirst during summers, lemon juice is also a beneficial part of beauty treatment as well. Especially on the skin as just applying a few drops of lemon juice on your face can remove those blemishes and age spots and leaves your skin looking smooth and glowing.

Pineapple –
Pineapples may be serving your taste buds but the presence of vitamin C, which is great for skin, is of greater use to prevent the ageing factor. For best results, apply pineapple pulp on your skin and try this process for a week or two. The pulp of the pineapple helps l improve the blood circulation, quality of your skin and remove wrinkles.

Water –
Last but not the least – drink a lot of water. Many doctors suggest that one must consume at least 8 glasses of water every day. By doing so, our skin and face remains hydrated and ageing signs fail to take their toll on the body.

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The year 2014 heads towards the finish as we near a brand new 2015.

But before we could call in the New Year, this year has been a whirlwind to say the least – in the world of sports.

Controversial calls, controversies, statements, feuds etc. 2014 has given us fans memories that will last a lifetime.

Even as we speak on controversy, this year was not the most shocking year in sports history but it certainly gave us news that set the social media buzzing and raking the TRPs on the news channels. 

And since the below names are one of the biggest sports figures, there had to be some mention about these guys and gals who were not just surfacing on magazine front covers but also behind-the-scenes hooplas!

So, without further ado, here are the sports figures that were deemed as the most controversial of this year 2014:

Oscar Pistorius –
South African-born blade runner Oscar Pistorius hogged the limelight for most of the 2014 due to his involvement in murdering model-girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at former’s home in Pretoria. A year later, South African court announced that the double-amputee Paralympian receive a five-year prison sentence for culpable homicide and a concurrent three-year suspended prison sentence for a separate reckless endangerment conviction. Even as the Steenkamp family finally found ‘justice’ for their daughter’s demise, Pistorius’ clan remained calm and accepted the punishment.

Donald Sterling –
Who would have thought a basketball team owner would land himself in hot water! After the release of an audio recording between former LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling and his girlfriend back in May, it was revealed that the American was recorded in a racist chat. One line included, “You can sleep with [black people]. You can bring them in, you can do whatever you want. The little I ask you is not to promote it on that … and not to bring them to my games.”

As soon as the clip broke, the authorities at the NBA acted promptly in mending off the situation at the earliest and so finally, the league banned Sterling from the league for life, fining him 2.5 million dollars and forced him to sell the team which, ultimately, happened a few months after the tape was released.

Luis Suarez –
Never shy away from controversies, Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez attracted yet another when the former bit opponent defender Giorgio Chiellini in a Group D match between Uruguay and Italy at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The episode went on and on until the FIFA body came to a conclusion of announcing a four-month ban for Suarez that included not playing football and even entering a stadium.

Ernests Gulbis –
Women’s tennis is mostly enjoyed the world over but unlike Ernests Gulbis. The Latvian star made a promising start in this year’s French Open but instead of his game, the comments took the centrestage. He stated, “Hopefully they (his sisters) will not pursue professional tennis careers. Hopefully. Because for a woman, it’s tough. … I wouldn’t like my sisters to become professional tennis players. It’s a tough choice of life. A woman needs to enjoy life a little bit more. Needs to think about family, needs to think about kids.”

Gulbis attracted criticism from major female players and men alike and that was that!

Kevin Pietersen –
After leaving the field (basically exterminated) former England cricketer found life in the IPL and other leagues around the world. And amidst that, the South African-born cricketer took timeout to write an autobiography titled ‘KP’ that played around his controversial cricketing career most firmly the Ashes defeat. In the book, Pietersen attacked his former mates including Graeme Swann, Alastair Cook and also former coach Andy Flower.

Nico Rosberg –
Even as teammate Lewis Hamilton walked away with the title in this season F1 Championship, Nico Rosberg was left eating sour grapes. The Mercedes drivers set the boiling point to the maximum when it all began in Bahrain before it reached its climax at the Belgian GP when the two drivers collided on lap two on which later Rosberg admitted he did not try to prevent the crash.

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You may find him on a news channel that’s about fuss talk and no action.

A freebie actor, panellist, columnist, anchor and what not; Suhel Seth is just good at everything but wait not all.

The veteran man attracted controversy recently when he put his foot in the mouth at the Times Literature Festival in Mumbai on Sunday after failing to recognise Indian Olympian and former men’s hockey team captain Viren Rasquinha on the dais.

Seth asked asked why Rasquinha was included in the panel for sports and that’s where the former has courted controversy.

Any sports lover or outside it would know who Viren Rasquinha.

The Mumbai-born is an Arjuna Award winner and has also won the gold medal at the 2001 Junior World Cup, the 2003 Asia Cup and the 2003 Afro-Asia Games. The 34-year old is also the COO of the Olympic Gold Quest which handles famous players like Saina Nehwal amongst many.

And that’s that. Viren got pissed and then this followed –

Had an excellent session @TimesLitFest on the next big thing in sports. And an unfortunate encounter with an obnoxious Suhel Seth 1/5

— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) December 7, 2014

As my session ended, Suhel Seth comes on stage and says “don’t know what that bald guy was doing on a panel on sport, whats he done” 2/5

— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) December 7, 2014

It’s so disappointing when I am invited by the Times Lit fest to speak and get dissed on stage by a guy who doesn’t even know who I am. 3/5

— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) December 7, 2014

Even more disappointing to have the times lit fest director Bachchi Karkaria behave condescendingly. What’s with these cosy clubs 4/5

— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) December 7, 2014

I really do wonder though how Suhel Seth holds forth on everything under the sun and what exactly is his domain expertise 5/5

— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) December 7, 2014

The above outrage of from Rasquinha is evident. How could one attack verbally on stage to a sports persona who has represented this country onto the world stage and made every citizen proud. But here is one man that is just a blabber on news channels especially one where the lady anchor is ‘just a name’ in the news business. Suhel Seth might by extricating himself from controversies on news channels and newspaper columns but the former’s language at the Times Literature Festival against Viren Rasquinha is shameful not the least.

Even as Twitter outpoured with outrage and discontent over Seth’s dialogue; the latter later tweeted stating his apology to Viren. But the fire had already caught and there was no letting off Suhel even if there was an offer of apology or social displeasure. When Maria Sharapova said she didn’t knew who Sachin Tendulkar was, not only India but the whole world cracked down on the Russian tennis siren on Twitter and Facebook. Even as Sachin played down the statement, it left a sour taste on the Indian fans especially the Sachin Tendulkar devotees.

But Suhel’s was worse than that of Maria! He did the worst impersonation of the former world number 1. in tennis and perhaps that’s why the downpour. Perhaps it’s time for this news channel loyalist to pick up the papers or perhaps GOOGLE in prior to dictating terms!

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The all important India-Australia Test series kicks-off amidst the emotions, spirit of cricket and sportsmanship.

In the wake of the Phil Hughes tragedy, Australia and India rekindle sports rivalry on the pitch as both set of players look to put the ‘sad moment’ behind and battle it out with the bat and the ball.

Australia will have skipper Michael Clarke ready for the 1st Test after being declared fit by the team management and have also announced that the late Phil Hughes will be the ‘13th man’ at the Test.

Elsewhere in the Indian camp, Virat Kohli will lead India in the first Test against in Adelaide, after regular captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was ruled out with a thumb injury.

So with the battle lines drawn, here are 5 duals that one can expect to light up the Test series.

Virat Kohli vs. Mitchell Johnson
India’s stand-in skipper for the 1st Test, Virat Kohli does not want to look back at the England tour and must start afresh against the mighty Aussies. Virat has some good memories of being Down Under, his century (116) at the same venue where India begin their first match. Up against him will be the fiery Mitchell Johnson. The left-arm Aussie quickie is relishing the dual with Kohli and this battle of bat and ball might just take the headlines.

Ajinkya Rahane vs. Peter Siddle
30-year old Peter Siddle is a tough nut to crack and when the opposition batsmen don’t give into him, the former is good at bowling bouncers that unsettles the batsmen at the crease. It will be a stern test for Mumbai-born Ajinkya Rahane who is a cool customer while batting and recently said that “sledging doesn’t worry us.”

Shane Watson vs. Umesh Yadav
Indian pacer Umesh Yadav had a decent performance in the India-A tour earlier this year and his experience will be vital for India to take 20 wickets. Quick and a knack of bowling in-swingers, Yadav’s bowling will be tested when he lines up against Aussie veteran, Shane Watson who has not been in the best of form with the bat but anything’s possible in the game of cricket.

David Warner vs. Ravindra Jadeja
The 2014 has been immense for David Warner who has amassed 4 tons already and will be looking to end on a high against the young and inexperienced Indians. Ravindra Jadeja is a wily spinner and even though the Aussie pitches might not assist the turners, the all-rounder could be a great match for the southpaw.

MS Dhoni vs. Michael Clarke
At the end it comes down to this. Even though Dhoni misses the 1st Test, the 33-year old will look to bury the ghosts of 2011 when India were trounced 4-0 by Australia. In what could be his last tour Down Under, his counterpart Michael Clarke will be looking to avenge the series defeat back in 2013.

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If they can fill up the tummy, there are some foods that can get it to reverse as well – hungry!

Trying to grab a bagel sandwich as you step out of the house for a quick walk down the road, the stomach starts churning again and voila, you are hungry!

As it turns out, there are some foods that are not created equal when it comes to making the tummy full.

If the food can provide with more of fiber, protein and water, the more filling it will be but if vice versa, the hungrier you will feel after eating it.

Without giving much away, here is a list of the 5 foods that make you hungry instead of keeping you active:

Diet Soda
Betcha, a can of diet soda could land you on empty tummy since its delivers zero calories. That’s because the artificial sweeteners found in these low-calorie drinks are known to boost appetite and boost sugar cravings over time.

French Fries
A visit to the McDonald’s and having a packet of French fries just doesn’t fill up the tummy at times, does it? This is because the fries contain starchy simple carbs, fried and salted. With all the salt and carbs, fries will always leave you wanting for more.

Pastries and Baked Goods
When it’s time for pastries and apple pies, they are simply filled with carbohydrates such as white flour and white sugar that contain zero fiber and minimal nutrients. If one may know, simple carbhs are burned as soon as they are consumed resulting in a large insulin thurst followed by a sugar meltdown. Thus results in wanting more and more of pastries and the baked goods that might just add to the calorie punch.

Chinese food
A visit to a local Chinese restaurant and hogging onto your favourite delicacy might just make the day for you but after a couple of hours, the tummy starts rumbling. Chinese food is high in MSG, which is a flavour enhancer added to processed foods to make them more edible.

Processed Cereals
Just like the pastries and baked foods, cereals can also be the carb breakfast that can provide the supplements for a few hours. Instead of enjoying a processed cereal for breakfast, a better option would be a whole grain cereal that is rich in fiber, nuts and seeds like muesli. Not to forget, be sure to add fruits to your meal to make it more nourishing.

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EPL leaders and title favourites Chelsea will pay a visit to Newcastle United as the teams kick start football action on a busy Saturday.

Jose Mourinho’s men will put their unbeaten record on the line as the west Londoners haven’t won a Premier League game at the Geordies under the management of Jose Mourinho.

The Blue beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 on Wednesday night at Stamford Bridge to reinforce their six-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the table but a 0-0 draw prior to Sunderland proves that anything is possible. 

Chelsea are unbeaten in 24 games but could face a strong contender in Alan Pardew’s men who will be gearing to take on the Blues at St. James Park. Mourinho will be reminded of his side’s 2-0 loss in the corresponding fixture last season and they face another ignominy seeing their opponents heading into this tie unbeaten in their last five home league matches. 

The last three matches for Newcastle ended up in wins as QPR, Liverpool and Leicester City all tasted 1-0 defeats in front of the Geordie faithful.

Newcastle manager has sounded out the alarm to his Saturday rivals stating that the ‘unbeaten’ run will be impossible for Chelsea to hold on to. Pardew said, “I think it’s difficult obviously Arsenal have done it and Chelsea have come pretty close before. But not in all competitions – that is impossible and I think Jose has admitted that. But they’re making a very good job of it at the moment.

It’s the best Chelsea team that I’ve ever seen and I’ve watched them since I was about 12 so I know them pretty well. I think Jose is pretty pleased with what he’s got.”

Chelsea will have star striker Diego Costa available after a one-match ban, while defender Gary Cahill will also start after recovering from an injury. However, bad news for the side is that their key anchorman Nemanja Matic is suspended after picking up his fifth booking of the campaign against Tottenham.

How crucial will be his absence in the middle of the park?

For Newcastle United, forward Moussa Sissoko and midfielder Jack Colback return from suspension but doubts remain over skipper Fabricio Coloccini who is yet to recover from a hamstring injury while Mike Williamson, Daryl Janmaat and Sammy Ameobi all face late fitness tests.

Going by the current form, Chelsea remain hot favourites for this tie and end Mourinho’s dry spell of wins at Newcastle United but don’t expect the latter to go easy.

Chelsea to win by a fine margin of 2-1.

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Walking out of the house with confidence, elated and knowing the feeling of taking on the world could just put you right at the top; it’s just the good work of the hormones. You are faintly in a good mood, knowing that the hair is on your side. Thus, when your hormones are in stability, you experience better moods, better energy and glowing skin. Balanced hormones also lead to healthy and shiny hair.

It is also known that certain changes in lifestyle as well as including new habits can lead to a stabilised hormone in the body. Here’s one can maintain a balanced hormone in the body:

Eat your broccoli
Leafy veggies such as broccoli, cauliflower, sprouts and cabbage contain a substance called indole-3-carbinol (I3C), which metabolizes in the body to produce diindolylmethane (DIM). These two substances help transform estrogens and are known to work against cancer-threats particularly for breast cancer.

Maintain a healthy weight
Excessive fat tissue are a ‘no-no’ to the body since it gives support to the endocrine organ, thus resulting in more estrogen in the body. Therefore, it is important to maintain a healthy weight which does not stimulate to overproduce certain hormones.

Include beans in your diet
Include a diet that revolves around soy foods, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, bean sprouts, and legumes that include phytoestrogens which is a plant-based substance that can help balance your hormones naturally.

Consider the use of herbal remedies
The inclusion of ayurveda is good for menopausal effects and PMS that is more related to bad temper and mood swings. One can also use other herbal remedies that are proven and helpful for both physical and psychological symptoms. But before stepping into the world of ayurveda, one must always speak with a trained practitioner.

Breathing exercise
If not a gym-a-holic, then hop onto some breathing exercise that can work wonders. Try doing fifteen minutes of deep belly breathing twice a day. Breathing exercises are meant to do a lot of good work to the hormones balancing since it helps decrease stress hormones and allows the body to function more efficiently.

Thus it’s important for one to address issues including diet, physical activity and stress management as well as gaining the love and support from loved ones. In maintaining the right hormonal balance, the mind-body technique brings about stability in a greater sense of security and ultimately best possible health.

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