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Five on-course snacks to stay fit during golf rounds – Healthy treats for golf rounds

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Golf rounds can get pretty extensive, depending on the pace of http://Image Credit: The Els Club Malaysiayour partners and your general mood. Golf games can take a while to finish and if you’ve managed to last the entire game without eating anything, then bravo! However, if you’re like a majority of us, you will definitely need something to munch on while playing. Healthy snacks like the ones mentioned below will keep your tummy happy and full.

If you can survive till the end of the game though without any snacks, in Johor, golf courses usually have restaurants and cafeterias where you can sit down for a meal after an exhausting game, like the one at The Els Club Malaysia.

Garlic & Parmesan Edamame popcorn; this is high in protein and fiber and is packed in a small polythene bag. This is made of green soya beans, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and olive oil. The green soya beans are baked and mixed with the ingredients to make this tasty light eat.

Roasted Chickpeas (sweet and hot); this is a spicy snack that pleases your eye as well as your taste buds. Chickpeas are a slow digest therefore it is guaranteed to keep you feeling full throughout your rounds. Made by baking chickpeas and seasoning it with chilli powder, sugar, smoked paprika, cumin and olive oil.

Apple Pie Spiced Wonton Chips; these are promising crispy treats to satisfy your sweet tooth. Made by adding apple pie spice, light brown sugar and a little bit of salt to wonton slices, the end product is finally baked for about 5 minutes.

Cucumber and cheese Sandwiches; these are little snacks, refreshing as it contains a great deal of water and is easy to toss into your mouth in between breaks. Made by spreading cheese filling (usually made out of herbed goat cheese and light cream cheese) with sliced up cucumber.

Lemon Hummus; made of intensely processed chickpeas and lemon juice. Hot sauce, olive oil and a little bit of salt will also be added for seasoning. This is high protein food thus is considered to boost energy levels during rounds.

 

Unexpected Benefits of Exercise – Sweating Makes You Smarter and Happier!

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Unexpected Benefits of Exercise, Image Credit: First Class PT

A lot of people think exercise is important purely for the purpose of losing weight. There are, however, so many other reasons why we should all incorporate routine exercise into our daily or weekly schedules. One of most unexpected benefits of exercise is the improvement in self-image and ultimately, therefore, our self-confidence. Working out regularly helps keep our body fit and toned, and releases endorphins into our system, which helps combat depression and makes us happy. All these things combine to produce an individual who is proud about their appearance and physical aptitude and is in a positive state of mind. So the next time you are feeling down or negatively about yourself, start working out. It can be as simple as picking up a skipping rope in your backyard or a strenuous gym workout. It doesn’t matter. Whatever gets your heart rate up and your blood pumping will do the trick. If you don’t feel confident that you can keep yourself motivated all on your own, consider a signing up with some of the best personal trainers in Toronto for regulated workout sessions. Many of these personal training outfits such as First Class PT and similar others are happy to carry out sessions in the comfort of your own home. This makes exercise convenient and you are less likely to skip out on your workout sessions due to other commitments or because you feel like having a lazy day.

In addition to keeping you fit, healthy and happy, exercise, quite unexpectedly, also boosts your mental prowess. Studies have proven that cardiovascular workouts help create new brain cells – and we could all surely use more of those! The tougher the workout, the better, as it results in the creation of larger amounts of a particular protein whose production originates in the brain. This protein has been observed to improve cognitive ability with regards to processes like decision-making and learning new things. Exercise has also been shown to improve memory in children and adults alike. Working up a sweat has been linked to hippocampus development; the hippocampus is the part of the brain that determines learning and information retention capabilities.

 

This is Why You Should Love Playing Golf – The Sport That’s All the Rage in Malaysia Now

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One upon a time, golf was considered to be the sport of retired men who would get together to talk about old times and enjoy a quiet round of teeing off. However, times have changed and golf has now become a sport that is enjoyed by all, young and old alike. It’s also becoming quite popular in Malaysia and in many of the major cities like Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Johor, a golf course is not so hard to find as there are plenty of options to choose from. Some golf courses like the ones by The Els Club Malaysia have restaurants, events and meeting facilities in order to create a ‘golfing paradise’ to its guests. So, why is it so popular? Read on to see why…

Boosts Fitness – Golf, for many years has been considered to be a ‘soft sport’. This is such a misconception as it is now found be good for your fitness by helping burns those calories, Keep heart rate up and improves your vision. It also helps you get rid of stress. Chilling out with your other golfing buddies in an open and natural environment, is an experience that can release endorphins and relieve all that pent up tensions from those nasty deadlines at work.

Lower-Risk of Injury – If watching rugby, football and even cricket matches sends chills down your spine; golf is the sport for you. There’s zero risk of getting injured unless if you count the risk of falling while walking through the course or being eaten by a crocodile while trying to retrieve the ball from the pond! LOL Just kidding. So you see there’s no risk at all. However, though it doesn’t incur much physical strain you would be concentrating a lot as golf is a sport that requires coordination, strategy and accuracy.

Plenty of Bonding Time – All that time spent on the golf course gives you much needed time for bonding. It can also be the perfect date, don’t you think? If you got a big client that you need to impress, you can treat them to a luxurious golf day out.

So, you see there are quite a few reasons that you should definitely fall in love with playing golf!

 

Water Sports Heaven – Abu Dhabi: Beating the Heat with Fun and Frolics

Water sports in a country that is in the Middle Eastern desert might sound strange to an untrained ear, but if you were to see the diversity of activities offered in Abu Dhabi, your doubts would vanish as fast as a novice on a banana boat. With all 5 Star Hotels in Abu Dhabi having infinity pools, and many of them offering a range of area activities, the place is becoming famous for the aquatic activities as much as for the gorgeous deserts.

A fun activity to try with friends is banana boat riding. While it may look nothing more than simply sitting on an inflated banana while being pulled by a jetski, the speed and the waves will make it feel like you are on the rodeo. It will be a fun activity to see who can ride the boat the longest. If you are one for team spirit and has upper body strength, dragon boats might be up your alley. It a long boat with a dragon’s head at the front that required twenty paddlers. Regular dragon boat excursions are organised near the beach. If you like surfing, but have not really mastered the art of staying balanced on a surfboard, Stand Up Paddleboarding could be the sport for you. This is offered by resorts like Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara. If this seems too mild for you, try flyboarding. Propelled by a pair of jet-boots, you will be shooting above the sea, like a cape-less Superman. If none of these catch your interest, you can try some of the usual activities like jet skiing, kayaking, kiteboarding, kneeboarding, rafting, sailing, snorkeling, speedboat rides, surfing, wake boarding, wake surfing, water polo, water skiing, and windsurfing. There is so much to do in Abu Dhabi that you need to make sure that your sunscreen is actually waterproof!

Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting.

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