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  The moment people hear that you are working on weight loss, they pound you with some unwanted information on how to follow a specific diet or exercise regimen. But most advises you receive from people are social myths that have been doing the rounds since ages, and they really don’t have any scientific basis to them. Here are a few myths that you hear or read about that you should completely ignore, and use the proper diet and exercise routine to lose weight. Myth #1: Eating fat makes you fat. While fat is often demonised, there's no proof that the fat you eat beelines to your butt or thighs or tummy. That's because your body only turns calories into body fat when you eat more calories than it can burn — and that goes for calories from  any  nutrient, including protein and carbs. Myth#2: Processed Carbs you eat at night turn to fat. Again, total calorie consumption is what matters most. In other words, a late-night pr...

It’s summertime, and our bodies crave for something cool. A tall glass of smoothie is a great option to begin your day with. It will not only keep you feeling full but also provide you with the much needed energy to get through the day. Here are some yummy smoothie recipes for you to start your day on a healthy note, and power up your breakfast: 1. Peach-Vanilla Yogurt Smoothie Enjoy this filling and refreshing smoothie as a breakfast replacement or as a snack to keep you cool during the day. If you’re counting calories, you can replace the yogurt with non-fat yogurt and use skim milk! 2. Berry Vanilla Banana Smoothie This smoothie is filled with berry vanilla goodness as well as low-fat dairy and bananas. It’s smooth, creamy and sweet. Blend it up for breakfast to make your morning magical. 3. Strawberry-yogurt Smoothie Summer is the season for strawberries, and what better way to start your day than having a strawberry smoothie! Strawberries ar...

It’s summertime folks, gear up for the heat and sweat that the season brings with it. However, it’s also holiday time and time to bask in the sun, play outdoor games and hit the pool. Sometimes, though, you’ll want to stay indoors and chill inside in the air-conditioned rooms. There are many ways to beat the heat this summer, and we give you a few tips. First, we’ll have a look at things to do indoors to keep the heat down. The first thing you should do is to give your air conditioner a check-up. Clean or replace the filter in room and central air conditioners about once a month during the summer. If you have central air-conditioning, have the ducts checked for leaks. Whether the air conditioner is on or off, keep windows and doors shut if the temperature outside is more than 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Choosing the right clothing for the hot weather is also crucial to stay cool. Wear one of the widely available synthetic fabrics designed to wick away sweat and that s...

For those of you, who are confined to an apartment lifestyle and have little or no space for practicing full-fledged gardening, vertical gardening could be your saviour. Gardening is a luxury not every city-dweller can afford. Vertical gardens serve as an alternative option to people who don’t have a lot of horizontal space. All it needs is a little creativity and imaginative mind and you’re good to go. DreamStream features a lot of innovative ideas to practice vertical gardening, and if you have a green thumb, this is the best place for you to explore great ideas! If you have a blank wall or a bare fence, you can beautify them with edibles, annuals, and even perennials in your vertical garden. If you have a blank wall, you can buy a metal frame which comes with pots, and plant your favorite plants in the empty pots. These frames are available on the market, but if you’re a DIY enthusiast, you can make one yourself. The frame can hold your other gardening tools such as scissor...

You scream! I scream for ‘Ice cream!’ Well, ice cream is everybody’s favorite. This is one dessert that the young and the old enjoy alike. Even people who hate desserts will vouch for this one dessert. And, what with a million flavors available these days! Everyone has their own favorite, or is willing to try new flavors. But have you ever tried making ice cream at home? Think it’s difficult? Our Dreamers on DreamStream don’t think so. Here’s a sneak-peek into some of the delicious homemade ice cream recipes that our Dreamers have posted, and if you’re a fine chef in the making, this will be of great help for you! Have you heard of Unicorn Ice cream? Probably not! If you’re having a grim day or one of your dear ones is having a hard day, you can make this ice cream to brighten their day up. This is no churn ice cream recipe, and the ice cream carries some awesome colors and is sprinkled with rainbow sprinkles, and just looking at it will bring a smile on your face. I...

Have you had a hair color accident recently, with friends and family complaining about your choice? Don’t worry! It happens to all of us. The key to choosing the right hair color is to know your skin tone, and assessing which color will best suit you. How to find out your skin tone? For a quick check of your skin ’s undertone, just flip your palm face up and look at the veins in your hand and wrist under natural light. If your veins appear to be blue or of purple hue, then you have cool undertones. If they appear to have a greenish cast then you have warm undertones! If you can't really say that they favor one shade over the other, then you likely have neutral undertones. And, congratulations, any of the hair colors will suit you. So, you have the privilege of making wild choices! Here’s your hair color guide : If you have cool skin with red undertones, then ash blonde is the color for you! The various shades of ash blonde include platinum,...

If you’re a DIY enthusiast tired of spending outrageous amounts on store-bought makeup products, then DreamStream is your go-to place. Our Dreamers have some great tips on making homemade makeup products that are not only easy to make, but also free of the harmful chemicals that those expensive makeup products from the oh-so-famous brands contain! Did you know that the sunscreen you buy in the stores that costs a bomb, could be made at home? Yes! And it’s more effective than the one available in the market. You could also try out the homemade concealer which uses low-cost, easily available ingredients to mask those spots you want to hide from the eyes that behold you. And there’s the magical anti-ageing facial serum. You could also make your own range of lip balms and lip glosses of the colors of your choice. These lip balms are enriched with some nourishing natural oils which will leave your lips feeling soft and kiss-ready! When you think of makeup, you cannot forget...