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While all of us try to look for foods that are good for our waistline, the heart or just boost our health, we often tend to ignore our eye health. Staying in front of the screen for long hours, being in front of bright lights, not being hydrated, simply not sleeping enough or just due to aging, we expose our precious eyes to so many risk factors every day. In all of these, we forget to take care of our vision and compromise our health.Just like the other parts of our body, our eyes too require love and care and the right nutrition. While we have all heard about the benefits of green leafy vegetables and carrots, we tell you about one superfood you must include in your diet and that is pine nuts!Dry fruits, nuts, and seeds are power-packed with nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Pine nuts, known as 'chillgoza' seeds in hindi are considered to be supremely healthy, and in particular, a superfood for the eyes. Widely used in parts of the world, the white nuts were extensively used in the past and were found to contain medicinal healing properties. There are also other compelling reasons to munch on these seeds regularly.Pine nuts have a high concentration of Vitamin K, A and E, which, complemented by the antioxidant properties help a great deal in protecting the eyes from degeneration, delay the onset of risk factors associated with eye diseases like cataract and macular degeneration. They also come packed in rich beta-carotene, which further helps improve your eyesight. All of these benefits work by replenishing and revitalizing energy into tired eyes and improving your vision.Snacking on pinenuts every day can also supply lutein, a crucial enzyme found in our retinas which is extremely good for your vision and filter out the harmful UV light which we all need protection from. It also contains potent minerals in abundance, such as zeaxanthin which are good to nourish your skin and the hair. In fact, it is even suggested that pregnant mothers snack on pine nuts through the months to promote good health for their baby.The right way to have themApart from helping your eyesight and vision, pine nuts also carry a host of benefits and can help you ease digestion, weight loss and sugar spike up problems. Hence, it doesn't hurt to add this dietary staple to your diet. Munching on a handful of these seeds every day can be good for your overall health. You can roast them and consume, or add them to your salads, smoothies or curries.

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Over halfway through my 10K training programme,and it finally happened.

I actively started to look forward to going for a run. Not in the same way that I look forward to a child-free night and a glass of wine with a friend, but I no longer saw my runs as a hurdle to get over, yet another task to cross off the endless to-do list that is single parenthood. And the more I enjoyed this added part of my weekly routine, the more I noticed the running impacting other areas of my life. As well as falling asleep more easily and waking up less tired, I also started making changes to my diet.

I never used to think too much about how what I ate affected any exercise I might (or more likely might not) undertake, but the ever-looming race date encouraged me to take an every little helps approach to training, and this included ensuring that what I included and excluded from my meals was helping, rather than hindering my progress.

I am a pescatarian and I eat a mostly plant-based diet at home (with an allowance for eggs and cheese-related slips once in a while) so I wanted to make sure that the lack of animal proteins in my diet wasnt having a negative impact on my running. To make sure I was getting everything I needed, I spoke to nutritionist Kim Pearson, who ran me through the most common nutrients lacking in a vegan diet, so that I could ensure I was getting enough.

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If you're following a vegan diet there's a higher likelihood of certain nutritional deficiencies. Kim told me. Iodine, Omega 3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Iron are all on the list, so if you think you could be lacking in any of these you should consider supplementing.

Rebecca Cox is training for a 10K run (Rebecca Cox)

Since I still include fish and eggs in my diet, Kim recommended including at least one weekly portion of fatty fish, and a protein-rich breakfast such as eggs and avocado to power my training runs. But the biggest change to my diet since I started running? The introduction of a protein smoothie.

I used to think these were just for mirror-posing-weight-lifting-gym-going-musclemen, but my NutriBullet has never seen more action. Kim ran me through the basics of building the perfect protein smoothie, and I now have one after every run or gym session. Not only does the protein help aid muscle growth and recovery, the other ingredients I throw in are packed with beneficial nutrients to help keep me strong and healthy (essential for parenting, let alone race training).

The perfect post-run smoothie should contain sources of protein, healthy fats, vegetables, fruit, and a liquid like a nut milk or coconut water, says Kim. Protein is key for athletes for aiding muscle repair and recovery. When it comes to protein powders, keep in mind that the more natural the better, so opt for those with a short ingredient list. Rice, pea and hemp protein are all good options for vegans.

Rebecca shares the recipe for her post-run protein smoothie (Rebecca Cox)

My Perfect Post-Run Protein Smoothie Recipe

1 Scoop of Protein Powder (I use Sunwarrior Organic Vanilla)

Coconut Water (a slug)

Coconut Milk (a slug)

Spinach (a handful)

Kale (a handful)

Frozen blueberries

Peanut Butter (1 teaspoon)

Mixed seeds (sprinkling)

Chia seeds (sprinkling)

As well as a post-run smoothie, I always try to aid my post-run recovery with a good stretch and I throw some magnesium bath salts into my evening bath to help aching muscles. I also try to include anti-inflammatory foods in my diet such as ginger, turmeric and garlic (I make a lot of curries).

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With the race date looming, I finally feel like Im getting the hang of this running lark, and it feels like the pros are starting to outweigh the cons. Just like sleep training a toddler, its all about routine, and when it comes to running, that means a manageable training programme and looking after your body correctly. And as for the peanut-butter kale protein smoothie: dont knock it until youve tried it.

Rebecca will be writing about her fitness journey for the Evening Standard. Follow her progress here.

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From once being a scrawny lad, Rowllin Borges has come a long way. The Goan midfielder still maintains a lean physique given his tall frame but packs on muscle mass. Veiny arms, huge quads and a chiselled core are a testament to his peak fitness.

For a defensive midfielder of his type who indulges in a lot of dirty work and winning the ball, Borges needed a physique that aided him. But, this transformation only began after he started to keep a tab of his food intake a few years ago. During the early stages of his professional football career, as Borges reveals, there were no restrictions on what he would consume.

When asked about what was his diet back then consisted of, Borges blushes in embarrassment. Sheet kodi (Rice and curry), he said to Scroll.in.

Back then, he wouldnt think twice before he ate ros omelette (his favourite cheat meal) but now he doesnt remember when he last had one.

I would eat anything when I had started out. But now, I am more aware of my diet and still learning. At the end of the day we are humans only, so I have a cheat meal, usually after a match or after an intense training session. But when there is a match, there is seriousness in diet, Borges added.

It kind of sums up the change that has come about in Indian football over the past few years. His Mumbai City FC teammate, goalkeeper Amrinder Singh found it completely normal to consume Indian meals with thick gravy and rich oils early on during his career, not anymore.

Initially, we [Indians] were not aware of the proper diet, what we should intake and what is good for the body. That has changed. All players have different body structure so their diet intake is accordingly, Singh said.

With the growing demands of modern football, the game can be separated by fine margins. Players now have a better understanding that proper nutrition not only provides nourishment but also enhances performance and recovery. This has brought about a vast change when it comes to diet routines.

Nutrition, sleep and training are very important for a footballer. If you dont follow even one properly, the other two are a complete waste. We [The Indian team] were not very disciplined previously but now have our meals on time, go to bed early. Ive learnt now that spending more time training does not matter what does is how you use that time, said Singh.

The ideal body fat percentage need to maintain at the Indian national camp is around 8-10%, leaving no room for junk and unwanted foods.

If you are not in your best [shape], someone else is then maybe this 2-3% more [of body fat] can make you sit on the bench and make the other one play, FC Goa strength and conditioning coach Manu Sayabera told Scroll.in.

Sayabera keeps a constant tab of what FC Goa players consume every day during their meals but doesnt need to tell them anything when it comes to diet.

In our buffet, we always have a large section reserved for desserts. I regularly keep checking what players are eating every day but when I go to see, they never indulge in sweets. They always take fruits, maximum little quantities of sweets but they try to keep their bodies in best conditions, he stated.

But when did these changes begin to take place? Pradhyum Reddy, who managed Shillong Lajong and was an assistant coach of Bengaluru FC says the changes in fitness coincided with the advent of the ISL though the practices were in place during the I-League.

The ISL clubs have that in their budget now, where they provide pre and post-match supplements. But back in the I-League, it wasnt there, so it was personally up to the players. Also, meals were regular ones but not football-specific at times. The food would be rich with oils and there was a lack of options. There wouldnt be enough portions of vegetables or fruits, Reddy told Scroll.in.

Perhaps, for him, Reddy noticed a stark difference in diet standards when Ashley Westwood took over at Bengaluru FC in 2013. Westwood inherited the best practices and methods from professional clubs in England and tried adopting them in India. One of the many changes he brought was introducing a new kitchen at the club instead of providing players hotel-based meals.

Soon, players began following their diet so strictly that they started hiring personalised cooks. Sweets were completely swept off the menu. White bread, kulchas and naans were replaced with whole wheat rotis and brown bread. Building up to the match, players consumed loaded with antioxidants whereas a typical pre-match meal would consist of brown rice and chicken breast. For many Indian players, it was quite a culture shock.

The North Eastern boys they loved their mountain of white rice, so it was difficult for different players. It was tough for them to adapt since they would usually not eat rotis. Unlike North Indian guys whod usually skip the brown rice and opt for rotis, Reddy revealed.

He recalls an incident from 2014 when Bengaluru were lodged in a hotel and CK Vineeth, who had joined the club during mid-season, had no idea that he wasnt allowed to take meals reserved for hotel guests.

CK [Vineeth] just went and helped himself to a couple of appalams [papads] and he got his meal. Ashley made some comment to him and he looked around. There was not a single person that had got anything apart from what was a club-prescribed food.

He added, Indian players started noticing the difference to look after what you eat by looking at these top professional players who had the choice of eating anything. The foreigners would eat certain things only and insist on certain meals for pre and post-match. So thats where the initial realisation kicked in with the Indians players. Biryani wasnt a great pre-meal either. Fast forward to where the ISL became a bit longer, teams started having personalised meals for each player.

Mumbai Citys strength and conditioning coach Marco Leite maintains any number above 12% of body fat isnt ideal for a footballer. An Indian diet wouldnt be ideal to maintain that but for the Portuguese, balance is the key.

I cannot cut certain foods because its part of the culture. I love Indian food, but eating sauces [masalas], is not good for a professional level. In India, they dont cook all meals with olive oil as used in Mediterranean food. So we usually develop a mix of normal food. Like chicken, pasta and try to add some Indian flavour during the match days, said Leite.

The introduction of supplements has ensured that players know how to maintain their required protein intake. Sunil Chhetri, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and few others have already given up meat.

While the Indian team may not getting the desired results at the moment, these practices are a sign they are heading in the right direction. Unlike the seniors who have undergone a trial-and-error process, the new batch of young players is growing aware of what their body needs for them to be at their best during a game.

Times have changed, and so has nutrition, which bodes well for the future of Indian football.

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Strained relationships with parents, siblings, or extended family members may be more harmful to peoples health than a troubled relationship with a significant other, according to a study published by the American Psychological AssociationsJournal of Family Psychology.

The study, conducted by Patricia N. E. Roberson, assistant professor in UTs College of Nursing, and her longtime collaborators Sarah Woods, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and Jacob Priest, University of Iowa, looked at data collected over a 20-year span.

Roberson studies marriage and family relationships and how they are linked to health outcomes, both broadly and specifically in rural and underserved Appalachian populations. Her work has looked at chronic conditions, breast cancer, and diabetes. Woods and Priest are licensed marriage and family therapists. In the trios work together, they began to focus on the fact that family and marriage are linked to levels of depression and anxiety as well as overall health.

We wanted to understand how family relationships, as compared to marital relationships, are linked to health outcomes over time, Roberson said. The existing research tends to focus on marital relationships, but as we knew from our own experiences as therapists and from research broadly, family is really important, even into adulthood. What we found was that family relationshipsboth positive and negative aspectscompletely blew marital relationships out of the water in health impacts.

In their study, the researchers used data from 2,802 participants in the Midlife Development in the US survey, which included a nationally representative sample of adults. Three rounds of data were collected over a 20-year period from 1995 to 2014. The average participant was 45 years old during the first round.

The survey asked questions about family strain and family support as well as intimate partner strain and support.

Health was measured using participants total number of chronic conditions, such as stroke, headaches, and stomach trouble, experienced in the 12 months prior to each of the three data collection rounds. Participants also rated their overall health from excellent to poor at each round.

The researchers found that greater family relationship strain was associated with a greater number of chronic conditions and worse health appraisal 10 years later, during the second and third rounds of data collection.

We thought that family relationships would be strongly connected to health because those relationships tend to be longerwe have them from when were a child all the way through our livesbut we didnt think they would make the health impacts of marital relationships seem almost insignificant. It was quite surprising to us, Roberson said.

Roberson invoked an adage attributed to Harper Leeyou can choose your friends, but you cant choose your familyto explain why the relationships are so different in the way they affect long-term health.

If youre in a toxic marriage, you can choose to get a divorceyou can set yourself apart from that person, she said. Family relationships arent like that. Those people are around us from when were a child into adulthood; if those relationships are harmful or toxic, its very difficult to get away from that.

But in addition to the negative effects, Roberson pointed out, positive relationships affect us as well.

Im fascinated by marriage and family in terms of health outcomes because we know those relationships can change, she said. We can identify facets of family and marital relationships that are linked to long-term health outcomes. These are untapped interventions to improve health care outcomes.

When were considering how to improve our health, in addition to considering eating healthfully and exercising, we should think about how to reduce the stress and strain in our relationships. Not all relationships can change, but you can find the supportive ones to focus on. Rally those relationships around you because that can also influence your health.

Podcast:Roberson, Woods, and Priest discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly advice about relationships in their podcast, Attached. Learn more about their research on family and marital relationships in episode 7.

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ThamKC/Getty Images It is healthy to have some body fat in the body. But visceral fat is the type that you should avoid because of its harmful effects.

Visceral fat forms within the abdominal cavity, near vital organs, including the liver, stomach and intestines. In some cases, it may also appear in the arteries.

Having such type of fat is unhealthy and can contribute to numerous serious and potentially deadly health problems. People with visceral fat are at risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, breast cancer, colorectal cancer and even Alzheimers disease.

Poor diet is known as the most common cause of visceral fat buildup. But people can avoid excess fat by making simple changes to their daily food consumption.

Low-carb diets have been found to be effective in reducing visceral fat. Studies showed that reducing carbs even work better than diets that focus on low fat consumption.

In one study with 69 overweight people, the group that took a low-carb diet for eight weeks lost 10 percent more visceral fat and 4.4 percent more total fat than those on a low-fat diet, Daily Express reported Thursday.

Among all forms of low-carb diets, the keto diet appeared the most effective in getting rid of visceral fat. This approach focuses on drastically reducing carb intake and replacing it with fat.

The keto diet uses the natural metabolic state called ketosis to promote weight loss. Another study that involved 28 overweight and obese adults showed that the very low-carb diet could burn more fat than a low-fat diet.

Researchers even allowed the keto group to eat up to 300 more calories per day. A separate experiment supports initial findings, showing that people on keto diet could lose 2.2 times more weight than those following a calorie-restricted, low-fat diet.

The other foods people can eat on keto are seafood, cheese, meat, low-carb vegetables, nuts and seeds, avocados, eggs and olive oil. However, the diet also requires reducing or completely avoiding certain food products.

To effectively cut weight and lose visceral fat, people on keto should eat less foods that are high in carbohydrates. The list includes pasta, sugary foods, root vegetables like potatoes and unhealthy fats like mayonnaise.

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GREENSBORO, N.C. After indulging on turkey, rolls, stuffing, casseroles, pies -- you name it -- this Thanksgiving, perhaps you are considering a somewhat healthier meal plan going forward.

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Good Morning Show viewer Judy Knighten asked, "Can you VERIFY the KETO diet?"

Specifically, she asked whether it is healthy and if it works.

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Both Mayo Clinic and registered dietitian Melissa Leonard agree the Keto diet is safe...for only a very select group of people.

The Keto diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet, which restricts grain intake and sets limits on fruits and some vegetables. It is called the Keto diet, because the body burns and gets energy from fat, instead of carbs, causing the person to enter a state of ketosis. Leonard said it is enticing to people, because it can cause quick initial weight loss and gives a strict set of rules to follow.

That said, Leonard noted the Keto diet is high in saturated fat, meaning it can increase the risk for heart disease. And, it is difficult to maintain long-term, which can mean a re-gaining of the weight lost. It also is so restrictive, it can put people at an increased risk of developing an eating disorder.

Leonard and Mayo Clinic note the positive benefits of Keto for people with the seizure disorder epilepsy. The Mayo Clinic cited research, saying Ketosis has brain-protecting benefits. As many as half of young people with epilepsy had fewer seizures after following the diet.

Leonard said, "Because of the restrictive nature of this diet and lack of long-term research for use in individuals for conditions apart from seizure disorders, I would not recommend this diet otherwise."

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Is the Keto diet healthy? Generally, only for people with seizure disorders. Does it work? Usually, yes, for initial weight loss but not long-term.

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Mediterranean diets have risen to prominence in the recent past as they are tasty, effective in aiding weight-loss programmes as well as nutritious. What does the term Mediterranean diet really mean? Its a diet essentially comprising plant-based foods with healthy fats such as nuts, seeds, olive oil, whole grains, beans, fruits and vegetables largely. Milk products are minimal, with meat being included only in specific requirements, if at all.The Mediterranean diet is nutrition-wise - one of the richest diets in the world, and yet it can be customized as per ones budget, thus making it a very feasible option. Beans, fruits, vegetables and whole grains and all within budget, too. If you restrict cheat days to once a fortnight and focus on eating clean, you can tailor-make this diet to work for you along with a bit of walking and yoga. There are a few other points to keep in mind, too - dietician and nutritionist, Dr Pooja Sharma enumerates:1.Include more fruits and vegetables in your diet: Aim for 7 to 10 servings of fruit and vegetables on a daily basis. This is one of the best and most crucial aspects of the Mediterranean diet.2.Stick to whole grains. One of the easiest and most important ways to make the Mediterranean switch is by opting for whole-grain bread, cereal and pasta. You may occasionally experiment with other whole grains, such as bulgur and farro.3.Use olive oil: Olive oil extracted from the fruit of the Olea europaea plays an essential role in the Mediterranean Diet. Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) considered to be a healthy dietary fat which is overwhelmingly beneficiary, as opposed to saturated fats and trans fats.4.Fish considered to be a good source of omega-3 fatty acids if you are not a vegetarian, add fish twice a week to your diet. Tuna, salmon, trout, mackerel and herring are good choices for your body and brain. 5.Say no to red meat substitute with beans or fish. But if youre someone who just cannot do without a side of meat, include lean meats. A generous helping of plain yoghurt is a great add-on too.6.Amp up the flavour: A smattering of herbs and spices vastly reduces the need for salt in dishes. Make use of them, and spice up your meals without feeling guilty

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For those hoping to lose a few pounds, a diet plan can help kick start the journey. One woman recently shed an incredible amount of weight, dropping from 17st 9lb to a trim 11st 6lb. Initially losing weight for the sake of her children, the mother-of-two changed her diet plan.

When, Susanne Coles, 34, from Merseyside, was young, she managed to keep a slim frame.

However, the weight started to creep on when she spent a year abroad in Ibiza.

She said: I went to Ibiza one year a size 8, and went back the following year a size 18. I hadnt even realised I had put weight on.

It was as though Id gone to bed one size and woken up bigger. Before I knew it, I was a size 24 and I weighed 17st 9lb.

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After returning to the UK, Susanne struggled to beat unhealthy habits and ballooned to a size 24 and 17st 9lb.

Her diet of convenience food and energy drinks meant the number on the scales kept going up.

She said: "Both at college and later on when I was working in a call centre, if I didnt eat at home I was living off convenience food and grabbing at snacks like crisps and chocolate.

I decided to lose weight when my former husband and Daniel and Rebeccas dad - and I got married in November 2008.

I managed to lose three stones then with a slimming group, but I thought after the wedding I could continue to lose it on my own. And I couldnt. It all went straight back on and more.

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Struggling to stay slim, Susanne soon resorted back to unhealthy habits and gained back the weight she had lost.

Breakfast was a McDonalds sausage and egg McMuffin meal with a full fat coke and a hash brown followed by crisps and chocolate for snacks.

She added: For lunch, Id have a sandwich with anything on white bread, followed by more crisps, another chocolate bar and a Red Bull.

Then going home on the bus Id have more crisps and chocolate, if only to relieve the boredom of the journey.

If I was at home to eat I would have a proper cooked meal, otherwise I would have three sausages, chips and gravy from the chippy with full-fat coke.

However, she decided to change her lifestyle for the sake of her two young children.

I didnt want to be the fat mum at the school gates, Susanne explained. I didnt want to embarrass Daniel and Rebecca - kids can be cruel.

Signing up for her local slimming club, she changed her diet plan and the weight started to fall off.

The slimmer swapped unhealthy convenience food for a breakfast of fruit and poached eggs or an omelette.

For lunch, Susanne would tuck into soup or frittata and she would snack on fruit to keep her feeling full.

By following the diet plan, she shrunk down to a trim size 10 to 12 and 11st 6lb, meaning she lost a total of 6st 3lb.

Not only did she lose weight, the dieter felt much more confident and has managed to stick to healthy eating.

She said: "Im now a size 10 to 12, and the family and I had our first proper holiday this summer and I wore a bikini with confidence. Im still not perfect but losing weight has been so liberating.

Life is not about beating yourself up about past mistakes or holding on to bad things that have happened to you. Its about looking forward, letting go and enjoying it!

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One thing that Cristiano Ronaldo is known for around the world is how physically fit he is. The Juventus Forward has been the king of the gym for a long time, ever since he first started taking himself seriously as an athlete in school. He used to sneak out his dormitory to hit the weight room at night.

The 34-year-old soccer star now stays busy off the field with his long-time girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez and his four children. He still sticks to a strict workout program and is serious about sticking to his specific diet.

However, his children led Ronaldo to discover the one thing that hell let himself indulge in every now and then.

Ronaldos most notable career years began when he was recruited to play for Manchester United in 2003. The Portuguese soccer star spent six years with them, where he developed into the player his fans now know and love.

He helped lead the team to three league titles and the UEFA Champions League in 2008. He scored 118 goals for Manchester United in the six years he played for them, making him one of the most prolific scorers in the teams history.

In 2009, Ronaldo was recruited by Real Madrid to the tune of a $133 million contract, one of the most expensive deals for an athlete at the time. In his first two years with the team, Ronaldo scored 33 goals and 40 goals, respectively. Real Madrid won the UEFA Champions League in 2013, after Ronaldo brought the team a total of 51 points by himself.

Now, Ronaldo is playing for Juventus after they offered him a four-year contract in 2018. With a contract worth $117 million, he became the highest paid player over 30 years old the team has ever had. And hes still got plenty of playing years ahead of him, thanks to how fit he stays year-round.

While Ronaldo has a strict workout regimen to keep in top shape, its his diet that he feels does the majority of the work for him. When he started out in soccer, he was a skinny kid with little muscle at all. He toldThe Sun that he decided at age 11, after hearing coaches talk about what a shame it was that he was so talented but didnt have any muscle, that he would become stronger.

And thats exactly what he did. He started working out religiously, developing a regimen that works right for him. But he says that his diet plays a big part, as well.

Ronaldo eats high-protein food and limits his sugar intake. Instead of eating one big meal, hell eat six small meals throughout the day to keep his energy levels up.

But theres one thing that Ronaldo admits to keeping in his diet more than most of his fans would think: pizza! He says that he would get bored of his regular diet if he didnt sneak in some pizza time with his oldest son, Cristiano Jr.

Even though Ronaldo may take the occasional pizza break, hes still one of todays most physically fit athletes. Ronaldo actually stated last year that he feels he has a biological age of 23 and wants to keep playing into his 40s.

The 34-year-old certainly has plenty of years left on the field, as long as he keeps his pizza nights in check. We cant wait to keep seeing what he brings to the field in the years to come.

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Most people know weight loss can be achieved by eating less and moving more. After losing a few pounds, dieters will often want to tone up and build visible muscles. Burning belly fat is no easy task but combining both cardio and abs exercises can give the best results and help slimmers see definition.

While a healthy diet is definitely important for weight loss, regular exercise will speed up the results.

To tone up the midriff and see definition, dieters will need to do more than just sit ups.

Speaking to Express.co.uk, Mays Al-Ali, nutritionist and yoga teacher at HealthyMays.com, explained the best exercises for slimmers.

By performing five ab exercises, slimmers can start to slim down their waistline.

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Plank pose

Mays said: This one is a burner for sure. Start with a one minute hold. See if you can hold longer than one minute.

Plank pose is an all over body toner, but it works the core hard. Repeat three times.

Side plank

If you want strong obliques, this is the pose youll want to hold as you lift those hips high to the sky. Place your palm on the ground for more advanced or resting on the forearm for a little easier, stack both feet on top of each other with straight legs and lift the hips up and hold for one minute.

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Need more of a challenge? Lift the top leg up in the air. Even more of a challenge? Hold the big toe of the top leg out to the sky. Hold, as long as you can. Switch sides. Repeat three times on each side for maximum ab burn.

Navasana / boat pose

Lie on the ground - keep that chest lifted and shoulders away from the ears, Mays explained.

Take a nice big inhale, and as you exhale, toes and face come away from the ground so the body can hover right above. Hold for a slow count of five working up to 10, then release.

Legs up

Hold this restorative posture long enough and you will be screaming for mercy. Make sure the lower back is pressed into the ground and the legs are together.

Begin with feet flexed, slowly lower legs halfway, point the toes and lift the legs back to the sky. Try and work your way up to 50.

Yoga bicycle

Mays said: Lie on back with both legs bent in the air at the knees. Extend the left leg and point toes, keep right knee bent.

Touch left elbow to right knee whilst twisting through the midsection. Then reverse, extend right leg and point toes, keep left knee bent and touch right elbow to left knee whilst twisting through midsection.

Suck the belly in and exhale as you twist. Count to 50 as you move from one side to the other and work up to 100.

Ab exercises will create definition but it is also important to add cardio exercises to burn belly fat.

So, what is the best fat-burning exercise?

Mays said: Its no secret that squats are the key to a nice butt. Add a jump for even more cardio burn.

Just be careful because improper squat posture can cause some lower back issues. Start with your feet slightly further than shoulder width apart.

Bend down keeping the spine straight until your thighs are parallel with the floor. As youre coming up, add the jump. Land on the balls of your feet.

Viola! If the jump is too much on the lower back then just squat without the jump.

With the jump do three sets of 10 working up to 20 and without the jump do three sets of 20, working up to 30.

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