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And it’s that time of the year again. Most people are making their New Year's resolution to eat better, change up their fitness regime and of course, use revolutionary gadgets that will bring some efficiency during their day-to-day schedule. With that in mind, here are 5 incredibly innovative gadgets that will aid your healthy food and fitness journey as you cruise into 2022 unless you’re Nikocado Avocado! Air Fryers Yes, this kitchen gadget is the first on this list. Using seriously impressive Radiant and UpStream Heating technology , the air fryer circulates hot air to fry foods at a very high intensity. Although there are some hybrid models in the market requiring a little oil, they generally can provide up to 80% less fat than a conventional fryer. The air fryer is an ingenious invention that can be used to cook anything you would cook in an oven or frypan since it's essentially a specialised convection unit. The recipe options are endless! Crispy Chicken goujons, Zucchini...

It has been a while, hasn't it? The last post on this blog was in 2019, which in itself is a long time, but when you factor in the impact Covid-19 had on the world, it feels like an entirely different era. In this entry, I'm going to talk about how this unprecedented phase of time led me to get back into a hobby I haven't reconnected with since my childhood - Skipping. But first, let's talk about the pandemic briefly and create a back story as to how I reacquainted myself with jump rope exercises. Huge lifestyle adjustments had to be made by virtually everyone to adapt to the measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. These measures include social distancing, remote working when possible and - the topic I am going to focus on today - home workouts. I will be honest - I did not really have much of a workout routine before the pandemic. To maintain a decent level of fitness, I would take 15-minute walks during my commute, leave the desk periodically and on some days, per...