Namita Nayyar:
Five foods you absolutely love and five you keep to a minimum.
Maddie Asghari:
I love to snack on fruits but even fruits can cause weight gain if not consume in moderation. I try to choose low sugar fruits such as berries and melons. I also love almonds, peanut butter, chocolate, and there are definitely some foods that are bad for your health such as fried ice-creams, but it doesn’t mean that eating those foods every once in a while, will completely disrupt your health.
But it would be a problem if having those foods becomes a regular in your daily diet. For me, I have to stay away from bread. Bread makes my stomach uncomfortable and bloated. I meal prep and cook my meals and try to stay away from fast foods, alcohol, sugary drinks, and baked goods. I bake healthy, high protein, low carb snacks myself to satisfy my sweet tooth. I have some of their recipes in my Instagram and my YouTube channel.
Namita Nayyar:
You have glowing skin and gorgeous hair. Share with us your hair care and skincare routine.
Maddie Asghari:
Taking care of your body from inside will help to reflect the beauty on the outside. Smoking, drinking, drugs, sun exposure, eating fast foods with preservatives, stress, and sleep deprivation, are all factors affecting your hair and skin negatively. As a nurse, sometimes I have to deal with stress related to work and lack of sleep, but I try to catch up for it.
Namita Nayyar:
Five skincare myths.
Maddie Asghari:
- Expensive skincare products give you better result. Many affordable products can work just as well. We just need to look for products with the right ingredients for our skin type and concerns.
- Oily skin doesn’t need moisturizer. Actually, by not using moisturizers, our skin produces more oil to compensate for dryness.
- Use sunscreen when you’re exposed to the sun during the day. it’s important to wear sunscreen even when it’s cloudy and overcast.
- Everyday Exfoliating is good for your skin. Over-exfoliating can damage the skin’s protective barrier and lead to redness and irritation.
Namita Nayyar:
Five athletic leisure brands you love to wear.
Maddie Asghari:
You can find me even on my scrubs or on athleisure outfits, lol. I think Lululemon has the best workout clothes. I love Alo Yoga sets for my everyday casual outfit, NVGTN workout pants are very trendy, I love Maniere De Voir sweat sets and for shoes I even have APL or high-top Nike shoes.
Namita Nayyar:
Five travel destinations on your wish list.
Maddie Asghari:
I love traveling and getting to know different cultures. I’ve been to a lot of countries, but I still have a countless destination on my wish list to visit. Cuba is on top of the list.
Then, I would love to see the wildlife safari in South Africa. That would be the opportunity to see some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife up close in their natural habitat I would also like to visit the scenic rice terraces and Hindu temples of Bali, Indonesia.
Tokyo, Japan is another destination I would love to visit for the unique culture which is combines of modernity and tradition, and advanced technology.
Namita Nayyar:
During the Covid pandemic, tell us more about your fitness routine to remain fit in those challenging times.
Maddie Asghari:
During the pandemic It was very challenging for me to stay motivated, but I was trying to work out as much as I could at home. There are plenty of exercises you can do with little to no equipment, such as bodyweight exercises, yoga, or Pilates. During that time, I was in a very good shape mostly because I was very careful with my diet because I knew I couldn’t be as active as I wanted.
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