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May 21, 2023 By Urvi Gohil 1 Comment

Healthy Eating: The Ultimate Satiety Milkshake Recipe

Ultimate Satiety Milkshake RecipeIf you’re looking for a snack or something to fill in your mid meals or the perfect way to start your day, look no further! Here’s a healthy and delicious ultimate satiety milkshake recipe, loaded with all the essential nutrients in one power-packed glass! The best part of this recipe is that there is “no added sugar” – so you can enjoy this treat completely guilt-free during summer. 

What You Will Need:

  • Milk – 200 ml
  • Dates – 3
  • Anjeer – 2
  • Almonds – 5
  • Walnuts – 5
  • Chia seeds – 1 tsp
  • Cinnamon powder – ¼ tsp

Note: You can use basil seeds (soaked for 30 min) instead of chia seeds or 1 tsp of roasted flax seeds (add this while you blend the shake and not after).

How To Prepare:

  1. Add chia seeds In a glass of water and allow this to soak overnight or for 5-7 hours. While making the milkshake, strain the excess water and keep the soaked chia seeds aside. Also soak the anjeer, walnuts and almonds overnight or for 2-3 hours.
  2. In a mixer jar, add dates, walnuts, almonds and anjeer – blend them finely. Slowly add the milk and give it a blend.
  3. In a glass, pour the dry fruit milkshake, add the soaked chia seeds on top and sprinkle the cinnamon powder.

Highlights of the Ultimate Satiety Milkshake:

  • The seeds provide the required healthy fats and a lot of fiber. These components keep you fuller for longer. 
  • Rich in protein and good carbs.
  • A glass can keep you full for 2 hours minimum.
  • You can also add fruits to up the nutritional value of this milkshake. Albeit, diabetics should avoid adding fruits. 

We hope you enjoy this ultimate satiety milkshake recipe. Do leave your thoughts in the comments below! Check out more healthy recipes here or speak to a GOQii Coach by subscribing to Personalised Health Coaching here. 

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May 20, 2023 By GOQii Leave a Comment

How Ahmad Najib Controlled His Diabetes & Lost Weight With GOQii

Ahmad Najib

It’s a well-established fact that unhealthy eating, lack of physical activity and an overall unhealthy lifestyle can lead to many health issues. To begin with, it is the biggest cause of being overweight, which comes with other issues such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and even diabetes. While well known, people tend to overlook these aspects. Our Player Ahmad Najib had also found himself in this predicament and when things started to slip, he decided he needed to change his lifestyle. How did he bring about this change? Read on to find out. 

Before Joining GOQii

“My lifestyle was all over the place. There was no routine, I ate an unhealthy diet and ate whenever I wanted and ate whatever I wanted. I never even exercised,” says Ahmad Najib. Owing to his poor eating habits and lack of physical activity, his weight shot up to 108kg. 

His HbA1c levels were as high as 6.7. After his regular yearly checkup, he found that his triglyceride and cholesterol levels were high as well. The problem with sugar and being overweight is hereditary in his family. Keeping this in mind, Ahmad Najib wanted to change his lifestyle for the better.

One day while checking the internet for a solution along with a friend, he came across GOQii. After going through the features, he was attracted by the 3 month coaching subscription and decided this was the way to go! 

Interacting With The Coach & Adopting Healthy Habits 

When he began his coaching subscription, he said that he really liked the way the instructions were simplified for him and the communication was easy. “The interaction was so smooth and easy that I could follow everything my coach shared with me,” he said. The flow of information was continuous between him and his coach. 

6 months before beginning his journey with GOQii, Ahmad Najib said that he had completely cut off from sweets and oily food due to his Diabetes issue. But the daily workout he was doing wasn’t helping him at all. His weight would not budge.

After speaking with his GOQii Coach Farhat Khan, he got a better understanding of his diet and what he should be eating as well as avoiding. His coach suggested some fruits he could eat – which he says benefited him immensely. She also helped him clear any doubts he had regarding his meals and helped him balance them.

He was asked to stay off maida and wheat chapatis. These were replaced with jowar or bajra rotis. He was also instructed to stay off junk food and eating out.  Apart from this, Coach Farhat Khan also introduced him to portion control. She also asked him to take frequent walks – which included walking for 5-7 minutes post a meal. His workout routines were also shuffled frequently. 

Even during the holy month of Ramzan, Ahmad Najib did his best to follow the morning routine, exercises and diet suggested by his coach and avoided eating oily food or ordering in. He says that he has completely stopped eating out. 

How Did These Changes Impact Ahmad Najib? 

The biggest change he witnessed was that his weight was reduced from 108kg to 91kg. Furthermore, his HbA1c levels have reduced from 6.7 to 5.5. “I don’t need tablets for high sugar anymore,” he says. Even his triglycerides and cholesterol levels are now under control.

His Coach Farhat Khan says, “His fat loss is amazing, sugar readings are now under control and his fitness and stamina have also improved.” She further added that, “Ahmad is really dedicated. He never said ‘ye nahin kar paunga’, and was always ready for the tasks given to him – whether it was physical or diet related.” Before, he couldn’t walk even half a km in one go but now, he can cover 3km without feeling tired. 

Looking at his transformation, the people he meets wonder how he pulled it off. With the changes he saw within himself, he recommended GOQii to 2-3 of his acquaintances. He also gifted a GOQii Smartwatch to his sister who has benefited greatly from it. She too lost weight by following instructions from her GOQii Coach.

Overall, he says it’s been a life-changing experience! Currently, along with his coach, he plans on reducing another 8-9kg.

Was this story inspiring? Do you or someone you know wants to make a lifestyle change? Share this article with them and subscribe for GOQii’s Personalised Health Coaching here. 

You can find more inspiring health stories here.

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May 19, 2023 By Luke Coutinho 11 Comments

Mangoes: To Eat or Not To Eat!

MangoesWorried that eating a Mango will lead to weight gain? Even the largest mango would hardly be 110 cal. It’s not the mango that makes you fat. A 100-gram mango contains 75 calories and a larger one approximately 107 -130 calories depending on the size.

Now consuming one medium-sized mango is perfectly fine, so long as you follow my thumb rule of consuming a couple of nuts immediately after the fruit  (so that the simple sugars in the fruit, don’t raise your blood sugar levels to fast. The fibre in the nuts stabilize that effect).

Mangoes Have A Number Of Health Benefits

  • Rich in Vitamins and Minerals: They are loaded with antioxidants and Vitamin A, C, E, Thiamine and several minerals.
  • Anti-Cancer Properties: It is high in soluble dietary fibre known as pectin. A scientist has identified a strong link between eating lots of fibre and a lower risk of cancer of the gastrointestinal tract. A cup of sliced mangoes (around 165 gram) contains 76 percent of the needed daily value of vitamin C, a potent antioxidant which helps protect cells from free radical damage and reduces the risk of cancer.
  • Eye Health: They are rich in vitamin A that promotes eye health and prevents dryness of the eye.
  • Digestion: They contain enzymes that aid protein metabolism and digestion. The fruit is also rich in fibre and helps prevent constipation.
  • Acne and skin: Mango pulp when rubbed on the face can help cure acne and soothe the skin. It promotes great complexion and hence, is a vital ingredient in many cosmetic products and creams.
  • Rich in Vitamin E: They contain vitamin E that regulates sex hormones and boosts sex drive.
  • Boosts Memory & Concentration: Mangoes are excellent for children. Serve during breakfast or while they are studying for exams, as mango has the ability to boost concentration levels and memory.
  • Gain Weight: Mangoes blended with whole milk and dates help put on weight
  • For Diabetics: Even though high in sugar, they can be given in moderation to a person who is diabetic. Its best served with high fibre food like oats or muesli (chop a mango and add it to the oats, porridge or muesli), so blood sugar levels are regulated. Mangoes are low GI foods, so they would not have a negative impact unless eaten at the wrong time and in the wrong quantity.

For those watching their weight, indulge in a mango a day, if it’s a large mango, share it.  If you have two mangoes in a day (moderation is key), then have other low sugar fruits like banana, berries, or oranges, on that day and eat fibre foods. The combination of mango and sugar, for example in a shake or smoothie, is what makes it dangerous for our weight and sugar levels. So eat the fruit whole and in its natural form.

Did this article help you? Let us know in the comments below. Learn more on nutrition here or just speak to a GOQii Coach by subscribing to Personalised Health Coaching here.

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May 18, 2023 By GOQii Leave a Comment

Re-Imagine Insurance With GOQii INSURE+

GOQii Insure+

While not the most interesting topic in the world, let us tell you that health insurance is your secret weapon, granting you access to medical care while keeping costs in check. It acts as a safety net, shielding you from unexpected expenses and covering pre-existing conditions. Think of it as a personal coach, urging you to prioritize preventive care and take charge of your well-being. From regular check-ups to early issue detection, health insurance is a game-changer in protecting you and your loved ones from life’s surprises.

Now, while we understand the importance of health insurance, those high premium costs can make us pull the plug on this game-changer. But what if your health could determine your premium costs? The healthier you are, the less you pay! How is this even possible?

How Did We Re-Imagine Insurance? 

By tying up with Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Limited (KLI) and Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company Limited (KGI), we launched GOQii Insure+ – India’s first outcome  based health and life insurance program that enables you to get a Health Insurance cover for up to ₹5 lakhs and Life Insurance cover of up to ₹1 lakh.

How Does The GOQii Insure+ Plan Work?

GOQii Insure+ 2To activate your GOQii Insure+ plan of Health insurance and Life insurance covers, all you need to do is activate your GOQii Personal Care subscription. Every GOQii player (user) that activates their Insure+ plan starts their health journey on the lowest tier of the S.A.F.E score i.e. Sedentary. At this level, you are eligible for a Health Insurance cover of ₹1 Lakh & a Life Insurance cover of ₹1 Lakh.

By logging in your daily habits such as steps, food intake, water logs, sleep, exercises and others (set by your personal coach) and achieving your daily health targets, players can improve their SAFE score and progress to Active, Fit and Elite to increase the value of their health insurance cover. On reaching Elite, players are eligible for up to ₹5 lakh Health Insurance + ₹1 lakh Life Insurance Cover.

Refer to the table below to understand the tiers in the SAFE score 

GOQii SAFE Score Eligible Insurance Cover
Sedentary Up to ₹1 lakh Health Insurance + ₹1 lakh Life Insurance Cover
Active Up to ₹2 lakh Health Insurance + ₹1 lakh Life Insurance Cover
Fit Up to ₹3 lakh Health Insurance + ₹1 lakh Life Insurance Cover
Elite Up to ₹5 lakh Health Insurance + ₹1 lakh Life Insurance Cover

What Happens If Your SAFE Score Drops? 

If you are unable to maintain your SAFE score, you will drop down 1 level from your existing tier and will be eligible for the insurance cover under the tier you fall in. For e.g. If you belong to the Elite Tier and are unable to maintain the minimum SAFE score, you will drop down to the Fit level and will be eligible for health insurance cover of ₹3 lakh Health Insurance + ₹1 lakh Life Insurance Cover at the time of claim.

In case if you are sedentary for more than 60 days, on the GOQii App, you will lose the GOQii Insurance Cover.

You can choose your GOQii Insure+ plan here. To active it, follow the steps below: 

For New GOQii Players 

  • Download the GOQii App 
  • Login to the GOQii App using your mobile number and the activation code received along with the device
  • Insurance plan will be activated automatically post successful activation

For Existing GOQii Players

  • Go to the ‘my subscriptions’ tab on the GOQii app
  • Tap on the ‘Change Plan’ option
  • Scroll to the ‘Annual’ section and subscribe to the GOQii Personal Care Plan

If you have any more questions or doubts, you can check the FAQs here. 

Get Insured and #BeTheForce 

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