Category: Fitness and Diet

The impact of stigma: Fat-shaming children can cause them to gain MORE weight by leaving them more likely to binge …

Fat-shaming children can have dire consequences on their self-esteem—and in doing so, it can leave them more likely to gain more weight. The American Academy of Pediatrics has released a new set of guidelines providing guidance on how to talk to about about children and teenagers dealing with obesity, so as not to reinforce the stigma surrounding weight. Discussing weight in a stigmatizing manner can reinforce behaviors such as binging as well as create feelings of isolation, while keeping children from receiving medical attention. More…….

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Is This Extreme Form Of Intermittent Fasting Safe?

“I feel phenomenal,” crowed Woo, who appeared trim and refreshed on-camera two days after the fast ended. “I got a ton of stuff done, waking up at 7 AM for morning calls and then powering through till 10 or 11 at night—no problem whatsoever. (Woo even had a sensor implanted in his arm so he could quickly check his glucose levels during his fast.) Going to extremes While so-called intermittent fasting has been gaining popularity as a way to shed excess pounds, there are many different fasting protocols. More…….

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Lea Michele Reveals Her Surprisingly Easy Weight Loss Secrets

Well, for one, many have personal trainers, cooks that make them healthy meals, and some even have a gym in their home. In fact, for Lea Michele, it’s quite the opposite. She may be a famous Hollywood actress, but her workout routine and weight loss secrets aren’t that different from other women her age. More…….

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What are the benefits of a cabbage soup diet?

And are there any health benefits of doing so?  What can I eat on the Cabbage Soup Diet? Unsurprisingly, the diet plan is predominantly cabbage soup (as much as you like), alongside a variety of fruit and vegetables  A restrictive diet that is low in fat but high in fibre, it’s a seven day plan. The breakdown of each day looks like this:  Day 1: Cabbage Soup, unlimited free fruits, 240 ml serving skimmed milk or low-fat natural yoghurt. More…….

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This Is What You Should Be Eating for a Happy Hormonal Balance

Don’t let your diet throw your hormones out of whack. Hanny Naibaho/Unsplash Cortisol, estrogen, adrenaline and testosterone are just a few of the hormones that flow through your body every day, working as chemical messengers to regulate functions such as sleep, growth, metabolism and the reproductive process. These hormones are in constant fluctuation due to stress, sleep, exercise and diet. More…….

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Weight loss: How to take apple cider vinegar in order to shed pounds fast

Weight loss can be aided by apple cider vinegar, various scientific studies have shown. A number of studies involving human subjects have resulted in real weight loss on the scales, showing just how potent the vinegar can be. Scientists at the Department of Nutrition at Arizona State University found that after taking vinegar the dieters at 200 to 275 calories less per day. More…….

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Top 3 Super Seeds That Should Be Part Of Your Diet

It’s not surprising we are hearing increasingly more about the health benefits of nature’s super foods – seeds. In this article we share our top 3 super seeds, their health benefits and why they should be part of your daily diet. Chia seeds deliver a massive amount of nutrients with very few calories They have been around for centuries, but only recently has the health industry become besotted with their benefits as a super food. More…….

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