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Free-feeding means making food available to your dog at all times and your pet can eat whenever they choose. It’s a bad idea because you can’t manage their nutritional intake. They will start overeating even out of boredom, which can lead…
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For an exotic chocolate mousse, you can flavour the milk by infusing it with a pinch of orange zest, one tsp. ground cinnamon, or a few twists of freshly-ground Szechwan pepper. You could even try adding a pinch of ground cardamom.
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Research shows that obesity results in a state of chronic inflammation. Basil, that suppresses chronic inflammation, could help prevent associated diseases. Eugenol, a volatile compound found in basil, is responsible for the…
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We tend to eat more in winter rather than in summer. Neuroscientists at Scripps Research, USA, have explained why. They have identified brain circuits that make people want to eat more when they are exposed to cold temperatures. We…
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This simple ice cream recipe is really quick to make and even easier if you have an ice cream maker. You can experiment with how much chocolate you like - for a less intense flavour half the amount of cacao, as this recipe is quite rich.…
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Your level of experience is a significant factor to consider when you start your training. If you’re very new, you may want to consider doing one or two sets of each exercise to get your muscles used to performing the movements without…
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A silky, goodness-packed soup that will help your kids eat more veggies. Ingredients For the soup: 1 onion, chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 small potato (around 130g), peeled and chopped 1250ml…
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Too much fat in a diet can push out the healthier items. If children fill up first on fried foods and snacks, there will be less room and less desire for the healthy parts of the diet, like fruit and veggies. It makes sense to start your…
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Greens have very little carbohydrates in them. They do have a lot of fibre, which makes them slower to digest. They have very little impact on blood glucose. In some diets, the carbohydrate in the greens are not even counted. This means…
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If your pet expects food and treats at any and every time of the day and follows you into the kitchen or to the dining area, you need to train them better at respecting boundaries. Set up a baby gate barrier at the kitchen doorway. Tell…
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