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Some of the problems we see in obese people also occur in overweight or obese pet dogs. There's added stress on the joints, there’s an intolerance to exercise and heat; there’s also glucose intolerance, insulin resistance. A 2022 study of…
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These rich, moist, divine little bites are gluten-free, low GI and more nutritious than your average cupcake. Almonds replace processed white flour, olive oil or coconut oil replaces butter, stevia replaces sugar, and all of this is added…
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This deliciously rich and warming hot chocolate is a perfect treat. Cinnamon increases the body's production of heat by up to 20%, which helps to burn more calories. It is also known to reduce appetite and cravings. Nutmeg has been found to…
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Write down everything you eat and drink for the moment you wake up to the time you go to bed. Most of us are unaware of the type of foods we eat. If you have tried to lose weight in the past, and failed, you are probably an expert on…
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Dance is physical exercise, which increases endurance. The muscles work hard for increasingly longer periods of time without fatigue. Dancing keeps your mind active and body fit. It can help you to lose weight, strengthen and tone your…
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Living healthily goes beyond simply paying attention to the food you eat, and should also extend to the water you drink. Here’s how you could make drinking water taste better: Orange: You could use frozen orange slices as ice cubes by…
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Replace food and drinks with added sugar for those without. Instead of fizzy drinks have water, semi-skimmed milk (full fat for under-2s) or unsweetened fruit juice; and in place of chocolate, biscuits or cake, have unsweetened yoghurt…
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Zinc is a mineral, which combats inflammation. Studies have shown that people with low levels of zinc have high levels of inflammation in their body. Add sesame seeds, or crushed peanuts to your salads or eat pumpkin seeds as a tasty snack…
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Kids will enjoy this wonderfully spiced and sweet bread. Sweet potatoes are rich in fibre that can reduce levels of hunger hormones, help slow down digestion, and make you feel full. Says a 2015 study in the journal ‘Biomedical and…
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Dahlia roots contain a natural fructose polymer called inulin, which helps reduce your appetite by slowing carbohydrate metabolism. ‘The Anti-Aging Manual’ recommends that you eat one serving per day, alternating between raw and cooked, or…
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