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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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If your cat is overweight, and you are helping your pet to lose weight, you will probably need to give your cat diet food. When you’re introducing a new food, allow a few days for the transition. It’s best to gradually add the new diet over…
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For effective weight loss, one must be flexible. There is a benefit of breaking the rules, if even only for a period of time. So, for instance, you don’t have to eat 6 small meals a day. You could decide what works the best for you. So, if…
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Acai berries are considered a superfood and are known for their antioxidant benefits. Acai bowls, topped with an assortment of fruits and nuts, have become a popular breakfast. In this recipe, the frozen acai purée is blended with coconut…
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