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There has been a notable increase in its sales of slow cookers the world over. Slow cooking is not only a great way to cook delicious, nutritious meals, but also tremendously efficient. A low-power heating element slowly cooks the contents…
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Check which of these reasons is the cause of your canine pet’s weight gain: Age: Older dogs have slower metabolism. Just like humans, most dogs will begin to put on the pounds easily in their golden years. Lack of activity: Does your…
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Whatever the season, your body may benefit from a rejuvenating overhaul. Here are some top tips on how to improve your health: Green goodness - Load up on fresh, seasonal green vegetables for their natural detoxing properties.…
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The benefits of regular brisk walking as part of a healthy lifestyle have been recognised for years. Walking remains one of our most accessible and directly beneficial forms of exercise. Regular brisk walking helps to: maintain a…
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If your children are overweight and you are struggling to help them, here are some options to integrate weight management into your child’s life: Make goal-setting and meal planning a family activity. Have family exercise…
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A cactus-like succulent plant, Caralluma fimbriata, has been eaten in rural India for centuries, either raw as a spiced vegetable or in chutneys and pickles. Studies now show it has appetite-suppressing properties and trials confirm the…
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Serve as a dip with vegetable sticks, or with wheat-free corn tortilla flatbread, toasted and cut into strips. Ingredients 250g cooked beetroot dipped in vinegar (not pickled) 1 tin butterbeans (410g), drained & rinsed 1-2…
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If you struggle with your weight and constantly crave sweet treats, this may be due to the fact that food tastes different to you. Research shows that those who are overweight could be less sensitive to sweet flavours than their thinner…
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Losing weight is a slog; keeping it off is even harder – more than 95% of dieters regain their lost weight within five years. But you can do it, once you realise that only all-round effort leads to long term results. Make weight loss…
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Star anise has been in use for a few thousand years. A must in any Indian kitchen as a part of garam masala, it has some excellent anti-inflammatory properties. Anise oil has also been used to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It assists…
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