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Dog and cat owners buy weight-control diets for their overweight pets but are confused by the calorie density, recommended intake, and wide range cost of low-calorie pet foods. A study by the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts…
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Do you blame staying overweight on ‘food addiction’? Although a clinical condition known as ‘binge eating disorder’ does exist, it is extremely rare, affecting less than 3% of obese people. Behavioural scientists are concerned that some…
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Working out, while often enjoyable, is undeniably hard work. Sometimes it does us good to get an extra edge by listening to our favourite music. Research suggests the average person exercises for 19 minutes longer if listening to music when…
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Sleep needs to be one of your most important family values. A study published in the journal ‘Frontiers in Psychology’ suggests that this is because more parental sleep is related to more child sleep, which is connected with lowered chances…
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Red chilli peppers contain a compound called capsaicin that give them the fiery flavor. The more capsaicin it contains, the hotter the chilli. Research has shown that chilli peppers help with weight loss because they can suppress appetite…
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Here’s a delicious breakfast smoothie for your family. Almond milk is simple to make and is a great alternative to dairy milk. Use chilled for best taste. Ingredients For Almond Milk: 1 cup raw almonds 4 cups water For…
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This tastes great, and there's absolutely no dairy, gluten or added sugar in this gorgeous tea-time treat. Ingredients  160ml rice milk 15ml apple cider vinegar 40g poppy seeds 200g gluten-free plain flour 1½ tablespoons…
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Eating healthy also helps prevent your cholesterol levels from becoming high. Stop cooking foods that contains high levels of saturated fat, like pies, cream, cakes and biscuits. You can replace them in your meals and snacks with foods that…
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Oatmeal, like brown rice, is high in fibre, and fibre helps with inflammation. Studies have shown that colloidal oatmeal’s unique chemical profile diminishes cytokines, a group of proteins that cause inflammation in your body. Beetroot…
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You may find it beneficial to incorporate agility training into your pet’s exercise routine. Agility training involves training your dog to negotiate obstacles such as jumps, tunnels and slopes. This form of exercise works best with…
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