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The two main causes of childhood obesity are over-eating and under-exercising. An unhealthy diet with too much sugar and fat, coupled with a lack of physical activity, too much time sitting with their phones or other electronic gadgets,…
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Your size and shape are only partly hereditary. So, even if your parents have always been overweight or even obese, you are not doomed for life! This is because it’s not just your genes that are at fault - family eating habits, activity…
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Here are some beliefs regarding children’s weight loss that need to change…   Childhood obesity is genetic; you can’t do anything about it. Fact: While genes do influence weight, they are only a part of the equation. Some children…
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Studies show that children who skip main meals are more likely to have excess body fat and an increased risk of cardio-metabolic diseases already at the age of 6 to 8 years. Of course, the contributing culprits are having a lot of sugary…
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Research from the University at Buffalo says that COVID lockdowns across the world have affected the diet, sleep and physical activity among children.  The study, published in the journal ‘Obesity’, says that compared to a year before…
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To help kids with their weight issues, there are a few things that you can do as parents: Tweak family food choices. You need to make major changes to your family’s eating habits. Start by making small, gradual changes. Add a…
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Recent studies on children’s health and fitness levels make disturbing reading. On an average, one in six children is obese, and only one in three boys and one in four girls engage in the recommended hour of exercise per day. Here’s what…
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Lauki halwa is a delicious dessert that is packed with the goodness of vital nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, beta-carotene and magnesium that promote good health. On account of lauki’s low glycaemic index, this dessert can be devoured…
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If you find it too difficult to completely go without sugar and want to have the occasional treat, here are some healthy sweeteners: Jaggery – This is made from raw sugar cane juice, palm juice or coconut palm sap. It is unrefined so…
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When it comes to weight loss most wellness experts hold alcohol as the enemy. It adds extra calories to your diet, encourages you to eat more food, and alters the normal digestive process – not what you want when you are watching your…
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