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Prepared seasonings can have high salt content and increase your risk for high blood pressure. Replace salt with fresh herbs and spices or salt-free seasoning mixes. Use lemon juice, citrus zest or hot chillies to add flavor.
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Purple Mangosteen, that has been used to treat obesity by reducing fat accumulation, is low on calories and rich in fibre, making it great for weight loss. Says a 2009 study in the ‘Nutrition Journal’, “People who supplemented their diets…
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Monitoring the health and wellbeing of a pet dog may indicate how well its owner is. A team from the University of Newcastle, Australia, attached movement sensors to the dogs and tracked their behaviour to look for any anomalies that…
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If you choose diet or low-calorie fizzy soft drinks because you believe that they’re a healthier option than the sugary full-calorie versions, here’s some news for you. Research suggests that these diet fizzy drinks could increase your risk…
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Researchers using accelerometers have found that just taking one extra minute of brisk exercise every day could make almost half a pound of different to your weight by the end of the year! Even brief bursts of intense physical activity help…
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If you’re watching your weight but find it hard to avoid treats such as chocolate, cake and pizzas when you’re feeling down, a strange new solution could help you resist temptation. Researchers at Bonaventure University in New York have…
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Coconut oil is a natural fat burner. It contains medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). Says a report in the ‘American Journal of Clinical Nutrition’, MCTs are useful for managing weight. This is because MCTs are metabolised differently than…
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A low-fat, low GI, high protein, low-sugar chocolate cake for the family... Ingredients 300g fresh full cream ricotta cheese 120ml fresh milk (2% fat) 30g unsweetened pure cocoa powder 2 tablespoons agave nectar 60g…
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This beautiful ice cream is simple to make with minimum ingredients. If you’re a vegan, it’s perfect for you! Ingredients 2/3 cup raw cashews 1 1/8 cups frozen blueberries 1 1/8 cups frozen mulberries 1/3 cup water 2 tbsp…
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Oils and fats are essential ingredients for baking breads and cakesto keep your product moist. Shortening is fat that is a solid at room temperature and is used to make brownies, cakes, bread or muffins. Examples of shortening include…
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