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Eating well, and keeping active, was the normal way of life less than 50 years ago. So was eating fresh, local produce. Kids walked or cycled to school, and automatically played outside afterwards, until called in for a home-cooked,…
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Are you afraid to exercise in case it makes you hungry so you eat more? Although it’s logical to assume that exercise stimulates appetite, this doesn’t seem to be the case. In fact, when you exercise with high intensity, your appetite may…
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Being overweight can lead to a number of problems in the bedroom, from lack of desire through to muscle cramps, fatigue, poor blood flow and inability to perform. There are psychological issues, too, as knowing you are less fit than you…
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Diabetes is a fairly common in older dogs. Just like it happens in people, the dog's pancreas can fail to make enough insulin. Insulin is needed for the cells to take in sugars for producing energy. When there is not enough insulin, the…
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In the face of warnings against the danger of adding sugar, syrups and cream to coffee, you may be surprised at wellness experts advocating the addition of butter. The inspiration comes from yak butter tea, a traditional Tibetan drink. The…
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Sugar and high-fructose corn syrup - It has become rather difficult to avoid added sugars because manufacturers add large doses of sugar to improve the flavour of many packaged, processed foods. You can not only find them in cookies,…
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Avocado is high in calories but it is monosaturated fat, which make it healthy. In a 2013 study published in ‘Nutrition Journal’, those who ate half a fresh avocado with lunch reported a 40% decreased desire to eat for hours afterward.…
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Wheatgrass is one of the most powerful foods that you can include in your daily diet. It is gluten-free and does not contain the proteins that associated with gluten intolerance. It helps to alkalinise the body in order to prevent diseases…
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You need to monitor your pet’s weight as you change their diet or help them get more active and so make sure that you get the best weighting scale for your pet for accurate results. Take into consideration the size and temperament of…
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You could make smarter choices for yourself and your family when it comes to sweetening food. One way to reduce your sugar intake without having to sacrifice taste is by replacing table sugar with low-calorie sweeteners. These sweeteners…
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