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According to researchers from the University of Iowa, apple skin contains ursolic acid – an ingredient that protects against obesity by increasing levels of muscle and ‘brown fat’ which burn white fat as fuel. Other researchers from Nova…
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Many children hate to have breakfast before school. But breakfast skippers are more likely to become overweight or obese, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol level and high insulin levels, putting them at risk of type 2 diabetes.…
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Mushrooms have immune-boosting action and potent antimicrobial properties. A good source of B vitamins and selenium, they are one of the highest antioxidant foods in the world, in the same league as the red pepper and spinach. Although not…
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When your energy dips during the day, do you reach for popular pick-me-up snacks? Those sugary snacks, along with tea and coffee, are making you overweight and are, in fact, stressing your adrenals. Over time this may lead to adrenal…
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The health benefits of watercress were revered in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome and by the Anglo-Saxons. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, located his first hospital close to a spring to ensure fresh watercress for his patients. Watercress…
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Did you know that giving your pet an extra ‘little’ treat can have a large impact on their weight? Combined with a common misconception of what a healthy weight looks like, the current pet obesity epidemic is no surprise. Many pet owners…
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You may think that low-calorie or low-sugar varieties of your favourite soft drinks are healthier than full-sugar alternatives, but researchers have uncovered a potential link between the sweeteners they contain and depression. In a US…
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Weight gain, especially around the waist, is a problem that many people face as they get older. Although a more sedentary lifestyle, or more fattening diet are often blamed, researchers in the USA have also identified an enzyme which…
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Researchers analysing the weight of over one million children have found that those living in areas with the most fast-food takeaways were more likely to be overweight or obese, especially those of secondary school age. As the number of…
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If you don’t have a pet but are planning to have one, know that they suffer from lifestyle wellness issues just like us. Many of us have struggled with the weight issues of our pet. If you intend to get your family a canine, know that some…
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