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Going on a diet has negative consequences not only for the body but also for your mind. A study from the North Carolina State University, published in the journal ‘Qualitative Health Research’, says that yo-yo dieting or weight cycling is a…
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According to research, barley has anti-inflammatory effects. Says a study, which appears in the journal ‘Antioxidants & Redox Signaling’, barley contains selenium. Getting selenium from the diet can help prevent inflammation. Barley…
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Cats are finicky eaters and sometimes it is confusing to know if they are sick or just holding out for something that they like better. Commercial diets, whether dry or canned, are attractive and they should have them at least two or three…
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Low-calorie vegetable-based soups can help fill you up and reduce overall calorie intake. Says a study published in the journal ‘Appetite’, liquids in the form of soup can be more satiating than solid foods but the form of soup, and the way…
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Gym balls are known to promote joint and core stability by making the body stabilise itself on an unstable surface. They are relatively inexpensive and portable so they’re perfect for home or workplace use. They come in different sizes.…
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It seems counterproductive to urge your kids to eat healthy if your home is filled with unhealthy, toxic foods. If you’re going to stock packets of chips and sugary drinks at home they will always choose those over the healthier, more…
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Kick-start the day with this super-filling and energising smoothie. Fresh herbs are packed with alkalising nutrients that help cleanse the body, as well as support digestion and the immune system. Flaxseeds ensure a good dose of…
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Asparagus has dietary fibre, vitamin A, and C. It is an excellent source of the B vitamin folate. It is a diuretic, and also provides inulin, an excellent prebiotic which will nourish the bacteria of the intestinal flora, improving…
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If you’re in the habit of leaving kibble in its dish all day, stop right now! That’s the worst thing you can do for your cat’s health and weight. Have specific mealtimes. By leaving the food out all the time, you’re overstimulating the…
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Globe artichokes are prickly plants with partly edible leaves enclosing a tasty ‘heart’. Their most important nutrients are vitamin C and iron. Says research published in the ‘Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan’, cynarin might…
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