Diet and Nutrition

Studies show that eating zinc-rich foods and taking zinc supplements raise levels of the hormone leptin in the blood. High leptin levels are associated with weight loss and reduced appetite. Zinc deficiency results in low leptin levels and…
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Zucchini is a great vegetable for weight loss, full of filling fibre and so versatile. Mushrooms are used in this recipe but you can just as easily use mince or lentils depending on your taste and what’s in the cupboard. Really fast to…
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If Brussels sprouts aren’t your thing, you can easily replace them with broccoli in this recipe. Buckwheat is not the same as, or even related to, normal wheat. It is actually the seed of the plant so not technically a grain or cereal…
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Choosing a healthy dessert can really make a difference when it comes to weight loss. So, for example, if you make a parfait with low-fat yogurt and berries, it will save you 200 calories as compared with eating one cup of ice cream. You…
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Inflammation is the part of obesity that can also lead to diabetes and heart disease. So, when we lose weight, we are also helping prevent our bodies from becoming metabolically out-of-balance. By disrupting our fat cell metabolism,…
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Due to its thermogenic properties, protein possesses a fantastic fat-burning effect. High protein diets burn the most fat, keep your hunger at bay, and provide highest energy output for a longer time without crashing. Egg whites are low in…
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This delectable dish remains low in calories and everyone in the family will enjoy it. It will also make you feel full so you avoid unhealthy snacking. Ingredients ¼ cup cocoa powder 1 ½ bananas ¾ cup tofu 1 ½ cups…
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Here’s a perfect way to start the day! A bowl of oatmeal, packed with nutrients, that provides a great boost of energy to see you through the early part of the day, should be a definite addition to your healthy weight loss plan. Cinnamon…
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Healthy sauté is a wonderful way of cooking foods because it helps weight loss. It uses vegetable or chicken broth in place of heated oils. It cooks food at a lower temperature than stir-fry and yet brings out the robust flavour, and it…
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Probiotics restore the composition of your gut flora - the gut microbiome - and introduce beneficial functions to gut microbial communities, to help prevent inflammation. Research shows that they reduce common biomarkers of inflammation,…
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