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Excessive body weight the clearest links between inflammation and disease. Carrying extra weight, especially on your abdomen, is a risk factor for inflammation. Abdominal fat is metabolically-active tissue. Metabolically-active fat tissue…
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To help your kids stay energetic, lean and healthy, create a basic framework of family meals that are nutritious, and reserve the rich and more elaborate foods for weekends or special occasions. Two-thirds of the plate should be made up of…
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In Chinese medicine, several herbs are popular among those wanting to lose weight. Citrus aurantium, or bitter orange, is believed to boost metabolism and reduce appetite. Three studies found that it increased metabolic rates and in one…
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People who suffer long-term stress may also be more prone to obesity, according to research by scientists at University College London. The paper, published in the journal ‘Obesity’, shows that exposure to higher levels of cortisol over…
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Many cat owners have been told their animals need several small meals a day. But research from the University of Guelph has found that feeding cats one large meal a day may help control hunger better than feeding them several times a day.…
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These tasty patties are light, healthy and easy to make as a snack. Full of healthy green veggies like spinach, peas and coriander, your family can try them with raita and a crispy salad. Ingredients 100g sweet potatoes, peeled and…
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Here are some easy-to-prepare, low-fat and low-sugar snacks that are 100 calories or less for children: 1 cup carrots, broccoli, or bell peppers with 2 tablespoons hummus A medium apple or banana 1 cup blueberries or grapes…
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Research shows that diets that are low in sugar and simple carbs are associated with significantly less inflammation than diets that are low-fat but high in simple carbs. Mediterranean diets or diets that are made up of monounsaturated…
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If both your parents are obese you have a 70% chance of obesity too, compared with less than 20% if both parents are lean. But it’s not just your genes that are at fault; family eating habits, activity patterns and attitudes to food also…
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According to a 2017 research, ginger contains compounds called zingerone and shogaols, which may help with weight loss. These compounds are involved in the processes that burn and store fat. Kale is low in calories and high in water, and so…
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