Tag: obesity
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How To Spot a Fad Diet
Each year, new diet trends appear on the scene, and a new way of eating or not eating makes the list. South Beach, Paleolific, Ketogenic, Whole30, Zone Diet, Vegan, Raw Food, Atkins, the Volumetric diet, the list goes on and on. With global obesity on the rise, it’s easy to understand why each year the…
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13 Of The Biggest Nutrition Myths Busted
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]When did nutrition become so complicated? We’ve all heard that saying, “don’t believe everything you read” and…
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Avoid Stress Eating When Sheltering With These 10 Tips
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Cook At Home But First, Slow Down When Eating
Cook at home and slow down, what’s the rush anyway? Take note of your eating habits and beware of how quickly you’re preparing and making your food. The process from preparation to consumption should be an enjoyable one. Yes, it’s more convenient to stop and grab a quick bite. However, the easiest way to boost…
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Optimize Healthy Aging With EMS Strength Training
Optimize healthy living with an ever-growing method of training known as ems strength training. Ems has the ability to maximize your training efforts in a short space of time. No, it’s not a quick fix or a weight loss miracle. It’s also not an easy way out of training, despite all the advertisements. However, it…
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Hemp: An Easy Solution To Many Of Our Problems
There is a plant that can be harnessed to address many of the problems we face in this country: nutrition, employment and environmental damage, for starters. It can be used to make rope, clothes, food, paper, textiles, plastics, insulation and biofuel. This plant is called hemp, and it is banned from being grown in this…
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Inflammation And Its Negative Effect On Our Health
Chronic low-grade inflammation is the root of all disease. As a result, it is also heavily implicated in aging. By reducing the pro-inflammatory aspects of our lifestyle, we will remain youthful and live better for longer. What is chronic low-grade inflammation? Low-grade inflammation can be understood as an immune system response. When the immune system…
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What You Need to Know About ‘Natural’ Sweeteners
Low carbohydrate diets have recently taken centre stage, leaving sugary foods high and dry. Shelves are full of low-carb biscuits, chocolates and cakes all free from sugar. But what is being used to replace that delicious sweet taste? Low glycaemic ‘natural’ sweeteners. The question remains – what are they made from? Agave Nectar Agave Syrup also called Agave Nectar…
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Diet Soda Increases Belly Fat in Older People
A new study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society, indicates a direct link between the consumption of diet soda and an increase in abdominal obesity in people 65 years of age and older. Weight gain leads to a greater risk of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic Syndrome is the…