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Many foods contain naturally occurring substances that bring on sleep; here are some of the best choices to help you settle down for a quality rest. Walnuts Walnuts are a good source of tryptophan, a sleep-enhancing amino acid that helps make serotonin and melatonin, the “body clock” hormone that sets … Read more
10 commandments to abide by if you want to enjoy your summer holidays without putting on a gram. 1. Follow a balanced diet. in hot weather we’re often less hungry so we’re more likely to eat raw vegetables instead of a heavy dinner. This can be dangerous because in the absence … Read more
It’s a hard fact of life learning to accept that most of the things that taste amazing are also usuallyfat and calorie-tastic. However it’s naïve to think that healthy eating means sacrificing your taste buds and all of your time to bland, expensive and time consuming cooking. In fact, finding healthy … Read more
Your friend lost weight on the Paleo Diet. Your mom slimmed down on the Military Diet. Your sister is reaching her weight loss goals with the Wheat Belly diet. Now it’s your turn to get trim. Should you follow in the footsteps of your friends and family? No, not necessarily. Those popular … Read more
Robert Lustig, MD, explains why all calories are not created equal. Cutting-edge experts say the “calories in, calories out” philosophy is oversimplified and inadequate. Quality of calories determines the quantity your body burns or stores, says Robert Lustig, MD, author of the recently published book Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, … Read more
Lemon Cucumber Mint Detox to beat the heat Recipe Type: Drinks One of the major benefits in drinking lemon and cucumber water is that it aids in weight loss and gives your body natural electrolytes. It’s a great source of Vitamin C and antioxidants which helps to maintain your body’s energy … Read more
Liz Vaccariello, author of The Digest Diet, explains how you can lose weight fast by eating foods you already shop for. I remember pouring over the astonishing research on MUFAs (monounsaturated fatty acids) for Flat Belly Diet! and feeling so excited that I had stumbled upon a nutrient that helped … Read more
Avoid soft drinks, as they could alter the way your body burns fuel and make it harder still to lose weight, says a study. “This study proves our concerns over sugary drinks have been correct. Not only can regular sugar intake acutely change our body metabolism,” said Hans-Peter Kubis of Britain’s … Read more
The Alkaline Diet – If you hadn’t realised, 2013 is the year that we all go hard core for health. Now this can be great, getting a bit more clued up about healthy eating is obviously a winner, but some of the diets that have burst onto our scenes promising us the world have … Read more
There’s no doubting the powerful role smell can play in stimulating a craving—freshly baked apple pie, anyone? But here’s some surprising good news: Smelling certain scents can also help you with weight loss. Extra Virgin Olive Oil A new study from the German Research Center for Food Chemistry found that even … Read more