How to get the right balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in your diet
Linda Steward/Getty Images Wherever you look, the advice is the same: if you want to reduce your risk of heart disease, obesity, cancer and all manner of other health problems, you should cut down on “bad” saturated fats, such as those found in butter and red and processed meats. Instead, you should be gobbling “good” […]
How to identify ultra-processed foods – and the surprising ones hiding in your cupboard
It’s probably the most straightforward test of all: check the ingredients list and if it contains at least one item you don’t recognise as something found in standard kitchens, it’s more than likely UPF. These unrecognisable substances often appear at the beginning or the middle of the ingredients list. “If it looks like you couldn’t […]
Lemon Weight Loss Tips: How to include lemon in diet for weight loss |
One easy-to-find, yet effective component to include in your diet is lemon, especially if you’re trying to lose weight. A research published in the online library, Wiley says that every 4 in 10 people are trying to lose weight in the world. Lemon may improve your life when included in your daily routine because it […]
How to tell if you’re hooked on junk food
A collection of the world’s most renowned experts in ultra-processed foods will convene in London for the International Food Addiction Consensus Conference next month. The gathering ultimately aims to get addiction to highly processed junk foods officially recognised as a condition by both the World Health Organisation and leading psychiatry institutions. “We’re getting together to […]
How to beat a weight-loss plateau
“Getting a good amount of protein in your first meal can be transformative for managing hunger; this benefits appetite control throughout the entire day and has been shown to reduce late night eating,” says Stephenson. She also suggests increasing fibre by adding milled flax seeds and psyllium to meals, as well as opting for beans […]
How to Cure Hedonic Eating?
Logan is a 62-year-old woman who has reached the pinnacle of professional success. She started a $50 million consumer products company and, after selling it, managed to develop another successful brand. She is healthy and happily married, with four adult children. And yet, despite all her achievements and stable family life, Logan was always bothered […]
How to reap the health benefits of olive oil
How much olive oil is healthy? Dr Carmen Piernas, a nutrition scientist at the University of Oxford, recommends limiting your intake to no more than four tablespoons per day, used as a dressing or for roasting. “Frying requires a lot more added fat, so, in general, is best avoided, even when using olive oil,” she […]
How to Help Patients Lose Weight After Menopause
Unwanted weight gain is a common problem for women after menopause. Primary care clinicians have likely heard from patients that attempts at shedding extra pounds are not working. Nearly three fourths of women aged 60 years and older in the United States are overweight. Some may blame menopause for this trend. But the life stage […]
How to lose your beer belly – without totally giving up alcohol
For a joke, some men will cradle their bulging midriffs and laugh about the investment it’s taken to grow a pot belly. “Beer isn’t cheap,” they’ll say. That’s true, but the financial cost of a beer belly is not as consequential as the considerable health costs. For men, a growing waistline can contribute to a […]
The nine most unhealthy WFH habits – and how to fix them
Those of us who regularly work from home are familiar with the pitfalls of easy-to-access snacks in the kitchen and a lack of activity when our commute consists of a few steps from the bedroom to the home office. Now, new research from King’s College London has confirmed that almost half of people who moved […]