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In the late 1990s, NASA stated that the perfect meal for astronauts on long-term missions was quinoa. That’s because quinoa is rich in minerals and amino acids. To the general population, quinoa has been a bit of a mystery until recent years. Over the past two decades, quinoa production has increased by about 50% thanks to its growing popularity in Australia, Europe, and the United States.

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There’s no big secret to losing weight; it’s all about what you eat and taking in fewer calories than you expend. However, other factors have an impact on your results. The habits below represent six important things you can do right now to see the changes you want.
1. Sleeping More
When you don’t get enough sleep, it’s harder to lose weight. That’s because being sleep-deprived can…

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Near the end of the year, many people find their thoughts turning to warmer temperatures and the holiday festivities. One of the most fun activities this time of year is eating – appetisers, party food, sweets, and large holiday feasts. It may be the season to be jolly, but that doesn’t mean it has to be the season to gain weight. Keep a handle on the scale this holiday season by following a…

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Almost everyone has experienced it at one time or another – the weight loss plateau. You’ve seen the number on the scale drop consistently week after week, but suddenly, you can’t get it to budge no matter what you do. This is extremely common after the first few weeks of starting a new diet and a primary reason so many people give up. It’s understandable: you’re working so hard and…

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If you’ve tried losing weight without planning your meals, you know how much harder it can be. Too often, we start a diet only to give it up days or weeks later when we realise how hard it is and what a time commitment it can be to cook healthy meals and work consistently toward our goals. The truth is that the reason we so often give up has nothing to do with willpower or genetics; much of t…

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You already know that fruits are good for you. They’re packed with fibre and nutrients that are essential to maintaining optimal health. They’re naturally delicious and make great snacks and desserts, too. There are countless varieties of fruits, from the traditional to the exotic, so try these tips for working more of them into your diet.
Keep it around
It’s hard to eat fruit if you…

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Fats are essential to any healthy diet. However, fats are not all created equal. To make sure you stay as healthy as possible, it’s important to eat healthy fats in small amounts as part of your balanced diet. However, all fats – healthy or not – will contribute to weight gain if eaten in large amounts. Fats contain more kilojoules than proteins and carbohydrates, so limiting fat is likely…

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Starting your weight loss journey can be challenging whether you are trying to lose a little or a lot. We all develop a vision of what we hope our bodies will look like once we reach our goals. However, it’s important to have realistic expectations so that you aren’t blindsided by these events but rather able to enjoy looking and feeling your best at your healthiest weight.
1. You’ll st…

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If you are struggling to lose weight, take heart: success might be as simple as changing the way you shop for groceries. One simple change you can make is avoiding packaged “diet” products. Snacks, cookies, and cakes with labels that say “reduced sugar” or “low fat” may be deceptively high in calories. Besides that, they almost certainly lack essential nutrients your body needs. Her…

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How many diets have you tried? One? 20? More? If you are still struggling with weight loss, the hard truth is probably becoming clear to you: diets don’t work.The word “diet” often simply refers to your daily food and drink, but we also know it in its more insidious form: a word that describes temporary, restrictive, and typically futile attempts to lose weight, including gimmicks and…

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