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Fad diets are all over the place. These diets can seem fun at first, but it’s usually impossible to stick to them for more than a few weeks at a time. That’s why most people never see any lasting results from them. Instead of latching onto the latest trend, why not try some of these science-backed habits that can help you become healthier and lose weight?
Eat food you love.
You might think…

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When you lose a significant amount of weight, you’re probably looking forward to a tight, toned body. However, the reality is often extra, loose skin. This additional skin can be frustrating, especially after you’ve poured so much time and energy into reaching your weight-loss goals. Besides being disappointing, loose skin can also cause infections, rashes, and back pain, and it can stop you…

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Most people eat much more sugar than they need each day. This sugar overload causes all kinds of havoc in your body. You know you need to limit sugar, but do you know exactly why? Here are some of the ways sugar is wrecking your health.
1. Sugar fattens up your organs.
Fructose – found in high-fructose corn syrup as well as table sugar – trigger your body to store fat in unusual places,…

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It seems so simple on paper: eat too much and you’ll gain weight. However, knowing how much is too much isn’t always so simple. But with the right strategy, you can master portion control and reach your healthy weight-loss goals.
Use Smaller Plates
Downsizing your dinnerware is a great trick that can help you eat less while feeling like you’re eating more. Fill up a 9-inch plate, for…

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The word “fat” certainly isn’t seen as an inherently positive noun or adjective. But if you are seeking to achieve wellness and better health, you must remove the negative connotations associated with consuming fat and explore how the intake of appropriate types of fats could positively impact your health.

Experts believe that your body requires fats that come from food. Although ther…

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In our fast-paced world, the notion of slowing down is difficult to grasp. However, when it comes to weight loss, experts believe that slow weight loss is the best way to achieve better health and reach weight loss milestones that stick.

Experts believe that a safe weight loss goal is losing an average of less than one kilogramme in a week. Losing weight quickly may seem like the best fix for…

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Many children have fond memories of childhood breakfasts—mornings of pancakes, bowls of sugary cereal (with the much-anticipated cereal box prize), or eggs. For many children, though, breakfast consisted of a dense, and often bland-tasting bowl of oatmeal, the likes of which may have left them with oat-tinged mental blocks about the food. If this sounds like you and you’ve been avoiding…

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You’ve been exercising for many months and have lost several pounds. Now, however, you’re beginning to notice that you’re plateauing. Your workouts seem to be becoming less effective, and you’ve still got that stubborn belly fat you’ve been trying to lose.

While this frustrating scenario could be caused by any number of variables and have a broad range of solutions, one way to…

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They’re zesty, tasty, and you usually think of them as a way of adding a little bit of flavour to your favourite dishes, or else as flavouring for sweet drinks and lollies. But lemons have been called the healthiest food on the planet, and when you get a closer look at these fruits, it’s not very difficult to see why.

They are packed full of vitamins, especially Vitamin C, and their juic…

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A food craving can be a challenge for anybody to deal with, but for those individuals who are actively trying to lose weight, it can be a major impediment to your progress. Unfortunately, it is often when you are trying to restrict yourself and to eat healthier that those unhealthy cravings most often arise, and you find yourself dreaming of all the things that you know you should not have.

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