The Gist of It: Fad diets simply do not work in the long term and can cause a load of health issues from heart diseases to cancer. Have your meals centered around plants (veggies, fruits, beans etc) plus regular exercising will help you shed the pounds more sustainably. C’mon, admit it – you’ve tried at least one …
Since the 1980s, we’ve been recommended to steer clear of fats as everyone in the world thought that eating lots of fat, makes you, well, fat. High fat diets were thought to lead to obesity, heart disease, and cancer. But does that theory still hold water? Going fat-free won’t stop you from gaining weight Many …
If you find yourself rummaging the fridge all the time, you may be an emotional eater. This means you’re eating based on your mood, and not hunger. By feeding your feelings instead of your stomach, you’re on the highway to weight gain. Most of us are familiar with the post-breakup ice cream binge, but what about the regular days …
Question: Everyone keeps talking about High GI and Low GI foods. What do they mean and do high-GI foods really cause weight gain? Answer: Glycemic index (GI) means how fast the carbohydrate raises the blood glucose. A high-GI food causes a more rapid rise in blood glucose levels whereas a low-GI food will release glucose …
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Here’s a little math that we are all too familiar with – if energy in equals energy out, your body weight will remain stable. Any change to this will lead to a change in the number on your scale. Even though we know this, our love for curry laksa and kuih-muih far outweighs our inclination to …
The epidemic of obesity has now reached an alarming stage with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese. It is now recognised as one of the most important public health problems the world faces today. I used to think obesity was a disease of excess confined …
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Everywhere you go on the internet, you’re constantly bombarded with products claiming to fight fat, cure cancer, or make you irresistible to the opposite sex. While most of us want these claims to be true, most of the time the foods won’t stand the test of science. Except for one. Green tea. The miracle fat-burning …
Trying to shed some weight and getting fit is never easy. You need constant motivation, inspiration, and most importantly – willpower to be able to reach your goals. We’ve dug through the internet and found these inspiring stories to keep you going on your health journey. There are no hard and fast rules on how …
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Question: How do appetite suppressants work? Are they harmful if more than the prescribe dosage is taken? Answer: Most available appetite suppressants or weight loss pills and medication work by affecting mood and appetite. These effects are achieved by influencing some chemicals found in the brain. When disturbed, these brain chemicals will promote weight loss …
