It’s time to turn over a new leaf — or sprout. Health is often top of mind come Jan. 1, and one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is losing weight. In 2022, 22 states had at least 35% of adults with obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Obesity is a disease caused by … Read more
As the name suggests, a plant-based diet includes food originating from plants, including fruits, vegetables, nuts and oilseeds, whole grains, cereals, and pulses. This diet does not include food of animal origin and processed products. According to Minal Shah, RD, Chief Nutritionist, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, “A plant-based diet has proven to have numerous health benefits … Read more
I quickly saw how to make swaps that would help me stick to my calorie target, without leaving me feeling hungry. I saw that red meat – which I love; I’m Brazilian – was often quite a fatty choice (a 4oz steak is around 200 calories and 10g of fat), as are chicken thighs (around … Read more
When most people think of the so-called “superfoods” recommended for healthy living, something out of a can doesn’t generally come to mind. But one expert says there’s a shelf-stable supermarket staple that’s an essential part of every balanced diet — and most of us aren’t eating enough of it. Cans of fatty fish — including … Read more
But what about if I only use “healthy” salt, I hear you cry. Unfortunately, there is no such thing. It’s true to say there is a spectrum, from the less refined salts which deliver minerals and more complex flavour profiles, to cheap table salt packed with aluminium-based anti-caking agents. But, as Clarke says, it’s “misleading” … Read more
On the second week of pre-Christmas weight loss… try increasing your water intake Increasing water intake has been shown to aid weight loss by increasing satiety, reducing hunger, and helping the body remove waste efficiently. One study found that drinking an additional 1.5 litres of water a day led to just under half a pound … Read more
We know that what you eat is paramount for hair growth; as celebrity hairstylist Laurabeth Cabbot, notes: “The saying you are what you eat is no joke,” – and doctors agree. “Eating a balanced, well-rounded, nutritious diet is essential for the health and growth of your hair,” adds Lauren Penzi, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at … Read more
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It’s hard to have too much protein. “The vast majority of us are under-eating protein, not over-eating it,” says French biochemist Jessie Inchauspé, founder of Glucose Goddess and author of Glucose Revolution. “There’s nothing to fear when it comes to protein – it’s a healthy, essential part of our diet.” If you seriously max out on … Read more
“It already seems important to follow the official recommendations issued in several countries, such as France, Brazil, Mexico and Israel, to limit as far as possible the consumption of ultra-processed foods containing additives that are not essential to human health,” says Touvier. Previous research has found that food containing emulsifiers can also impact our ability … Read more