SUPERMAO / Shutterstock There’s no question the holiday season is one of the most challenging times of the year to commit to a weight loss plan. The popular keto diet, or ketogenic diet, is a great way to help shed some pounds, cutting out excess sugar and carbohydrates from the diet. This high-fat, low-carb diet … Read more
blandinejoannic / Pixabay As we dive into the holiday season, carb-heavy foods seem to be everywhere we go. Foods high in carbs and sugars are certainly delicious, but they can leave us feeling sluggish. During the busy holiday season, the last thing we need to feel is slowed down — we have shopping and gift … Read more
Even before the scans and tests, it was clear to everyone that Catriona’s memory was severely failing. Although David Cameron was Prime Minister at the time, Catriona thought it was still Margaret Thatcher. We were finally, gently, told that she had Alzheimer’s. Catriona was prescribed a drug, donepezil, which we were told could stave off … Read more
Rex Pickar / Unsplash While we hope you aren’t feeling queasy, this guide to the BRAT diet will help if you find yourself needing a rescue remedy for nausea and loose stools. Most of us have memories of at least one time in our childhoods when we had a stomach bug. You might remember how … Read more
They’re particularly good sources of vitamin C, vitamin B6 and potassium, as well as a less talk-about nutrient called choline, which Dr Mellor says is vital for a healthy brain, nerves and muscles and especially important for pregnant women. For genetic reasons, some of us don’t make as much choline as others, so it’s important … Read more
It was a sunny day and, as we toiled over the flatpack assembly in the heat, I told him about why I had decided to quit booze. He asked me how I was feeling and I told him: “Exhausted, anxious and sweaty.” This, he said, was normal. The feeling lasted for a week – a … Read more
Perma Health Keto Gummies Reviews: A Honest Review of the Best Keto Supplement on the Market Sasirekha Peter Last Updated 17 November 2023, 17:18 IST What are Perma Health Keto Gummies? Perma Health Keto Gummies are a kind of treat or food supplement that can help you follow the keto diet, a way of eating … 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
“You know we’ve reached peak menopause when Oprah gets involved,” Bardwell says. Influencers have also been quick to get on the menopause bandwagon. The problem is that many aren’t qualified to talk about health, diet, HRT or supplements, Bardwell says. “The content they’re putting out has the potential to be confusing at best and damaging … 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