Category: Health

Natural Sweeteners

Quitting refined sugar can be tough, but given how incredibly harmful sugar can be, it’s definitely worth the effort.

Fortunately, quite a few sweeteners found in nature are actually good for your health.

They’re low in calories, low in fructose, and taste very sweet.

5 Natural Sweeteners That Are Good for Your Health (healthline.com)

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Things That Are Not Good If You Want To Lose Weight

Starting a diet can be as daunting as keeping those pesky pounds on your waistline. And it certainly doesn’t get any better with age.

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Slide 1 of 31: Starting a diet can be as daunting as keeping those pesky pounds on your waistline. And it certainly doesn't get any better with age.With time and age comes great responsibility—and an awareness of the most prevalent diet mistakes people who want to lose weight make. Snoop through our exclusive report to find out if you're still making these mistakes when dieting so you can finally see those pounds fall off—and stay off. And to make sure you're starting off right, be sure to get rid of any of the 100 Unhealthiest Foods on the Planet you might have in your kitchen.Read the original article on Eat This, Not That!
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30 Worst Things You Can Do If You’re Trying to Lose Weight (msn.com)

Hidden Dangers

…in some foods we eat.

Slide 1 of 37: Food is an essential part of our lives, but navigating what is – and what isn’t – safe to consume can be tricky. One in 10 people fall ill each year due to eating contaminated food, according to the World Health Organization. Certain foods are more susceptible to contamination and require careful preparation, while others should be avoided altogether. Here are some foods with surprising hidden dangers.
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Mental Health~ Pottering

People who garden every day have wellbeing scores 6.6 per cent higher and stress levels 4.2 per cent lower than those who do not garden at all, the research from the Royal Horticultural Society found.

Pottering in the garden can improve wellbeing as much as exercise (msn.com)
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Canned Chickpeas, What Happens When

…You eat them?

Slide 1 of 9: Is eating chickpeas from a can different from eating chickpeas you've soaked yourself? Quick answer: no. The nutritional value is very similar, besides maybe a small increase in sodium due to the canning process of chickpeas. So if you regularly eat canned chickpeas and cook dishes at home with them, do not fret—you're not losing any nutritional value.In fact, many registered dietitians say that if you eat canned chickpeas regularly, your body will actually see a myriad of health benefits. Between the plant-based protein, fiber, and even the complex carbohydrates that are within these tiny legumes, having chickpeas in your diet is ultimately a good health move."Canned chickpeas are a convenient food that offers excellent nutrition," says MyNetDiary's Registered Dietitian and MS, Brenda Braslow. "1/2 cup of chickpeas has 134 calories and 7 grams of protein, the equivalent of one ounce of meat. One of the big three primary nutrients, protein is found in every single body cell."Here's what happens to your body when you eat canned chickpeas regularly, and for even more cooking tips, be sure to check out our list of the 100 Easiest Recipes You Can Make.Read the original article on Eat This, Not That!
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What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Canned Chickpeas (msn.com)

Toxic Fat, Yes There Is

Saturated fat, however, amps up the body’s production of low-density lipoproteins, or what you often hear referred to as LDL cholesterol. This is the “bad” cholesterol, which “can build up inside the arteries, restricting blood flow to the heart and brain, heightening the chance of heart attack or stroke,” the report says.

This Toxic Fat Is More Harmful To Your Body Than Cholesterol, Experts Say (msn.com)

This Toxic Fat Is More Harmful To Your Body Than Cholesterol, Experts Say (msn.com)

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Best Superfoods, Added Benefit Losing Weight

Dr Joan believes eating a plant-based diet increases our metabolism, improves and cures heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes and much, much more. In other words? These are the best superfoods for weight loss and health.

19 of the best superfoods for weight loss (msn.com)
Slide 2 of 20: First up on Dr. Joan's top 20 list? Nuts and seeds. "Nuts are very important. A handful is very satiating, and many diet docs recommend eating a quarter cup twice a day - as a morning and afternoon snack if you feel the need," explains Dr Joan. "Almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, macadamias, and sunflower seeds can be eaten daily. But watch out for peanuts which are often contaminated with a fungus that can cause liver cancer. "Brazil nuts also deserve a special mention. They're the most concentrated dietary source of the trace element selenium, a critical cofactor for the all-important antioxidant enzymes glutathione peroxidase and thioredoxin reductase."
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Coffee Speeds Up Metabolism

A strong cup of coffee before physical exercise could boost fat burning, researchers have said.

https://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2021/apr/afternoon-coffee-consumption-before-exercise-speeds-up-fat-loss.html