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Stress and weight gain

21/09/23

The link between stress and weight gain is complex and can vary from person to person based on several individual factors. However, there are several mechanisms through which stress can contribute to weight gain: Emotional eating: Many people turn to food to cope with stress, which can lead to overconsumption of calories. Sugary, fatty, and […]

Fitness and motivation

Health Tips

Understanding NASH: The Silent Liver Disease

31/03/23

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a liver disease that is often called a “silent” disease because it can develop without any symptoms. It is a type of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) that is characterized by the buildup of fat in the liver. Over time, the buildup of fat can cause inflammation and damage to the […]

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Motivational Tips 5 And 6: Post It And Commit To It

17/01/19

In our continuing series of articles detailing how to maintain your motivation when reaching for your goal, we’ve already addressed the importance of focusing on a single goal, how to get inspired, how to get excited and how to ramp up your anticipation. In this article, we’ll give you two more motivational tips that will […]

Fitness and motivation

4 Myths about Plant-Based Protein

27/06/16

As consumer demand for plant-based and vegan proteins continues to rise, we’ve set out to tackle 4 of the most popular plant-based protein myths head on! Plant-base proteins are here to stay! And rightfully so! While some of the more loyal whey protein enthusiasts have had their doubts (often citing myths like the 4 we’re […]

Healthy Eating

How to Stop Dieting: 3 Keys to Sane, Sustainable Weight Loss

23/08/16

Most diets don’t work because they’re impossible to stick with for the long term. Try following these principles for successful sustainable weight loss. No. It’s not your fault; it’s inevitable. Low carb diets are usually extreme ways of eating that achieve short-term results, often at significant sacrifice. You feel totally unsatisfied after a meal. Or you spend hours […]

Weight Loss

A Sedentary Lifestyle Is More Dangerous Than Heart Disease, Diabetes And Smoking

06/03/19

It’s common knowledge that exercise does a body good. Previous studies have demonstrated that exercise contributes to increasing longevity. But a recent study conducted by the Cleveland Clinic and published in October 2018, illustrates the true value of exercise: according the senior author of the study and a clinic’s cardiologist, a sedentary lifestyle is more […]

Fitness and motivation

Does the keto diet increase your cholesterol?

06/12/22

Cholesterol is an important building block for your cells. To maintain good cardiovascular health, it’s crucial to have an appropriate ratio between the two types of cholesterol (HDL and LDL). HDL (good cholesterol) collects excess cholesterol and transports it to the liver where it is metabolized. In other words, HDL cleans your blood vessels. LDL […]

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Crash diets – why starving yourself is bad for weight loss?

14/09/17

In the modern society, people keeps pushing the emphasis on being thin. In fact, for many people, being thin is vital to be considered beautiful. Obese or overweight people are socially ostracised. For many of them, the only way out of that vicious circle is to lose weight drastically. Dieting can be long and full […]

Weight Loss

UEA research shows high protein foods boost cardiovascular health

02/12/15

The really surprising thing that was found is that amino acid intake has as much of an effect on blood pressure as established lifestyle risk factors such as salt intake, physical activity and alcohol consumption. For arterial stiffness, the association was similar to the magnitude of change previously associated with not smoking. Beneficial daily amounts […]

Cardiovascular Health

Why Am I Not Losing Fat?

15/06/16

Training and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be an all-encompassing way to live. Going to the gym regularly and eating well could be a full-time job in itself. If you’re doing it to lose weight, it can be demotivating to put all the effort in and not seeing it paying dividends. If you’re looking in […]

Is intermittent fasting suitable for everyone?

06/02/23

Intermittent fasting has many potential benefits, and it is important to know where to start, this include having a goal and choose the best approach. Sticking to an intermittent fasting program can be as easy and challenging at the same time. Here are some tips to help you make the most out of it: Essential […]

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