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How old is your body, really? How to improve BMR and metabolic age

How old is your body, really? How to improve BMR and metabolic age

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CALORIE COUNTING 101

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06 Apr 2023

CALORIE COUNTING 101

“Eat less, exercise more” is the norm to lose weight. But is it as easy as it sounds?  The popular school of thought says that weight loss is all about burning more calories than you eat. However, you can only burn a certain amount of calories in a day. What you can adjust according to preference, is the number of calories you consume. Yet, it is not that simple. In the modern world of food, regulating your caloric intake can… Read more

CALORIE COUNTING 101

CALORIE COUNTING 101

“Eat less, exercise more” is the norm to lose weight. But is it as easy as it sounds?  The popular school of thought says that weight loss is all about burning more calories than you eat. However, you can only burn a certain amount of calories in a day. What you can adjust according to preference, is the number of calories you consume. Yet, it is not that simple. In the modern world of food, regulating your caloric intake can…

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Foods to Eat and Avoid When Suffering From Acid Reflux

Acid reflux affects nearly everyone at some point, but some people have it almost every time they eat, along with symptoms including burning pain, bloating, and burping. The persistent acid reflux illness may develop into gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The oesophagus is normally shielded from stomach acid by the oesophagal sphincter, a muscular tube that relaxes to allow food to enter the stomach and tightens to prevent it from returning up the oesophagus. Yet if the sphincter weakens, food can… Read more

Foods to Eat and Avoid When Suffering From Acid Reflux

Foods to Eat and Avoid When Suffering From Acid Reflux

Acid reflux affects nearly everyone at some point, but some people have it almost every time they eat, along with symptoms including burning pain, bloating, and burping. The persistent acid reflux illness may develop into gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The oesophagus is normally shielded from stomach acid by the oesophagal sphincter, a muscular tube that relaxes to allow food to enter the stomach and tightens to prevent it from returning up the oesophagus. Yet if the sphincter weakens, food can…

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06 Apr 2023

The Truth About Being Irritable on a Calorie Deficit

It’s no surprise that what we eat affects our mood along with other functions of the body and if you’ve suddenly reduced your calorie intake for the purpose of weight loss, there is a fair chance that you’ll find yourself grumpy, snappy or even lethargic. Mood swings on a diet are fairly common, and many people are dissuaded by weight loss and diet programs simply because of the detrimental effects they will have on their mood. While the irritability caused… Read more

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The Truth About Being Irritable on a Calorie Deficit

The Truth About Being Irritable on a Calorie Deficit

It’s no surprise that what we eat affects our mood along with other functions of the body and if you’ve suddenly reduced your calorie intake for the purpose of weight loss, there is a fair chance that you’ll find yourself grumpy, snappy or even lethargic. Mood swings on a diet are fairly common, and many people are dissuaded by weight loss and diet programs simply because of the detrimental effects they will have on their mood. While the irritability caused…

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14 Jul 2023

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Vitamins, Minerals and Hypothyroidism

Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.” -Hippocrates Most of us practice vitamin, nutritional and herbal therapy on a regular basis in the form of fresh fruit juices, supplements, and multivitamin capsules to name a few. These also serve as the pillars of various complementary and alternative medicine systems. It is always advised to consult with your dietician before you make any major diet changes when suffering from thyroid disorders. Some common vitamins, minerals, and… Read more

Vitamins, Minerals and Hypothyroidism

Vitamins, Minerals and Hypothyroidism

Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.” -Hippocrates Most of us practice vitamin, nutritional and herbal therapy on a regular basis in the form of fresh fruit juices, supplements, and multivitamin capsules to name a few. These also serve as the pillars of various complementary and alternative medicine systems. It is always advised to consult with your dietician before you make any major diet changes when suffering from thyroid disorders. Some common vitamins, minerals, and…

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06 Apr 2023