It's no secret the United States has an obesity problem. More than 93 million Americans are obese and millions more are overweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But a recent study from the Cleveland Clinic shows few people are actually doing anything about it. Researchers found that three-quarters of those they surveyed are concerned about their weight and 65 percent are worried about getting heart disease due to extra pounds. Yet, less than half actually tried to make any dietary changes to lose weight.The findings also revealed that many Americans don't fully understand the relationship between extra weight and their overall health. Nearly 1 in 5 of those surveyed said they believe their diet has nothing to do with their heart health and more than half didn't know that obesity is linked to high "bad" cholesterol levels. Two-thirds said they didn't know being obese could lead to a stroke."Most Americans understand abstractly that being overweight or … [Read more...] about Scientifically proven ways to lose weight and improve health
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Eat 75% of your day’s calories BEFORE 2pm ‘to lose weight faster’
WHEN it comes to weight loss or maintenance, we often focus all our attention on which kinds of food we want to consume. But increasingly experts seem to think that when we eat matters just as much as what we eat. Whether it's intermittent fasting, carb cycling or keto-fasting (steering clear of carbs until after midday), many wellness trends now revolve around timing. Experts are now claiming that "chrononutrition" might be the key to burning body fat effectively and reducing our risk of chronic diseases.But what is it and how do you do it? Chrononutrition is the theory that our body clocks regulate our metabolism as well as our sleep. When we eat something in the morning, we put on less weight and we're less at risk of things like inflammation and diabetes than we are when we eat at night. It goes back to the old fashioned principle that we should "breakfast like kings, lunch like princes and dine like paupers" - having your biggest meals early on and reducing our intake as we go on … [Read more...] about Eat 75% of your day’s calories BEFORE 2pm ‘to lose weight faster’
The seven-day plan: eat to lose weight… and to keep it off
The menu plan only has one course for dinner. You can add fat options to fat meals and carb options to carb meals. For example, cheese (no crackers) or full-fat yoghurt can follow a fat meal. Vegetable soup, or a fruit starter or dessert, could accompany a carb meal. There are many starter and dessert options to be found in our recipe books, or any real-food recipe books you may have on your shelves. Feel free to use the menu plan as a guide, and replace any meal you don't like with another. Have the same breakfast and main meals every day, if this works for you. First, some pointers... 1 You want to get used to eating a maximum of three meals a day. So, eat enough to get through to the next meal without needing a snack. You may find your portions of meat, fish and eggs need to be more substantial if you are not filling up with (make that fattening up with) potatoes and pasta. It might take a while to get the 'more satiating meals/no snacks' balance right, so have a real-food snack if … [Read more...] about The seven-day plan: eat to lose weight… and to keep it off
How to lose weight in 2019: 5 of the most popular diets explained
With the festive season synonymous with overindulgence, this is the time of year many people think about dieting. But with so many different ways to lose weight, you might be unsure of which one to follow. Should you join a slimming group or follow a diet at home? Well here's a helping hand. We have listed five popular diets that you could do, with a brief explanation of what they offer to help you find which one would best suit you. Slimming World Slimming World offers both group and online membership. The diet consists of a Food Optimising eating plan which focuses on the simply rule - to lose weight you need to take in fewer calories than you use up. Here's how it works. • Step 1 - Choose free foods Slimming World provides detailed lists of foods that can be eaten in unlimited quantities - these are called free foods. • Step 2 - Choose healthy extras Every day you are allowed Healthy Extras - foods that you eat so that you are not missing out on certain vital elements … [Read more...] about How to lose weight in 2019: 5 of the most popular diets explained
How to lose weight: Six healthy snacks that are high in protein
FOLLOWING a high protein diet? These six snacks are great options for those looking to lose weight fast. By Sophie Roberts/Published 18th December 2018 Many slimmers find that snacking is their downfall.So if you find it difficult to avoid munching throughout the day, it’s advisable to think about what you are eating.Grazing on high protein foods is preferable to gobbling sugary or salt-filled treats.This is because these help the body to shed fat and build muscle.So which snacks should you add into your diet if you’re looking to lose weight? Related Articles Susanna Reid weight loss: GMB star sheds 2st by ditching THIS from her diet Protein diet: Ten vegan foods that will help you to lose weight fast How to lose belly fat FAST: Top seven abs moves for weight loss Six high-protein snacks for slimmers:1. NutsAlmonds and peanuts are some of the most nutrient-rich nuts.While they are pretty calorific, they have many health benefits if eaten in moderation.If you snack on … [Read more...] about How to lose weight: Six healthy snacks that are high in protein