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We’re living in stressful times, and one of the results of that for many people has been an unhealthy change to their diet. A new survey commissioned by the British Nutrition Foundation has found that 27% of people are eating less healthily than usual during lockdown, and 45% said that stress, anxiety or tiredness is […]
I’m willing to bet just about everyone has experienced emotional eating at one point or another in their lives. That’s normal — we’re all human. However, when emotional eating starts to become a habit where you’re experiencing perpetual, repetitive grief from it, it’s time to do a deep dive into those emotions and create some […]
Sometimes all you need is a little of a challenge to get you going, just ask Mmathabo Nkuna. When a Facebook post sparked her to join a weight loss challenge at work, the 31-year-old had to idea that it would have such life-changing results. Here’s her story. Mmathabo Nkuna Occupation: Audit Consultant Age: 31 City: […]
Most of us have some idea that brown bread, pasta and rice are healthier than sticking to the more popular white counterparts. But when we’re faced with that choice in the supermarket, many of us still tend to chuck the refined white options in our shopping trolleys. The result is that the majority of us […]
Intense, sometimes unbearable cramps. Monthly bleeding that is so heavy, you don’t know how you’re still a functioning human. Exhaustion, frustration, and confusion. This is life with Endometriosis. If this is you, first of all- we’re with you, and you’re not alone. You may have gone years without proper diagnosis, and even with a diagnosis, […]
Everything has changed. But even in the midst of massive layoffs and unemployment, a life-threatening pandemic, and so much more, many retain a laser-like focus on our own bodies, trying desperately to retain their shape, stunt their growth. Despite the consequences surrounding us, our own changing bodies seem to be the hardest thing for some […]
If you’re still thrown off by the quick shift from low-fat-everything to the keto craze, you’re not the only one. (I’m still a little shook, tbh.) You don’t have to go full-blown keto to reap the benefits of eating healthy fats, though. “Healthy fats are satiating, flavourful, and necessary for so many metabolic processes,” explains nutritionist […]
You’ve been looking forward to a delicious lunch all morning. Lunchtime comes and you dig into your meal. It tastes so good. But then afterwards you suddenly feel tired and drowsy. What is happening in your body? After a meal, your body really jumps into high gear – it begins with the digestive process: blood […]
If you’ve already given keto or any other low-carb diets a try, you might be eager to test out the Slow-Carb Diet, which is *somewhat* similar. The eating plan is included in the book The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman by Timothy Ferriss (an entrepreneur, author, and podcast host), which was […]
It’s easy to put on weight when you’re stuck at home and self-quarantined. Could your food choices be the culprit? Maybe you are skipping meals? Now matter how good your at-home workout is, proper nutrition – what you put in your mouth each day – is the key to getting results from any successful exercise […]
Courtesy Josie MaurerWe’re only a few weeks into quarantine, and already I think my mind is playing tricks on me. No, I’m not talking about hallucinating a Caribbean beach (although I wouldn’t object to that!). Rather, I’m talking about the siren call of my kitchen. It doesn’t matter that I set up my home office […]
In addition to getting abdominal pain when you eat that particular food, you might also deal with symptoms like nausea, bloating, gas, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, and more, the Cleveland Clinic says. And keep in mind that different people can be intolerant to the same food to different extents. For example, Dr. Krishnareddy explains, someone who […]
golibo via Getty Images The COVID-19 pandemic has brought seismic changes to all of our lives in the past weeks. We’re being urged to self-isolate in our homes, stay away from other people, and stock up on necessary supplies like food and hygiene products to limit trips to the store. These new guidelines, and the […]
Also, coming from a Latinx community, there is constant scrutiny about bodies because of the desire to be closer to whiteness. Unfortunately, that also means being closer to thinness. And some women of color can be sexualized at a young age because they often grow into their curves earlier. This sexualization leads to a desire […]
Hospital admissions for eating disorders have risen by more than a third (37%) across all age groups over the last two years, figures show. Experts described the figures as “worrying” and urged the government to promote early intervention. There were 19,040 admissions for eating disorders in 2018/19, up from 16,558 the year before and 13,885 […]