28 Dec, 2024
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Are RXBARs Actually Good For You? Here’s What We Know – Health Digest

Prostock-studio/Shutterstock Sometimes lunchtime can seem so far away, especially when your energy is dragging through your morning meeting. Sure, you can grab those day-old danishes on the platter in front of you — but you know they’ll just spike your blood sugar and make you feel worse later. The vending machines might give you some different […]

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7 physical signs of stress you shouldn’t ignore – plus what can help

From fatigue to cravings, there are some physical signs of stress that probably shouldn’t be ignored. Nutritionist for DIRTEA, Clarissa Berry reveals more, plus what can help  The adrenal glands are two small glands situated on top of the kidneys and are where your primary stress hormones are made. These are hormones like cortisol and […]

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WHO Reveals A Scary Link Between Diet Soda And Cancer – Health Digest

Whether naturally-occurring or man-made, any cancer-causing substance is considered a carcinogen, according to the National Human Genome Research Institute. Types of carcinogens can range from UV rays to viruses to car fumes — but are all able to prompt cell DNA mutations. Reuters reports that aspartame is set to receive the label, “possibly carcinogenic to […]

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11 best protein powders and snacks – Healthista

Looking to increase your protein-intake? Healthista tried and tested the best protein powders and protein snacks the market has to offer –  so you don’t have to  I have always been nervous about eating a large amount of protein, as I thought that it would make me look bulky or that I would gain weight. Since […]

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The Best Type Of Workout To Prevent Overeating – Health Digest

Are you worried about how to stop yourself from overeating? Good news: recent research suggests that a certain kind of workout can help you accomplish that. Source link

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12 weight loss tips this nutritionist has heard that ACTUALLY work

Ever wondered what the best weight loss tips are from a nutritionist? Healthista spoke to expert May Simpkin who reveals her top 12 top nuggets of weight loss wisdom Losing weight doesn’t have to be difficult or tortuous. It can simply be a case of making small changes to your daily routine that are healthier and more […]

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Gross Things That Could Be Lurking In Your Spice Jars – Health Digest

In a 2022 study published in the Journal of Food Protection, more than 370 participants in North Carolina were tasked with making ground turkey patties and a ready-to-eat vegetable salad in a test kitchen. The raw turkey meat had been injected with a virus known as MS2, which poses no threat to humans (via Rutgers […]

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6 healthy tips to prevent the effects of bloating – Healthista

Healthista asked registered nutritionist and founder of Honestly Nutrition, Gabi Zaromskyte, to explain why we bloat and how to prevent the effects of bloating We all know what it feels like to be bloated – it’s that ‘can’t get zip your jeans zipped, ate too much food’ feeling. Bloating is the the feeling of fullness, tightness, […]

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The Unexpected ‘Health’ Food That Has More Sugar Than A Krispy Kreme Donut – Health Digest

The American Heart Association explained that natural sugars are those that occur in food in its natural state, while added sugars are sweeteners added during food processing. These can include ingredients such as corn sweeteners, fruit juice concentrates, honey, high fructose corn syrup, and plain sugar listed on the label. To maintain a healthy heart […]

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Does the hot weather make you bloated? 7 reasons you should take probiotics during the summer – Healthista

Does the summer heat make you more prone to bloating, allergies and low mood? Here’s why topping up on probiotics can help alleviate symptoms You’ve been looking forward to the hot weather for months, but now it’s here, you just feel bloated and sluggish. It may be that your digestive system is not working as […]