27 Jul, 2024
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Is It Ever Okay To Eat A Meal Without Protein? We Asked A Nutritionist – Health Digest

“Unless you have specific underlying health issues, your body can effectively absorb most of the protein you can consume at any given meal,” explained Tamar Samuels.  Low-protein diets to manage underlying health issues do exist. They have to be carefully managed and preferably monitored by a healthcare professional, but genetic conditions that impact protein metabolism, like homocystinuria […]

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The Healthiest Fast Food Sandwiches You Can Buy, According To Our Nutritionist – Health Digest

How your food is prepared has a role to play when it comes to choosing a diet that’s best for you, and the same can be said about fast food sandwiches. “The way it is prepped can make a difference. I have nothing against a good burger, but sometimes, the meats aren’t the best quality […]

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Our Nutritionist Weighs In On The Healthiest Protein Bars You Can Buy At The Grocery Store – Health Digest

Like saturated fat, trans fat is also known to raise bad cholesterol as well as reduce our good cholesterol. “Keep this number at 0 when looking at nutrition labels. Even small amounts of trans fat increase your risk for heart disease,” Samuels cautioned. “If you see ‘partially hydrogenated’ on a food label, this is an […]

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Our Nutritionist Explains How To Curb Your Persistent Sugar Cravings – Health Digest

Your sugar craving could stem from your need for energy, says the Cleveland Clinic. Your body learns that the taste of something sweet also gives plenty of fuel when you need it. When you’re hungry, you reach for this fast fuel rather than wait for something more healthy. “Mentally, people could feel like it provides […]

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How to outsmart the food shortages – nutritionist shares her hacks

How to outsmart the current food shortages – Harley Street nutritionist and weight loss specialist Kim Pearson, shares her expert advice The environment secretary, Therese Coffey, has revealed that shortages of some fruit and vegetables will take two to four weeks to be resolved. We all know that it’s important to get our (minimum) 5-a-day. But […]

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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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Nutritionist explains why the gorgeous Amal Clooney enjoys seaweed as part of her morning ritual

The gorgeous Amal Clooney reveals she enjoys a breakfast of seaweed. Nutritionist Dr Naomi Newman-Beinart explains 5 reasons why seaweed is great for your health, plus how you can get more of it into your diet  Seaweed is a super nutritious food that has become increasingly popular over the past few years, so it’s no […]

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5 nutritionist approved ways to manage your blood sugar levels – Healthista

Constant sugar cravings? Low energy or mood? Your blood sugar levels could be to blame. Healthista gets advice from Nutritional Therapist Cara Shaw on 5 simple ways we can manage our blood sugar  Fluctuations in blood sugar levels are normal, however drastic spikes and dips can be an indicator that something isn’t quite right or signify the onset of potential […]