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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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Fascinating Reason We Lose Our Appetite When It’s Hot Outside – Health Digest
Scientists believe that this natural order of needing to stay cool by eating less when it’s hot outside is something that has evolved over time in humans. Our brains play a big role in the loss of appetite too. According to Dr. Alona Pulde, a family practitioner who specializes in nutrition and lifestyle medicine, (via […]
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 […]
Why You Shouldn’t Eat Chocolate Before A Workout – Health Digest
Centralitalliance/Getty Images Going to the gym or hyping yourself up for a workout can be difficult on some days. At times like these, you might wish that you could turn to your favorite snack for a quick boost of endorphins and energy. Enter a bar of chocolate sitting in your gym bag. How bad can it […]
Ultra Processed Foods – what are they and how can we avoid them?
What are Ultra Processed Foods? How do we spot them and how can we avoid them? Healthista spoke to Menopause Nutritionist from Menopause Brand Issviva Charlotte Hunter, who explains everything we need to know Processed foods, often mistaken for usual suspects like hotdogs and French fries, are something we’ve heard about for years. However, there’s […]