12 Jul, 2025
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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]