You may already know that stress eating—mindlessly scarfing down unhealthy snacks when you’re feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained—isn’t good for your long-term health. Often, these feel-good foods turn us into anything but: Science shows that fried, fatty, sugary, overly processed foods increase inflammation in the body. What is inflammation? Inflammation is our immune system’s response… Read More »
Can’t stop snacking? It can be frustrating when your meals are healthy and balanced, but every now and then you find yourself reaching for the biscuit tin. If you’re like me, late morning and late afternoon are prime “snacking” times when you’ll be craving foods like chocolate, granola, and cake (just to name a few)… Read More »
A series of health problems and an “embarrassing” incident while buying a new home led Heather Powell to lose weight. The 49-year-old mother-of-one weighed 21.5stone 10lbs at her heaviest. She began gaining weight after a difficult pregnancy and the birth of her son Harry. 5 Heather Powell started gaining weight during her pregnancy and a… Read More »
A TRENDING diet destroys ‘friendly’ gut bacteria, increasing the risk of a silent deadly disease that increases the risk of heart attack, scientists say. Ketogenic diets, beloved by Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, are better known as ‘keto’ and involve increasing your protein intake while reducing carbs. 3 Keto diets aim to force the body into… Read More »
Want to go out to dinner but trying to watch the calories? Summer is here, after all, and with it comes weddings, vacations, and sunny social events that all require showing off some flesh. 7 Eating out doesn’t mean gaining weight Of course you want to look your best, but you also don’t want to… Read More »
A MAN has lost an incredible 8st in just six months – with Loose Women star Denise Welch being hailed as his secret weapon. Rhys Collington, 29, was addicted to food and weighed 22st (308lbs) despite being a size 3XL. 7 Rhys Collington, 29, weighed 22 stone before his weight loss journeyCredit: SWNS 7 From… Read More »
A big part of our health is affected by our gut microbiome, the huge community of bugs that live inside us. Our lifestyle is greatly influenced by how we choose to live (our diet, physical activity level) and our environment. one Some of your symptoms may not be related to poor gut health. But we… Read More »
Wondering why your skin isn’t looking its best despite following your skincare routine? According to skin experts, your acne or puffy eyes could be caused by foods you eat every day without thinking. one Everyday foods can harm your skin without you even realizing it Dr. Dave Reily, chief scientist at Absolute Collagen, warns that… Read More »
A PHOTOGRAPHER documents her 15kg weight loss in a time-lapse video spanning two years. At her heaviest, 35-year-old Leah Hope Mancuso weighed nearly 300 pounds and felt like every step she took was “a burden.” 9 Leah Hope Mancuso, 35, before shedding pounds during a trip to DisneylandCredit: Jam Press/Leah Hope 9 Leah weighed almost… Read More »
It’s beige, crispy and really delicious. But fish and chips – or anything sold at the fishmonger’s – is certainly not one of the healthiest cuisines. 2 It is deep fried and covered in a sauce of salt, vinegar and sugar. With around 10,500 stores across the UK, it can be hard to ignore this… Read More »