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Breakfast Mistakes that Can Cause Weight Gain

by Naomi Tupper May 22, 2013

We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and studies have shown that this is not a myth. Those who skip breakfast tend to eat more calories throughout the day and may be more likely to be overweight or gain weight than those who eat a balanced breakfast. Breakfast kick starts our metabolism after a period of fasting overnight (hence the name break-fast), if we skip this meal it is common to feel sluggish and overindulge when you feel

How to Break Through a Weight Loss Plateau

by Naomi Tupper May 20, 2013

When starting a weight loss regime which involves diet, exercise or a combination of both it can be very easy to lose weight. The pounds usually slide off in the first few weeks provided that you are burning more calorie than you are consuming. With some diets, particularly those high in protein and low in carbohydrates, there will also be a substantial water loss in the first few weeks, which although it is not the type of loss you are looking for, does show up

Is Peanut Butter and Jelly Good For You?

by Naomi Tupper May 15, 2013

Peanut butter and jelly is a classic sandwich combination, but is not a food you would usually consider as a particularly healthy one. Are there any hidden nutrition benefits to be found in this lunchbox favourite and how can we make it a more nutritious option? Peanut Butter Peanut butter varies dramatically from brand to brand, with many commercial varieties containing large quantities of sugar, salt or added fats. However, if you choose well, peanut butter can be a good source of protein, as well

I Am Working Out But Gaining Weight, HELP!

by Naomi Tupper May 6, 2013

Many people start to work out in order to lose weight. However, it is common for working out, especially for those who are new to it, to have an entirely opposite effect and in fact may result in weight gain. So why are you sweating it out at the gym and still gaining weight and how can this be prevented? Reasons you may gain weight when working out Muscle gain When you start working you for the first time or maybe even change your routine

Is Evening Eating Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts?

by Naomi Tupper May 1, 2013

When following a weight loss diet, many people find that they can stick to a lower calorie healthy eating plan throughout the day with little difficulty. However, when it comes to the evening they struggle to keep up the good work and may even undo all the efforts of the day by consuming a huge amount of calories and sabotaging their weight loss progress, often without even realising that they are doing so. Here we will look at why evening eating can be the downfall

Should you avoid high fructose corn syrup?

by Naomi Tupper April 26, 2013

High fructose corn syrup or HFCS is seen by some to be the single cause for the obesity epidemic we are currently facing, but is it really any worse that other forms of sugar? Depending on who you talk to, you will get a different answer to this question. However, despite the varying opinions on the subject, the consensus in the scientific world seems to be that HFCS is no worse for us than other forms of sugar. Epidemiological studies have shown a definite rise

Is Stevia Healthy?

by Naomi Tupper April 19, 2013

Stevia is one of so many sweeteners to hit the shelves as an alternative to sugar with less calories. Whilst many artificial sweeteners are unnatural chemicals, stevia is promoted as a natural alternative, however, the question remains as to how safe it is and if the advertised benefits are well supported by science. What is Stevia? Stevia is obtained from the native South American Shrub Stevia rebaudiana. It is naturally very sweet, over 200 times more than common sugar, however contains very few calories, making

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