Tag: weight gain
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Seeds May Prevent Weight Gain
Seeds may be tiny, but they’re packed with nutrients such as protein, fiber, iron, vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. They may also be good for your waistline, a recent study shows. The study, conducted by researchers from Harvard School of Public Health and published in an August issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology, revealed…
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Are diet sodas bad for weight loss?
These days, when someone asks for a cola, it is common to hear an add-on, ‘Make that a diet, please’. From Coke to Pepsi and Sprite, almost every popular sugar-sweetened beverage on the market has a “light” or a “diet” version. But are they really good for weight loss? Diet sodas are carbonated beverages. Instead…
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Why stress makes you fat and how you can beat it
Are you having trouble fitting into your favourite LBD (Little Black Dress) despite sweating it out at the gym? Believe it or not, stress could be the culprit. Numerous studies conducted over the past two decades have revealed that prolonged stress not only makes one prone to faster ageing, heart disease and stroke but also…
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Can too much fruit lead to weight gain?
We’re all of the opinion that fruits are healthy and can keep you fit and strong as they contain anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber. But can overeating certain kinds of fruit lead to weight gain? As most fruits contain high amounts of natural sugar, if you do not watch out, these can be converted into…
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Weight gain reasons: Are you an emotional eater?
What does your emotions have to do with weight gain? The next time you reach for a bag of chips, minutes before an important meeting, pause and ask yourself, ‘Am I really hungry?’ If your tummy is still full with the pulao you ate for lunch, chances are the stress is making you want to munch. Eating for…
