1)     To maintain a good metabolism the body needs feeding on a regular basis.  Approximately every four hours or so, depending on how well you stabilize your blood sugar levels. This is a bit like stoking the boiler, the fire needs plenty of fuel to burn well. 2)      Desserts spelled backwards  is stressed 3)      Don’t despair...
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1)      Do not count calories. It is however good to be mindful of them and most people have a very good idea what is high in calories and what is low in calories. Generally most people know healthy eating is naturally lower in calories. 2)      A salad when you are out sounds like a good...
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1)      Don’t eat on the run. In other words, try not to eat when you are standing up or on the move (for instance driving) or if you are busy doing something else. Instead take a minute stop what you are doing and concentrate on what you are eating and you will eat less....
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1)      Never go shopping for food when you are hungry, bad idea. Research has proven over and over again we are more tempted and make some very different choices. People tend to buy more, tempted also by bigger sizes and the choises they make can be for more unhealthy foods. So beware, go food...
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1)    Research shows that our brains get confused between hunger and thirst, and we are in fact eating instead of drinking a hydrating drink. A very important fact – before you snack, or when you before you give into your craving drink a hydrating drink.  Drinks like coffee, coke or alcohol will make things...
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Spinach Nutrients Vitamin B2, B3, B6, C, K, beta-carotene, folic acid, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and fiber. Very high in chlorophyll which means it’s a really good detoxifier. It releases it energy slowly. Any dark green herb or vegetable is high in iron helping to increase energy levels. It is a...
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Thermogenic – proteins, spices and herbs can increase the metabolism, which means they create more heat, burning more body fat. They balance the appetite and keep you fuller for longer. A taste satisfaction. Three Salad dressing Option 1 Cold pressed (extra virgin) olive oil Fresh lemon juice Freshly grated ginger Freshly ground pepper...
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Most people consume far too much salt without actually realizing how much. There is so much hidden salt in the average diet, most processed foods have quite a lot – bread, cheese, bacon, crackers, chips, etc etc. For some people food is bland or tasteless without salt. Too much salt can cause all...
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Sonia Jones ND from the Haven Spa and health clinic Some fats are vital to weight-lose, for your metabolism and health! I know this comes as a surprise to some of you, as I have come across so many people who are ‘fat phobic’. If you want switch your appetite to the ‘normal’ setting...
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Not enough? Why are people and more often women not eating enough protein? One of the main reasons is many women are addicted to refined carbohydrates and sugars. For many women who are or have been on many diets find by the time they have over indulged on refined carbohydrates (not all carbohydrates are created...
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