DIETARY fibre may not be the most glamorous subject in the nutrition world but there may be more to this indigestible substance than keeping us regular. Getting sufficient fibre in our diet could play a role in supporting weight management, blood-sugar control, cardiovascular health and hormone balance. :: What is fibre? When we think fibre, most of us instinctively think ‘roughage' from foods like brown bread, whole grains and added bran. This sort of fibre is called insoluble fibre and is also found in the seeds and skins of fruit and vegetables. Soluble fibre is found in fruit, vegetables, beans, lentils, oats, psyllium husks, flaxseed and wholegrains like oats. One type is not better than the other – they just have slightly different functions in the body. It is important to get a combination of both types of fibre in your diet. Most of us just do not get enough. Our reliance on white foods like white bread, white rice and white pasta means our fibre intake is not up to … [Read more...] about Nutrition with Jane McClenaghan: Are you getting enough fibre in your diet?
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38 One-Minute Summer Weight Loss Secrets
1 of 38 Swap juice for a juice spritzer. Combine your favorite juice (half of your usual amount) with plain or sparkling water. You can cut up to 85 calories per glass—and lose 5 pounds or more a year. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 2 of 38 Pay cash for treats. Anytime someone offers you goodies (like that coworker with a serious baking habit)—and you accept—put $2 aside. Then give the money to your kids or a friend. When you literally pay for treats, you're more likely to say "No, thanks." Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 3 of 38 Study the wrapper. At a quick glance, that candy bar (or a bottle of juice, bag of crackers, or bag of nuts) appears to contain 220 calories. But a closer look may reveal that it provides two or more servings—which more than doubles those calories. Be sure to take a close look at the nutrition facts before digging in so you know exactly what you're eating and can plan the rest of your meals and … [Read more...] about 38 One-Minute Summer Weight Loss Secrets
35 One-Minute Summer Weight Loss Secrets
1 of 36 Swap juice for a juice spritzer. Combine your favorite juice (half of your usual amount) with plain or sparkling water. You can cut up to 85 calories per glass—and lose 5 pounds or more a year. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 2 of 36 Pay cash for treats. Anytime someone offers you goodies (like that coworker with a serious baking habit)—and you accept—put $2 aside. Then give the money to your kids or a friend. When you literally pay for treats, you're more likely to say "No, thanks." Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 3 of 36 Study the wrapper. At a quick glance, that candy bar (or a bottle of juice, bag of crackers, or bag of nuts) appears to contain 220 calories. But a closer look may reveal that it provides two or more servings—which more than doubles those calories. Be sure to take a close look at the nutrition facts before digging in so you know exactly what you're eating and can plan the rest of your meals and … [Read more...] about 35 One-Minute Summer Weight Loss Secrets
Want stronger muscles? You need to exercise AND follow a reduced-calorie diet
Sunday, May 06, 2018 by: Jessica Dolores Tags: calorie restriction, calorie-restricted diet, diet, exercise, exercise program, fitness, good diet, good nutrition, goodscience, mitochondrial respiratory capacity, muscle mass, muscle performance, proper diet, proper nutrition, strong muscles, weight gain, weight loss (Natural News) Regular trips to the gym are not enough if you want to have those rippling muscles that make you the envy of those who want to look fit. You have to think beyond exercise and work on a healthy diet as well. This is the finding of a recent research on muscle performance in three groups of obese seniors around 70 years of age. Researchers from the Florida Hospital divided the volunteers into three groups: One group took a reduced-calorie diet to lose weight; the second followed a reduced-calorie diet and went on a supervised exercise program; while the control group went to health education classes but did not have any kind of diet or exercise program. … [Read more...] about Want stronger muscles? You need to exercise AND follow a reduced-calorie diet
What foods should you eat on a ketogenic diet?
The ketogenic diet is when people change their nutrition plan, so their bodies produce ketones. This occurs in a process called ketosis, which is when a person burns fat instead of carbohydrates as their main source of energy. The ketogenic diet is low in carbohydrates and higher in fats. While several versions of the diet exist, a person will typically eat 3 to 4 grams (g) of fat for every 1 g of protein and carbohydrates. The result is a diet that provides nearly 90 percent of calories from fat. This is different from a traditional low-carbohydrate diet that usually involves increasing protein intake. The Mediterranean ketogenic diet is one example of a ketogenic diet that is high in fat. It incorporates no more than 30 g of carbohydrates, 1 g of protein for every 2.2 pounds of bodyweight mainly coming from fish, and fat sources that are 20 percent saturated fat and 80 percent unsaturated fat, primarily from olive oil. In this article, we look at the best foods to eat for people who … [Read more...] about What foods should you eat on a ketogenic diet?