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5 common food cravings, and what to eat instead

Everyone gets food cravings, but is it the chocolate you really need, or the magnesium that it contains? Obviously, everyone needs some chocolate or some potato chips once in a while as a little treat, but learning to eat healthier, more nutritious foods instead can help you maintain or lose weight. It’s not simply a Read More


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Top 12 foods for a flat tummy

Being bloated is a terrible feeling. It makes you self-conscious and can even ruin what would otherwise be a good time. Well, say goodbye to that bloated belly. Here are 12 foods to fight bloat and bring you peace of mind: Papaya – contains papain, a protein-digesting enzyme. Avocado – contains lipase, which helps break Read More


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5 key essential oils for weight loss

Essential oils are the perfect companion on your journey to lose weight. With their metabolism-boosting, appetite curbing, mood-enhancing effects, combined with a healthy diet and exercise plan – you’ll find the perfect recipe for success. Grapefruit essential oil – Excellent for boosting energy, preventing water retention and suppressing appetite. 1-2 drops with a glass of Read More


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Omega-3 fatty acids for health and weight loss

One of the smallest but most profound changes you can make in your day to day life is to begin taking omega-3 fatty acids regularly. In fact, they are one of the most well documented beneficial nutrients we know of. They boost brain health as well as immune system and lung function. They can even Read More


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Two glasses of water before a meal is proven to help you lose weight, scientists say

You may have heard that drinking a glass of water before eating a meal can help you eat less. Clearly, if you fill up on H20 before tucking into some food, you will fill up faster because your stomach is more full. This method has now been studied and tested by scientists, so now you can say Read More