Mar 26

12 tips for healthy eating on a budget

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Is it possible to eat well for less? Our tips for healthy eating on a budget will show you how   It’s never been more important to eat healthily, but eating a variety of fruit, vegetables, and other nutritious foods has become harder for individuals and families in recent years, with food prices surging. We’ve got 12 tips for healthy eating on a budget, to ensure you and your family are eating well every day. According to the US Department of Agriculture(opens in new tab), at least one in 10 US households was food insecure at least some time during 2020, and 5.1m households had very low food security. Experts define food insecurity as being unable to access enough affordable, nutritious food to enable normal growth and development. In this article, we aim to provide support and information on how families and individuals can access nutritious, affordable foods even on a tight budget. From advice on planning meals and shopping lists to tips on making the most of coupons, we have helpful hints to make your money stretch further. We’ve also spoken to Kimberly Snodgrass, registered nutritionist and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics(opens in new tab), for […]
Mar 26

Part I: Understanding Fats

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Most people think that the key to a healthy diet and lifestyle is to cut out all the bad stuff you eat and drink. High-fat diets have become more and more common in modern societies, with the ready availability of fast-food, junk food and snacks all contributing to much higher fat intakes than is recommended. Fat contains a lot of calories, so if we eat too much of it, we can end up gaining weight. It can also cause adverse effects on our healthy, most notably reducing the healthiness of a heart and making it more susceptible to diseases. However, that’s not the entire story of fat; in fact, it’s far from it. For example, did you know we are actually supposed to eat a certain amount of fats to have a healthy diet and lifestyle? That’s right, some of the healthiest diets out there involve eating enough fat and more importantly eating the right fats. Why Do We Need Fat in Our Diet? First of all, our bodies need fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins to work at their best and keep all of our organs ticking along nicely. It can also improve our skin by keeping it softer, and […]
Mar 25

Simple tips to successfully achieve your fitness goals

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Fitness goals are driven by strong values which are the real determinants on whether you are healthy or not. Here’s are some easy and simple ways to successfully achieve your fitness goals The best way to achieve your fitness goals is to follow a plan but not just any workout plan or fad diet as the need is to determine what works for you and follow certain basic principles of successfully achieving your fitness goals. Part of achieving your fitness goals would revolve around following the best dietary routine, working out regularly, being active throughout the day and staying away from smoking or alcohol but if you would really delve deeper, you would know that these are actions driven by strong values which are the real determinants on whether you are healthy or not.   Sports Nutritionist Mihira A R Khopkar suggested 3 main principles that we all must inculcate in our everyday lives include:   1. Dedication and commitment – Exactly how we are committed towards our family or our work, it is equally important for us to be committed towards a healthy lifestyle! A healthy you = A happy you! 2. Determination, hardwork and patience - This dedication […]
Mar 25

3 Simple Steps to Increase Metabolism

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Learn to Improve Metabolism to Lose Weight Effectively There are many different ways to increase metabolism, but if you’re trying to lose weight, some methods work better than others. Why? Because some metabolism diet tricks actually cause weight gain. Yep, that’s right. They cause your body to get bigger instead of helping you to slim down. So how do you sort through the science to find effective metabolism-boosting strategies? First, it’s important to learn what not to do when you’re trying to slim down.   Dos Keep a food journal Increase your daily activity Enjoy favorite treats as a reward   Don’ts Follow fad diets Take diet supplements Consume energy drinks   How to Increase Metabolism You’ve probably seen plenty of articles online and in magazines that teach you how to increase metabolism. Many times they suggest that you eat a hearty breakfast or snack throughout the day to burn more calories. The problem with those methods is that they boost your metabolic rate and your calorie intake at the same time. In fact, they often boost your calorie intake more than they increase metabolism. So the end result is that your body gets bigger instead of smaller. There’s nothing […]
Mar 25

Exercise Tips for Kids and the Whole Family

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Family Fitness Many children do not get the exercise they need. The “Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans” developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommends children and adolescents get at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily. Video games, television, and computers are sedentary behaviors that need to be limited to help your kids be more active. This slideshow contains to get your kids up and moving. Make an Exercise Schedule You and your children are more likely to exercise if you schedule it into your days. Set aside time for physical activity and be a role model for the behavior you want your children to follow. Support Physical Education Programs in the Schools Physical education (P.E.) at school can help kids be more active, but many states have limited programs that require little time. Be an advocate for your child and let the school administration know you want P.E. to be part of your child’s curriculum. Plan Your Vacations, Weekends, and Days Off Around Fitness Fun Vacations and days off can involve activities that get the whole family moving. Bike rides, nature hikes, swimming, or even play time on the playground. Make the activities fun […]
Mar 25

Tips and shortcuts to help you eat well when you can’t be bothered cooking after work

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Cooking can be hard. Particularly when you’ve come out of two years of intermittent lockdowns and are still living through one of the most severe health crises of our time. Which is perhaps why a tweet I haphazardly flung into the universe about not being able to summon the energy to cook after physically commuting into the office struck a chord with people. I received many tips and hacks, many more expressions of people experiencing the same struggle. Anecdotal evidence isn’t the only thing underlining our collective inability to cook at the moment. An UberEATS report from March 2021 revealed that Australians were spending 210 per cent more on food delivery than before the pandemic, even as in-venue dining returned. This is at odds with the significant shift in how people fed themselves while in lockdown. Research showed that as people spent more time at home and less time doing everything else that a regular life entails – socialising, exercising, commuting to the office, recreational activities – their food consumption became more sustainable and healthier. They ate more fruit and vegetables, bought local, reduced their household food wastage, improved their culinary capabilities, and used online deliveries not for readymade food, […]
Mar 25

10 tips for ageing better

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We know it’s not just about living longer, it’s about living healthily and happily for longer. Follow our top 10 tips for ageing better.   1. Watch what you eat and drink It sounds obvious, but having a balanced diet is crucial for good health, energy and preventing illness. An ideal diet should be low in saturated fat, with lots of fruit and vegetables, wholegrains, oily fish, and small amounts of low-fat dairy and lean meat. Don’t forget to top-up with lots of water to avoid dehydration, which can make you feel tired and confused. Tea, coffee and fruit juice will also help you to stay hydrated, but avoid sugary fizzy drinks. If you drink alcohol, keep at least two days per week booze-free to give your liver time to recover from the toxic effects of alcohol, and don’t exceed recommended daily limits for alcohol consumption.   2. Look after your teeth Brush your teeth twice a day and floss daily. Floss helps to prevent gum disease by removing pieces of food and plaque from between the teeth. If it’s left to build up you might notice sore or bleeding gums, and gum disease can also be linked to diabetes, […]
Mar 24

Get To Healthier Living With These 10 Steps

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So many of us are focused on having healthy a lifestyle, we easily overlook the basics that can help us have that. Here we are going to look at 10 of those things, which are really common sense, but over looked all the same: 1. Water: Health experts tell us that we need no less than eight to ten 8 ounce glasses daily. This doesn’t all come from just glass after glass of water. It can come from the beverages and foods you consume as well. A rule-of-thumb is drink an 8 ounce glass of before each meal. Sometimes that feeling of hunger is dehydration. 2. Fruit: The daily recommendation of having plenty of fresh fruits doesn’t have to be at meal time. Grabbing a piece of fruit between meals is recommended too. 3. Protein: Each meal should have protein included such as beans, fish and red meat. If you can’t eat a full meal, there are protein bars and protein shakes that are good for your body too. 4. Avoid: The foods you should cut back on or avoid altogether are instant oatmeal, potatoes of any kind and white breads. These things turn to sugar quickly and your body […]
Mar 24

The Right Diet For Exercise!

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While you are exercising on a regular basis, you will need to right diet to accompany it to get the best results. Using a simple and balanced diet can help you to achieve all of your physique goals in no time. Also for exercising you will need energy, so consuming proper food is extremely crucial if you want to build your body. Carbohydrates The carbs or the sugar and the starches are usually broken down by our body into glucose which is needed by the muscles to get the energy. So carbohydrate in the right amount is needed for that extra spur of energy. You can consume whole grain bread, fruit, cereals, pasta, vegetables, rice and so on if you are looking for ways to include carbohydrate in your diet. Protein The protein is the most important part and should be present in each and every single meal that you partake while you are gymming or exercising. Some of the excellent sources of protein are chicken, fishes, eggs, meat, beans and so on. The ideal amount in which you need to consume protein is 3 ounces per meal. So make sure you consume enough protein thrice daily. Fats Contradictory to […]
Mar 23

Part II: Tips for Starting a Healthy Lifestyle

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We touched on a few simple ways to get you into the habit of living a healthier life. Being fit and healthy involves exercising and eating the right foods. It sounds simple, because it can be simple! All you need to do is make some slight changes here and there, and then everything will become second nature afterwards! Keep the (Healthy) Snacks! Snacking isn’t the ultimate sin it is made out to be. There is nothing wrong with having a nibble between meals, or before you do a spot of exercise, its more so those hoping to shed a few pounds that should avoid eating snacks too regularly. Healthy snacks taste fantastic, and do the job at filling you up and keeping you satisfied much better than salty or sweet snacks of the unhealthy variety. Giving these up can be a struggle, so don’t go cold turkey; instead replace your snacks will healthy alternatives. They can be enjoyed at home, work or for traveling without worrying about the less than healthy content found in common snacks. Instead of a bag of chips, have a bag of carrot slices instead! These taste just as good (if not better) with dips such […]
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