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Are you a chocolate lover? Cannot give up eating it? Weary of thinking that you would gain weight? Here is the good news that eating chocolates would help you lose extra weight. Yes, it is true. Eating chocolates can lose weight But the chocolate which we are talking about is not milk chocolates but dark chocolates. Now one would want to know the difference and how dark chocolates help us in reducing weight. Both the milk and dark chocolates contain cocoa content. The milk chocolates have cocoa content solids up to 10% which are diluted by milk and given a sweet taste as cocoa is bitter in taste. The dark chocolates don’t have milk in it but the cocoa content is more than 20%. The dark chocolates which have cocoa content more than 70% are the ones which help in losing weight. Dark chocolates of good quality have antioxidant epicatechin which helps in increasing the rate at which the fat in the body is burnt and also helps in suppressing the appetite. These two are the...
Are you worried about your weight? Next time when you eat, pay attention to what you eat which would help you in not overeating. There is a proverb saying that when you are walking, walk and when eating, eat. But in this modern society, we have the habit of doing multitask like when eating we check our cell phone or watch TV, etc. How does this affect our health? Our food intake increases if we fail to focus on what we are eating while multitasking . A study carried out by a team from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom have concluded the above point that attention and memory affect food intake. These studies were carried out on two groups in which one group eat a meal while watching TV whereas the other ate the same meal without watching TV. The study concluded the following points: Not paying attention while eating the meal made the people eat more. Paying attention while eating meal lead to eating less later on. Focusing on eating wi...
Intermittent fasting: As the name suggests it is a fasting technique in which one keeps fast for a certain period. It is not a diet but a way of scheduling your meals in a period of time. In fact, Intermittent fasting does not specify what foods a person should eat or avoid. First of all, it is a great way to avoid dietary food and lose weight. Secondly, it improves our overall health and well-being such as minimizing the aging effects. Apart from various benefits, there are some side effects. They are temporary and will get resolved with a longer period of fasting time. Given below are some of the common side effects and how they can be resolved. Read : How eating chocolates can help you reduce weight? Side effects of intermittent fasting: 1. Low Energy: When we eat as per our requirements throughout the day, our body, in turn, gets the constant source of fuel needed and we get energized. But in IF it is not so and we full sluggish and ...
Many people struggle with weight loss, often due to the common issue of underestimating their calorie intake. This can lead to frustration when desired results are not achieved, as individuals may believe they are eating less than they actually are. Understanding the reasons behind this underestimation and implementing effective strategies can help individuals gain better control over their dietary habits and support their weight loss goals. Here are 23 reasons why you might not be losing weight, along with solutions for each: You're Underestimating Your Calorie Intake Many people think they eat less than they actually do. Keeping a food diary can help you track your true calorie consumption. You're Eating Too Many Processed Foods Processed foods are often high in sugar and unhealthy fats. Focus on whole, unprocessed foods like fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins. You're Not Eating Enough Protein Protein helps you feel full and supports muscle maintenance. Aim for a pro...
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