As a society, Westernized people are increasingly conscious of the types of food we consume and the effect they have on weight and health. More and more people are following diet plans to manage their weight. The ketogenic or keto diet is one commonly followed plan which shares some features with other well-known diets such
“You are what you eat.” This popular phrase truly describes the important role that diet plays in maintaining a healthy body and mind. Research increasingly suggests that certain food, nutrients or diet plans may have beneficial effects on the skin, while others may act as triggers of certain skin conditions or disease. Psoriasis is a
In a recent video, YouTuber Stuart Carter looks back on his recent body transformation, sharing the lifestyle changes he made which have helped him burn fat, build muscle, and sustain his weight loss. His journey began in November 2019, when he weighed in at 198 pounds and struggled with self-confidence and body image issues. “That
In a recent conversation with powerlifter and fitness entrepreneur Mark Bell, Hadi Doumit shared the story of how his weight loss and fitness journey began, and the role his diet played in dropping a total of 235 pounds. Doumit explains that he had grown up big, and had been overweight his entire adult life, weighing
University of Helsinki researchers report a comprehensive pilot study on the metabolic effects of full vegan diet on young children. The study found vegan children to have remarkably altered metabolism and lower vitamin A and D status compared to children with no special diet. The study concludes that vegan diet has a broad effect on
Growing up, I was always a little heavier than most. Over time I went from being a little heavier to a lot heavier. It definitely crept up slowly. Nobody wakes up one day astonished to find they turned obese over night. It’s a pound-by-pound change. I did a lot of mindless eating, just not paying
Rebel Wilson is looking and feeling fantastic right now, and it’s all to do with her healthy new diet plan. The Australian actress, 40, has shared her incredible transformation with her social media followers and looks to be loving life. Rebel recently told People that her new diet involves avoiding sugar and junk food. She
The ketogenic diet is a popular low-carb, high-fat diet that often involves tracking net carbs. Those “net” carbs are generally defined as the amount of carbohydrates in a food or drink that your body can digest and use for energy. The idea behind keto, after all, is to move your body away from using carbs
Anthony Makins, 31, from London, shares with Men’s Health how being stuck indoors during the pandemic kickstarted a healthier lifestyle. I’ve always been in decent shape, and have been going to the gym since I was 16. But after leaving university, I’ve struggled to maintain the level of fitness I had back then, when I
In a recent episode of the transformation series Brand New Me, David Roden from Grand Rapids, Michigan shares the story of his weight loss journey, and how he went from the “funny fat kid” with low self-esteem to somebody who participates in bodybuilding competitions. “By the time I was 18, a senior in high school,
Diabetes type 2: Dr Zoe Williams discusses high blood sugar risks Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition characterised by unstable blood sugar levels. We get blood sugar from the food we eat and it supplies our body with energy. However – the substance must be kept within a healthy range – if it is
DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: How to diet without even noticing? Don’t eat after 7.30pm When our kids were young my wife Clare and I were often so busy in the early evening — feeding them, putting them to bed and reading them stories — that we’d end up collapsed in front of the TV, before then
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Type 2 diabetes can contribute to a number of serious conditions – not least heart disease – so it is important to act on the warning signs as soon as they show
Even before the pandemic and the presidential election, Americans reported some of the highest perceived levels of stress in the world, according to the American Psychological Association. Not only does stress have negative effects on work and personal relationships, it also increases the risk of many chronic conditions, such as heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease,
Actor Matthew McConaughey said he ate nothing but vegetables, egg whites, fish, and tapioca pudding to lose weight for his role as Ron Woodroof, a stage 4 HIV/AIDS patient, in "Dallas Buyers Club." During an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, he said he dropped 50 lbs in five months eating his special diet and
Type 2 diabetes is believed to be far more prevalent than the official estimates in the UK. That’s because hundreds of thousands of people are predicted to be living with it without realising. The reason for this discrepancy is in part down to the absence of symptoms. Symptoms can be subtle or non-existent in the
Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the two most common types of arthritis. Both forms of arthritis can cause painful swelling and stiffness in the joints. The main difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is the cause behind the joint symptoms. Osteoarthritis is
Cholesterol is not intrinsically harmful, in fact, your body needs it to build healthy cells. High levels of cholesterol is harmful, however, because it causes fatty deposits to develop in your blood vessels. This increases your risk of heart disease, a major cause of death in the UK and worldwide. Unfortunately, high cholesterol does not
Jennifer Aniston is one of the world’s favourite movie stars. From her popular character of Rachel Green in the hit comedy series Friends, to her many film roles over the years, Jen combines acting talent with a down-to-earth humour we all love. The star is also known for her clean-living Los Angeles lifestyle, and come
Maurishire Akabidavis, 26, stumbled into the keto diet the way most people did in 2019—on the internet and in conversation with friends. The low-carb, high-fat eating plan had been touted as a successful weight loss method by celebrities like Halle Berry, Kourtney Kardashian and Vanessa Hudgens.“What is keto” was even the second top searched health
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