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When you think of dieting, having fun is probably not the first thing that comes to your mind. But maybe it should be! We love to have fun, and there’s no reason dieting has to mean boredom, deprivation, and sacrifice. Weight loss can be fun if you have the right attitude and make up your own rules. If your task is enjoyable, you’ll be much more likely to stick with it. Forget old-fashioned…

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You’ve finally learned how to pronounce quinoa and managed to find a kale recipe or two you can tolerate – but guess what? Now there’s a whole new batch of health foods gaining recognition, and they promise everything from better skin to enhanced mental acuity to weight loss. Step aside, fruit smoothie – there are some new players in town.
Jackfruit
Jackfruit smells a little lik…

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Many individuals struggling with weight loss feel that no matter what they do, they simply can’t control what they eat. However, most people’s food behaviours are not actually out of control, despite what they believe about themselves. Your behaviour might look and feel as if it is out of control, but there are simple ways you can make peace with food and become empowered to make healthy…

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Hosting a party (or attending one) does not mean that you have to toss your diet out the window for the night. There’s nothing wrong with an occasional splurge, of course – but doing so repeatedly as people tend to do during the holiday season is a surefire way to gain unwanted weight. Whether you’re the one making food for your guests or you’re just choosing what to put on your plate at t…

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How many times have you told yourself you would start your diet after the weekend, or after the holidays, or when you’re dealing with less stress – but then find that you keep pushing it back over and over? Putting off weight loss until the “right time” is an exercise in futility. That’s because successful weight loss is always a lifelong endeavour. It’s a long-term proposition that…

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There is a growing interest in Australia (and around the world) in wanting to know where the food we eat comes from. Most of our food is transported long distances, and worse, we usually aren’t aware of what goes into it or who produced it. Eating local is another option and gives us a way to improve our health, benefit the environment, and support the local economy all at once. Locally grown…

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You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the “most important” meal of the day. That may be up for debate, but one thing isn’t: people who are successful at losing weight and keeping it off are usually breakfast eaters.

People often think that by skipping breakfast, they’re cutting calories. The problem with this is that by lunchtime, they’re starving. They tend to overeat at later…

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Fad diets are all over the place. These diets can seem fun at first, but it’s usually impossible to stick to them for more than a few weeks at a time. That’s why most people never see any lasting results from them. Instead of latching onto the latest trend, why not try some of these science-backed habits that can help you become healthier and lose weight?
Eat food you love.
You might think…

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When you lose a significant amount of weight, you’re probably looking forward to a tight, toned body. However, the reality is often extra, loose skin. This additional skin can be frustrating, especially after you’ve poured so much time and energy into reaching your weight-loss goals. Besides being disappointing, loose skin can also cause infections, rashes, and back pain, and it can stop you…

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Most people eat much more sugar than they need each day. This sugar overload causes all kinds of havoc in your body. You know you need to limit sugar, but do you know exactly why? Here are some of the ways sugar is wrecking your health.
1. Sugar fattens up your organs.
Fructose – found in high-fructose corn syrup as well as table sugar – trigger your body to store fat in unusual places,…

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