Tag: Weight Loss Foods
In the recent years, novel strategies and different approaches to treat obesity have been the prime focus of researchers.These clinical researches require a complete and thorough understanding of the human body especially the digestive system.The mechanism of metabolism and digestion are being widely studied, many studies suggest the exploitation of these mechanisms in different ways to bring about weight...
Today, over 6 % of the world population is classified under the obese category. Obesity is only rising and some can even call it an “epidemic”.Different approaches are being considered and researched to treat obesity.One of these approaches involves the manipulation of the hunger mechanisms in our body.This is because obesity mostly occurs when the amount of energy consumed...
Losing weight is definitely a struggle.Calling it a “struggle” would be an understatement.Losing weight requires dedication, persistence, motivation at every step and a huge dose of enthusiasm. Yes,I know about the struggles associated with weight loss. I have been there too.Sometimes, one even requires to discipline themselves in order to stay on track.Sounds really tough, right? This is the...
The prevalence of obesity is on such a surge that it has reached epidemic proportions.Finding an effective solution to this problem has become a public health priority.In 2004 the World Health Assembly created policies and programs that promote healthy eating and exercising habits to combat obesity.Eating habits have shifted from vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and fruits to high carb...
The rise in obesity and obesity-related diseases has been so rapid and wide-spread that one can call it an “epidemic”.The advancements in the food and agricultural industry have made the availability of energy-dense processed foods easy in the market.Ready-to-eat, ready-made foods have gained popularity due to the changing diet and lifestyle of people.Consumption of the energy-dense foods along with...
Quercetin is a flavonoid that is present naturally in a wide variety of foods like apple, grapes, nuts, berries, onions, broccoli and black tea.Research studies indicate the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, cardioprotective, anti-carcinogenic, immune regulatory activity of quercetin along with all these effects it also increases mitochondrial biogenesis (increase in the formation of mitochondria).Mainly the chemical structure of quercetin (presence...
Herbs are used as spices, supplements, foods and teas to aid in the control of weight. Spices that are used in cooking help in digestion, gastric secretions.Bitter herbs are usually taken as teas before eating to stimulate the breakdown of fat.Some of them also add fibre to the diet, teas made from herbs usually act as an appetite suppressant...
“Low-calorie diet”- this is something all of us have heard or followed at least once in our life in an attempt to lose weight.What is a low-calorie diet? Why do we need to consume less calories to lose weight?A low-calorie diet is one in which the aim is to consume the minimum calories that is required by our body.The...
Whenever health, fitness or losing excess body weight are in question, protein intake, low carb diet, ‘good fats’ and ‘bad fats’ are the few topics among many others that are put in the spotlight.The one thing that was not given much importance earlier was Fibre.However, recently with the growing interest of people in eating right and staying healthy it...
Obesity has been on the rise globally.The World health organisation (WHO) in 2008, estimated that out of the 1.4 billion overweight adults all over the world 200 million men and 300 million women were obese.Obesity is such a condition that opens doors a number of health problems.Obesity related diseases include Type 2 diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypertension, Arthritis, among many...