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2Apr

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15 Simple Tips to Lose Belly Fat

Struggling to lose belly fat but not sure how? You're not alone. Stubborn belly fat often remains the final hurdle in the realm of toning and weight loss, and many people struggle for years to get rid of it.Getty ImagesWhat Is Belly Fat?Belly fat is the fat that appears around the abdominal area. Some people have the more dangerous visceral fat, which is fat that surrounds your organs and raises risk for heart disease.It’s also possible to have visceral fat even if you’re thin elsewhere, says Mary Sabat, a nutritionist and ACE-certified trainer based in Milton, Georgia. Visceral fat can be detrimental to health, even if a person appears slim.These reasons could explain the presence of belly fat and the challenges to get rid of it: It's a quick source of energy for the body. It's easy to ...

1Nov

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11 Best Low-Carb Breakfast Ideas

This diabetes-friendly recipe yields 2 servings. Calories per serving: 290. Protein: 16 grams. Total carbohydrate: 15 grams. Total fat: 16 grams. Ingredients: 2 eggs. 1 teaspoon cooking oil. 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped. ¼ cup cooked black beans. 1 medium whole-grain tortilla. ½ cup shredded cheese (a type that melts well, such as cheddar or Monterey Jack), divided. Hot sauce (such as Cholula). Sea salt to taste. Instructions:1. To cook the eggs, heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a medium-sized skillet (either well-seasoned cast iron or nonstick) over medium heat until shimmering. Add the chopped spinach, and cook, stirring often until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the black beans to the skillet. Pour in the scrambled eggs, and cook, stirring often, until the eggs are just set, ...

Curing Insulin Resistance with Diet: Top Tips

26Oct

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Curing Insulin Resistance with Diet: Top Tips

If you have diabetes and need to manage your blood sugar levels, learning the ins and outs of the insulin resistance diet, also called the glycemic-index diet, might help you better assess which foods are right for you.In this guide, we'll explain what the insulin resistance diet is and how to follow it. You’ll get a 7-day meal plan along with suggested foods to eat and avoid. Plus, you’ll learn about potential benefits and risks with this diet.What Is the Insulin Resistance Diet?(Getty Images)The insulin resistance diet is an approach to eating that takes its primary cues from the glycemic index, developed by nutrition professor David Jenkins in the early 1980s.Essentially, the glycemic index is a scale that tells you how quickly a food – namely its carbs – will be converted into glucose...

12Sep

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How to Gain Muscle and Lose Fat

Many people think of getting in shape as either building muscle or losing fat. While the two may seem mutually exclusive goals, is it possible to accomplish both at the same time?(Getty Images)Body recomposition, a term used to describe the process of increasing skeletal muscle mass and decreasing body fat at the same time, can be a tricky balance, but it's not impossible.“Gaining muscle while losing fat simultaneously is definitely possible,” says Chris Travis, a personal trainer and owner of Seattle Strength and Performance in Washington.By fine-tuning your physical training and nutrition, you can transform your body into a lean, mean, fat-burning machine. Rank Diet Overview No. 1 WeightWatchers WeightWatch...

Effective Ways to Lose Weight Without Exercise, According to Experts

7Sep

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Effective Ways to Lose Weight Without Exercise, According to Experts

The most effective approach to losing weight is to include dietary changes and regular physical activity. But is it possible to lose weight without exercising?Getty ImagesExercise helps the body burn calories more efficiently, says Dr. Scott A. Cunneen, director of metabolic and bariatric surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.Exercise speeds up metabolism, which is one reason why it is a natural companion to eating differently for weight loss. By watching what you eat, taking in fewer calories and burning off calories with exercise, you can create a greater energy deficit, helping to expedite weight loss, says Tamara Duker Freuman, a registered dietitian with New York Gastroenterology Associates.If you can't exercise, it may take you longer to lose weight. This isn't neces...