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Ten best tips on how to Reduce your Weight

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Weight loss doesn’t just have to be a lot of chores. Only a little change in your day to day lifestyle will yield results, we all know that eating low and exercising on a daily basis will do the tricks. Nevertheless, an industry with lots of messages on tips of losing weight can be confusing at time. 

There are simple ways of which someone can lose weight, it has been tried and tested. It might not transform your body in the beginning but changes must be noticed, and it will bring a healthier shape in the long run if the exercise is maintained.

  1. Drink more water.

Water is a substance which carries out many metabolic particles and involves in metabolic processes in the body; a dehydrated body has a potential of slowing down metabolism processes in the body and can hamper weight loss.

The theory has shown that drinking water before taking your normal meal will make one feel satisfied faster, which mean you eat fewer calories. Researchers show in 2009 by the Department Of Human Nutrition, For Food and Exercise in Virginia confirmed the study in it connections which shows that consumption of water always reduces meal intake within middle-aged and older adults.

  1. be prepared.

When in hunger mode, dieters can still fall off track by choosing sugary snacks which curb cravings. When having healthy and filling snacks at the beginning can prevent this. Similarly, planning your meals can keep you on the track and stop yours from binging.

It’s even more straightforward to manage calories deficit when planning, and when eating at restaurants, it’s also a good idea to look true the menus to ensure that you make healthier choices.

  1. Make green tea your tipple.

Bitter-tasting refreshment brings about growth in the interest of our dieters, and it has the ability which can stimulate fat oxidation. How does making Green Tea Your Tipple work? It’s all start from and go down to catechin polyphenols.

The absent in the black tea can result in the fermentation process; catechin carries out stimulation fat oxidation which has the potential which increases fat metabolism.

  1. Spice up your mealtimes.

Always make your meals very flavorsome and enjoyable in the best part that you can is an essential part of maintaining a loss of weight. Tasty and healthy dinner can help in changing your relationship to food, and it can install healthy lifestyle and habits.

Chilli pepper can’t be full of your flavor; it’s also thought that having fat burning properties. And according to the 2010 research by American Chemical Society, Capsaicin- which is found in the chili pepper – it may lead to weight loss which can fight fat build.

  1. Savour. Every. Mouthful.

This act is an art of the mindful eating. You are likely to enjoy more when listening to your stomach, and when it’s feeling full. Lots of watching television or multitask when consumption can distract the mind which can lead to overeating. Overeating on its own can lead to bloating or pound.

  1. Exercise more.

Adding exercise to your daily activity – taking work to your place of work or business and using the stairs is the best way or simplest ways to aid weight loss. Lifting of weight also aid and serve as an essential way to stop the body from gaining muscle mass.

When introducing calorie deficit to your diet and your body notices energy at low level over a period, itmay be as a result of “Starvation Mode” which start from breaking down of muscle energy for metabolism slows down.

NOTE: weightlifting and other exercises can prevent your muscle to gain mass and can help in speed up metabolism fastly.

  1. Use smaller plates and bowls.

Reducing your massive dinner for a lighter and smaller one is a unique and straightforward useful weight loss tip. Portion control is an excellent way; you can “fill your plate” and still weight all you have to do is control the weight of your consumption.

  1. Sleep more.

Getting a regular eight hours eye shut can go a long way to serve as an essential mode of balancing your diet and lot of exercises can regime when it comes to weight loss.

A study led by the University ofLeeds, 1,615 adults were reported tohow long there slept and the amount of their intake of food per day.

Usually, those who always sleep for six hours or less still had waists that were in the average of 1.1 inches (3cm) larger to those who sleep nine hours.

  1. Watch your intake of refined carbohydrates.

Refined carbohydrates like white bread and that of pasta – Always strapped the most nutritious parts.And study how that can serve as spike blood pressure and can later cause cravings.

  1. Keep a food diary.

Weight loss can also change your lifestyle and habits. Always record what you eat and spot bad habits. Keeping of food and dairy can still help in blocking of mealtime, so it is good to practice this mindful eating.

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NAFDAC warns against purchase of counterfeit anti-malaria drugs

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over the circulation of “counterfeit” Paludex tablets and suspensions in Nigeria.

The agency said the drugs, labelled as Paludex (Artemether/Lumefantrine), are manufactured by Impact Pharmaceutical Ltd, and Ecomed Pharma Ltd, Enugu and marketed by MD Life Sciences Ltd, Enugu.

The statement said laboratory tests conducted by a WHO-prequalified laboratory in Germany and NAFDAC revealed that the products contain zero percent active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), rendering them ineffective and potentially harmful.

NAFDAC warned that the products are not on its registered database and all NAFDAC registration numbers stated on the products are false.

“Genuine Artemether/Lumefantrine tablets or suspension is a combination of the two medications Artemether and Lumefantrine used to treat acute, uncomplicated malaria in adults and children,” the statement reads.

“The illegal marketing of medicines or counterfeit medicines poses a great risk to the health of people; by not complying with the regulatory provisions, the safety, quality, and efficacy of the products are not guaranteed.

“Also, poor-quality pediatric formulations or medicines in general have the potential of causing treatment failure when the API content is below the prescribed dose.

“All NAFDAC zonal directors and state coordinators have been directed to carry out surveillance and mop up the falsified products within their zones and states.

“NAFDAC implores distributors, healthcare providers, and patients to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid distribution, administration, and use of the products.

“All medical products must be obtained from authorized/licensed suppliers. The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked.”

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Less sugar in a child’s first 1000 days reduces risk of chronic disease, study says

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A new study has found that reducing the amount of sugar children get in the womb and as toddlers can protect them against diabetes and high blood pressure in adulthood.

Published in the journal Science, the research reveals a critical period for healthy nutrition in the first 1,000 days of a baby’s life — from conception to age two.

The study found that cutting sugar intake in this window decreased the type 2 diabetes risk by about 35% and the risk of high blood pressure by roughly 20%. The researchers also discovered a delay in disease onset of four and two years, respectively.

The research team anaylsed data from before and after the end of the United Kingdom’s world war II-era sugar rationing in September 1953.

In January 1940, the UK government began food rationing to ensure fair shares for all during the wartime shortage.

Access to sugar, fats, bacon, meat and cheese was limited. When the rationing of sugar and sweets ended in September 1953, the average adult’s daily sugar consumption nearly doubled almost immediately, from about 40 grams to 80 grams.

Analysing the UK BioBank database of 60,000 people, the scientists compared health in middle age for 38,000 people conceived and born during rationing and 22,000 people conceived soon afterward.

The analysis showed a 30% reduction in the risk of obesity among sugar-rationed babies.

The study by the team at the University of Southern California also found that the risk of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure increased with age. However, it increased faster in those conceived after sugar-rationing ended.

The results showed type 2 diabetes started on average four years later in adult life where there had been sugar-rationing during early childhood, and blood pressure two years later.

There was a 35% reduction in type 2 diabetes for those babies conceived during sugar rationing and a 20% reduction in high blood pressure.

“Sugar rationing created an interesting natural experiment,” said Tadeja Gracner, the study lead author and a senior economist at the Center for Economics and Social Research at the University of Southern California.

“We all want to improve our health and give our children the best start in life, and reducing added sugar early is a powerful step in that direction.

“With better information, environment and the right incentives, parents can more easily reduce sugar exposure, for kids and themselves.”

Also speaking, Keith Godfrey, a professor from the University of Southampton, said: “This is convincing new evidence, providing further support that reducing exposure of the unborn baby and newborn infant to sugar has lasting benefits that include lowering the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure in later adulthood.

“The findings are in keeping with our research showing lower rates of obesity in the children of mothers who eat low glycaemic index foods during pregnancy that are digested and absorbed more slowly, causing a slower rise in blood sugar levels.”

A previous study also suggested that high sugar intake during pregnancy may affect a child’s intelligence.

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Five health benefits of aloe vera

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Aloe Vera is a spiky succulent plant that grows naturally in dry, tropical climates like Africa, Asia, Europe, and southern and western parts of the United States. Over the years, this scrubby and pointy plant has been cultivated for its medicinal purposes.

Here are the health benefits you get from aloe vera as gel and juice.

  • Aids digestion

Aloe vera, particularly aloe vera juice, has been proven to be a natural laxative.

The outer part of this plant contains a compound called anthraquinone glycosides which has laxative effects.

study discovered that this compound can help relieve constipation while another research found that aloe vera could help reduce the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) — a digestive disorder that often results in heartburn — and irritable bowel syndrome.

However, when trying aloe juice for constipation for the first time, consume little amount of it.

  • Reduces blood sugar levels

Both the gel and juice of aloe vera can help lower and control one’s blood sugar levels.

Several studies have indicated that taking aloe vera juice has some potential benefits for people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes due to its effect on glycemic control.

  • Rich in antioxidants

Aloe vera gel contains powerful antioxidants called polyphenols, which also have anti-inflammatory effects.

Antioxidants are important to health as they protect your body from damage caused by free radicals. These antioxidants have benefits ranging from reducing one’s risk of cardiovascular diseases to improving the immune system.

Aloe vera also has antibacterial and antiviral properties which is why it is used to treat and relieve burns and wounds.

  • Promotes dental health

Due to its antibacterial properties, aloe vera juice and mouthwash improve various dental and oral conditions.

Aloe vera mouthwash is effective in reducing dental plaque. A study also showed that aloe vera mouthwash help reduces gum inflammation in people who had recently undergone tooth surgery to remove plaque.

  • Skincare

Aloe vera is perhaps one of the most widely used herbal remedies for topical skin conditions. This is because the gel-like components of the plant are known to heal the skin from a variety of minor ailments.

This plant is also a natural moisturizer that helps soothes dry skin. Its anti-inflammatory properties also make it a potential treatment for skin conditions like burns, acne, and eczema.

Aloe vera also helps reduce the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles.

A 2009 study of 30 females over the age of 45 also prove that taking oral aloe vera gel increased collagen production and improved skin elasticity over 90 days.

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Bodex F. Hungbo, SPMIIM is a multiple award-winning Nigerian Digital Media Practitioner, Digital Strategist, PR consultant, Brand and Event Expert, Tv Presenter, Tier-A Blogger/Influencer, and a top cobbler in Nigeria.

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