Author: Diet Plans
10 Effective Foods to Instantly Curb Sugar Cravings Do you frequently have cravings for candy, cookies, or chocolate? You’re not by yourself if so. Humans have a natural appetite for sweets from birth, which makes sugar cravings quite frequent. Treats like birthday cake or Christmas cookies become even more alluring when simple carbohydrates, like sugar, light up parts of the brain that create endorphins, or “feel-good hormones.” A small indulgence is acceptable, but too much added sugar might be bad for your health. The average American adult consumes over 17 teaspoons (68 grams) of added sugar daily, which is nearly…
How I Challenged the World’s Strongest Man—and Failed Miserably Who knew a 15-word sentence could impart such terror? But here I was, in the Scottish Highlands, among the whisky distilleries and rutting deer, in the company of Europe’s and the World’s Strongest Man, two Scottish brothers, about to be exposed as a weakling. The Rise of Tom and Luke Stoltman Since the COVID pandemic, the names of Tom and Luke Stoltman have grown, fittingly, in stature. Tom, the current World’s Strongest Man, is 6ft 8in and weighs just shy of 180 kilograms; Luke is Europe’s Strongest Man, a WSM finalist,…
Easy Yoga Moves to Refresh Your Body at Your Desk in Just 3 Minutes Nearly every day, I get up from my desk in the Telegraph office and head up to the onsite gym with my yoga mat rolled up under my arm. A journalist’s life is one of constant deadlines and pressure. Not to mention sitting. The same applies to many other professions too, which makes it all the more important that I find time in the day for yoga. It was certainly no surprise to me as a qualified yoga teacher that a new study from Glasgow Caledonian…
What Riding an E-Bike Can Do for Your Health Convalescing in his East London home following his second serious cycling accident in the space of two years, the TV music mogul Simon Cowell may well be reconsidering the wisdom of the phrase “get back on your bike.” Especially if the vehicle in question is powered by an electric motor. The 62-year-old’s latest accident (in which he suffered a broken arm, suspected concussion, and facial cuts) reportedly occurred when he was riding an £8,000 Das Spitzing Evolution S-Pedelec bike in the streets near his home without wearing a helmet at speeds…
Unveiling Benefits and Risks of Weight-Loss Medicine: Insights from a Study with 2 Million Participants GLP-1 medicines are linked to increased risks of pancreatitis and renal issues but decreased chances of Alzheimer’s and heart disease. Overview of the Study A new study published in Nature Medicine provides an overview of the benefits and potential risks associated with GLP-1 receptor agonists, medications that gained popularity for weight loss. The research examined 175 health conditions to identify both advantages and possible drawbacks. Research Details Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health…
Walk to Lose 1 Pound a Week: The Ultimate Guide The British Heart Foundation estimates that the typical person spends 9.5 hours a day sitting down. Long-term inactivity can damage bones and muscles, impair blood sugar regulation, and interfere with fat metabolism, all of which can result in weight gain and other major health issues. The cure? Why Walking is the Best Exercise for Weight Loss According to Russ Luber, a personal trainer at Every Body Bootcamp: “The majority of people believe that to lose weight, they must jog, run, or engage in other high-intensity exercise. That isn’t the case,…
Cheddar and Multi-Vegetable Soup for Weight Loss The secret to a soup that tastes so good? Cheese. However, since cheese is naturally high in calories, I just add enough of it to improve the texture and flavor. Like a French potage aux légumes, the soup is pureed to an extremely smooth consistency. Serve it alongside a 50-gram slice of high-quality sourdough bread, which has 140 calories. Ingredients 1 onion, peeled and quartered 1 leek, remove the top and tail 1 carrot, peeled and roughly chopped 1 teaspoon olive oil 300g mixed broccoli and cauliflower florets 40g red lentils 1 medium-sized…
Master Self-Defence Moves for Any Situation: Kick, Throw, and Escape Like a Pro What Would You Do in a Dangerous Situation? What would you do if a mugger attacked you and tried to grab your wallet? If you’re 94-year-old David Queensberry, the 12th Marquess of Queensberry, you’d grab at their left shoulder and right forearm to destabilize them and sweep their leg. The quick thinking and fast reflexes from this 5ft 4inch retired ceramics professor, whose great-grandfather codified the rules of boxing, were the result of his training in judo, which, in Japanese, translates as “the gentle way.” Though gentleness…
Exercise for a Healthy Heart: Strengthen Your Heart and Boost Wellness Your heart is a muscle, and it gets stronger and healthier if you lead an active life. It’s never too late to start exercising, and you don’t have to be an athlete. Even taking a brisk walk for 30 minutes a day can make a big difference. Once you get going, you’ll find it pays off. People who don’t exercise are almost twice as likely to get heart disease as active people. Regular exercise can help you: Burn calories Lower your blood pressure Reduce LDL “bad” cholesterol Boost your HDL “good” cholesterol Ready to get started?…
How I Shed Three Pounds in Ten Weeks and Maintained My Weight Loss for Ten Years I’ve battled with my weight for most of my life. The number on the scales fluctuated between 9 and 13 stones, and I had always been the larger buddy in my group since school. I thought about my size every day, all the time. I wanted to lose weight badly, but I had no idea how to achieve it. I had tried every diet in existence, including Weight Watchers, Slimming World, and the ketogenic diet, but I had only managed to shed a few…