As advice from the NHS says, “If you’re trying to lose weight, the safe weekly rate of weight loss is between 0.5kg and 1kg. That’s between around 1lb and 2lb a week. Lose weight faster than this and you’re at risk of health problems that include malnutrition and gallstones, as well as feeling tired and unwell.”So whether…
Clear your lungs an hour before eating. You can do this in several ways, depending on your breathing condition. You can: Do deep, controlled coughs Lie down to drain mucus Tap on your chest Use your inhaler Rest before meals to save energy to eat. Eat sitting up to make space for your lungs and diaphragm to expand for easier breathing….
You probably never gave this a thought. But to eat, you need to breathe. Chewing and digesting food — like anything else you do with your body — use oxygen. That means you need to work harder to breathe in enough of it while you eat. At the same time, the food in your stomach crowds your lungs and diaphragm, which makes…
Diabetes is a difficult disease to manage, with poor diet only exacerbating that difficulty. In fact, a healthy diet is necessary to keep blood glucose levels within an optimal range, which is a critical requirement for people with diabetesWith its focus on fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and moderate amounts of fish and dairy, this…
When we pack our diet with vibrant foods loaded with antioxidants, healthy fats, water, and essential nutrients, our body will show its appreciation through its largest organ: our skin.Beautiful, glowing skin starts with how we eat, but these anti-aging foods can also help with more than that. Researchers have even concluded that eating fruits and…