Losing body fat can be a challenging task, often requiring hard work, patience, and dedication. Although many fad diets and fat-burning supplements promise quick results, modifying your diet, lifestyle, and exercise routine is the most effective way to reach and maintain a healthy weight. Plus, you can take several simple steps to promote long-lasting, sustainable fat loss while… Read More »
Swinging through the drive-thru or hopping into your favorite fast-food restaurant tends to happen more often than some would like to admit. According to the Food Institute’s analysis of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, millennials alone spend 45 percent of their budget’s food dollars on eating out. In comparison to 40 years ago, the average American family now spends half… Read More »
Weakness and fatigue are terms that are often used as if they mean the same thing. But in fact they describe two different sensations. It is important to know exactly what you mean when you say “I feel weak” or “I am fatigued” because it can help you and your doctor narrow down the possible causes of your… Read More »
Obesity is a term that means you have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. It makes you more likely to have conditions including: Heart disease and stroke High blood pressure Diabetes Some cancers Gallbladder disease and gallstones Osteoarthritis Gout Breathing problems, such as sleep apnea (when a person stops breathing for short episodes during sleep) and asthma Not everyone who is obese has these problems.… Read More »
Lemon water is all the rage these days. Many restaurants serve it routinely, and some people start their day with lemon water instead of coffee or tea. There’s no doubt lemons are delicious, but does adding them to water make you healthier? Much of the evidence supporting lemon water’s health benefits is anecdotal. Little scientific research has been done specifically on lemon… Read More »
Prescription weight loss medicines can help obese people lose weight. They are usually prescribed by a doctor when diet and exercise alone are not working. Each of these medicines works differently. People who use these medicines may not feel as hungry. Or they may feel full after eating only a small amount of food. Another type of weight-loss… Read More »
Cumin, also known as jeera, is a spice which is used in our dishes to enhance the taste. It has an earthy and warm flavour. But, do you know that it can also help you with weight loss? Yes, that’s true! Cumin has the ability to speed up your weight loss process. Along with that it also has many other… Read More »
As recent as ten years ago, seeds would be considered ‘bird food’ in most part of the world. But research has proven that many of these seeds are miraculous little pockets of goodness, having benefits far beyond what the human mind can imagine. We at Instep have recently incorporated these magical little beads with benefits into our diets… Read More »
If your doctor recommends it, there are ways to lose weight safely. A steady weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week is recommended for the most effective long-term weight management. That said, many eating plans leave you feeling hungry or unsatisfied. These are major reasons why you might find it hard to stick to a healthier… Read More »
Quitting smoking could be seen as an act of nurturing yourself, of stepping up and taking finally taking care of yourself. Equally smoking could be seen as a destructive behaviour, it is certainly a long slow way to harm yourself, with a guarantee thrown in. I wonder if you have ever thought of smoking in such black and… Read More »