Diet
‘Reason’ you need to eat protein for weight loss
WEIGHT loss occurs when the body is in a calorie deficit, meaning consuming less food than burning. While this may be hard for many, Dr Michael Mosley has explained why increasing protein intake is extremely important in aiding a weight loss journey. Weight loss can be hard for many, with results taking time to show and…
Read MoreOvereating ‘is NOT the primary cause of obesity’
Overeating ‘is NOT the primary cause of obesity’: Scientists claim eating foods high in processed sugars is the real cause of a bulging waistline Eating food with highly processed carbs is the main driver of obesity These foods drive fat storage, hunger levels and weight gain, researchers claim Focus should move to what people eat,…
Read MoreDrinking coffee can REDUCE your risk of heart arrhythmias
Drinking coffee can REDUCE your risk of heart arrhythmias — with each additional daily cup lowering the chance by 3 per cent, surprising study finds University of California experts studied 386,258 participants for around 5 years Data was sourced from the UK Biobank’s collection of genetic and health data They found that advice to cut down…
Read More9 Tasty Summer Treats That Support Liver Health
For many, summertime offers the ability to eat fruits and veggies direct from the garden. If you like to fish, there’s nothing like cooking up your catch the same day. It doesn’t get any fresher than that. While many like to use this season’s foods in their favorite recipes, when these recipes have a lot…
Read MoreWhy we need to fight for the lives shattered by junk food
DR DAVID UNWIN: Why we need to fight for the lives shattered by junk food The patient in my surgery yesterday morning was only in his 40s, but he was leaning hard on a walking stick. He is morbidly obese, weighing nearly 20st, and has lost two toes to type 2 diabetes. The grim task…
Read MoreSugar and Cancer are Indeed ‘directly’ Connected
New Liver Disease Forum – Join Now! We now have a forum on this domain which is completely unassociated with Facebook. Join up for help, advice and support! Ask questions – get answers! Join Now! The Connection An estimated 12.5 million people had some form of cancer in 2009, according to the American Cancer Society.…
Read MoreExperts Agree – Sugar is a Health Destroyer
New Liver Disease Forum – Join Now! We now have a forum on this domain which is completely unassociated with Facebook. Join up for help, advice and support! Ask questions – get answers! Join Now! Sugar In the U.S., there is a love affair with sugar. Even for those of us who don’t consume soft…
Read More9 things that can happen – when you give up sugar
9 things that can happen to your body when you give up sugar From your skin to your weight, your mental health and more, cutting out sugar can lead to some big improvements. Sugar will give you soaring highs, but it’ll make you pay with crashing lows afterwards. And we’ve never been more aware of…
Read MoreThanksgiving – Which of these recipes is harmful to your liver?
Thanksgiving is the ultimate food holiday, characterized by families gathering together to indulge in a culinary feast. Aside from turkey, one of the most traditional Thanksgiving dishes is the much-loved green bean casserole. Unfortunately, a classic green bean casserole hardly resembles a healthful veggie recipe. For those with Hepatitis C, a green bean casserole…
Read More5 Rules of The Anti-Inflammatory Diet
5 Rules of The Anti-Inflammatory Diet Hepatitis literally translates to liver inflammation. Find out how you can help manage Hepatitis C by adhering to the five principles of the anti-inflammatory diet. If you are one of the estimated three and a half million Americans with the Hepatitis C virus, your liver is the setting of…
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