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9 Simple Ways to Stop Overeating

Overeating can pose a challenge if you’re aiming for a balanced diet. However, it’s essential to understand that the definition of overeating is subjective. What might seem excessive to you could be a modest portion to someone else. Recognizing and acknowledging overeating is the foundational step in your dieting journey. Symptoms of overeating include gas, ...

Nathan Machoka

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Is Intermittent Fasting for Everyone?

Is intermittent fasting for everyone? I would like to talk to you about a popular topic I get asked about in the clinic a lot — intermittent fasting. You might be wondering: “Is intermittent fasting good for you? Is intermittent fasting bad for you? Will this benefit me? Will fasting help me lose weight? What ...

Health by Nature

8 Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

From ancient times, people belonging to various ethnicities and religions have engaged in ritual fasting. Today, the benefits of intermittent fasting are more widely recognized and it has become a popular way of eating that carries some long-term health benefits. Johns Hopkins Medicine’s neuroscientist Mark Mattson says: “The state of the science on intermittent fasting ...

Raven Montmorency

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5 Different Types of Intermittent Fasting Plans

Intermittent fasting (IF) is believed to help with weight loss by creating a net calorie deficit. It also helps regulate your metabolic health, which will eventually lead to a longer and happier life. The closing of gyms during lockdown was a driving factor behind the rising trend of this diet. The diet plan includes an ...

Raven Montmorency

A bowl of fruit sits next to a watch on a wooden surface beside a label that says "intermittent fasting."

New Intermittent Fasting Study Finds Dieters Shed Muscle, Not Fat

Intermittent fasting, also known as time-restricted eating, is the “in” diet right now, but a new study revealed surprising results. Dieters achieved minimal results during a three-month period and lost an average of just 2 pounds, slightly more than those who did not follow the diet — and most of the weight shed was not ...

Troy Oakes

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The Diet of Our Ancestors: A Cure for Obesity?

Obesity is becoming a global problem. Have you ever heard of eating like a caveman to lose weight? What does it mean? Add more greens to your diet or grill meat over an open fire or just eat with your bare hands? Not exactly. To understand what this means, we must first look at our ...

Raven Montmorency

Natives hunting an elephant.

Intermittent Fasting: The No Drama Diet Program

In the past, people rarely ate more than three meals a day. But today, people have fridges and cupboards full of sweets, snacks, and other foods. It’s almost as if human beings have developed a tendency to keep eating every hour or two. This is a dangerous habit since it leads to weight gain and ...

Raven Montmorency

Intermittent fasting.