Obesity, a worldwide phenomenon, today it has surged to become one of the most deadly enemies of mankind, afflicting mostly the rich and the affluent. Obese in simple terms means excess body weight, usually in the absence of an underlying...
Fats provide a concentrated store of energy in the body. Weight for weight they provide twice as much energy as do either carbohydrates or proteins. If you eat too much of any of these three basic food materials your body can store the surplus as...
Most of us do overeat and that should not be a concern. But once the eating gets out of control then it is sign to worry. Binge eating disorder is a condition which has newly come into the limelight as many people including kids are affected by...
Different ways of cooking to control calorie intake. Steaming: There are three ways of steaming your food direct, indirect and pressure cooking. As the use of oil is very minimal it results in lower fat content which is very beneficial for...
Some of the main symptoms or signs of hormonal imbalance in a person includes weight gain. However most people are not aware how closely related both the factors of weight gain and a hormonal imbalance are. Hence when trying to reduce weight...
More and more young children are becoming obese. obesity can lead to myriad health problems and can turn kids into unhealthy, unfit adults. The effects of childhood obesity are bad and negative because it prevents kids from leading a healthy,...
All of us attach great importance to our physical appearance, either consciously or subconsciously. We all wish to be in shape and shed any extra weight that we might have gained. A good body enhances your physical appearance and is a morale...
obesity is a widespread problem in most of the modern world. There are a number of factors that contribute to this problem. One common factor in many cases is habitual overeating. The habit is difficult to break, and many people who are trying to...
The human body is made up of several different types of tissue, various organs and a hard skeletal system. The weight of an individual is an aggregation of the weights of all the various parts of the body. Muscle mass and body fat are two...
Walking is a popular way of exercising. It does not stress the body out too much and it provides a moderate amount of exertion for the body. This suits many people, particularly those who are beginning with an exercise regime and are not very...
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