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Dietitian shares (secret) tips to eat Chinese food at restaurants to lose weight
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Dietitian shares (secret) tips to eat Chinese food at restaurants to lose weight

If your weight loss goals are getting in the way of your Hakka noodles and dim sums, we have come to your rescue! You can stick to your weight loss journey and still enjoy your favourite Pan Asian cuisine without compromising on either. The secret? Just a few strategic choices. In conversation with Deepalakshmi, a registered dietitian at Sree Balaji Medical Centre, Chennai, we found out which ones. Starters Begin your meal with a clear, broth-based soup such as hot and sour, egg drop, or wonton. These not only provide warmth and comfort but also help reduce overall calorie intake by promoting early satiety. Story continues below this ad Mains The expert recommended that for mains, opt for steamed, grilled, or lightly stir-fried preparations and avoid deep-fried or heavily ...
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This is what happens to the body if your uric acid levels are high
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This is what happens to the body if your uric acid levels are high

High uric acid levels in the body have long been associated with debilitating joint pain and swelling, and with a newfound focus on protein-rich diets, conversations surrounding tackling it have been at the forefront. While lifestyle changes and some home remedies may help manage the condition, it is important to understand its impact on our bodies in the short and long term. Dr Haricharan G, senior consultant physician, HoD, internal medicine, Gleneagles Hospitals, Hyderabad, told indianexpress.com that uric acid is a byproduct of purine metabolism, and purines are found in many foods, such as animal proteins — red meat, organ meats, and certain types of seafood. “Uric acid is a chemical formed when purines break down. High uric acid levels can increase the risk of developing health issue...
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‘No surgery. No exercise. No medication:’ A look at R Madhavan’s 21 day weight loss diet plan
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‘No surgery. No exercise. No medication:’ A look at R Madhavan’s 21 day weight loss diet plan

R Madhavan’s dramatic weight transformation during the filming of his movie Rocketry last year surprised fans and got them curious. Now, the actor has shared the secrets behind his 21-day weight loss plan. “I only ate food that was good for my body. No exercise. No running. No surgery. No medication. Nothing,” he told Curly Tales. No exercise, No running… 😏21 நாட்களில் மாதவன் உடல் மாற்றம், அது எப்படி சாத்தியம்? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/ssrATrqOnr — Aadhavan (@aadaavaan) July 17, 2024 Later, he even took to X to share a detailed diet breakdown that helped him lose weight drastically in just 21 days. “Intermittent fasting, heavy chewing of food 45-60 times (drink your food and chew your water)… last meal at 6.45 pm (only cooked food — nothing raw AT ALL post 3 pm)… early morning long walks and ear...
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Protein is being added to yoghurt, bread, coffee – but is it really good for our health?
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Protein is being added to yoghurt, bread, coffee – but is it really good for our health?

Protein intake dominates fitness advice. Whether you want to build muscle, improve your fitness or watch your weight, the common advice handed out by everyone from fitness influencers to doctors is that we need more protein.But while protein does play an essential role in maintaining our muscle mass and overall health, all this increased attention on the importance of protein in the media and fitness circles has sparked a surge in products marketed specifically for their protein content. Some chocolate bars, ice cream, pizza, coffee and even alcoholic beverages now market themselves as protein foods. But our enthusiasm for protein might have gone too far. While protein is certainly important for our health, most of us don’t need these protein-enhanced foods as a regular feature in our diet...
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Bill Gates supports weight loss drugs, suggests ways to tackle obesity
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Bill Gates supports weight loss drugs, suggests ways to tackle obesity

Obesity is a problem money cannot fix, believes Bill Gates, who advocates undertaking certain behavioural modifications along with the use of weight loss drugs to tackle this condition. In a recent conversation with podcaster Raj Shamani, the American businessman spoke about the importance of GLP-1 drugs that mimic a natural hormone in the body to regulate blood sugar and appetite, along with lifestyle changes necessary to keep the obesity pandemic in check. “The most promising is a class of drugs called these GLP-1 drugs that are going to go off patent to become cheap. I’m always a little ‘over-focused’ on a scientific solution. So, maybe a combination of that behaviour change and the new tools. But behaviour change is hard; we haven’t succeeded in that as much as we’d like to,” said the ...
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