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☆ A woman who lost 105 pounds shares two things that made eating healthy and exercising regularly easier
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Megan Tjelle lost 55 pounds by walking and eating healthy in a calorie deficit. Tjelle had started a demanding career, and working night shifts as a nurse made it hard to develop healthy eating and exercise habits. Her plantar fasciitis, which she initially put down to her work, eased when she lost weight. As Tjelle lost weight, she gained confidence and could feel herself getting fitter as she was able to exercise more. AdvertisementAlthough her appetite dropped, she continued eating healthy meals and ensured she was consuming enough protein to help her hold on to muscle while losing fat.

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☆ A nutritionist who cut down on ultra-processed foods shares his dinners before making the change, and what he eats now
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a range of health problems. Nutritionist Rob Hobson eats as few UPFs as possible by cooking from scratch. AdvertisementThe evidence that ultra-processed foods are bad for us is growing. That's why over the past year, nutritionist Rob Hobson has removed UPFs from his diet as much as possible. They usually have a long shelf life, come in highly marketed packaging, and are made to be ultra-palatable, Hobson told Business Insider.

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☆ 5 things Jameela Jamil does to protect her body and mind in an unbalanced world
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Andrea Kane | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Season 9 of the podcast Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the intersection between body weight and health. It’s the society that’s broken, not the individuals.”Here are five things Jamil does to protect her own mental health in a world that often feels unbalanced. Don’t manipulate imagesJamil said that to protect her mental health, she stipulates in her contracts (when she can) that her photos not be airbrushed. “Part of what I care about is making sure that people don’t feel, you know, as though this is just something we can’t do something about,” she said. We have to organize and come together.”“It’s just important that we don’t feel helpless, I think,” she said.

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☆ Asparagus Season Is Fleeting. This Easy Recipe Is Forever.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Yotam Ottolenghi | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

I was thinking about asparagus and how it evokes emotion: the anticipation of its coming, followed by the thrill of its short season’s finally arriving. But there’s another emotion I was trying to put into words: that melancholy — sadness, even — of being in a moment and knowing it will soon be over. We get it elsewhere: a moment with your child or aging parent when time stands still. German came to mind, with its countless words that manage to encapsulate so precisely what Brits and Americans can take sentences to convey. Weight gained as a result of emotional overeating is kummerspeck, translating literally to “grief bacon.”

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☆ I've been to 35 all-inclusive resorts. Here are 10 mistakes I always see first-timers make.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Kelly Magyarics | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

I've stayed at all-inclusive resorts around the world and seen first-timers make the same mistakes. AdvertisementVacationing at an all-inclusive resort is very appealing for many travelers — and with good reason. As a travel writer, I've been to dozens of all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico, the Maldives, and more. Not tippingSpeaking of tipping, I'm well aware that some all-inclusive resorts invite guests to "leave their wallets at home." AdvertisementOrdering drinks wrongYou have access to lots of drinks at all-inclusive resorts, but not all of them are good.

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☆ A nutritionist who cut down on ultra-processed foods shares his 5 go-to grocery store snacks
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

But there are minimally processed, healthier snacks at the store if you know what to look for, he said. Experts don't fully understand why processed foods are bad for our health, but the evidence suggesting that they are continues to grow. He shared the minimally processed snacks he picks up from the store when he's hungry and in a rush with BI. Hummus and cruditésAnother healthy snack option is hummus paired with some chopped vegetables, such as carrot sticks. You can't find a less processed snack than that.

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☆ 5 tips to stop weight gain during menopause
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Andrea Kane | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

(CNN) — Menopause and weight gain seem to go hand in hand. But is menopause really to blame for women’s midlife weight gain? Christmas said it’s impossible to talk about weight gain around menopause without talking about the other elephant in the room: aging. Many women gain weight around menopause. And there’s at least one more factor that contributes to weight gain as we age.

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☆ A nutritionist who cut down on ultra-processed foods shares what he used to eat for breakfast and what he has now
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a range of health problems. Nutritionist Rob Hobson eats as few UPFs as possible by cooking from scratch. Although there isn't a set definition of UPFs, Hobson avoids foods that are manufactured using five or more ingredients, many of which you wouldn't find in a regular kitchen. AdvertisementThere are plenty of nutrient-dense UPFs, such as store-bought hummus, that you don't need to cut out simply because they're ultra-processed. "Not that that's necessarily bad, but if you're trying to reduce your intake of ultra-processed foods, then trying to get stuff as natural as possible is the key," he said.

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☆ What Ozempic Taught Me About Shame — and Willpower
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Albert Fox Cahn | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

It will mean fundamentally reevaluating our conception of free will and human agency — and reckoning with our tortured relationship with shame. Many health plans have refused to cover GLP-1s for weight loss , citing limited approval from the Food and Drug Administration. I don't know when I first became overweight, but I remember the moment I was taught to be ashamed of it. They can stop the vicious feedback loop where our food choices and weight drive the shame that drives our food choices and weight. But no matter how heavy that burden was, one thing made it easier to bear: I wasn't weighed down by my shame.

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☆ 3 high-protein breakfasts a busy dietitian makes to keep her full until lunch and avoid snacking
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Eating protein at breakfast can prevent overeating later on in the day to compensate for missed energy, she said. The average Western diet contains enough protein, Pigott said, but we tend to have only one high-protein meal toward the end of the day, meaning our intake is not spread evenly. Pigott shared three easy, balanced breakfast recipes that she always has on hand. She scrambles two eggs with a few teaspoons of milk, which gives her about 13 grams of protein, she said.

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☆ You may be eating predigested food. Here’s why
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Aleksandr Zubkov/Moment RF/Getty ImagesBypassing the digestive systemMuch like the regurgitated food mother birds feed their babies in the nest, ultraprocessed food is quick and easy to digest, according to experts. “So the question is, which degree of processing remains compatible with human food system sustainability and global health? Some food processing may be goodHumans have processed food for centuries — the first evidence of fermentation was some 13,000 years ago. Alexander Donin/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesThe ingredients used in many ultraprocessed foods, however, have been subjected to much more than a bit of heat. “The other way I put it is that individuals who are trying to control their weight in today’s food environment are fighting an entire food system on their own.

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☆ 4 tips to lose weight and keep it off even if your genes make you overeat, according to an expert in the genetics of obesity
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Our genetics play a big role in how easy we find it to gain and lose weight. But it's possible to be a healthy weight despite your genes, an expert in the genetics of obesity said. Don't focus on calories aloneTo lose weight, you have to be in a calorie deficit , meaning you're burning more calories than you consume. Focus on your health over your appearancePeople want to lose weight for lots of reasons but a common motivation is to fit into societal beauty ideals. This can prove to be a weak motivator in the long run though, and doesn't necessarily benefit your health, Yeo said.

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☆ A nutritionist shares 3 ways he's cut down on convenient ultra-processed foods despite being busy
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a host of health issues, including cancer and diabetes. Nutritionist Rob Hobson shared three simple ways he's reduced UPFs in his diet as a busy person. AdvertisementFrom foods you might expect, like candy and frozen pizza, to those that we consider healthy choices, such as packaged whole-grain bread, ultra-processed foods are everywhere. Rob Hobson has tried to cut down on ultra-processed foods. "It might just be that you have to pick between two different ultra-processed foods.

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☆ A nutritionist shares 3 easy ways he's reduced ultra-processed foods in his diet
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ultra-processed foods contain ingredients you wouldn't find at home — and they're everywhere. The reason processed foods are bad for our health is not yet fully understood, but the evidence that they are continues to grow. AdvertisementAs he delved deeper into the science, Hobson decided to reduce the amount of ultra-processed foods he ate as much as possible. Hobson shared three things that have helped him reduce his processed food intake with BI. AdvertisementSo Hobson cooks some of his meals in batches to make his diet low in premade foods more convenient.

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☆ Nearly a 3rd of American workers say they go to therapy to cope with their toxic bosses, new survey finds
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

American workers say they are going to therapy to talk about their toxic bosses, a new poll found. Researchers defined a "toxic boss" as one who exhibits behaviors like micromanagement, credit-stealing, setting unreasonable expectations, unprofessionalism, and unapproachability. Thirty-four percent of those with toxic bosses reported engaging in coping mechanisms like drinking and overeating. Despite the toll toxic bosses can take on workers' lives, the majority of workers with toxic bosses say they tolerate them for financial reasons, including salary, benefits, and the fear of leaving in an uncertain economic climate. Nearly half of workers reported feeling stressed and one third said they were lonely in a Deloitte workplace study published in June.

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☆ Foods that improve brain function and mood
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Andrea Kane | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Each episode will focus on one of those states — the distracted brain, the frightened brain, the depressed brain and others — to spotlight what is going on in our heads and how it affects our bodies. But it’s not so easy to know what to eat for brain health, or even how to measure it. Many of us have been told that foods such as blueberries, salmon, nuts and leafy greens are so-called brain foods. Nutritional psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo has built a career around figuring out which foods improve brain function and positively influence the way we feel. What can you do to nourish your brain and boost your mood?

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☆ Ozempic, Wegovy may curb drinking, smoking and other addictive behaviors – here's what we know
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-10 | by ( Annika Kim Constantino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesHeather Le Biller shed 9 pounds within the first week of taking Novo Nordisk 's blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic – and then even more as she continued treatment. That means it could take years before the Food and Drug Administration and other regulators worldwide approve drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy as addiction treatments. Jerlhag and her colleagues at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have studied the effect of GLP-1s on addictive behaviors for more than a decade. "The mechanism in the brain that regulates overeating is important in regulating addictive behaviors as well," Leggio told CNBC. Still, NIDA's Leggio advises against using GLP-1s off-label to reduce addictive behaviors, "simply because there's not enough evidence in humans that they work."

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[1/7] Pope Francis attends the "Stations of the Cross" procession with young people at Parque Eduardo VII during his apostolic journey to Portugal on the occasion of the XXXVII World Youth Day, in Lisbon Portugal, August 4, 2023. Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERSLISBON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of young people reflected on their anxieties, enslavement to the "tyranny" of social media and yearning to save the planet at a huge outdoor rally with Pope Francis on Friday. SCAFFOLD DANCINGPeople performed modern dance routines that included dangling from scaffolding above the pope as they moved a large cross around a structure that resembled a construction site. When the meditation about climate change was read, they donned gas masks as white smoke simulating air pollution engulfed the scaffolding. Francis started Friday by hearing the confessions of three young Catholics, from Spain, Italy and Guatemala, in one of the parks hosting the festival.

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☆ Tired after eating? Here’s why, and how to fix it
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-01 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The tendency to get tired after eating isn’t inherently suggestive of something amiss. If you had a meal high in fat — such as fried foods or pizza — that could make you feel tired. “That can really be an energy zapper.”Just like high-sugar foods, sugary drinks can also make you feel tired once the crash hits, Stefanski said. Choosing more balanced meals and snacks can help you feel less tired after eating, experts said. The test measures average blood sugar levels and shows how much glucose is attached to hemoglobin in red blood cells, Stefanski said.

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☆ The Most Common Eating Disorder in the U.S. Is Also the Least Understood
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( Dani Blum | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder in the United States. What is binge eating disorder? Binge eating disorder is a relative newcomer in the world of diagnosable mental health conditions; it entered the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which clinicians and researchers use to classify mental health conditions, 10 years ago this month. But the behaviors of binge eating disorder are distinct, he said. People with binge eating disorder also tend to eat more quickly than usual during an episode; many also eat in secret and grapple with guilt, said Kelly Allison, the director of the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders at the University of Pennsylvania.

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☆ How to identify the 12 stages of burnout before it gets out of control
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( Melody Wilding | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

She describes the 12 stages of burnout, a model developed by psychologist Herbert Freudenberger. There are actually 12 stages of burnout. Stage 1: Excessive ambitionThe first of the 12 stages of burnout begins in a seemingly harmless way – with enthusiasm toward your work. Stage 12: Full burnout syndromeFull Burnout Syndrome occurs when you reach a breaking point. Take a moment to reflectWhich of the 12 stages of burnout do you see yourself in?

☆ A Ramadan etiquette guide for non-Muslims
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-22 | by ( Saeed Ahmed | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

If your Muslim co-worker takes a pass, understand. You don’t have to know when it begins …Ramadan isn’t like Christmas or Thanksgiving, as in everyone knows exactly when it’ll fall. … but please be a little flexibleHow we determine when Ramadan begins is decidedly old-school: You have to physically see the moon (even though there are apps for that). You can say ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ …There’s no “war on Christmas”-level controversy surrounding the greeting (it means “Happy Ramadan”). Your Muslim co-worker will appreciate the thoughtfulness.

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☆ 10 life-changing 'micro-habits' you can adopt quickly to improve your emotions and productivity
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-27 | by ( Darshak Rana | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Micro habits are tiny changes to your daily routine that can make a huge difference. Here are some micro habits that can drive a huge difference in your life in 2023. I experienced more peace and zen with this micro habit because I don't have to frown about cleaning and dusting every weekend. By the end of the day, you'll feel those little things elevate your bad mood. This micro habit could save a lot of unnecessary mental stress.

☆ Turkey isn’t the reason you’re sleepy – really
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The US Department of Agriculture recommends planning for one pound of turkey meat per person when preparing a holiday meal. “Tryptophan from turkey is unlikely to enter the brain and make enough serotonin to make us sleepy,” Malin said. “Turkey doesn’t really make us sleepy,” Knutson said. “Remember all the delicious side dishes surrounding the center piece of turkey, such as sweet potato pie, casseroles and yummy desserts,” he said. “Alcohol slows down your brain and relaxes your muscles so after a few drinks you’ll likely feel sleepy.”

☆ Does turkey make you sleepy? Here's what causes your food coma
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Why we feel sleepy after a big Thanksgiving mealSerotonin is one of the “feel-good” hormones, which can calm and relax the body. The US Department of Agriculture recommends planning for 1 pound of turkey meat per person when preparing a holiday meal. “Tryptophan from turkey is unlikely to enter the brain and make enough serotonin to make us sleepy,” Malin said. “These tasty dishes contain a high amount of carbohydrates, which also contribute to post-meal sleepiness.”Another reason you feel sleepy after a meal is a change in blood flow from the head to the digestive system. “Alcohol slows down your brain and relaxes your muscles, so after a few drinks you’ll likely feel sleepy.”

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