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Is snacking healthy?   There are mixed opinions about snacking. Some believe that it is healthy, while others think it can harm you and make you gain weight. Snacking is when you consume food or beverages between your regular meals. The term "snack foods" is often used to refer to processed, high-calorie foods like chips and cookies. However, "snacking" simply means to eat or drink something between meals, regardless of whether the food is healthy or no t . Image Source : Marie claire Hunger is the main motivation behind snacking, but factors like location, social environment, time of day and food availability contribute as well. In fact, people often snack when there is appetizing food around, even if they're not hungry. Although it's been suggested that eating every few hours will increase your metabolism, the evidence does not support this. increase in metabolism would be expected, given that the snacks provided additional calories that were b...
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Tips for self care for the busy modern female It’s not uncommon for modern women to have a lot on their plate -- especially for the growing number of working females who are trying to balance a career with having a personal life. It is easy to get overwhelmed with responsibilities and obligations. Sometimes, a busy schedule gets in the way of taking care of yourself, but letting that happen can actually make things worse. Neglecting self-care has real consequences for your mind, body, and even your professional life. If you don’t prioritize your well-being, it will manifest into bigger problems. The solution? Fitting self-care into your busy schedule is all about creativity. When you find easy ways to contribute to your overall health, it doesn’t seem like such a time-consuming task. Image Source: mountainstar.com Here are some of my favorite ideas: 1. ASK FOR HELP Career-minded women don’t always take advantage of all of the resources they have at their dispos...
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How To Treat Acne Acne is a disease of the hair follicles of the face, chest, and back that affects almost all teenagers during puberty -- the only exception being members of a few primitive Neolithic tribes living in isolation. It is not caused by bacteria, although bacteria play a role in its development. It is not unusual for some women to develop acne in their mid- to late-20s. Acne appears on the skin as: 1. Blackheads whiteheads  2. Red bumps and pimple  3. Pustules (pus) Image Soource: Medical News Today No  one factor causes acne. Acne occurs when sebaceous (oil) glands attached to the hair follicles are stimulated at the time of puberty or due to other hormonal changes. Sebum (oil) is a natural substance that lubricates and protects the skin. Associated with increased oil production is a change in the manner in which the skin cells mature, predisposing them to plug the follicular pore. The plug can appear as a whitehead ...
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The Benefits of Green Tea Green tea is the healthiest beverage on the planet. It is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have powerful effects on the body. These include improved brain function, fat loss, a lower risk of cancer and many other impressive benefits. Image Source : Medical News Today 1. Green Tea Contains Bioactive Compounds That Improve Health Green tea is more than just liquid. Many of the plant compounds in the tea leaves do make it into the final drink, which contains large amounts of important nutrients. Tea is rich in polyphenols that have effects like reducing inflammation and helping to fight cancer. Green tea is about 30 percent polyphenols by weight, including large amounts of a catechin called EGCG. Catechins are natural antioxidants that help prevent cell damage and provide other benefits. These substances can reduce the formation of free radicals in the body, protecting cells and molecules from damage. These free radicals are known to play a...
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