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While youre receiving treatment for cancer, some of the drugs you take can cause painful sores to develop inside your mouth. You can also get them if youve had a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant as part of your cancer care.

Although they often heal on their own, these mouth sores can make it uncomfortable to eat and talk. Well discuss what you can do to relieve the pain and prevent them from getting worse.

Mouth sores can be a common side effect of cancer treatment. The condition, known as stomatitis or mucositis, is an inflammation of the tissues inside your mouth.

Whitish, ulcer-like sores can form on your cheeks, gums, lips, tongue, or on the roof or floor of your mouth. Even if you dont develop mouth ulcers, you may have patches that feel inflamed and painful, as if theyve been burned.

Anyone who is receiving chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant can develop mouth sores as a side effect of these treatments.

If you have dry mouth or gum disease, or if your teeth and gums are not well taken care of, you may be at a higher risk of getting mouth sores during your treatment. Women and people who smoke or drink alcohol are also at a higher risk, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation.

If youre receiving chemotherapy, the sores could begin forming anywhere from 5 days to 2 weeks after your treatment. Depending on the specific cause, the sores could go away on their own in a few weeks, or they could last longer.

Its important to find ways to manage your pain and to watch for signs of an infection. Cancer-related mouth sores can lead to weight loss, dehydration, and other serious complications.

Cancer cells can grow very quickly. The aim of cancer treatment is to stop or slow down that growth. The cells in the mucous membranes lining your mouth are also fast-growing cells, so cancer treatments affect them, too.

Cancer treatments also keep the cells in your mouth from being able to repair themselves efficiently when theyre damaged.

Radiation therapy can also damage the glands in your mouth that make saliva. A dry mouth is more susceptible to infections that cause mouth sores.

Chemotherapy and radiation can both change the microbiome in your mouth, upsetting the balance between good and bad bacteria. The growth of harmful bacteria in your mouth can also lead to mouth sores.

Sometimes cancer treatments suppress your immune system, which may make it more likely that youll get a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection that causes mouth sores. An older infection (such as the herpes simplex virus) can also suddenly flare up again.

If youve had a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant, sores may be a sign that youve developed a condition known as graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).

When this happens, the cells in your body are attacking the transplanted cells as though they were an unhealthy invader. According to research published in Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry, short-term (acute) GVHD occurs in 50 to 70 percent of stem cell transplant cases and longer-term (chronic) GVHD is seen in 30 to 50 percent of cases.

The form of GVHD that causes mouth sores is usually mild, and doctors often treat it with corticosteroid medications.

Its important to talk with your doctor if you develop mouth sores after a stem cell transplant, as some kinds of GVHD can turn serious if left untreated.

There is a good chance that youll experience mouth sores at some point during your cancer treatment. Researchers estimate that 20 to 40 percent of those who have chemotherapy and 80 percent of those who have high-dose chemotherapy will develop mucositis afterward.

Still, there are steps you and your cancer care team can take to lower your risk, reduce the severity of the sores, and promote faster healing.

About a month before your cancer treatment begins, schedule an appointment with your dentist to make sure your teeth and gums are healthy. If you have cavities, broken teeth, or gum disease, its important to come up with a dental treatment plan to take care of these conditions so they dont lead to infections later, when your immune system may be vulnerable.

If you wear braces or dentures, ask your dentist to check the fit and remove any part of the device you dont need during your treatment.

Its very important to maintain good oral hygiene practices throughout your treatment to lower your risk of infection. Brush and floss gently but regularly, avoiding any painful areas. You can also ask your dentist whether a mouth rinse with fluoride is advisable in your case.

For certain kinds of chemotherapy (bolus 5fluorouracil chemotherapy and some high-dose therapies), your healthcare team may give you ice chips to chew for 30 minutes before your treatment. This type of cold therapy can lower your risk of getting mouth sores later.

During treatment of some blood cancers, doctors may give you injections of palifermin, also known as human keratinocyte growth factor-1 (KGF-1), to prevent mouth sores.

If youre scheduled to receive high-dose chemotherapy or radiotherapy, your cancer care team may prepare your mouth using low-level laser therapy beforehand to keep you from getting mouth sores.

For people who have radiation therapy for head and neck cancers, doctors may prescribe this medicated mouthwash to minimize mouth sores.

The length of time your mouth sores may last depends on the specific cancer treatment youve had. Here are some estimates broken down by treatment:

You may notice symptoms anywhere between a few days and a few weeks after your cancer treatment. Heres what you may see and feel as mucositis develops:

You may notice that the sores become slightly crusty as they heal. Its important to keep track of your symptoms and let your oncologist know if the sores arent healing on their own.

Contact your doctor right away if you:

Untreated mouth sores can lead to malnutrition, dehydration, and life-threatening infections.

There are a few different ways that you can help mouth sores heal and avoid prolonger pain or an infection.

While the sores are healing, its very important to keep the inside of your mouth clean to prevent an infection from developing.

The National Cancer Institute recommends that you gently clean your teeth every 4 hours and just before you go to sleep at night. Here are a few tips to consider:

If the pain from mouth sores is interfering with your ability to eat and drink, your doctor may treat the condition with a opioid mouthwash or one containing doxepin or lidocaine.

To ease discomfort and keep your mouth from feeling dry, you may want to try rinsing with a mild saltwater or baking soda solution. Heres how to make each of them:

Your cancer care team may recommend that you use a lubricating liquid (artificial saliva) to moisten the inside of your mouth if dryness is a problem. These liquids are usually gel-like. They coat your mouth with a thin film to help ease discomfort and promote healing.

Some people have found it useful to rinse with a blend of medications called the magic mouthwash. Formulas for this mouthwash vary, but most of them include a combination of medications to treat different symptoms, including:

Magic or miracle mouthwash solutions usually have to be prescribed by a doctor and prepared by a pharmacist, although some people mix up an over-the-counter version at home.

There isnt enough research to say for sure whether magic mouthwash works. If you think youd like to try it, talk with your oncologist or a healthcare professional about whether its a good idea for you.

Here are a few more things you can try at home that may help ease pain from mouth sores:

Mouth sores are one of the most common side effects of cancer treatment. Shortly after chemotherapy, radiation, or transplant treatments, painful, ulcer-like sores can form on the inside of your mouth.

These sores may go away on their own. If they dont, its important to seek medical treatment for them because they can lead to very serious complications.

Before you start cancer treatments, visit a dentist to make sure your teeth and gums are healthy. Keeping up good dental hygiene practices during and after cancer treatment will help limit mouth sores.

If the sores are keeping you from eating and drinking, talk with your oncologist about medications could relieve the pain and speed up the healing process, so you can enjoy a better quality of life during treatment.

Its really important to keep track of any sores in your mouth so you can reach out to your healthcare team if they dont improve. Sores that deepen or worsen can lead to serious even life-threatening complications.

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I could probably count on one hand the number of humans I've ever met who are TRYING to gain weight. Yes, they exist. They are usually male, but not always. And it's more about gaining muscle or gaining weight healthfully.

Disclaimer: This is NOT for those people. This is friendly sarcasm for the rest of us.

So often we are focused on how to LOSE weight. We know the rules and/or recommendations. We may abide by them. We may not. I've found reverse psychology to be helpful when it comes to dealing with the subconsciously rebellious human (me, too) and so, perhaps turning the tables on our psyche may be helpful. Maybe not, but hey...what have we got to lose? (wink, wink again)

And now, how to gain a bunch of weight without even trying very hard:

Eat when you're not hungry. It all begins here. Override your body's signals and and fall right into the pleasure trap of salt, sugar, and fat.

Make those calories count. In other words, do your best to avoid any whole grains, lean meats, or vegetables. You can eat fruit but only if it's in juice form or covered in sugar. Bonus points for heavy creams poured on top. You got this.

Ditch the water and drink only sugar-filled bevs instead. Drinking sugary beverages, "fruit juices" (look for high-fructose corn syrup in the list of ingredients) and lots of alcohol is one of the quickest ways to pack on the pounds.

Remain as still and sedentary as humanly possible. In fact, let's pretend we're beached whales, stuck and unable to move around. The less physical activity, the better. Don't even go for take-out. Order in and do your best to barely walk to get that bag. Sit down ASAP and chow down.

Extra credit? Look for ways to add calories whenever possible. That greasy junk food needs a little extra cheese, doesn't it? I mean, extra gravy is good on everything isn't it? In fact, just add an extra spoonful of butter as a general rule. Bonus points for removing any veggie that accidentally fell into whatever it is we're eating.

OK, all joking aside. After the last year of quarantine eating and now struggling to get back on a better nutritional path, I'm reacquainting myself with healthy eating habits. And they are habits. Once we start practicing less-than-healthy ones, it's easy to fall into a rut. And since getting back on track can be a struggle at first, I find that humor and laughing at myself a bit can be both entertaining--and clarifying.

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There are certain condiments that no one who is trying to lose weight should ever buy. Packed with calories and fat, these condiments can make it more difficult to enter a calorie deficit and to shed pounds. Although there are quite a few condiments you should keep in moderation, mayonnaise is definitelyone of the worst offenders.

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According to Food Network, one cup of mayo contains 1440 calories, 160 grams fat, and 24 grams saturated fat while one tablespoon contains 103 calories, 12 grams fat, and 2 gram saturated fat.The combination of fat and calories can quickly add up if you are not careful, so using mayo too frequently that can make weight loss even more challenging than it already is.

If you can't give up this condiment, try a low fat or low cal version instead.

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On the other hand, if you're just looking for a creamy addition to your favorite sandwich, you can always opt for a healthier, less processed option. Greek yogurt, hummus, tzatziki, and avocados are all other options that can help you get the desired texture without too many extra calories.

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If you have a little more time, you can also try out this healthier mayo at-home recipe.

What You'll Need: avocado, white or cider vinegar, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, water, oil (optional)

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Dieting for weight loss is something that can be very difficult to stick to. Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic started last year and we were all forced into lockdown, many of us found ourselves stocking up on and eating greater amounts of unhealthy comfort food. Unfortunately, stocking up on that comfort food has caused weight gain amongst many Americans.

Sometimes referred to as the quarantine 15 or covid curves, it refers to weight gain throughout the length of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although these terms have become the brunt of jokes on social media platforms, weight gain is no laughing matter.

I personally have struggled with weight almost my entire life. It was in sixth grade when I started to blow up like a balloon.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a 12-year-old boys weight can range anywhere from 67 to 130 pounds. When I was 12 years old, I was considered overweight at about 150 pounds. However, as the years progressed on, my weight continued to rise.

I was constantly bullied because of my weight. I heard almost every insult ranging from fat to pig and anything else that was very derogative. This only caused me to eat more.

At the beginning of my freshman year in high school, I know I weighed a little over 200 pounds. By the time I graduated high school, I nearly weighed almost 300 pounds. I knew that being only 17 years old at the time, I should not have weighed that much. I tried everything to shed off those pounds, but nothing seemed to work and I would confide my stress with food.

When I began my freshman year at Cal U, I weighed approximately 305 pounds. That year, I took action and started exercising at the gym and eating healthy. By the end of freshman year, I dropped more than 20 pounds and I never felt better. It felt so good to lose that amount of weight. Instead of gaining that freshman 15, I happily lost it instead.

Unfortunately, I quickly gained that weight back by the time sophomore year had started. I began to eat carelessly and stopped going to the gym. I would even eat food when I was bored, which I know is extremely bad to do.

At the start of the pandemic, in March 2020, I weighed in around 290 pounds. However, being stocked up on food and nowhere to go, I began to eat again. I dreaded every time stepping onto the scale and seeing a big number appear. Within a few months, I had easily gained well over 10 to 15 pounds.

Fast forward to present day, I vowed to take action and lose weight, no matter what I would have to put my body through. It saddens me to know I am overweight and I am in denial that I have let my body and eating habits get severely out of control. So, I began a diet to lose weight on Jan. 18.

My diet consists of this app I have downloaded onto my phone, counting caloriesas in watching and logging what I eat throughout the daya little bit of exercise, drinking plenty of water, and being sure to avoid any unhealthy foods.

The app on my phone is called Lose It! and it is definitely keeping me on track and helping me lose those pesky pounds quickly. This free and easy-to-use app is simple. You keep track of what you have eaten throughout the day, stick to a diet plan that works best for you, and should see results shortly afterwards.

I chose this app because my mom inspired my sister, Megan, and I to download it and give it a try. We were all in agreement we wanted to lose weight. Furthermore, my mom became involved with a class of other fellow people who wanted to lose weight and this was the app that was recommended.

Being on a diet is difficult because I always have cravings and always think of breaking it. I put myself on a very strict diet and began to count my calorie intake for the day. Seeing how many calories are in certain foods shocked me and I started eating healthy.

My biggest inspiration to lose weight is for my sisters wedding that will be occurring in just about three months at the end of May 2021. Not only do I want to look good for my sisters big day, but I also want to feel good as well.

Like I stated before, being on a diet is challenging. I sometimes feel like a crazy person at times because I want to snack on some chocolate or something else that is considered unhealthy. To crush those cravings, I choose a healthy alternative like fruits or vegetables. Also, I began to take my dog, Barlow, on more walks around the neighborhood to get in a routine of exercising.

Of course, you can always choose to have a cheat day and eat a little unhealthy for the day, but do not let it get out of hand.

At the beginning of my diet, I weighed in at 311 pounds, which is the heaviest I have weighed in my entire life.

I told myself, This will be the highest number youll see when you step onto the scale. Dont let it get any higher.

After only three weeks of dieting, I am happy to announce that I have dropped nearly 15 pounds. I currently weigh 297 pounds now. However, I am still 100 pounds overweight for a normal 21-year-old male, according to the CDC. While it is a good start, I have a long way to go to get to my goal weight of at least 250 pounds before my sisters wedding. Ultimately, my goal is to get to that healthy, normal weight of about 200 pounds by the end of the year.

We can all struggle with weight and the pandemic is not helping at all with that issue. I hope that some of the tips enlisted within this story here can help if you are trying to lose weight yourself.

Sticking to a diet is not easy, but I am taking it one day at a time and one step at a time.

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With the emerging need for fitness enthusiasts to stay on guard, the prevalence of east fat burning mechanisms is busy doing the rounds. Not all fat-burning potent formulas are imbibed with the right formulations; instead, they are often filled with disclaimers.

This increases the need for buyers to be informed and make the right choice. Among a vast pool of such weight loss products being available, the Phenocal fat burner is creating waves in the fitness industrys realm.

Made with chromium picolinate extracts, the marketers advertise the 100% all-natural ingredients for promoting a healthy weight loss. With the 1.9+ billion population being overweight, there is a rising need to get back in shape.

This article let us review the diet pill supplement and assess its ability to work on users. Starting with the overview of its ingredients and benefits, we shall assess its users potency and value.

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After several years of study on human behaviour, it has been concluded that majorly people are tired of doing workout all the time and decided to switch to the supplements that help them reduce work. There are several pre-workout supplementsavailable in the market that can boost up-mechanism for stamina and help users to lose weight instantly. Phenocal is one of them- An All-Natural Pill for Weight loss.

Phenocal refers to a natural diet pill supplement helping you lose desired weight and reach goals quickly. Using all-natural ingredients, the potent formula comprises no chemical stimulants and drugs and thus is free of chemicals.

Produced by Pharmaxa Labs, the fat burner is a prominent part of the fat burner category. While claiming to aid you to lose weight effectively, phenocal works like a fat-burning aiding the fat burning process.

Through the passage of years, the brand has gained a prominent reputation manufacturing a wide array of wellness and health supplements. Powered by robust backing along with a hundred satisfied clients worldwide, phenocal offers legit reviews.

Marketed as a powerful, natural, and potent fat burner, it helps to lose weight with the help of appetite suppression, increases the rate of metabolism, inhibits fat cell production, and more.

Phenocal is ideal for adults who intend to lose weight and naturally. However, it is mandatory to visit a doctor with a proper health condition and take a professional recommendation to evaluate what suits you.

Before opting for Phenocal, have a look below. If you come in any of these categories, it will be best to avoid using this product:

Claiming to offer a host of natural ingredients, let us assess the ingredients and their significance. Boasting an all-natural formula, the effective fat burner contains several components that are difficult to ignore.

Known to suppress hunger and reduce cravings, the ingredients are among the most common ingredients in weight loss supplements. It effectively reduces the amount of daily calorie intake while aiding to cut down the stored fat cells.

The deficiency is largely linked to obesity; however, studies have found the participants to incur weight loss. It is usually supplemented with vitamin K12, and plugging the vitamins together assists weight loss easily.

Largely known for being a fat burner, the green tea leaf extract is an active ingredient of phenocal with a high level of caffeine and antioxidants. It effectively leverages the metabolic rate, leading to a swift fat burning process.

Another prominent ingredient in the list is acquired from brown seaweed. It helps to lose weight and is combined with substances, including pomegranate seed oil.

The leaves are typically rich in caffeine and antioxidants, and while they are brewed like tea, they can efficiently raise the metabolic rate. This propagates an improved calorie burn.

Manufactured and developed by Sabinsa Corporation, Bioperine is a prominent weight loss product. Efficiently used as a weight loss product, it helps to upscale the efficacy of ingredients that tend to get in the bloodstream.

Commonly known as hydroxytryptophan, HTP is beneficial to boost the serotonin level in your body. The hormone is released by the brain that helps in the regulation of the quantity and quality of sleep. However, be careful about the side effects it causes!

This is one of the most common shrubs used in the realm of traditional medicine. The component is largely known for suppressing appetite and leads to improved weight loss.

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Working towards burning your body fat, it does so through a seamless process. Here is how it performs its operations. It works on varied psychological processes and accelerates the overall weight loss goal.

Comprising a wide array of active ingredients, it has largely been proven to aid weight loss. The ingredients present to accelerate the process and boosts metabolism in your body.

In other words, the food is digested soon and does not get stored in your body. The ingredients moreover suppress hunger and combat cravings between meals. Hence, you end up acquiring a lot less food.

It boosts the fat loss process and offers increased energy for you to feel pumped up with energy at all times. As it works across varied fonts, it promises to render results, regardless of body weight, age, and uniqueness.

It comprises ingredients that can raise the core temperature of your body. It increases the metabolic rate and propagates a fast calorie burning process. This makes it easy for you to eliminate hunger and get rid of excess fat.

The formulation is claimed to comprise ingredients responsible for suppressing appetite. It is largely believed to reduce the calorie intake and only receive the boys amount to function. As a result, there will no longer be any stored fat, leading to weight gain.

It comprises ingredients that are largely responsible for reducing the cholesterol level in your body. It might not be directly helpful in weight loss; however, it is largely responsible for maintaining overall health.

The claims are, although similar to several fat burners; however, the ingredients and its operation promise you a world of opportunities.

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Following the World Health Organization, the obesity rate has typically risen since the mid-1970s. At present, more than a few billion adults are overweight, and supplements like phenocal attempts to combat the challenges without any trouble.

However, phenocal differentiates itself and is a blend of natural ingredients, proving varied health benefits.

Comprising fucoxanthin, the pigment can raise the temperature level. This increases the metabolic rate and is considered a promising ingredient for anti-obesity and metabolism.

Among varied ingredients, fucoxanthin is found as a nutritional ingredient for anti-obesity and metabolism. The result obtained from clinical research thus reflects on the benefits of the formula and is considered a safe ingredient.

The organizations market Hoodia Gordonii for the ability to suppress appetite; however, the evidence remains to be sparse. Several types of research curb appetite and offer the desired weight loss effect.

It is a scientifically proven suppressant that makes it beneficial for you to control snacking in between meals. By regulating the insulin levels, rightly addresses cravings for carb or sugar-rich food.

To get rid of the fat cells, you need to consume fewer calories. The phenocal is the perfect companion you need for your late-night cravings and to feel full.

Glucomannan makes you feel satisfied after eating and thus keeps you satisfied. This is a kind of fibre that contains zero calories and expands on entering your body.

Chromium picolinate is another popular ingredient that efficiently helps to regulate insulin levels. An improper level can further lead to causing varied health concerns, including obesity, diabetes, and more.

Glucomannan is a popular substance in phenocal and can aid you in lowering your cholesterol level. According to several clinical studies, glucomannan helps to lower the LDL cholesterol level and does not affect the HDL cholesterol level.

Other notable benefits of Phenocal:

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There are no such listed side effects of the formula as it makes use of natural ingredients proven to perform a varied specific activity in your body. It is, however, not ideal for pregnant women, as in rare cases, it might lead to causing stomach upset or mild nausea.

Here are a few possible lists of side effects:

Glucomannan can lead to causing a choking risk. Hence, make sure you consume the supplement with a lot of water, further enabling you to digest the pill well.

If you feel nauseated, you should eat first and then consume the component instead of having it on an empty stomach.

You might want to experiment with the timings, however, make sure you adhere to the instructions to ensure a healthy well being. Furthermore, it can work better as you might have more food to offset the powerful extracts.

Experiencing a consistent headache might be a common instance; hence make sure you reduce the dosage likewise. Click here to read the exclusive review of Phenocal.

The dosage of the supplements is usually determined based on the individual, weight, and other bodily concerns. However, it is recommended to consume 3 capsules twice a day. Make sure you consume the first 3 at least 15 minutes before breakfast with consuming the other 3 before lunch.

You must take it only with food for improved absorption whenever you consume the component. Make sure you do not consume more than 6 capsules a day.

As mentioned above, there are no such harmful effects induced, and hence it is considered being a completely safe component for consumption. Moreover, it has undergone industry-standard testing, making it a completely reliable supplement.

Eliminating all chemicals and artificial stimulants, it can be consumed for a long time. Hence, to the question posed above, yes, it is safe for consumption, however under professional directions.

You can buy phenocal on the Official website to attain the finest quality and the best prices. Moreover, you can find several discounts available on the price mentioned.

A bottle of phenocal with 150 capsules costs around $34.85 after discount. You can pay the shipping on orders below $60.00.

Ordering in bulk helps you attain bigger discounts and helps your buy to be a cost-effective one. Make your choice between the three-bottle package and five bottle packages, with the former being available at $95.70 and the latter is $149.52.

The product comes with a 60-day return policy when the brand will offer you a 100% money-back guarantee along with the peace of mind. However, the refund is applicable only when bought from the official website.

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The makers of Phenocal were convinced to see the users succeed in their aim of losing weight. This has motivated them to come up with such a polished component, crafted with the right formula, the right ingredients, and propagating the right benefits.

When the pill is consumed in sync with a calorie-controlled diet and exercise plan, it is beneficial to offer you an improved chance of attaining healthy weight loss. Hence, do not hesitate; instead, feel free to browse the product online and explore its benefits. however, if you are looking for the best alternative, then we recommend you to choose PhenQ. PhenQ is one of the most effective fat burner supplements that uses 100% natural ingredients. This supplement is suitable for both men and women. It helps you get rid of stubborn body fat quickly. It works on your body by melting your body fat and also inhibits the production of more fat in your body.

If you have been looking for a reliable fat burner for quite some time, then PhenQ is the best option for you. However, ensure to follow the directions as mentioned in the packaging and contact a medical professional if you witness any side effects.

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The importance of eating slowly

Sensing satisfaction: One of the most important benefits of eating slowly is that it gives your body time to recognise that youre full. It takes about 20 minutes from the start of a meal for the brain to send out signals of satiety. Most peoples meals dont even last that long! Eating slowly also helps feel more satisfied which is different from just being full.

Improved digestion: Eating slowly also helps digestion. Digestion starts in the mouth, so large bites that are inadequately chewed will be more difficult for your stomach to process. Food that isnt properly broken down can lead to indigestion and other potential GI (Gastro-Intestinal) problems.

Smaller portions: Most of the research on this topic suggests that eating slowly helps you to eat less. Thats especially useful if youre trying to lose or maintain weight.

Better hydration: Good hydration helps maintain the balance of our bodys fluids, energises muscles, helps our kidneys and bowels work more efficiently, and improves the appearance of the skin. And one side benefit of eating slowly is that it increases water consumption during meals.

Conversely, if you rush your meals, your digestion suffers. And it might seem like each meal is over too soon, which often makes you want to eat more. Or you overshoot the runway, finishing the meal before your natural satiety signals kick in, and ending up suddenly uncomfortably overstuffed.

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Weight gain: Most of the research concurs that those who habitually eat fast gain more weight over time than slow eaters. If weight loss or maintenance is your goal, slow down.

Disordered eating and eating speed: One of the reasons for binge eating is rapid speed eating. People who suffer from compulsive eating often feel out of control of their eating behaviour. When youre in the grip of a binge or an overeating episode that feels overwhelming, just try to slow down as soon as you realise whats happening.

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Losing weight is a very common goal year-round. And while eating healthier foods, avoiding junk and fatty foods, and being more physically active sounds simple, the reality is much more complex. Its frustrating when you believe you have been doing everything right not to see the scale budge. What could be wrong? Though the reasons can be many, the answer may also be in what youre eating.

Eating a balanced diet is key, but you have to know which foods have hidden ingredients you want to avoid. Not all foods and rinks are created equal, and many of them you only think are healthy when, in reality, they wreak havoc on your body.

The biggest enemy to your diet is overconsumption of calories, particularly from sugar, processed carbohydrates, and fried foods, according to San Antonio clinical nutritionist Sarah Treat. People are very often unaware of their exact calorie intake, and this is their biggest mistake when trying to lose weight, she explained.

Ultimately, when youre trying to lose weight, you need a calorie deficit, said Jill Maher, a nutrition health coach in Scottsdale, Arizona. You have to burn more calories than you consume. But you also want to avoid artificial ingredients or you may not be as successful as someone eating whole foods, she added.

Something I constantly have to remind my clients is that carbohydrates are not bad, Gabriela Rivera, a nutritionist practicing with clinical nutritionist Kay Spears in San Antonio, Texas. Especially my weight loss clients, they seem to be scared to eat a sweet potato or get intimidated when going out to eat.

Treat agrees. Fruits and vegetables are carbohydrates, and are not bad for you. They are essential for good health, actually. Many of her clients, she said, are also afraid of carbs. I have to remind them of the right ones.

Carbohydrates are an essential macronutrient and are needed for fuel they are needed just like protein and fats. But when eaten excessively, or prepared a certain way (read fried), they can cause weight gain, Rivera added.

To compile a list of 17 healthy foods that are actually destroying your diet, 24/7 Tempo consulted several registered dietitians and clinical nutritionists specializing in weight-loss programs and health coaching.

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Fibre-rich diet can be good for weight loss and digestion

A fibre-rich diet is popular many reasons. It is weight loss-friendly, diabetes-friendly and also good for digestion. Now, a new study found that people who fibre-rich foods every day were at lower risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to a study published in Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, eating junk food like pastries and chocolate was found to be associated with higher risk of PTSD. The study was conducted on more than 27,000. It was found that in one in 20 people reported experiencing PTSD. Those who reported eating multiple-fibre rich foods every had lower odds of developing PTSD.

Having said that, researchers aren't sure if intake of fibre is really linked to a protective effect on mental health, or if it is other factors like poverty, which affects people access to nutritious foods. There is a possibility, however, that eating fibre-rich foods can improve communication between gut and brain, said Karen Davison, nutritional epidemiologist and co-author of the study.

Foods like whole grains and oats are rich in soluble fibre. This provides good bacteria to the gut and helps in improving gut flora. A healthy gut is not just great for the body, but also for the mind, studies have found.

This study further adds that dietary fibre plays an important role in the relationship between he gut and brain. When the body processes fibre, gut bacteria releases short chain fatty acids-compounds that reduce inflammation in the body.

Previous studies have found short chain fatty acids can improve metabolism as well as immunity.

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Whole grains, oats, fresh fruits, legumes, nuts, seeds and vegetables are examples of foods rich in fibre. All of these foods are a part of a healthy and nutritious diet, which is good for your physical, mental and overall health. Below are some more benefits of a diet rich in fibre:

1. Regularises bowel movements: If you are someone who gets constipated too frequently, a fibre-rich diet is a must for you. They help in formation of bulk of stools and eases bowel movements, thus keeping constipation at bay.

2. Helps in controlling blood sugar: Fibre-rich foods slow down the release of sugar in blood stream, thus preventing any spikes in blood sugar. A fibre-rich diet can also lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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3. Weight loss: Fibre-rich foods are filling in nature. They fill you up quickly and make you feel full for longer. They can reduce your appetite and also bring down your calorie intake, which is a key requirement for those who are trying to lose weight.

4. Lowers cholesterol: Foods like oats, beans, flaxseeds help in reducing low density lipoprotein or bad cholesterol. They bring down total blood cholesterol levels and can thus be beneficial for your heart as well.

It is important to note that you need to up your fibre intake for good health, but definitely not overdo it as it can result in gas, bloating and intestinal cramping. The MayoClinic suggests that men aged 50 or younger need 38 gms of fibre in a day; men aged 51 and above need 30 gms of fibre in a day. Women aged 50 or younger need 25 gms of fibre in a day; women aged 51 and above need 21 gms of fibre in a day.

To meet your daily recommended intake of fibre, the best thing to do is a consult a dietitian or a health expert.

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If your Instagram feed is any indication, everyone and their mom is trying intermittent fasting right now, and maybe youre interested in it, too. People swear intermittent fasting can have a slew of different benefits, from reseting your relationship with food to weight loss. But it can be tricky to do it right, and understand what foods and drinks break a fast (and thus defeat the purpose of having a fasting window).

Here's the thing: Fasting doesnt mean you have to go about part or all of your day without putting anything in your body. And, while the fasting police arent going to come after you if you dont fast perfectly, it makes sense that you want to do this the right way.

You can probably guess that water is okay (and a must) during a fasting windowyouve got to stay hydrated, after allbut what about stuff like coffee and tea, which is ~basically~ water? And can you have a little sugar or creamer in there, too, or is that off-limits? Is there some kind of calorie limit here? Also, whats the best thing to eat and drink when youre ready to break your fast?

So many questions! But dont stressdietitians have *all* the answers for you right here on what does and doesn't break a fast.

Before we get into what you can and cant eat and drink, its a good idea to go over what intermittent fasting involves in the first place. Intermittent fasting focuses on following a pattern of periods of eating and fasting, i.e., times when you eat and dont eat. Intermittent fasting usually involves fasting for a certain number of hours or even days that are spaced out during the week.

There are plenty of types of intermittent fasting to choose from, but some of the more popular forms include the 16:8 diet, where you fast for 16 hours a day and eat only during eight hours (most people tend to stop eating at a certain time in the evening, like 6 p.m., and then wait to eat again until 16 hours later), and the 5:2 diet, where you eat less than 500 calories for two non-consecutive days a week (for men, its less than 600 calories) and eat normally for the rest of the time.

Research has linked intermittent fasting with lower insulin levels and blood pressure, and increased appetite control. Some people also lose weight while intermittent fasting.

Technically, fasting means refraining from having any kind of food. As a result, Any amount of calories will break a fast, says Scott Keatley, RD, of Keatley Medical Nutrition Therapy.

The rule of thumb floating around the Internet is that 50 calories will break your fast, but this is based on one random guy's experience and has been repeated so often that people believe it's true, he says. But, Keatley emphasizes, Any amount of calories will break a fast [because] the ingested energy will be broken down as quickly as possible and provided to your cells.

Theres unfortunately no hard-and-fast research that gives a set number of calories that are okay for fasting, says Jessica Cording, MS, RD, author of The Little Book of Game-Changers. Plus, she points out, everyones metabolism is different, so what jump-starts you out of a fast may be different from what does the same for your friend.

Also, theres this, per Cording: As soon as you consume enough calories to give your body energy to do anything, that brings you out of that fasting state because your body has been given fuel to work with. Basically, having any amount of calories means you're rolling the dice with leaving your fasting state.

Again, fasting by definition means youre not having food, so this is really more about what you can drink. That includes:

Some people will drink chicken broth or bone broth, or add MCT oil, ghee, or coconut oil to their coffee during a fast, but all of these will break your fast, Cording notes. Broth is kind of surprising, but Cording points out that bone broth in particular has plenty of protein. What can happen is, when you consume the broth, your body uses the amino acids as fuel and then youre not longer in the fasting state, she says.

This is slightly tricky. Vitamins and minerals have no calories in themit's the stuff companies put with the vitamins that have calories, Keatley says. Usually salt, potassium, and various sugars are used to bind with the vitamins and minerals as a delivery system, he says, adding that reviewing the ingredient list on your multivitamin is the only way to know for sure. In general, most vitamins have between seven to 10 calories each, although gummies have more due to their sugar content, Keatley says.

Theres also this to consider: If youre taking a fat soluble vitamin like vitamin D, youll really want to have it with food, because its absorbed better in your body with fat, Cording points out.

Overall, Cording says its better to try to take supplements during your non-fasting state, just to be safe.

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Time to break your fast? Go into it gently and choose wisely. Eating a bunch of food thats high in carbs and sugar in a short period of time wont make you feel great, Cording says. If you drop a big load of carbohydrates into your bloodstream on an empty stomach, youre going to feel uncomfortable, she says. It could set you up for glycemic instability throughout the day, causing problems with energy levels and appetite control. It could work against you.

Its easy to overeat when you break a fast (because, hello, you're hungry!), but planning out what youll do when you eat again can help. If you're going to give this diet a try plan, plan, plan, and cater it to your life, Keatley says.

Cording recommends starting with something on the smaller side that also has a good amount of fat, like nuts and seeds, which she calls a good starting place. For example, you can have a handful of almonds while you make a bigger meal to ease your stomach into eating again.

Since you only have so much time in your day to fit in healthy foods, Keatley says it's best to focus on nutritious options. I would recommend a complete protein that has healthy fats and is loaded with vitamins and minerals, like eggs, he says. You still need to get about 25 to 35 grams of fiber in your system, so having high fiber products as well such as beans, legumes, and anything ending in -berry should be on the plate. Healthy oils like avocado and olive oil can also give you energy, he says.

Then, Keatley recommends that you give yourself a few hours break and go again with the same formula but different foods.

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It is no secret that overweight affects almost every third Romanian. In order to find out what really stands behind the famous StockholmDiet.com and whether it is really possible to lose weight easily and quickly, we asked Rzvan (49) from Bucharest to try it himself. Rzvan is still amazed at the results he has achieved - he has lost 20 kilograms of excess weight quickly and effortlessly

What was your previous weight loss experience?

I just pretended that being overweight was not a problem. I reassured myself that men never look fat, that they are curvy (laughs). I ate the usual greasy, floury and sugary dishes and recklessly continued to gain weight. It seemed to me that eating healthy means eating tastelessly, but I like to eat well!

Why did you decide to lose weight now?

I was already getting used to my "typical" look, but the overweight started to disturb my health when running and doing sports. It was angry on myself and hated my big belly! I gave myself the command to "lose weight" and started looking for recommendations for a good diet with a professional service.

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How did the dieting process go?

I completed a free test to answer questions about my previous eating habits and health. Soon I received my online diet plan and started to follow it without hesitation.

I noticed that the weight gradually decreased, but I kept in mind the possibility that it could return any day. The suspicions vanished on the 7th day in the diet, when I realized that I had already lost 6 kilograms. I decided to continue because the weight dropped well and it gave me satisfaction! In a short time, I have lost a total of 20 kilograms and regained the joy of running. I no longer have to carry a heavy fat "belt" and my whole body has become lighter. Now I have a completely different view of living!

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