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'The Biggest Loser' documents the weight-loss journey of twelve brave people who have decided to make some changes in their life and adopt a healthy lifestyle. After a hiatus of nearly two years, the show returned but made some major changes to its controversial show format. While the previous seasons placed emphasis only on weight-loss with little to no-aftercare provided for the contestants following the show's end, the reboot version shifted its focus from weight-loss to overall wellbeing. This meant that the contestants had access to nutritionists, dietitians and support groups to help them on their journey to achieve a healthier life. The icing on the cake was the fact that these resources weren't restricted to just during their time on the show, but also after their elimination and are provided free of cost for a year.

We saw a live demonstration of how these little measures go a long way in ensuring that the contestants who came on the show remain healthy irrespective of whether they are on the show or not. The eliminated contestants were given an opportunity to compete for an at-home challenge of working out at their home and continuing to lose weight, and the winner of this challenge would be rewarded with a prize money of $25k. When we saw these previously eliminated contestants walk into the room and flaunt their post-weight-loss bodies, it was extremely hard to believe that these were the same people we saw in the pilot episode. Each of them exuded confidence and seemed genuinely happy with themselves. One common thing which all the contestants revealed was how the show encouraged them to take care of themselves and prioritize themselves first. While we can go on and on writing about how heartening it was to see these strong individuals own their bodies and be happy with it, we think their before-after pictures might do a lot more justice. Here are the pictures of the contestants from 'The Biggest Loser', from before they came on the show, and after they left the show.

Robert Richardson III

Robert was eliminated within the first week, but he didn't let that get to him. He continued training and working on himself, and returned back for the final weigh-in 48 pounds lighter!

PhiXavier Holmes

Phi had quite some emotional baggage weighing her down, which the show helped her identify. As soon as she got eliminated in the second week, Phi was ready to turn a new leaf in her life. She reached out for help and got herself a dietitian, personal trainer, and even a therapist to help her get her life in order. After seeing her in the final episode, we have to admit that she does look like a different person, and we couldn't be happier for her. She also managed to lose 17 pounds!

Domenico Brugellis

Dom's elimination from the show left his trainer Erica Lugo questioning her training skills. Turns out she had nothing to worry about, for Dom continued working to get healthy and kept exercising and eating clean despite not being on the show anymore. This New Yorker came on the show weighing 323 pounds, and lost a total of 50 pounds when we saw him last during the final weigh-in.

Delores Tomorrow

Delores who works with at-risk teenage girls of color, came on the show hoping to set an example for the girls, and boy did she. She was initially very upset after getting eliminated from the show, but she soon bounced back and made some small but significant changes in her life, which ensured that she didn't go off-track from achieving her goal of getting healthy and fit. Delores lost a total of 36 pounds since coming on the show.

Katarina Bouton

Katarina or Kat as she is lovingly called by her fellow contestants was one of the youngest members of the show. She got eliminated despite working really hard. To say that things weren't easy for this Florida native when she got back home would be an understatement. After enduring a breakup, Kat was more determined than ever to get fit and healthy and live her life to the fullest. With 64 pounds lighter, we sure think she is living her best life.

Megan Hoffman

Megan continued working hard and eating lean even after her elimination, and that reflected when during the final weigh-in it was revealed that she lost a whopping 83 pounds since appearing on the show. Needless to say, she bagged the at-home prize of $25K.

Kim Davis

Although she was the oldest among the lot, she never let that come in the way of her dream to achieve a healthy life. She took quite a lot from the show, after her stint on the show, Kim made some huge changes in her life, which all turned her into a more beautiful and confident woman. She filed for a divorce from her husband, got her own place, and is focused on taking care of herself. Losing 38 pounds is just the tip of the ice-berg for this strong woman.

Kristi McCart

Although Kristi just had her baby, she made the difficult decision of coming on the show to ensure that she is healthy enough to have another child. Kristi never wavered from her goal and trained diligently to achieve it. So it came as no surprise when it was revealed that she lost 73 pounds.

Teri Agular

For Teri her journey from being a beauty pageant winnerto finding herself on 'The Biggest Loser' was nothing short of a roller-coaster ride. Even on the show, Teri became an inspiration to may when she displayed her resilience by continuing to train despite her leg injury. Now that she is 70 pounds lighter, Teri reveals that she is slowly getting back to enjoying her little swimming sessions.

Kyle Yeo

Kyle not only learned how to get healthy but also to be himself and love himself on the show. Kyle's beautiful bond with his father left fans in tears, after watching the father-son work out together and be there for each other at every step of the way. He lost 86 pounds since being on the show.

Micah Collum

Micah may not have won the competition but he certainly won several fans on the show. His tough childhood made him turn to food for solace. Micah was ready to put his rough past behind him and start a new chapter, which brought him to the show. He lost 99 pounds since being on the show.

Jim DiBattista

Yes, that's the same person! Jim's transformation on the show is nothing short of magic. He came on the show hoping to get healthier so that he can be there for his wife and children. His determination clubbed with hard work helped him lose an impressive 144 pounds, making him the winner of the show. Alongside the title, he won a prize money of $100k and a vacation to Universal Studios.

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Prepare this drink with cumin seeds and ginger for effective weight loss

Several weight loss drinks have gained attention in the past years. From green tea to fenugreek water several drinks enhance the weight loss process. To lose weight you need to burn more calories than you consume. Some foods and drink can enhance the weight loss process in some way or the other. Similarly, a powerful combination of cumin and ginger can be prepared for effective weight loss. Jeera water is a famous weight loss drink. You can combine it with ginger to prepare an effective weight loss drink.

Cumin seeds have properties that can help in weight loss. These seeds also contain anti-inflammatory properties. Cumin seeds can also help you reduce bloating, acidity and other digestive issues. Cumin seeds support the overall weight loss process.

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Ginger is also a common ingredient present in every Indian kitchen. It is also helpful in fighting digestive issues. Metabolism is also an important factor that affects your weight loss process. Better metabolism results in better weight loss. Adding ginger to your diet will improve your metabolism.

Also read:Different Drinks You Can Prepare With Apple Cider Vinegar To Lose Weight Effectively

To prepare this drink take around two glasses of water. Add one tablespoon of cumin seeds and few slices of fresh ginger. Bring this to boil and reduce it to half. Strain and drink this when lukewarm. You can also add some lemon to this drink to taste.

Add this drink to your diet and consume limited calories for effective resultsPhoto Credit: iStock

This drink can boost the weight loss process but for effective results you should also consume restricted calories. Adding more physical exercise to your routine will burn calories and give you desired results.

Also read: Try These High Protein Breakfast Options Which Can Help You Lose Weight

Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.

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BAGSVRD, Denmark, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Novo Nordisk today announced that the New England Journal of Medicine published results of a phase 3 trial evaluating the investigational use of Saxenda (liraglutide 3.0 mg) in adolescents (aged 12<18) with obesity.1 The study was accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in San Francisco, US, and will be published in a supplemental issue of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.2 Saxenda is currently indicated for chronic weight management in adults with a BMI 30 kg/m2, or 27 kg/m2with one or more weight-related comorbidities, as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.3,4

The trial was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Saxenda in this population and achieved its primary endpoint demonstrating that Saxenda, compared with placebo, was superior in reducing Body Mass Index (BMI) standard deviation score (SDS) at 56 weeks with a -0.22 estimated treatment difference (ETD).1,2BMI-SDS is a measure of relative weight status adjusted for age and gender in children and adolescents.2,5The study was a post-marketing requirement of the FDA6 and the EMA in agreement with Paediatric Investigation Plan (PIP),7,8both of which aim to ensure treatments are safe and effective for children and adolescents.

Over the last 20 years, the global prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents has doubled from 1 in 10 to 1 in 5.9However, current treatment options for this population are limited, highlighting a considerable and growing need for additional strategies.10

"Most adolescents with obesity are likely to have obesity as adults and are at increased risk for developing other weight-related diseases, which is why it's so important to address weight care and support early on," said Dr Aaron Kelly, Professor of Pediatrics andCo-Director of the Center for Pediatric Obesity Medicine at the University of Minnesota. "Today, treatment options beyond behavioural counselling are limited for adolescents with obesity. Anti-obesity medications could provide a key option as part of a personalised, complete care plan to help them lose weight and keep it off."

In the trial, following 56 weeks of treatment, there was a difference in change in BMI (kg/m2) with adolescents in the Saxenda arm achieving a 4.29% reduction in BMI, compared to a 0.35% increase with placebo. In addition, 43.3% of adolescents treated with Saxenda had a 5%, or more, reduction in BMI at week 56 (compared to 18.7% on placebo) and 26.1% had a 10%, or more, reduction (compared to 8.1% with placebo).1,2

"We are encouraged by these results and the progress made to provide a treatment option for healthcare professionals caring for adolescents living with obesity," said Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen, executive vice president and chief science officer of Novo Nordisk. "It's vital that families affected by obesity have the tools and resources needed to address this health issue. These data add to the extensive evidence for the clinical use and value of Saxenda and support Novo Nordisk's commitment to improving the lives of people with obesity."

There were no new safety signals identified, and no severe hypoglycaemias were reported, and adverse events were similar to those observed in adults. During the 56-week treatment period, 64.8% of adolescents on Saxenda reported gastrointestinal adverse events, compared to 36.5% of those receiving placebo. Three adolescents on Saxenda reported serious adverse events, versus five in the placebo group. A greater number of adolescents discontinued treatment due to adverse events with Saxenda (10.4%) compared to placebo (0%), primarily related to gastrointestinal side effects.1,2

About the phase 3 trial (NCT02918279)

The trial was a phase 3a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial investigating the effect of Saxenda (liraglutide) injection 3.0 mg compared to placebo for weight management in 251 adolescents living with obesity as an adjunct to lifestyle therapy, defined as counselling in healthy nutrition and physical activity for weight loss. The trial included a 12-week run-in of lifestyle therapy, a 56-week treatment period (including dose escalation of 4 to 8 weeks) on Saxenda or placebo and a 26-week follow-up period without Saxenda or placebo. All participants received lifestyle therapy beginning with the run-in period and during the 56-week treatment period and 26-week follow-up period.1,2

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In the trial, the primary endpoint was change from baseline inBMI-SDS at week 56. BMI is a calculation of weight (kg) divided by the square of height in metres. BMI-SDS is a measure of relative BMI status that accounts for age and gender.2,5

About Saxenda

Saxenda (liraglutide 3.0 mg) is a once-daily glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogue with 97% similarity to naturally occurring human GLP-1,4,11a hormone that is released in response to food intake.12 Like human GLP-1, Saxenda regulates appetite by increasing feelings of fullness and satiety, while lowering feelings of hunger, thereby leading to reduced food intake.4,11,13As with other GLP-1 analogues, Saxenda stimulates insulin secretion and lowers glucagon secretion in a glucose-dependent manner.4,13 Saxenda for use in adults with obesity was evaluated in the SCALE (Satiety and Clinical Adiposity Liraglutide Evidence) clinical trial programme. Since launch in 2015, more than 1.5 million patients have been treated with Saxendaglobally.6

Saxenda is currently indicated for chronic weight management in adults with a BMI 30 kg/m2, or 27 kg/m2with one or more weight-related comorbidities, as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.3,4

About adolescent obesity

Obesity is a chronic disease that is influenced by multiple aspects, including physiological, psychological, genetic, environmental and socioeconomic factors.14 80% of adolescentswho live with obesity are likely to have obesity as an adult.15Adolescents with obesity are also more likely to develop weight-related diseases, like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, at a younger age.16Just like other chronic diseases, obesity requires long-term management.17-20The global increase in the prevalence of obesity is a public health issue that has severe cost implications to healthcare systems.21,22Globally over 100 million children and adolescents have obesity.23

About Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 42,700 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. For more information, visit novonordisk.com, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube.

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Intermittent fasting is relatively simple compared to traditional diets. Instead of carefully tracking calories or eliminating certain foods, you simply reduce the window in which you eat during the day. But while intermittent fasting can be an effective way to lose weight, it can also come with side effects, especially when you're first getting started. Your body needs time to adjust to a new eating pattern, which can lead to hunger pangs, headaches, and general discomfort. One symptom that can have larger health implications is nausea, Miriam Christie, MS, RD, LD, a nutritionist and dietitian in Pittsburg, CA, and medical adviser for eMediHealth, told POPSUGAR.

"Nausea, vomiting, and dizziness may be associated with high or low blood sugars," Christie explained. "These feelings are not normal and should you experience them the recommendation would be to stop practicing intermittent fasting." She noted that intermittent fasting isn't something she would recommend long-term, even if you aren't experiencing side effects: "Ensuring you are receiving a balanced diet utilizing a variety of foods is the healthiest way to maintain your health," she said.

If you're in the very early stages of slight nausea while intermittent fasting, take a closer look at what you're eating. "To ensure you are receiving 100 percent of your nutrient, protein, and calorie needs, it is important that you include a balanced diet with a variety of foods," Christie told POPSUGAR. This means making sure you're eating enough protein and consuming enough calories. Your diet should also be balanced otherwise, with enough fiber and a sufficient variety of fruits and vegetables. If you notice your calorie count is way down, start there and bump yourself up to a healthy range.

If you feel like your diet is as balanced as it should be and you're still feeling sick or experiencing any other side effects of intermittent fasting, Christie recommends stopping the practice immediately. Ultimately, you have to listen to what your body is telling you. If you've gone back to a regular eating schedule and you're still experiencing troubling symptoms, it's time to check in with your doctor.

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Keto diet is a low carb high fat diet which is mostly followed for weight loss. Those who follow this diet excessively cut down on carbohydrate intake and let the body depend on fats for energy.

This in a way burns more fat from the body making it beneficial to lose weight as well as control blood sugar level.However, not everything is good about keto diet. It also has a few side-effects:

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Keto flu: Since carb intake in keto diet is extremely low, it can lead to people experiencing flu-like symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, constipation and nausea.A study published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research found that keto diet often leads to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance in the body.

Kidney stress: Keto diet lays importance on foods like eggs, meat and cheese. Studies say it often puts a person at a higher risk of kidney stones.

Scientists from the Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil have found that a high intake of animal foods can cause the blood and urine to become more acidic. This leads to increased excretion of calcium in urine.Studies also show that keto diet reduces the amount of citrate in urine which raises the risk of developing kidney stones.

Digestive issues: This diet can sometimes cause digestive discomfort and constipation since it lacks in fibre. Foods rich in fibre are beneficial to bacteria in the gut which boost immunity, improve mental health and decrease inflammation.

Nutrient deficiencies: Keto restricts the consumption of several foods which are dense in nutrients like fruits and legumes. So, it may lead to nutrient deficiencies in the body.

Low blood sugar: Levels of haemoglobin A1c, a measure of average blood sugar levels, may dip too.A study by the University of Oxford found that for people suffering from type 2 diabetes, low carbohydrate diets such as keto appear to be safe and effective over the short term.

However, these diets are no different from controlled higher carbohydrate diets and cannot be recommended as the default treatment.

Updated Date: Apr 01, 2020 14:35:45 IST

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Coronavirus and alcohol are bad mates, according to health experts. Alcohol sales have gone up a whopping 20 per cent since the coronavirus lockdown was implemented: a worrying statistic, since there is a well researched link between excessive alcohol consumption and a weakened immune system.*

Want to know how to give up alcohol for good, beyond lockdown? Or at least cut down? Drinking alcohol is one of the trickiest habits to beat as it's been part of many human cultures for a very long time. For lots of people, it's a part of their social lives; for others especially right now it may be their go-to way to relax or beat boredom. Yet alcohol has been proven time and time again to have many negative effects on human health. What's more, it costs us a lot of money...

Give Up Alcohol Self Hypnosis...

The following tips for quitting alcohol are aimed at people who aren't happy with how much they're drinking and would like to drastically cut down on or give up alcohol altogether. If you're already happy with just the occasional glass of wine, you probably don't need this advice. On the other hand, if you're a very heavy drinker and think you have alcohol dependency, you should always seek professional medical advice before attempting to quit.

There are endless benefits to giving up alcohol. From improved mood and better sleep to more money in your bank account. Of course, giving up drinking is a personal choice, and you may have your own reasons for wanting to give up, but here are some hard facts that'll help reaffirm your decision:

How to give up drinking is really dependent on how regularly and how much you drink. The more regularly you drink, the harder it'll be to give up, so be prepared for a long process. Give yourself at least a year to give up completely, and don't beat yourself up if you slip up now and then when out with friends. All of the following tips are aimed at making it easy(ier) for you to quit, rather than relying on superhuman levels of willpower.

1. Stop buying alcohol

If you regularly buy a bottle of wine for dinner, it's unrealistic to expect yourself not to reach for said bottle when it's in the fridge in the kitchen. Especially if you have a completist personality (i.e. you have to finish what you started), make sure there's no alcohol readily available in the house, except on special occasions. If this is too difficult, start buying half bottles or mini bottles, which most supermarkets stock these days. Shopping online at the moment? Don't order wine in bulk, tempting as it may be.

2. Buy expensive alcohol

How much do you spend on alcohol a week? Add up the cost of all the bottles and get in the habit of getting just one expensive bottle with that amount instead. Developing a taste for fine wine may sound counterintuitive, but the higher the price of your booze, the less likely you'll be to buy it often.

3. Set yourself a realistic timeline

Don't expect your desire to drink to evaporate overnight. Instead, try drinking half the amount you have been in the first month; then slash it again the next month, and so on, until you go down to little or no drinking. Do this over six to 12 months.

4. Prepare yourself for questions

It's likely that while you're giving up drinking, you'll get a lot of 'why?' questions. If they make you uncomfortable, it may be easier to prepare generic answers in advance (e.g. 'I'm training for a marathon'), rather than feeling the need to explain your reasons in detail.

5. Start a reward piggy bank

If giving up alcohol feels a little like punishment, make it into a reward instead by saving up the money you would've spent on booze for something you've wanted for a while. Make sure you buy it, too!

6. Get into cooking

For some people, a glass of wine is partly a way of making a routine meal a bit more fun. If you're trying to give up drinking, it makes sense to try and vary your meals a little by buying a nice cookbook and experimenting in the kitchen.

7. Get an accountability partner

People are social creatures and are much more likely to accomplish their goals when they feel they're doing it together with someone else. This doesn't mean you have to tell everyone you know you're giving up drinking; just one close friend is enough.While in lockdown, schedule regular video calls to discuss your progress.

8. Don't feel bad if you don't hit your targets

To reiterate: giving up drinking is not a form of punishment for how 'bad' you've been. If you have a setback (a birthday or a wedding, for example), be kind to yourself and move on. it's all the other days you didn't drink that week/month that matter.

9. Join a recovery programme

Speak to your GP to see what they recommend, but while you're waiting for an appointment, investigate Alcoholics Anonymous as a first port of call.

*See this study which examines the ways in which alcohol has been shown to disrupt the immune system.

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If you browse the produce section of your local supermarket, youre bound to come across several types of citrus fruits.

Mandarins, clementines, and oranges all boast impressive health benefits, and you may wonder whether theyre all variations of the same fruit.

This article explains all you need to know about mandarins, including what they are, their nutritional value and health benefits, and how to store them.

Mandarins belong to the Citrus genus. Its believed they originated in ancient China, which is how they got their name.

Their peel is deep-orange, leathery, and protects the sweet, juicy segments inside.

Mandarins grow on flowering small- to moderately-sized citrus trees. As they ripen, they change from a deep green to their recognizable orange color and grow to a width of about 1.63 inches (48 cm) (1, 2).

You may hear mandarins referred to as mandarin oranges, but this is not an accurate description. Though they share an orange exterior, mandarins are a different species of citrus from oranges, which belong to Citrus sinensis (3).

Unlike oranges, mandarins are not round. Rather, theyre oblong, resembling a sphere with a flattened top and bottom. Theyre also easier to peel.

There are several popular types of mandarins, including satsuma mandarins, or Citrus unshiu. This type is typically associated with Japan, though it also grows readily in the Gulf Coast region and other areas of the Southern United States (1, 2).

The common mandarin, also known as Citrus reticulate Blanco or Ponkan mandarins, is another popular type. It grows widely across warm temperate to tropical climates, including parts of China, Brazil, Spain, and the Philippines (1, 2).

You may also have heard of tangerines, or Citrus tangerine, which boasts a more reddish-orange peel. These are thought to originate in Tangiers, Morocco, where they earned their moniker.

Furthermore, there are many hybrids of, or crosses between, mandarins and other members of the Citrus genus.

Clementines, commonly sold under brand names like Cuties or Halos, are the smallest of the bunch, with a deeper orange, glossy skin and typically seedless interior. Often considered a variety of mandarins, theyre technically hybrids of mandarins and sweet oranges (4).

Although there is no solid consensus on exactly how many varieties and hybrids of mandarins exist, its believed that between 162 and 200 grow across the world (2).

Mandarins are small, easy-to-peel members of the Citrus genus. They are a separate species from oranges. There are many kinds and hybrids of mandarins, including tangerines and clementines.

Mandarins boast an impressive nutritional profile.

One medium mandarin (88 grams) packs the following nutrients (5):

This potent little fruit delivers over a quarter of the DV for vitamin C, which is important for skin health, wound healing, and proper immune function (6).

Mandarins also provide important minerals. While theyre not a rich source of copper, they boast more of it than most fruits. Copper is essential to health, as it aids red blood cell production and iron absorption. Thus, it helps transport oxygen to your tissues (7, 8, 9).

Along with vitamins and minerals, one medium (88-gram) mandarin packs 8% of the DV for fiber. Fiber feeds your beneficial gut bacteria, which aid digestion and may even help reduce your risk of chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease (10, 11, 12).

Mandarins have an impressive nutritional profile, packing vitamin C, fiber, and other essential nutrients.

Like most citrus fruits, mandarins are loaded with vitamins, fiber, and beneficial plant compounds. Consuming them regularly may provide many health benefits.

Whats more, theyre easy to pack as a snack, toss into smoothies, or peel into salads or gelatin desserts.

Mandarins are rich in health-boosting plant compounds like flavonoids (2).

Flavonoids are readily found in foods. Theyre a type of antioxidant that helps defend your body against an imbalance of free radicals, which could otherwise lead to oxidation. Oxidation can promote aging and the onset of diseases like cancer and heart disease (2, 13, 14).

Another way that flavonoids may help protect against cancer is by suppressing genes that support cancer growth and inactivating cancer-promoting compounds (2, 15, 16, 17).

However, more research in humans is needed to determine just how much citrus fruit you should eat to achieve these effects.

Given their high content of vitamin C, mandarins may strengthen your immune system.

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that boosts the function of your immune cells to fight against oxidative damage. It also promotes the death of harmful microbes (2, 6, 18).

Whats more, it improves skin and tissue integrity. In fact, supplementing with high doses of vitamin C may shorten wound healing time in certain situations (18).

Fiber benefits your digestion. Its found in two forms soluble and insoluble.

Citrus fruits, including mandarins, are especially rich in soluble fiber. Soluble fiber forms a gel in your digestive tract. This draws water into your gut to soften stools, potentially easing bowel movements (10, 19).

Mandarins also have some insoluble fiber. In fact, they have more of this type of fiber than many other fruits do. Insoluble fiber passes through the gut without breaking down.

Both types of fiber are associated with a decreased risk of chronic diseases and may even help you lose weight (11, 12, 20).

A large population study associated a diet rich in citrus fruit like mandarins with a reduced risk of kidney stones, which are crystallized minerals that your body excretes in urine. They can be extremely painful to pass (21).

Low citrate levels in the urine can cause certain types of kidney stones to form. Fortunately, regularly consuming citrus fruits can boost your citrate levels, which is thought to reduce your risk of kidney stones (22).

Still, this relationship requires further research before firm conclusions can be made.

Mandarins deliver beneficial plant compounds like antioxidants. They boost your health by strengthening your immune system and promoting a healthy gut. They may even reduce your risk of kidney stones, but this area needs more research.

You can store whole mandarins at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Once peeled, they must be stored in the refrigerator. Whole mandarins stored in the refrigerator will keep for up to 6 weeks some people even prefer eating them cold.

Given that mandarins are thin-skinned and 85% water, they dont fare well in freezing temperatures below 32F (0C) (4).

For your convenience, you can also pre-peel and partition them into segments. These should also be stored in a sealed container or bag in the refrigerator.

Whole mandarins can be stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Peeled and segmented fruits should be kept in a sealed container or bag in the refrigerator.

Mandarin oranges are a different species from oranges.

There are up to 200 varieties and hybrids of mandarins around the world, including tangerines and clementines.

They boast many impressive nutrients, such as vitamin C and fiber, which are associated with improved immune function and gut health, respectively.

Store them at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Either way, they make a handy, scrumptious, and nutritious snack.

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Thousands of us are now working from home due to the coronavirus outbreak in the UK.

Unfortunately, it seems that this has brought about a change in the way we eat and our waist measurements.

When working near to the fridge, or snack cupboard, its all too easy to graze away.

If this is the case for you, then dont worry.

There are ways to reduce, or curb, your appetite.

So you wont keep gaining weight over the next month or so.

Personal trainer Rachael Attard, from Sydney, said on her blog that a larger appetite is caused by two things.

Whether you dont eat enough fibre or if youre leptin resistant.

Rachael said: Having a big appetite can be very frustrating, especially if you're trying to cut back on your food intake and lose weight."

SO, what are her tricks for limiting your appetite if you fall into one of these two categories?

Dietary fibre, also known as roughage, is the part of a plant-based food which cant be fully broken down by the human digestive enzymes.

This type of material doesnt get absorbed in the small intestine like other foods and passes into the large bowel.

Fibre is found in foods like fruit and vegetables, pulses and wholemeal carbs.

Bupa reports that many Brits do not get the 30g of recommended daily fibre in their diets.

Rachael wrote: Fibre breaks down more slowly than other nutrients (even protein and fats).

This means that youll feel fuller, for longer, than when eating other foods.

Feeling satiated means youre less likely to pick at snacks and treats throughout the day.

Rachael said that when she first began counting calories and macros thats the amount of carbs versus fat and protein she followed a low-carb, high protein and fat diet.

The 31-year-old mentions that she didnt even consider her fibre intake.

She added: I was hitting my macros, but I was absolutely starving.

Rachael explains that she was only eating around 10g of fibre a day.

Women should eat a minimum of 22g per day.

When she upped her intake to between 25g an 30g per day, she felt less hungry and stopped snacking on high calorie foods.

If you have a big appetite and rarely feel full, Racahel recommends tracking your fibre intake for a week to see where youre at.

If youre getting less than 22g, increase the amount of lentils, beans, oats, wholemeal carbs or fruit in your diet and see if it makes a change.

Note that blending, or juicing, fruit and veg can eliminate the fibre in it because the blender has essentially broken it down.

Much of the fibre is found in the skin of certain fruits like apples and pears.

Leptin is a hormone which tells you when you feel full and how full you are.

Normally, when you eat the production of this hormone tells the brain when you are full, and then you stop eating.

If youre resistant to this hormone your body and brain no longer reacts to it correctly.

Rachael wrote: As a result, you may never actually feel full and will be hungry all the time.

To fix this resistance you need to up your protein and fibre.

You also need to reduce the amount of processed carbs and sugar in your diet.

Finally, try to lower your stress levels and focus on relaxation try mindfulness or yoga.

Rachael added: Get good quality sleep and make sure you get eight hours per night.

To help regulate your appetite overall, she recommends trying pro- and pre-biotins to keep your gut bacteria healthy.

Foods which are full of pre-biotins include fermented foods like kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, or kombucha as well a lentils, garlic, artichokes and watermelon.

Rachael said: Eat larger meals, less frequently and avoid snacking in between those meals.

The break in between meals gives your leptin and insulin levels a chance to decrease.

Another option is to try intermittent fasting so you can lose weight.

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The winter hibernation period is about to end, which means we'll soon have an extra layer of fleshy insulation to shed. One solution is to blow a small fortune on a personal trainer. Alternatively, here are 50 ways to fast track your health that won't cost you anything (and will make you a happier person in the process).

Between gym memberships, protein powders and fitness trackers, the cost of staying in shape can quickly reach eye-watering amounts. But not if you're smart about it. As the following infographic from NetCredit points out, there are numerous ways to improve your health and fitness levels without spending a cent.

Handily, the graphic doesn't neglect the mental side of keeping healthy either - there are some great tips here even if you have no interest in becoming physically fit. It also explains the health mistakes you're probably making right now, like eating meat every day, working through lunch and staying up late.

Without further ado, here are 50 inexpensive things you can do today to be healthier with minimal effort.

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By: Lifestyle Desk | Published: April 1, 2020 10:00:03 am Turmeric is known to have a lot of health benefits. (Source: Getty Images)

Researchers have long studied the benefits of turmeric, including whether it helps induce weight loss. As per studies, it is curcumin a yellow plant-based polyphenol with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties found in turmeric which benefits our health in many ways.

What studies say

A 2019 study published in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology found that curcumin intake resulted in a significant reduction in body mass index (BMI), weight, waist circumference, and leptin (a hormone which plays a role in obesity), and a significant increase in adiponectin levels, but did not effect hip ratio in people with metabolic syndrome and related disorders.

In another 2015 study published in the European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, researchers found curcumin to increase weight loss from 1.88 to 4.91 per cent, enhance reduction of body fat from 0.70 to 8.43 per cent and that of BMI from 2.10 to 6.43 per cent, in a group of overweight people.

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How does that happen?

Inflammation plays an important role in obesity, as in many other chronic diseases. Obesity is marked by the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines that lead to chronic inflammation. Curcumin in turmeric suppresses particular inflammatory markers, suggests research. It also helps suppress fat tissue growth, argued a 2009 study conducted by Tufts University, promoting weight loss.

A 2017 report in Foods, however, suggested that the properties of curcumin are not activated well if ingested by itself due to poor absorption, rapid metabolism, and rapid elimination unless some other ingredients are added to it. One of them is black pepper, which activates curcumin the body by 2000 per cent.

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Seema Singh, chief clinical nutritionist & HOD, Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, told indianexpress.com, Besides reducing inflammation associated with obesity, consumption of turmeric increases the metabolic rate which helps burn calories faster in the body. Turmeric water or turmeric tea can help you reduce belly fat. Half teaspoon of turmeric, raw or in the powder form, can be added to warm water and consumed.

Inconclusive research

Some studies, however, have not been able to conclusively say that curcumin in turmeric can induce weight loss. A 2018 study in the journal of the Canadian Medical Association said they found no evidence that curcumin affected inflammatory response. Minal Shah, senior nutrition therapist, Fortis Hospital Mulund, added, There have been studies in the past but there is no solid proof to show that turmeric would help in reducing weight. We still need further evidence to confirm the same.

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