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A large group of doctors isurging the government to inform Viagra and Cialis users about the importance ofa plant-based diet in treating the underlying cause of erectile dysfunction(ED).

Physicians Committee forResponsible Medicine (PCRM), which is an alliance of 12,000 doctors, has filed a citizen petition with the FDA,urging the health agency to label ED drugs, such as Viagra (sildenafil) and Cialis(tadalafil), with selective information that can help users to understand theimportance of plant-based diet in erectile function.

In the United States, morethan 30 million men suffer from ED.

Considering the findings ofseveral scientific studies, PCRM says ED is often linked to poor cardiovascularhealth, which can be reversed or improved by following a healthy lifestyle,including eating plant-based foods.

PCRM doctors have urged theFDA to mention a notice on ED drugs Viagra and Cialis, which states, Erectiledysfunction is caused by artery disease, a condition that this drug will notimprove. Artery disease can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and early death. Aplant-based diet, moderate exercise, stress management, and lack of smokingcan, in combination, improve and often reverse artery disease.

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The group of doctorsreferred to several scientific studies that support the association between aplant-based diet and optimal cardiovascular health, and eventually optimalerectile function.

A 2016 study published inThe American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that men who follow theplant-based diet are more likely to have good heart health and ultimately agood penile function.

The study looked at nearly26,000 men for a period of 10 years and found that a diet rich in fruitsreduced ED by 14 percent.

PCRM president Dr. NealBarnard said, A prescription for Viagra should include a lifesaving wake-upcall for men with ED to adopt a heart-healthy diet. Erectile dysfunction is asign of narrowed arteries throughout a mans body, including the arteries tohis heart and brain, putting him at high risk for heart attack, stroke, anddeath.

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Much has been spoken of Henry Cavills punishing diet and exercise regimes, unsurprisingly for someone synonymous with Superman, with real-life comic-book good looks. Since taking on the role of genetically enhanced monster slayer Geralt of Rivia, The Witcher workout (involving daily fasting, cardio and weights session) has become a big search term, while his intense dehydration diet employed for shirtless scenes went viral. But behind the cape or leather armour donned for his characters, the British actor has some relatable rituals that non-superstars (or superheroes) can easily employ.

Cavill confirms there's a lot of gym work in his weekly schedule. When hes shooting a movie or series, to make sure that I can survive it, he trains twice a day.

Yes, its definitely for aesthetic reasons, he admits, but its also for the ability to actually manage an arduous shoot for seven to eight months or whatever it may be. Working 14-hour days does take its toll.

Regardless, his ethos is about trying to stay as healthy as possible. That means clean eating, too.

The most important thing for diet is knowledge and preparation, he tells us. And its very difficult for us as people who are busy running around doing our jobs to gain all that knowledge. His solution? If you can find a person or company who can do the knowledge part for you, so you know what your goals are, they can at least give you the information so you can do food prep, for example. This is is enormously helpful, Cavill says, allowing you to be in control of your nutrition.

I have found food prep to be a massive saving grace for me, time-wise and health-wise

I have found food prep to be a massive saving grace for me, time-wise and health-wise, because then I know what Im having and when. Therefore, he can eat as cleanly as possible when working, and then once a week Ill have a meal that I really want to have and thatll be off-diet.

Cavill will suffer for his art, but he knows its just that. On The Graham Norton Show he recently revealed how he would limit his water intake when filming for The Witcher. On the first day youll have a litre and a half, and the second day half a litre, and then the third day, no water, and youll shoot on the fourth [day], he explained.

Will this be a repeat performance? When it comes to shirtless stuff I would absolutely do it again, he says. But I do not recommend it: its not healthy. It doesnt feel good but it does look good! He tells us he only does the the light version of it, (apparently bodybuilders go hard). But for me, if it sells a character to an audience then yes absolutely Ill do it, but if its going to be a risk to my health, then no.

The actor knows that he has a professional trainer observing him, making sure that Im okay and that I have all the right things going into my system. For us mere mortals, its the opposite of what hed recommend.

Dehydration diets aside, Cavill is water obsessed. I was looking to start my own water [brand], he tells us, I was researching various springs around the UK; I wanted it to be environmentally responsible and ethical. He then met David and Bonita Spencer-Percival, founders of No1 Botanicals, who extract the compounds out of herbs and make pure botanical drinks with them.

Cavills now partnered with the couple, enabling him to drink a lot of the No1 Rosemary Water. It completely replaces my regular water intake, he reveals. I love the stuff. The only time I dont [drink it] is when Im in the gym because then I have electrolytes.

This completely replaces my regular water intake

To grasp the botanical science behind it, Cavill made a short documentary in Acciaroli, Italy, to see why the villagers are living long, happy, healthy lives. Indeed, they consume heaps of rosemary, but he assures us theres heavyweight science beneath the romantic concept.

Indeed, Cavill feels it himself. I realised quite quickly that my body was craving it. It really wanted it, and I started to feel better when I was drinking it. I noticed a massive difference when I was working on The Witcher - in prep when I had a window to do all my work for the day I was drinking this stuff and instantly felt sharper. The brain just started firing and it really, really helped.

The tangible health benefits of ancient herbal wisdom is becoming apparent to Cavill.

While he wasnt conscious to include herbs in his diet before, now that Im learning about super herbs, and they are important to include he feels. Especially if you want to live your life to the fullest; if you want to take full advantage of everything the body and mind is keyed to do. So, we can all play Superman?

Its as simple that, he adds. If you start putting this stuff in your body, it works better and more efficiently.

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A new fad diet making the rounds on wellness influencer Instagram wont actually help you lose weight. And it could cause dehydration, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, organ failure even death.

Its called dry fasting. It goes beyond what most of us would consider fasting abstaining from solid food or liquid calories and requires consuming no water or liquids of any kind for many hours or even days at a time.

Instagram and other social media sites have provided a glossy new platform for extremely dubious health and nutrition claims. Posts about dry fasting often tout the need to heal or rest or reset your kidneys, or boost their filtration. In practice, what dry fasting will do is make you look a bit more toned, because your body is using up the water in your cells for energy.

Even more dubious claims suggest that dry fasting forces your body to burn toxins, or fat, or inflammation, or tumors. It does not. When you stop feeding your body calories, it breaks down muscle and fat. The toxic byproducts of that breakdown process build up in your system, requiring extra hydration to flush them out.

In other words, if youre abstaining from food, your body needs more water, not less.

Experts agree: There is no dietary or nutritional reason to go on a dry fast.

I dont recommend it at all, said Dr. Pauline Yi, a physician at UCLA Health Beverly Hills who regularly treats patients in their late teens and early 20s. She said intermittent fasting and other fasting-type diets are a popular topic with patients, and she has no problem with people trying them out.

But I also tell them when youre fasting you have to drink water, she said. You cannot go without hydration.

The majority of the human body is water. Your individual water consumption needs depend on your height, weight, health and the climate, but generally speaking, Yi said people should be consuming at least 68 ounces almost nine cups of water every day.

Cary Kreutzer, an associate professor at USCs schools of gerontology and medicine whose area of expertise includes nutrition and diet, says digestive systems arent meant to have extended breaks. She likened making your kidneys go without water to letting your cars engine run out of oil. You can basically burn out some parts of the car that youre going to have to get replaced, she said. You dont want those replacement parts to include your vital organs.

Another unintended consequence of dry fasting: It sets your body in water-conservation mode.

Your body likes homeostasis, said Yi, the physician. If youre going to cut back on water, your body will produce hormones and chemicals to hold onto any water.

So while you might gain a very short-term benefit by looking a tiny bit more toned while youre severely dehydrated (body-builders have been known to dry fast before competitions for that reason), once you consume liquid again, your body rebounds and desperately hangs on to even more water than before. Its like yo-yo dieting in fast motion.

Dry fasting is not the same thing as intermittent fasting, which has become a popular fad diet in recent years. There are different variations of intermittent fasting, but most people start with 16 hours of fasting followed by eight hours of eating. Martin Berkhan created the LeanGains 16:8 intermittent fasting guide and is widely credited with popularizing the diet. On his website, leangains.com, Berkhan writes that during the 16-hour fasting window, coffee, calorie-free sweeteners, diet soda, sugar-free gum and up to a teaspoon of milk in a cup of coffee wont break the fast.

The subreddit for fasting, r/fasting, has an Introduction to Intermittent Fasting guide that contains the following tips for surviving the fasting portion of your day:

Valter Longo has studied starvation, fasting and calorie restriction in humans for nearly 30 years. Hes currently the director of the Longevity Institute at USC and a professor of gerontology. He developed the Fasting-Mimicking Diet, or FMD, a fasting-type diet with small prepackaged meals intended to provide the health and longevity benefits of a five-day fast without requiring a doctors supervision. Fasting-type diets have grown in popularity in recent years for a simple reason, he said: Because they work.

But he said hes not aware of any reputable studies about the effects of dry fasting, and said he wouldnt even consider putting one together, also for a simple reason: Its incredibly dangerous.

For sure, the body needs to reset, but there are safe ways of doing that, and dry fasting is not one of them, Longo said. We require water.

His work has also involved looking at how cultures and religions have engaged with starvation and fasting throughout human history, and says he hasnt heard of any that involved extended fasting without water. The closest is Ramadan, during which observers go without food or water during daylight hours but at most, that lasts for 16 hours, and its preceded and followed by extensive hydration.

If someone tries dry fasting for a full day, Longo said, they risk side effects like developing kidney stones. Longer than that, and you start risking your life.

Some proponents of dry fasting eschew water but recommend hydrating with fresh fruits and vegetables. Hydrating with fruit is certainly better than not hydrating at all. An orange has about a half-cup of water in it; to get to the recommended 68 ounces of water a day, youd have to eat around 17 oranges. Thats a lot of peeling.

So, in conclusion: Dry fasting puts you at risk of kidney stones or organ failure. There are no known, proven long-term benefits to doing it. Though different types of fasts and fasting diets can be beneficial, there is no medical evidence to suggest you need to stop consuming water for any period of time, or that water from fruit is better for you than filtered drinking water. Do not take medical advice from a photo of a person in a sarong.

Please drink some water.

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Counting calories is a good tool for weight loss and building muscle, but it's not the best fit for everyone.

There's some controversy about whether or not calorie-counting is a good way to get healthy or lose weight. Some experts argue that counting calories can lead to food restriction beyond what's healthy and encourage disordered eating. Other experts say that counting calories is an efficient and effective approach to weight loss.

If one thing is for certain, it's that there's no "best" approach to health or weight loss. Just like some people thrive on HIIT training while others find fitness through running -- and others don't like structured exercise at all -- some people will find success with calorie-counting and others will not.

This guide to counting calories covers how it can help with health goals, when it works and when it doesn't, and exactly how to get started.

Weight management is simply a game of calories in and calories out. A calorie is a unit of measurement that describes how much energy a given food or drink has. The same unit of measurement is used to describe how much energy you exert in a day (calories burned).

To lose weight, you must burn more calories than you consume, and to gain weight, you must consume more calories than you burn. If you're interested in changing your weight one way or the other, you'll need to create a calorie deficit or a calorie surplus -- and to make sure you stay in your desired surplus or deficit, you need to keep track of the calories you eat and burn. You can create the calorie balance you desire by counting the calories you eat and burn.

Say you want to lose 10 pounds over 10 weeks (one pound per week). One pound of body fat is roughly equal to 3,500 calories, though there is potential for variation among individuals depending on the density of body fat and how your body composition changes over time.

Based on the 3,500-calorie estimate, you need to create a calorie deficit of 3,500 calories each week to lose that one pound. You can do this in a few ways:

The bottom line of all weight-loss programs is a change in your calorie balance through dietary habits and exercise, though that bottom line might be disguised by other tactics, like intermittent fasting or food group exclusions.

Calorie counting can help you make healthier food choices.

Calorie counting isn't for everyone. Nor is any sort of food-tracking or logging, for that matter. Some people just want to eat food and enjoy it without worrying about caloric value. Some people don't have the time or energy to count calories (that's most of us, probably), and others have health goals that don't involve counting calories.

Calorie counting works when:

Calorie counting isn't the best method if:

The first thing you need to do is determine how many calories you need each day. Counting them does you no good if you're eating too few or too many. The absolute best way to determine your daily calorie allowance is to work with a registered dietitian, physician or certified nutritionist who can take your weight, height, health history and goals into account for an ideal daily calorie number.

If seeing a pro isn't on the table, however, you can use an online calorie calculator, like this one from Mayo Clinic, to find out. Most calorie calculators use the same formula, the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, which accounts for gender, height, weight, age and activity level. Like the disclaimer on Mayo Clinic's calorie calculator says, other factors also influence your daily calorie needs. Pregnancy, illnesses and occupation contribute, too.

Once you have your number, you can start counting your calories. To create a deficit, eat fewer calories than your maintenance number, and to create a surplus, eat more. You can keep track in a pen-and-paper journal or use a calorie-counting app.

The See How You Eat food journal app focuses on taking photos, rather than logging words. This is a great approach to food journaling if you find yourself forgetting to write down the details.

Counting the calories in packaged foods is easy: Just look at the nutrition label and write down the calorie amount. Don't forget about serving sizes, though -- if you eat two servings, double the calorie count that's on the label.

Tracking fresh foods is a little harder than tracking packaged foods because there's typically no label. But it's easy to find calorie data online. You can search virtually any food on the FDA's FoodCentral database to find complete nutrition info. Most food-tracking apps have massive databases of foods, too, so don't let the lack of a nutrition label deter you from eating fresh foods.

Logging the calories in restaurant meals can be tricky if the restaurant isn't a chain. In 2018, the FDA mandated that all restaurants with more than 20 locations must disclose calorie information for all menu items, so it's easy enough if you're eating at a regional or national chain restaurant. Local restaurants aren't required to disclose calorie counts, but if you ask your server, there's a good chance they can find out.

Don't forget to log your coffee!

Don't forget to count the calories in the beverages you drink throughout the day. Unless you drink nothing but plain water and zero-calorie beverages (including black coffee and tea without sweeteners or milk), your drinks contribute to your daily calorie intake. Make sure to count the calories from the creamer in your coffee, sports drinks, alcohol, soda and juices.

While calories are useful for intentional weight loss or weight gain, they don't tell you anything in the way of micronutrients. The quality of your diet is arguably just as important as the number of calories you eat each day: Where your calories come from makes a big difference in your overall health. A calorie is more than a simple unit of measurement when assessing how foods influence your overall health.

A 100-calorie serving of almonds affects your body much differently than 100 calories worth of a Twinkie, for instance. Almonds have fiber, protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals, whereas a Twinkie contains mostly sugar and saturated fat. A handful of almonds will give you sustained energy; a Twinkie will probably cause your blood sugar to spike and crash -- and those are only the short-term effects.

Long-term, almonds offer health benefits like blood sugar control and lower cholesterol levels. Many of the ingredients in Twinkies -- sugar, high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils, to name a few -- have been associated with increased risk of chronic diseases.

For the same number of calories in a candy bar, you can eat far more fruits and vegetables.

The great thing, though, is that filling your diet with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats should naturally curb your calorie intake. You'll get full on fewer calories because nutritious foods tend to be less calorie-dense than sugary, fatty or processed foods.

If you're interested in the pursuit of health, want to fend off chronic diseases, keep up your fitness and age healthfully, your best bet is to pay attention to both your calorie intake and the quality of the foods you eat.

The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.

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MOST people believe that when you're on a diet a takeaway is well and truly off the cards.

However, a top diet expert has now debunked this myth - and revealed that you can still enjoy a takeaway and stay on track with your weight loss journey.

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In particular, Terri-Ann Nunns, diet expert and founder of theTerri-Ann123 Diet Plan, says no one should feel as though they're depriving themselves when they're dieting.

She says: "Theres absolutely no reason why you should feel as though you cant enjoy yourself and that you need to miss out when youre dieting.

"Life is short and we all deserve a tasty treat every now and then, as long as its part of a healthy balanced diet.

"Youll actually find that just like most restaurants, many takeaways offer low calorie options that mean you can enjoy a takeaway whilst youre on a diet."

Here, Terri-Ann shares her advice for popular takeaways including items to avoid and items to enjoy...

Pizza is always a popular option for a Saturday night treat especially if youre looking for something the whole family can enjoy and share together.

The good news if you are dieting is that most takeaways now offer low calorie options, such as Pizza Huts new flatbread range.

Avoid deep pan and stuffed crust as they are very dense and carb heavy

The range is all under 650 calories and includes options such as chicken & pepperoni, BBQ steak & chicken and a veggie flatbread.

Dominos are also diet friendly as they have introduced their new Delight Range which has three varieties (Delight Chicken, Veggie or a create your own) that are all under 650 calories when you order the small size.

The main thing to bare in mind when ordering pizza is the base opt for a flatbread or thin and crispy and avoid deep pan and stuffed crust as they are very dense and carb heavy.

Top items to avoid:Deep pan pizzas, stuffed crust, large sizes, red meat heavy toppings, extra cheese

Top items to enjoy: Thin and crispy bases, toppings that are high in vegetables, fish or lean meats

Chinese takeaways offer a range of healthy dishes and can be a great option if youre looking for a low calorie and low fat takeaway.

They have a lot of steamed dishes on the menu including varieties of fish, dumplings and vegetables which are all cooked without oil, meaning the fat content is significantly lower than other dishes.

Stir fries are also a great go to if youre ordering a Chinese as theyre low in fat and packed full of vegetables.

If youre looking for a side avoid anything thats marked as crispy as that means its deep-fried.

Instead, opt for boiled rice or steamed vegetables as a tasty alternative.

Top items to avoid:Battered items such as sweet & sour chicken balls, fried rice and deep fried items such as prawn toast or spring rolls

Top items to enjoy: Steamed or boiled dishes, fish based dishes, soups, and stir fries

When it comes to ordering an Indian, there are some really simple swaps you can make to still get the most of your takeaway treat.

For starters, avoid anything deep fried including onion bjajis or pakoras and opt for tandoori cooked meat, or fish such as prawns, as these will be lighter in fat.

Avoid creamy curries such as a korma and go for a tomato based dish

For mains, avoid creamy curries such as a korma and go for a tomato based dish such as a madras.

The creamy sauces contain lots of hidden calories.

Finally if youre after a side to accompany, swap a naan bread for a chapatti as they are much lower in calories, but still do the same job to dunk in your curry!

Top items to avoid:Creamy curries, starters such as bhajis or pakoras and naan bread

Top items to enjoy:Tandoori-cooked meat, vegetable based curries, plain rice or chapatti

For some its tradition to have a fish & chip supper on a Friday night and that doesnt have to be any different if youre dieting.

Generally speaking, fish is really good for you as its low in fat and high in essential nutrients you just need to be mindful of how you cook it.

Your local chippy is likely to deep fry the fish in batter, so if possible ask for the fish in breadcrumbs as this will reduce the fat content.

Even better, if you have the option to get fish cakes go for those!

Top tips to consider when ordering a takeaway

1. Watch out for dips

There are so many condiments on offer from takeaways, but this is where unwanted calories creep in. Shockingly, the Dominos Garlic & Herb Big Dip contains 675 calories - which is often more than a whole meal can contain! Its best to avoid these creamy based dips, such as mayo and sour cream & chive, as they are often more calorific. If you do like a dressing with your food, opt for BBQ sauce with just 29 calories per tbsp, ketchup which has 19 or sweet chilli sauce which has just 15.

2. Be mindful of your portion size

Often its easy to get carried away when ordering a takeaway, especially when its a treat youve been craving for so long! However, ensure you take your portion sizes into consideration. Most places offer small, medium and large sizes of dishes and if youre looking to keep your calorie intake reduced its wise to opt for a small or medium portion. That way, you still get to have a tasty treat, just with fewer calories.

3. Avoid sauce based dishes

If youre ordering an Indian or a Chinese, try to avoid anything that is heavy in sauce, especially creamy ones. Opt for a dish that mainly consists of meat, such as chicken tikka or tandoori chicken, and steer clear of anything that comes with a sauce as this is often where the hidden calories tend to be.

4. Steer clear of sides

This is where people tend to over order and therefore, overeat. Try to avoid getting side dishes as they can really see your calorie intake pile up. If you do want something to accompany your meal go for a side of grilled vegetables or agree to share one with someone else so that youre less likely to eat the whole dish.

5. Try and avoid a carb slump

Anything thats heavily carb based such as deep pan pizzas, pastas and naan breads are best to avoid. They will leave you feeling bloated and uncomfortable and are also very calorific.

Remember to be mindful of your portion sizes, most will offer an XL portion so try to opt for a small chips or grab a large and share them.

Also try and resist that bread bun to make a chip butty, as it will just result in a carb slump.

Top items to avoid:Jumbo & XL size portions, salt, batter, curry sauce, bread bun

Top items to enjoy: Fish cakes, mushy peas or beans, fish in breadcrumbs, small portions

If youve been for a few drinks on a Saturday your mind is bound to wander to getting a kebab on the way home!

If you do find yourself in this situation, try and make sure you dont get too carried away when ordering. First of all, ensure you only get a small portion that goes for chips and the kebab itself.

Opt for pitta bread with salad and fish or grilled meat as opposed to deep fried items.

Also, watch out for sauces avoid anything creamy such as mayo or garlic sauce and go for chilli or BBQ if you feel you need some.

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Sticking to these simple tips will mean youll also definitely feel better when you wake up in the morning too as youll avoid a major carb slump.

Top items to avoid:Large portions, deep fried/battered items, sauces and dips, extra cheese, chips

Top items to enjoy:Pitta breads, salad, fish, grilled meat, chilli sauce

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Choose healthy low fat foods to avoid weight gain

Weight loss has become one of the most discussed topics in the past decade. Everyone is looking for the quickest ways to lose weight. Several fad diets have claimed quick weight loss. When it comes to diet, several foods in the market claim to be low in fat. It can be very appealing for those who are trying to lose weight. The low-fat label on such foods also makes all the weight watchers but these foods. But are these foods really fat-free? If yes, then are these healthy? Several brands smartly use the fat-free label in various ways. Here are some things you must know about fat-free foods stuffed in the market.

Most foods with low-fat or fat-free labels are loaded with not-so-healthy ingredients. Most of these products often contain too much sugar. Along with sugar, there are several unhealthy ingredients that you don't want in your weight loss diet. This in result can cause weight gain instead of weight loss.

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Before buying any product you must carefully read the labels. It will help you understand what to buy and what not to. Reading labels will also help you know the details of the ingredients used.

Also read:Weight Loss Diet: Protein-Rich Snacks Under 100 Calories

If you want to choose low-fat foods, some whole foods are good options to choose from. You can choose some healthy options loaded with nutrients. Here are some healthy low-fat foods you can add to your weight loss diet.

Fruits are loaded with nutrients as well as contain low to no fat. Fruits can perfectly fit into your weight loss diet and provide you with essential nutrients.

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Vegetables especially leafy greens are fat-free. These are loaded with fibre which keeps you full for longer. It is also advised to add green leafy vegetables to weight loss diets to receive all the essential nutrients.

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

Pulses are a part of almost every weight loss diet. Pulses are low in fat with no cholesterol. Pulses are also high in fiber which keeps you full for longer. Adding pulses to your diet will add several other nutrients to your diet.

Also read:Protein-Rich Pulses Can Help You Lose Weight, Here's How; Know Other Health Benefits

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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Its no secret that theres little to no time for making a healthy breakfast during busy mornings. Luckily, there are plenty of quick recipes to follow during any a.m. rush, and the best part is that theyre healthy too.

Experts say there are specific go-to foods you should eat for breakfast to benefit your metabolism and boost along weight loss. Eggs are a protein-packed food that are perfect to add to almost every morning meal. The best part is that eggs only take a few minutes to cook and will keep you feeling satisfied all morning long.

Protein is always ideal when it comes to giving you lots of energy in the morning and keeping any other peckish cravings at bay until lunchtime. Eggs also have other beneficial nutrients and vitamins apart from being protein-packed. Eggs contain vitamins like vitamin A, B5, B12, and B2. According to Healthline, eggs contain 77 calories, 6 grams of protein, and 5 grams of healthy fats.

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You can make eggs even healthier by adding a variety of toppings like sauces to it. Hot sauce is a very popular sauce to add to eggs. Hot sauces that contain cayenne pepper are actually good for both your metabolism and weight.

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An article on Dr. Josh Axes website by nutrition counselor Christine Ruggeri reports that research suggests that cayenne peppers boost your metabolism. These peppers also help with your digestive system and provide detox support. How amazing is that?!

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Eggs and hot sauce can be prepped and cooked in a variety of ways. For starters, you can simply add some hot sauce to scrambled eggs and pair it with fresh fruit on the side. To take it up a notch you can also easily make avocado toast, slide freshly cooked eggs onto it, and top it all off with a splash of cayenne pepper hot sauce for an extra kick.

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Whats your go-to condiment thats secretly loaded with a ton of health benefits? Will you add cayenne pepper hot sauce to your eggs the next time you cook breakfast? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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Kate Hudson has revealed how she has experienced difficulty losing weight after giving birth to her third child, Rani Rose.

In a new interview with Women's Health, Hudson explained that it took longer to lose weight after the birth of her daughter, compared to her two previous sons.

Taking 12 months, in contrast to the six months it took previously, Hudson said the difference was due to her lack of time.

"Unlike with the other two, I didnt really have time to work out," she said. "It took a different kind of discipline."

With fewer hours to sweat, Hudson relied on stricter eating habits, a byproduct of her partnership with Weight Watchers.

The 40-year-old took to Instagram to credit WW for helping her achieve her weight loss goal "without stressing on food or working out like crazy".

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Hudson did however reveal exactly how she managed to squeeze the occasional workouts into her busy schedule.

The mum of three aims to exercise three-to-four times a week, alternating between home classes, spinning, pole dancing and Pilates - the latter being her go-to workout to build strength. "I know I'm at my strongest when I'm doing Pilates," she explained. "I love how flexible I get and what it does to the shape of my body."

Speaking of her weight loss, Hudson says: "I feel good, energetic and strong. I feel like myself again."

As a designer, actress, parent and an entrepreneur, Hudson spins multiple plates every day while being mindful to balance her life between work and home.

"If I come in nine-to-five, do all my work and shut off my phone, I can have a balanced life. I try not to let work spill into time with the kids, dinner and bedtime," she said.

She does however recognise that achieving the perfect balance between working and parenting is not always easy, confessing: "I make mistakes all the time; Ive yelled at my kids too much, and Ive also cursed in front of them, and I also havent shown up for things because I was out of town."

"But at the same time, I have days where Im like, Im a fucking super-mum; Im cooking, cleaning, doing homework, changing diapers and I worked out. What Ive learned and what Im learning is that Im doing the best I can."

While putting tons of effort into parenting her children as well as trying to look after business and body, Hudson insists it's just as important to dedicate some time for self-care. One of her favourite ways to balance out the mayhem of her busy schedule is to take some time off and get away.

Hudson told Women's Health: "I do check out. I go away with them [her kids], usually to our ranch in Colorado. I sit and look out at the mountains."

"I try to be open about where Im at and go through it instead of avoiding it. Life is going to unfold the way its going to unfold," she said.

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Weight fluctuation happens to everyone, even Melissa Alcantara, trainer to Kim Kardashian West and overall inspiring person. In a recent Instagram post, Alcantara revealed that she gained 10 pounds over the last month, and she shared how she plans to approach diet and fitness in the upcoming weeks. (Related: Melissa Alcantara Shares Her 5 Commandments for Making a Fitness Transformation)

For one thing, Alcantara's weight-loss plan doesn't include panicking or trying a crash diet. Instead, one thing she's focusing on is "not lifting too much" because her "old a*s knees hurt," she wrote in her post (#relatable).

Going all-out without regarding the body's needs is actually a common mistake people make when setting fitness goals, and it can backfire in the end. "Simply put: When you fight against your body, it's going to fight back," Jen Widerstrom, all-star trainer and Shape contributing fitness director, previously told us. "Cravings, fatigue, and a scale that won't budge are all signs of your body rebelling," she added. (Here are some other warnings that you're pushing yourself too hard in the gymplus how to find balance in your workout routine.)

Next, Alcantara plans on "not eating bullsh*t (specifically not going into the granola bag 75 times a day acting like it's the last time)," she wrote (#alsorelatable).

ICYDK, Alcantara has told us in the past that she's not one to obsess over calorie count, nor does she believe in drastically cutting carbs for weight loss. In general, Alcantara has said she tries to stick with less processed foods. If you're curious what that's looked like lately, yesterday the trainer shared a video on her Instagram Story of a shake she made with frozen bananas, honey roasted peanut butter, blueberries, spinach, nutmeg, cinnamon, unsweetened almond milk, and oats. (If that sounds delish, these 13 healthy smoothies taste like milkshakes but are actually good for you.)

Another part of Alcantara's weight-loss plan involves simply "drinking water," she wrote in her post. It's a straightforward strategy, but potentially a smart one since how much water you drink can play a role in your weight: One study found that people who drank water before meals consumed fewer calories at each meal. Beyond that, staying hydrated helps balance the body's electrolyte levels, which is especially important if you're ramping up your workouts in pursuit of a weight-loss goal. (Here's how sports drinks can help you maintain healthy electrolyte levels, too.)

Finally, Alcantara said she'll be adding more cardio to her routine, but not an "overwhelming" amount"more like 4 [cardio workouts] a week instead of once every 2 weeks," she wrote, adding that she'll also be following her Built At Home program on the Fitplan app.

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Alcantara's approach to cardio touches on one of the most common myths surrounding weight loss: that sticking to only cardio is the best way to lose weight. But in reality, adopting an all-cardio routine can mean burning fewer calories overall than following a routine that incorporates strength training, since building muscle means burning more calories on a day-to-day basis. With that in mind, Alcantara's approach of increasing cardio without adopting a "more is more" mentality makes total sense.

Feeling inspired by Alcantara? Here's our 40-day plan to help you crush any goal.

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Gaining or losing weight needs to be a sustained, well-rounded effort. With these healthy herbal juices, you can do it the right way!

Losing weight is tough, but what works for me might not work for you, simply because everybody is different. Lifestyle, body type, genetics, medical issues, and even age all play a role in our ability to achieve results.

If you struggle with low or slow metabolism, herbal juices can help. They are known to catalyse metabolism and help your body digest food faster.

Here are eight such amazing juices that you can add to your diet to kickstart the process!

It is a well-known fact that amla (or the Indian Gooseberry) have a high Vitamin C content, which boosts the ability of your immune system to fight off toxins. Amla is also known to reduce bloating, and its hypolipidemic agents beat symptoms associated with fatty liver and high cholesterol.

Mix 2-3 tablespoons of amla syrup with warm water and have this juice early in the morning on an empty stomach for the best results.

Bugs Bunny loves carrots, and so do we. Carrots are low in calories and very high on the fibre, and glassful of this juice should keep you active until lunchtime. Fresh carrot juice aids in bile secretion, thus helping burn fat and ultimately result in weight loss.

For best results, make fresh carrot juice in the morning (you can add apple, oranges etc. for added flavour) and drink it along with the pulp. Dont add processed sugaryou can enjoy this as is!

If you begin your morning with a glass of orange juicebravo! This juice has a negative calorie countwhich means contains fewer calories than what the body requires to burn it and is rich in vitamin C which keeps the immune system up and running.

Tasty, healthy and a great agent of weight loss, orange juice can really help to rev up your metabolic rate. Orange you glad?

A versatile plant that benefits your skin, hair, and the digestive system, aloe vera is a must-have in your kitchen and bathroom cabinets. If you are looking to lose weight naturally, try including aloe vera juice in your diet. Its gel contains Vitamin B that catalyses metabolism and prevents fat from building up. It can also treat acid refluxes and stomach ulcers, easing your digestion further.

Drink a glass of aloe vera juice regularly to keep your digestive system running smooth and your metabolism running fine. Click here to get a bottle of preservative-free juice now.

Pomegranate seeds are a delight to munch on in any case. But if your goal is to lose weight, try having them regularly, in the form of juice.

Dr Gargi Sharma, a weight management expert from Delhi, tells NDTV, Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants, polyphenols and conjugated linolenic acidall of which help you burn fat and boost your metabolism.

Beetroots are grossly underappreciated. Apart from regulating blood pressure and haemoglobin levels, this nutritious root vegetable also help maintains healthy bowel movements and are a great source of dietary fibre too (2-3 gm for every 100 gm). Moreover, beetroot is very low in calories (4 calories for 100 gm) so eat up!

Mix this powder with water to make a yummy organic beetroot juice. Every teaspoon of this is equal to having one average-sized beetroot!

Another miracle drink to improve metabolism and control weight gain, wheatgrass juice needs to be your breakfast drink, stat!

Wheatgrass stimulates the thyroid gland, which is responsible for metabolism and bowel movements (among other things).

Follow this link to get a 500ml bottle of wheatgrass juice and make your morning meals a healthy affair.

It is not easy to love Bitter gourd, and yet, it would be the best decision ever to include it in your diet consciously. The fruit (yes, fruit!) with a distinct exterior, is extremely low in calories (just 17 calories for every 100 gm) and it also stimulates the secretion of bile acids in your liver, keeping your digestive system healthy.

Have a glass of this juice every morning for a healthier, more glowing you. Click here to get a bottle of the preservative-free drink now!

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