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When hunger strikes, it can be hard to resist shoveling anything and everything into your mouth, at speed.

But the problem comes with telling when enough is enough.

As babies, we were primed to bat food away when full. But as adults, its trickier. We grown-ups not only eat food for fuel, but lets be honest, pleasure and comfort are key driving forces.

As a result, its harder to gauge when we are full, leading us to overeat and in some cases, gain weight.

But experts have revealed that you can use a simple tool that can stop you from over-fuelling yourself and might even help you lose weight.

By visualizing a hunger scale experts atMyFitnessPalsaid you can start to understand what your hunger cues really mean.

They say you should imagine your hunger on a scale on zero to 10, with zero feeling empty and 10 feeling stuffed.

To use the hunger scale to lessen your chances of emotional eating, you first need to measure your hunger before you eat.

They explain: If you rate yourself overly hungry at 02, pay extra attention to how fast you are eating.

Purposely slow down, so you dont pass through satisfaction without even recognizing it.

Gentle hunger can be felt at 4, and slight satisfaction is felt at 6.

Nutritionist Kristina LaRue said these are ranges in which it is normal to eat, but keep in mind, that you may not need very much at all to get you to the point of satisfaction.

In this case, a small snack may do the trick.

If youre satisfied and not physically hungry and youre tempted to eat, she said you should ask yourself what it is you actually need.

This is because if youre eating in reaction to your emotions then you will still feel empty.

Whilst eating your meal, you should measure your hunger halfway through.

Rather than being on autopilot, Kristina said you should keep checking in with the hunger scale throughout the meal.

If you are stuffed and still have food on your plate, dont throw in the towel and continue eating to oblivion.

Instead, push your plate away, ask for a to-go box, freeze leftovers or compost it, she added.

Once you finish your meal you should then rank your hunger again.

Feeling comfortable satisfaction at the end means you have chosen the right portion size.

But if youve overdone it, then thats ok as this is something that happens to everyone.

The guru explained: Dont beat yourself up or feel guilty. Instead, question why you continued to eat past the point of fullness.

Were you overly hungry when you started? Did the food just taste too good, so you didnt want to stop? Or maybe you didnt want to waste it?

Kristina said that before you can use the scale properly you need to be able to identify what true hunger is, especially if youre in the habit of yo-yo dieting.

She added that a great way to recalibrate your hunger scale is to eat balanced meals from a variety of food groups.

You should combine this with an appropriate food pattern, so eating every four or so hours.

This helps your body get back in tune with a rhythmic eating pattern and allows normal peaks and valleys in satiety.

Until your meter has been recalibrated, its tough to really get a clue on hunger and fullness, she added.

This story originally appeared on The Sun and has been reproduced here with permission.

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People with arthritis are being urged to lose weight and exercise as the main therapies for their condition.

New NHS guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) says people who are overweight should be told their pain can be reduced if they shed the pounds.

Meanwhile, aerobic exercise such as walking, as well as strength training, can ease symptoms and improve quality of life.

Starting exercise programmes may initially make the pain worse, but this should settle down, the guidance suggests.

The guidelines also gives recommendations on the use of medicines, such as offering non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) but not offering paracetamol, glucosamine or strong opioids.

Nice said there was a risk of addiction with strong opioids, while new evidence suggests little or no benefit for some medicines when it comes to quality of life and pain levels.

In the guidance, doctors are told to diagnose osteoarthritis the most common form of arthritis themselves without further investigation in people aged 45 or over who have activity-related joint pain.

Patients should also have no morning joint-related stiffness, or morning stiffness that lasts no longer than 30 minutes to be diagnosed this way.

The draft guideline says people can be offered tailored exercise programmes, with an explanation that doing regular and consistent exercise, even though this may initially cause discomfort, will be beneficial for their joints.

Exercising in the long-term also increases its benefits, the guideline adds.

When it comes to weight loss, people will be told that any amount of weight loss is likely to be beneficial, but losing 10% of their body weight is likely to be better than 5%.

People can also be referred for hip or knee replacement if their condition cannot be managed in other ways, and referrals should not be held off due to age, sex or obesity.

Dr Paul Chrisp, director for the centre for guidelines at Nice, said: Osteoarthritis can cause people discomfort and prevent them from undertaking some of their normal daily activities.

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However, there is evidence which shows muscle strengthening and aerobic exercise can have an impact on not just managing the condition, but also providing people with an improved quality of life.

Beginning that journey can be uncomfortable for some people at first, and they should be supported and provided with enough information to help them to manage their condition over a long period of time.

Whilst topical and sometimes oral NSAIDs remain an important treatment option for osteoarthritis, we have taken the decision to not recommend some painkillers, such as paracetamol and some opioids for osteoarthritis.

This is because new evidence has shown there was little or no benefit to peoples quality of life, pain or psychological distress and particularly in the case of strong opioids, there was evidence that they can cause harm in the longer term, including possible addiction.

In the UK, more than 10 million people have arthritis or other, similar conditions that affect the joints.

The most affected areas are the knees, hips and small hand joints.

Tracey Loftis, head of policy and public affairs at the charity Versus Arthritis, said: Weve seen first-hand the benefits that people with osteoarthritis can get in being able to access appropriate physical activity, especially when in a group-setting. Something like exercise can improve a persons mobility, help manage their pain and reduce feelings of isolation.

But our own research into the support given to people with osteoarthritis showed that far too many do not have their conditions regularly reviewed by healthcare professionals, and even fewer had the opportunity to access physical activity support.

The lack of alternatives means that, in many cases, many people are stuck on painkillers that are not helping them to live a life free from pain.

While we welcome the draft Nice guidelines, healthcare professionals need further resources and support to better understand their role in promoting treatment like physical activity for people with osteoarthritis.

There is clearly a need for people with arthritis to be given a bigger voice so that their health needs are not ignored.

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As a young woman who grew up as a special needs child, walking has helped me to overcome obstacles that have held me back over the years and become a more positive, healthy person.

Now that I walk, Ive been able to meet other people who enjoy walking, and make friends. Walking has given me a lot to talk about, helping me interact with different peoplewhich is something that has always been difficult for me.

This journey started for me after graduating high school, when I realized I had gained some weight and decided that I wanted to get in better shape. I started walking for 30 minutes, three days a week and then began running for 30 minutes on the days I didnt walk. I began to realize that I just dont feel right if I skip on a walk or run. I feel the difference each and every day in my physical and mental health.

Every day I am able to wake up in the morning and say I can do this

I started using the Charge app in 2019, and it helps me stay consistent. I noticed a difference with Charge in my motivation levelI have walked and run every day except Sundays since I started using Charge. It has helped me immensely in establishing an exercise routine that works great for me.

On a typical day I wake up in the morning and begin my day with exercising and a walk. On colder days I will exercise indoors, and on warmer days I enjoy walking outside with family and friends. After I finish my walk I eat breakfast or have a protein shake. This routine helps me to have something to look forward to: Every day I am able to wake up in the morning and say I can do this, which really keeps me going. Walking helps me to not worry so much, be more goal oriented, and happy.

Now, I am better able to interact with others, stay alert, and actively continue to learn. I am now able to assist my parents, because I have the strength, vitality, and motivation to do housework and other tasks. I can now help my brothers and sisters with their children, and I dogsit sometimes, too. I am able to do all of these things because walking helps me stay healthy and strong.

I feel good about myself. Walking, running, and the Charge app have all helped me overcome many of the challenges that I faced throughout my life dealing with certain learning disabilities. I am more social now, and better at talking with and relating to others. The best part is that now my family always tells me how positive I am and how it helps them too.

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Its no secret that the 2022 cars have got a pretty major weight problem. F1 cars are the heaviest theyve ever been and the new technical regulations have seen them gain a whopping 46kg since last season.

Nevertheless, teams have struggled to get their cars anywhere near the minimum 798kg target with the likes of Red Bull and Mercedes reportedly well over it.

Every gram that their car is overweight costs them vital seconds of lap time and given how close the field is this year, that could be the difference between a win and finishing outside the points.

As a result, teams are taking pretty extreme measures to slim down their cars removing their liveries

Compare the Williams we saw around Imola at the weekend (above)to the one at Bahrain pre-season testing (below).The dark blue and glossy black livery has been stripped off the FW44s front and rear wings, nose tip, sidepods and around their engine cover, exposing large sections of carbon fibre underneath.

Desperate times call for desperate measures, as Aston Martin and McLaren have already peeled off paint from their engine covers and rear wings too.

Although theres no official data showing how much each teams paint scheme weighs, Williams head of vehicle performance Dave Robson said their change was gaining them quite a lot, while Aston Martin previously revealed theyd saved around 350 grams by removing some of the AMR22s green-painted panels.

Removing the paint is a simple, cheap and easy-to-do short-term solution, freeing up teams limited budget and resources to plan further upgrades later in the season.

However, its not without risks. From a marketing side, theyve got to be careful not to lose the teams unique identity to distinguish from the others cars on track, or offend a sponsor by axing their logos.

On the engineering side, stripping off paint might seem like a win-win decision but it could make overheating a lot worse.

The dark, exposed carbon fibre absorbs heat. This can lead to vastly different temperatures across the car and makes areas, such as the engine, very vulnerable especially on tracks like Singapore where the teams are already struggling to keep the cars cool.

Whilst for the moment you can clearly tell your Williams from your McLaren out on track, dont be surprised if we see a few more teams bringing out the paint remover soon.

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While we may be doing everything right in our weight loss journey, right from diet to exercise, an important component of this pyramid is sleep. Adequate sleep also aids in weight loss, stressed nutritionist Lovneet Batra.

Sleep is like nutrition for the brain. If youre trying to lose weight, the amount of sleep you get maybe just as important as your diet and exercise. So, if your goal is to lose fat, skipping sleep is like poking sticks in your bicycle wheels, she said in a post on Instagram.

Why is inadequate sleep bad for ones health?

*Causes impact on cortisol levels. Insufficient sleep can cause the release of additional cortisolthe stress hormoneand can stimulate hunger.

*Interferes with the bodys ability to metabolise carbohydrates and causes high blood levels of glucose, which leads to higher insulin levels and greater body-fat storage. Insulin sensitivitydrops by more than 30 per cent.

*Drives down leptin levels, which causes the body to crave carbohydrates.

*Reduces levels of growth hormonea protein that helps regulate the bodys proportions of fat and muscle.

Lack of sleep is linked to poorer food choices, increased hunger and calorie intake, decreased physical activity, and ultimately, weight gain, she said.

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Getting at least seven hours of sleep consistently is important for weight management and your overall health, she advised.

Tips for sleep quality

*Fix your sleep schedule*Avoid blue light one hour before bedtime*Use relation techniques (meditation/reading book/journaling/have a cup of chamomile tea)

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Intermittent fasting is one of the popular ways used by people to lose weight. One such diet plan is called 16:8, which has been endorsed by celebrities and nutritionists alike here's what you need to know

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When it comes to popular diets, the 5:2 diet has received a lot of attention. An equally popular but much less restrictive diet plan is the 16:8 diet.

The 5:2 diet popularised by diet guru Michael Mosley, has dieters eating normally for five days of the week and restricting calories to 500-600 per day for the remaining two days.

Meanwhile, the 16:8 diet, popularised like celebs like Jennifer Aniston and Hugh Jackman, focuses on helping people lose weight by reducing the amount of time they have available to eat.

Here's what you need to know about the 16:8 diet including how it works and the best foods to eat.

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The 16:8 diet is a form of intermittent fasting in which you break the day into two periods consisting of 16 hours and eight hours.

Under this diet, people will fast for 16 hours in a day - consuming only things like water, unsweetened soft drinks or drinks without milk - and then consume all their calories for the day during the remaining 8 hours.

There are no restrictions regarding the types of amounts of food you can consume during the eight-hour period.

The diet has been designed to works fast, with the longer fasting period intended to give the body the time it needs to process food and burn away extra fat.

While the 16:8 doesn't place any restrictions on what you can eat, it's still important to choose whole foods and ones that are high in vitamin content.

Some of the foods that are best to consume on the 16:8 diet are:

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The 16:8 diet works on an hourly basis, which means you eat within an eight-hour time frame and then fast for the remaining 16 hours of the day.

This kind of diet plan helps with weight loss by helping you eat fewer calories and also boosting metabolism. After several hours without food, your body exhausts its sugar reserves and starts burning fat, in a process called "metabolic switching."

This is a natural process, which happens when the body runs out of energy given by food. When this happens, the body starts drawing energy from ketones stored in the fat cells, which helps us lose weight.

The 16:8 diet also helps speed up your metabolism, by causing a rise in a stress hormone called norepinephrine, which makes larger amounts of fat available for your body to burn.

When your metabolic rate is faster, it means you burn calories by doing even basic activities like sitting down, eating and sleeping. However, exercising while intermittent fasting is also encouraged to help build muscle mass.

If you're considering losing weight you should consult a GP, who can give you advice.

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Eating certain types of food could help you shed the pounds if you're struggling to lose weight, a study has found.

The reasons for why some people struggle to lose weight more than others are complex and include a variety of environmental and social factors. But new research has found a key factor which explains why some people find it harder to maintain a healthy weight than others due to having a 'low satiety response.'

People with a 'low satiety response' find it harder to recognise appetite signals and satisfy their appetite, experts found. They're also more likely to reach for snacks and take longer to feel full after eating, which often leads to them consuming more calories.

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However, the study, led by Dr Nicola Buckland and a team of researchers at Leeds University, found that eating certain types of foods over others can help people with a low satiety response feel more in control of their appetite and protect them from the risk of over-consuming calories, making it easier to lose weight. These foods, which are lower in energy density or calories per gram, include everyday staples such as fresh fruit and veg, lean meat and poultry, eggs, pasta, rice and fat free dairy products.

Two groups of women with a mixture of low and high satiety responses took part in the study, with one following a calorie counting diet and the other following Slimming Worlds Food Optimising plan, which is based on healthy, low energy dense foods, eaten freely, which tend to be lower in fats and sugar, and higher in protein, complex carbohydrates and fibre,

Researchers found that when people with a low satiety response ate meals containing low energy dense foods they were more in control of their appetite and their food choices than when they were given high energy dense meals.

GPs, nurses and other health professionals often refer patients to Slimming World through the NHS who they feel would benefit from their weight loss management programme.

Professor James Stubbs from the Leeds research team said: People who have a low response feel less satisfied after eating. Theyre more likely to crave high fat foods, to snack between meals and generally are less able to stick to their plans around food choices therefore theyre more likely to consume more calories than people with a high satiety response and find it harder to manage their weight.

"Theyre also less likely to be able to lose weight because of how hungry they feel and how difficult they find such a weight loss regime to sustain. What this research looked at for the first time is how, for those people who have a low satiety response, choosing foods low in energy density (those foods naturally low in calories per gram) could help them feel fuller, limit their calorie intake and so help their weight loss."

Dr Jacquie Lavin, Head of Research and Scientific Affairs at Slimming World who contributed to the study, said: The findings suggest that encouraging slimmers to base their meals on generous amounts of low energy dense foods is likely to have a protective effect, helping them manage their appetite better, and thereby protecting them from consuming excess calories.

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Belly fat is more dangerous than you think. There's two types of abdominal fat that we have to battle in order to stay healthy. Subcutaneous fat is stored under the skin and that's the fat that you can see and pinch. It's healthy to have some, but too much can lead to high blood pressure, sleep apnea, kidney disease and fatty liver. Visceral fat is located deep in your belly and it wraps around your vital organs, causing serious health problems like some cancers, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Getting rid of excess weight around the midsection is important for overall health and Eat This, Not That! Health spoke with experts who explain how to melt away belly fat. Read onand to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs You've Already Had COVID.

Jesse Nicassio, former NFL player and CEO of Juke Gyms says, "Stress causes belly fat accumulation by causing the adrenal glands to generate cortisol, often known as the stress hormone. According to research, elevated cortisol levels enhance appetite and promote belly fat storage. Furthermore, women with a larger waist tend to create more cortisol in reaction to stress. Cortisol elevation contributes even more to belly fat accumulation. Engage in stress-relieving activities to assist you in losing tummy fat. Yoga and meditation are both effective strategies."

Dr. Nikhil Kapoor,MD, FACC, FSCAI, a cardiologist with Dignity Health St. Mary, explains, "I typically recommend getting 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day for most people. But exercise and diet alone by themselves are not adequate. They should be done in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle to maintain a healthy weight. And when my patients ask me: 'what's an ideal weight?' It depends on one's height. In medicine and science we utilize body mass index (BMI) which incorporates both weight and height. An ideal weight is one which yields a BMI between 18.5 to 24.9 range. Since I am a cardiologist, I see a lot of patients with hypertension, diabetes type 2, high cholesterol and obesity. One should realize that these conditions are interrelated. As one exercises, eats right and loses weight, it leads to improvement in all the above conditions. As to how quickly should one lose weight? I recommend losing weight @ 5-10% of one's weight in 6 months and continuing this till one achieves an ideal BMI (18.5-24.9)."6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

Dr. Suzanna Wong. a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic and health expert with Twin Waves Wellness recommends, "Eating balanced meals with protein, carbs and fats because This helps to reduce your cortisol levels one of the hormones that makes you hold body fat on your tummy."

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Isla Zyair, nutritionist, and plant-based nutrition expert at Obesity Controllers Association shares, "The reason why so many people fail in adopting a new dietary plan is that they try to completely change what they eat and how much they eat. A more sustainable way of changing your diet is by implementing gradual portion control. You don't need to eliminate certain foods from your diet right away. You just need to reduce consumption bit by bit until your body and taste buds gradually acclimate to your new regime."

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Zyair suggests, "Finding an accountability partner who will share that journey with you. You don't even have to do it in person. You can just as easily search for one in numerous fitness communities on social media. You don't even have to be on the same level because the point is not to compare your journeys but to take them together. What you need is someone who uplifts you and encourages you to pursue your goals. In return, you will be expected to do the same for them. Try it. You'd be surprised at how many people would actually want to do this with you."

Dr. Kapoor says, "Of course, all the above recommendations are not applicable to everyone! If I have a heart patient who had a recent cardiac event or a heart attack, I may recommend starting an exercise regimen under supervision (~ like cardiac rehabilitation.)" He suggests, "For patients with hypertension, I typically recommend a low sodium diet (in addition a DASH diet has been shown to help reduce high BP but it should only be used under supervision of a medical provider since it entails a higher potassium diet which may not be safe for everyone.) Similarly for patients with coronary artery disease a mediterranean diet has been scientifically shown to help improve outcomes. In general, it's advisable to get input from your PMD or GP prior to initiating a specific dietary, exercise or lifestyle change. This is especially true if one has a pre-existing medical condition."

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When it comes to weight loss, you want to focus on maintaining a healthy and happy lifestyle, not just drastically shedding pounds. Weight loss is achievable by many different ways, including exercise and or practicing self-care. Your drinking and eating habits can also affect your weight, and it's important to keep up with your practices.

Sometimes, your weight loss journey may feel like a dead-end, and you want to try and switch your routine in order to keep persevering on your goals. The good news is that there are eating habits that can help you continue your process. The Nutrition Twins, Lyssie Lakatos, RDN, CDN, CFT, and Tammy Lakatos Shames, RDN, CDN, CFT, who are also members of our medical expert board, gathered their insight to help create a list of eating happens that can help drastically change your weight loss efforts.

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Buying produce and other perishables in bulk may make for a successful grocery shopping trip but it forces you to eat everything before the products expire. That's why The Nutrition Twins recommend that when you come home, immediately divide any food that you find tempting into single portions and place them in the freezer.

"Because frozen food requires defrosting, impulse eating will be prevented and willpower is taken out of the equation," say The Nutrition Twins. "This simply requires a plan! Know that you're only having oneand take one serving out to defrost."

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Seeing your food intake on paper may give you a whole new perspective on what you're eating and how much of it you're eating. Keeping a food diary or journal helps log your food consumption throughout the day.

The Nutrition Twins say that research shows that people who record what they eat lose twice as much weight as those who don't. It will hold you accountable and make you aware of what you've eaten. In the particular study of approximately 17,000 people, those who kept daily food records lost twice as much weight as those who kept no records,

Have you ever accidentally over-poured your oil or dressing into your dishes because it came rushing out of the bottle like it was running in a race? Oils and salad dressings are stored in easy access bottles, and with its liquidy consistency, it's sometimes hard to control how much comes pouring out.

"This is a game-changer," say The Nutrition Twins. "Each tablespoon of oil or dressing is 100 to 120 calories and given that salads are typically heavily dressed and that it's easy to pour several hundred calories in pots and pans when cooking, our clients quickly drop pounds when they make this change."

The slower you eat, the better you'll feel, as The Nutrition Twins suggest that chewing less will actually help lose weight.

"Part of the beauty here is that this habit also makes you more aware of what you're eating and you'll consciously stop eating before you're overly full," say The Nutrition Twins. "Depending on how heavy the meal is, this can equal 100-plus calories a meal, which equates to 4 to 5 pounds lost per month."

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You don't need to lose flavor in order to lose weight. Swapping out unhealthy ingredients that give your vegetables taste with healthier options makes for a tasty and nutritious dish. Vegetables are very low in calories. The Nutrition Twins suggest that the lemon and spices, rather than butter or dressing, keep the vegetables that way while adding phytonutrientsa substance which is believed to be beneficial to human health and help prevent various diseases.

These phytonutrients can help to fight inflammation that's linked with weight gain. Plus, they're packed with fiber, so you fill up on them instead of the heavier options.

Do not, we repeat, do not cut out every guilty food pleasure item that you love. You're allowed to give in every now and then, and it's actually encouraged.

"When people feel deprived, that's when they give up on their healthy eating plan and throw in the towel, often going completely overboard," says The Nutrition Twins. "By allowing yourself to occasionally enjoy small portions of your favorite foods, deprivation is taken out of the equation."

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The "every-other-day" rule normally calls for restricting the calories you eat several days per week, while eating what you want on your non-fast days. For this situation you would be limiting the alcohol intake that you would normally consume.

The Nutrition Twins suggest that instead of finishing one alcoholic beverage and going to the next, have a non-caloric drink like a seltzer in between.

"You'll save hundreds of calories from the drinks alone and because you won't get drunk as quickly, and you'll make more rational food choices," say The Nutrition Twins. "This is especially important since alcohol increases appetite and lowers inhibitions, making you care less about the choices you make."

The Nutrition Twins say it's easy to mistake thirst for hunger, which is a way to end up consuming excess calories. All that really means is that you just need to hydrate. You can also add lemon to your water for extra flavor.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

The Mayo Clinic suggests that, according to The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, an adequate daily fluid intake of water is about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day for men and roughly 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women.

There are many delicious salad recipes that contain more nutrients than a simple one that contain only veggies, dressing and not much else.

"Veggies are awesome for weight loss because they fill you with few calories, but if you make a meal of them, you won't get protein for staying power, or a healthy carb to prevent craving more carbs," say The Nutrition Twins.

This could lead to overeating at your next meal, or getting afternoon cravings make you choose unhealthy snacks like a bag of chips or a candy bar.

Protein is an important part of your diet because it helps your body repair cells and make new ones. It also helps regulate hormones.

By eating protein, it will take longer to digest, helping to keep you feeling fuller while stabilizing blood sugar. The Nutrition Twins say this will prevent overeating that comes from hunger and from blood sugar dips.

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Cooked greens can not only be delicious but very nutritious. You can fill up on low-calorie antioxidant-packed, anti-inflammatory greens and turn them into a healthy side dish or an addition to a sandwich, fish, pizza or salad. It's easy and a great way to help you get lean.

Try this easy 10-minute sauted kale (batch cooking) recipe from the Nutrition Twins that you can make in 10 minutes, and you'll be set for the week.

Do you ever eat a meal and say to yourself, "now I need something sweet?" Or, in the middle of the day when lunch wasn't satisfying enough, and now you need an extra savory snack? Well, instead of constantly looking forward to your post-meal sweet treat, or salty snack, try eating them when you're not in the mood to.

"It's challenging enough to indulge in moderate portions of favorite foods, but dive into them when you're ravenous and you'll set yourself up to overeat," says The Nutrition Twins. "Especially since you'd likely even eat foods you didn't like as much when you're hungry."

Ceylon cinnamon, also known as cinnamomum verum or true cinnamon, has a lighted sweet flavor. It contains all of the health-promoting properties of cinnamon with none of the toxic properties, making it a very healthy option as a sweetener.

"You'll avoid the need for sugar and skirt those extra calories and the inflammation it causes that's linked to weight gain," say The Nutrition Twins. "You'll also get some of the blood sugar and weight loss benefits that come with the cinnamon."

Research posted in the American Diabetes Association shows that as little as 1/2 teaspoon a day of cinnamon can lower your blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides, and it seems it may even be beneficial on weight.

The Nutrition Twins suggest adding Ceylon cinnamon to your smoothies, yogurt, oatmeal, muffins, baked goods, cereal, popcorn, and more.

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Rana Daggubati has always been known for his great screen presence and his ability to mould his physique according to the requirements of his role. The Baahubali-star has sported a buffed up look in many movies and has also been seen in an extremely lean avatar when required. Known for his impeccably groomed look, the actor and entrepreneur has just launched a brand new mens lifestyle brand, DCRAF in collaboration with Roposo. We catch up with him to find out more.

Do tell us a little bit about your collaboration with Roposo?DCRAF is a D2C mens grooming brand co-created by creator-led live entertainment commerce platform Roposo and me. I believe that men neglect skincare and grooming because it seems overly complex to them. With DCRAF, my aim is to make looking good simple for men through trustworthy, effective products. An Indian brand for Indian men, with inclusivity as its core philosophy, this brand has products in the face, beard and skincare categories.

You have always been considered a very well-groomed man, how much of your personal touch has gone into this brand?I play an active part in what the brand stands for and the curation of its product range. The essence of the brand mens grooming being simple stems from my experiences and the realisation that many other Indian men would be wanting the same.

What defines a well-groomed man, according to you?Firstly, I am glad that most Indian men today realise the importance of grooming and that skincare is not gender-specific. A well-groomed man does not necessarily spend hours on his appearance but understands the importance of taking care of it. He makes sure that he at least has a basic skincare regime in place and is consistent with it.

Youve swung between a lean look and an absolute buffed-up look when the need arises. How have you managed to stay in shape and constantly mould yourself to role requirements?As an actor, my appearance depends on the character I am playing. I am a fitness freak by nature, so I am not afraid of intense workouts. I make sure I am consistent with my fitness routine and ensure that it is appropriate for the role. Nutrition is also very important and needs to be planned according to the requirements of the role. In The Ghazi Attack, for example, I had to give up meat to lose weight quickly, which was a tall order for a hardcore non-vegetarian like me! This also happened right after Baahubali, where I had a bulkier physique. By no means is any of it easy, but I love taking on such challenges.

What is your grooming routine?My work keeps me quite busy, so I ensure my grooming routine is simple, easy and quick. My outdoor shoots expose me to a lot of dust and sun, especially shuttling between cities like Mumbai and Hyderabad. So, face wash, moisturiser and sunscreen become absolute essentials for me.

If you had to give an absolute newbie an introduction to essential grooming for men, what would your five must-dos be?1) Number one would be to always wash your face with a good face wash.2) After washing your face, moisturizing is important. Washing and moisturizing are the basics of any skincare routine.3) Sunscreen is very important, and people tend to not use it unless they feel they will be out in the sun. But sunscreen is useful even partially indoor spaces like cars etc.4) If you have any facial hair, it should always be well-trimmed, no matter what the length.5) I personally love to maintain my beard and would tell all men to use the necessary beard wax, oil, or serum to make their beards look good!

What are five grooming products that you carry around with you wherever you go?I carry a sunscreen, a face moisturizer, a face wash, beard oil and beard wax.

What is the one secret to staying healthy that you would like to share with our readers?Do not underestimate the importance of keeping yourself active. Make sure you exercise regularly, eat healthy and make time to relax and unwind.

And finally, what can we see you in next?I am currently shooting a show for Netflix called Rana Naidu. I also recently finished a film called Virataparvam, which will be released soon.

romal@newindianexpress.com@elromal

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