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Weight loss tips
by Lavleen Kaur

10 best weight loss tips

1. SNACK, BUT SMARTLY Grazing between meals used to be on the weight-loss hit list. But nutritionists now know that it's better to satisfy a craving with healthy grub than ignore it and risk a junk-food binge later. The best picks are filling, protein-packed snacks, such as one stick of string cheese, a tablespoon of peanut butter on a piece of fruit. 2. TURN OFF THE TV Dining while viewing can make you take in 40 percent more calories than usual, reports a new study. And texting, driving, or any other distracting activity during a meal can also result in your eating too much. Instead, make each meal something you put on a plate and sit down to, even if you're eating solo. 3. STEP ON THE SCALE DAILY If…...
Healthy seeds
by Lavleen Kaur

Wonder seeds for weight loss

Pumpkin seeds are a good source of protein; a single ounce of pumpkin seeds provides 5 g of protein. Protein can help you manage hunger, which is important when you're trying to lose weight. The stomach takes longer to process protein than it does to digest carbohydrates or fats, which is why protein-rich foods are satisfying. Sunflower seeds contain a wide range of nutrients.1 oz. serving contains 3.1 g of fiber. Fiber is an essential dietary component, as it benefits your heart and helps keep you full. A serving also has a whopping 5.48 g of protein, another satiating nutrient. Sunflower seeds offer vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6 and E. The seeds also pack in a number of minerals, including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium and zinc.…...
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