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Food tips, myths and facts

June 25, 2019

A guide to a healthy and tasty diet

We all know that nutrition is key to our health and wellbeing. Research shows that to live a long and healthy life, besides exercising regularly, avoiding smoking and drinking alcohol only occasionally, we should follow a balanced diet and maintain a healthy weight. A poor diet low in nutrients and rich in unhealthy fats, salt and sugar can increase blood pressure and cholesterol levels, promote weight gain and contribute to the risk of developing health problems such as heart attack and type...
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Food tips, myths and facts

April 27, 2019

Best ways to burn more calories all day by increasing your metabolism

You’ve likely heard people talking about metabolism and how it helps you to lose weight. Your metabolism is basically the chemical processes in your body that keep it alive and functioning. When people refer to metabolism, they are generally referring to the metabolic rate, which is a measure of how many calories your body burns. The higher your metabolic rate, the more calories your body burns and the less trouble you’ll have losing weight. A fast metabolism also does wonders for your mo...
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Food tips, myths and facts

April 20, 2019

Beat the bloat this Easter with these top strategies

Easter is traditionally a time of overindulgence, but once the biggest event of the spring is over, you can end up feeling bloated and lethargic. That’s not great if you’ve undone all of your good work from the beginning of the year and are starting to think about your summer wardrobe. Make sure you emerge from the celebrations feeling your best without thinking you’ve missed out with these simple steps: Swap milk for dark chocolate eggs Everyone enjoys an Easter egg, but make it k...
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Managing weight

January 15, 2019

Staying healthy on a budget

We'd all like to be fit and healthy, but there are often barriers to this. Sometimes we don't have the energy, or maybe you're dealing with an injury that prevents you from exercising. However, often the main obstacle in the way of your health is the amount of money you can afford to spend on it. Celebrities with perfect bodies can usually afford home gyms and personal trainers to keep them fit, and they have plenty of leisure time to spend exercising. Meanwhile, if you research nutritious...
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Managing weight

January 11, 2019

Losing the Christmas weight: Our top strategies

Most people will have gone through the holiday period without worrying too much about their health or their diet. It's a time for indulging in rich food, sweets and often a fair amount of alcohol, while generally not exercising too much. After all this rest and relaxation, you might well have gained a bit of weight. This is understandable, and very common. However, now January has arrived, you might be aiming to lose some - or all - of the extra weight you've put on. Here at dacadoo, we're...
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