HEALTH REPORT
W ant to lose less, but eating differently. That widening waistline isn’t just a cosmetic problem - it’s harming your health. Lugging around excess kilos ups your risk of almost every major disease, including hypertension, stroke and diabetes. Crash dieting isn’t the answer – but gradually changing the way you think about diet and exercise is. Get ready Preparation is everything. Make a plan for changing your diet and exercise habits that you can stick to. Pick a start date. Keep goals small and specific. Announce your intentions to friends and family and enlist their support. Eat smarter Reduce your portions: We live in the era of ‘super-sizing’ food, and studies show that people eat more when given a bigger serving. weight? It’s not just about eating Keep a food diary: It helps you become more aware of how much you eat and track situations that trigger overeating. Savour your food: Eating on the run or in front of TV leads to mindless
munching. Set the table to eat, sit down and eat slowly. Add more fibre A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that people who ate a high-fibre diet over a 10- year period gained the least weight. By slowing the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream, fibre helps curb insulin production after eating. The higher insulin levels associated with low-fibre diets, on the other hand, encourage weight gain by stimulating fat storage and cravings. So, stock up on high- fibre foods and make fresh and cooked vegetables and fruit, as well as whole grains and beans, the stars of your meals. Consider a fibre-rich meal replacement formula like Slimsure, which also provides a healthy dose of gut-friendly prebiotics and protein.
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ISSUE 53 • 2019
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