Tag: healthifyme
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Diet tips to stay slim after menopause
Sixty is the new 50 and 50 the new 40, so you can’t afford to be out of shape. Unfortunately, women tend to gain at least half a kilo every year after their menstrual cycle stops, by the time they reach their late 40s. The worst part is that most of the fat accumulate in…
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Eating Chillies May Prevent Overeating
You’re on your second slice of liberally spiced pizza and feel you could put away another piece. Strangely, you can’t. Blame it – or credit it – on capsaicin, the molecule in chili that delivers the “hot” sensation. New research suggests that capsaicin can indicate if you’re overeating and can make you stop by creating…
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NEW RESEARCH: Firstborn women more likely to be obese
Birth order lends itself to many stereotypes. The firstborn is responsible; the middle child is easy-going; the baby is the rebel. Other studies try to pin personality differences on birth order. But a recent study claims that birth order may have an effect on a woman’s weight. A study published in the Journal of Epidemiology…
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4 Tips to Choose the Right Sports Bra
You have your exercise gear for the gym ready but have you given a thought to what lies beneath? The right breast support is a must during a workout, especially a high-impact one. Lack of support can lead to back pain, discomfort, and tissue damage, ultimately resulting in stretch marks and sagging. A wrong fit…
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Can peanut butter help you lose weight?
If you’re on a diet, peanut butter could be your new best friend. It may not have all the qualities of superior superfoods but research has shown that snacking on peanut butter is an effective way to control hunger without weight gain. How does peanut butter help those on a diet? It increases the production…