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GET SOME SUN!

When you think of the sun, your first thought might be about the damage it can do. Too much sun can cause several kinds of serious health issues. But small amounts, especially early in the day before it’s at its brightest, can be good for you in some ways.

  1. The sun’s UV rays help your body make vitamin D, which is important for your bones, blood cells, and immune system.
  2. It boosts a chemical in your brain called serotonin, and that can give you more energy and help keep you calm, positive, and focused.
  3. It also increases the production of melanocyte stimulating hormone which suppresses hunger.

Note that getting too much of sun is also bad for your health. Getting 5 to 15 minutes of sunlight on your arms, hands, and face 2-3 times a week is enough to enjoy the vitamin D-boosting benefits of the sun.

 

Sunlight should penetrate the skin. Wearing sunscreen or clothing over your skin won’t result in vitamin D production.

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USING NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE AND EXERCISE TO COMBAT PCOS

Since puberty, you often find yourself vacillating between bouts of tears and moments of rage on a dime. When things are in balance, you generally feel good. Problems arise, though, when these hormones are imbalanced. One possible result: polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

  • Living with PCOS raises a lot of questions around exercise and diet. But the good news is, that with the right approach to nutrition and fitness, PCOS doesn’t have to be a barrier to getting lean and feeling awesome.
  • Nutritional science has been proven to be extremely beneficial for PCOS not only in terms of fat loss in general but also by resetting the physiological dysfunction.
  • Since PCOS is a syndrome, it has numerous effects on the body right from symptoms limited to the reproductive sphere till much more broader complications like diabetes.
  • Nutrition and physical activity are the key modulators to reverse PCOS. Many nutritional foods have been proven to have positive effects in combating the inflammatory effects of PCOS as well as controlling the hormonal surge.
  • Foods high in antioxidants can help with the inflammatory effects and high fibre fruits and vegetables improve insulin resistance in women with PCOS. This can assist in restoring ovulation.

Note that eating in an overall caloric deficit for losing fat from the body is essential, regardless of how healthy you eat.

 

All diets should be coupled with regular, moderate exercise(30-40 minutes per day, 3-4 times or more per week). Insulin resistance is often a driving force in the metabolic and reproductive dysfunction, and exercise is a great way to increase insulin sensitivity and to reverse these problems!

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OVERCOMING BINGING CYCLES

Are you one of those people who follow their plans diligently throughout the week but find yourself going on a massive binge on the weekend? If you struggle with blood sugar imbalance through the week this is sure to happen. Here are 4 ways in which you can curb your binging cycle right now.

 

  1. GULP DOWN A PROTEIN SHAKE! Protein is not just an essential macronutrient important for recovery and muscle but it also reduces ghrelin, a hormone responsible for hunger along with boosted levels of peptide YY, a hormone that makes you feel full for a longer period of time.
  2. STAY HYDRATED! Our body sometimes misinterprets thirst for hunger. When you are not drinking enough water, there are chances that you may feel like having food frequently. This adds up to unnecessary extra calories making you gain weight even more.
  3. DO NOT SKIP MEALS! If you plan to have a higher than usual calorie dinner on weekends, still keep some small healthy snacks during the day. This will keep your blood sugar levels balanced and prevent you from over eating at night.
  4. FIND WAYS TO DESTRESS! Stress eating is real. How many times have you found yourself having a tub of ice cream whenever you feel sad? Instead of turning to food to reduce stress, explore activities to beat this stress like exercising, going for a walk in nature and finding a hobby that makes you happy and avoid mindless eating.