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Sometimes we feel like junk food has us all gripped into its superficial deliciousness and convenient availability. Everyone is hopelessly addicted and yet struggling to find ways to control their junk intake. Help is not far, as a recent study has illustrated that simply serving your food to yourself, then accepting a portion from someone else, will help in curbing your junk food cravings. The study found that people eat less unhealthy food when they're in control of how big their portion is. Well, if it keeps us away from junk food, we will definitely have all hands on deck (and off the unhealthy plates)!

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A study in the Journal of Consumer Research illustrates how consumers are drawn towards expensive food items, assuming them to be healthier and how affordable items are left behind as junky food – even if neither of the cases is true. Yes, generally, the healthy option is often the costlier one, but that holds true only on a comprehensive basis – like fresh fruits or veggies will be costlier than processed or junk food. But when you’re talking about individual items, that rule isn’t a universal one. Thus, people are less inclined to believe that a product can be healthy unless they’re shelling out more for it.

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According to a study, there is a possibility that undercooked chicken can prove harmful to your health. There is a bacterium found in the under-cooked chicken which is known to cause Guillain-Barre syndrome. GBS is an autoimmune disorder and is world’s leading cause of acute neuromuscular paralysis in humans. If chicken is not properly cooked to the minimal temperature, the bacteria called Campylobacter Jejuni which is still present in the food can trigger GBS.

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Gas and bloating can be quite painful and uncomfortable and this is a chronic problem with many people. It can also lead to burping and belching which can be embarrassing. In order to avoid gas, you should avoid foods grown from the ground, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and peas. Even carbonated drinks, pop, and lager cause gas. Some of the things that can help get rid of gas you can drink peppermint tea, ginger tea, take a short walk or/and eat coriander.

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Yes, it is possible to be fit and fat at the same time whether you believe it or not. If you have too much of abdominal fat, it does not imply that you are not fit. Sometimes, even if you do have plenty of fat, it is highly likely that it could be harmless fat. Moreover, it is even possible to be fat and have a better and a healthier metabolic rate than a thin person.

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Scientists have discovered that it is possible to determine whether your egg is healthy or not on the basis of the color of the yolk. Egg are usually orange in color since they have carotenoids present in them. The color of the yolk tends to be darker if more carotenoids are present which indicates that egg should be vitamin rich. Hence, pale yolks determine low-quality eggs in some parts of the world.

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This article will tell you about how much will you need to workout if you are consuming a relatively unhealthy food item such as a Big Mac or a Double Whopper. If you wish to nullify the damage done by Big Mac, you literally need to run for about 50-mins at the speed of 6 miles/hour. And if you ate a Double Whopper, you need to use cardio for straight two hours. All these food that we love to hog on are nothing, just empty calories.

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Food companies are becoming smarter in terms of consumer approach and trapping people with their “added fiber” labels. For example, instant-cook oats are half cooked and are full of sugars and preservatives which almost nullify their goodness. Similarly, fruit juices which are labeled as “high-fiber” are also all big marketing gimmicks. Apart from these, creamed soup mixes, granola bars with loaded sugar and microwave popcorn too aren’t good.

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A lot of research proposes that when children encounter constraining feeding practices, their potential to take after their particular appetite signals might be lost and quit eating when they're full. After some time, kids compelled to clean their plates at each meal may incline toward sugary nourishments and snacks and risk getting to be overweight or hefty. The "clean plate club" policies are difficult to resist but may backfire.

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Are stomach problems wearing you down? Take care of your stomach by incorporating these tips. Drink water 40 minutes before tea in the morning. Drink warm liquids at regular intervals. Guarantee to devour healthy fats. Eat vegetables and fruits by consolidating all colors. Comprehend what constitution of food suits you best. High protein eating routine is key. Avoid PPIs in digestive products.

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