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WHEN you're tired and run down, grabbing a sugar hit or quick snack to boost your energy makes sense.

But, in lots of cases our favourite treats are likely to make you feel worse than before you scoffed them down.

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On top of this they're also likely to hinder your weight loss journey - and have you reaching for more unhealthy snacks.

Here, top dietitian Susie Burrell has revealedsome of the most common 'energy' foods, and why they may not be so energising after all...

Most of us are quick to reach for a cup of coffee if we need a quick pick-me-up or energy hit.

That's because caffeine is a known performance enhancer - with its benefitsknown to last for 30-60 minutes post consumption.

However, Susie emphasises that coffee will only give you a boost in the short-term - and you'll soon see your energy plummet again within an hour.

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"The issue with using large amounts of coffee and caffeine to help boost our energy levels is that the effect is short term," she writes in her blog Shape Me.

"This will be particularly evident if you enjoy your coffee with plenty of extra sugars via syrups, added sugar or honey which too will contribute to a subsequent drop in energy 60-90 minutes later."

On top of this, we recently revealed that drinking coffee could be adding 15,000 calories to your diet a month.

Many people pick a diet soft drink like Pepsi Max thinking it will be a healthier option compared to regular soft drinks.

Despite this, Susie says they can actually stop you losing weight - and will leave you feeling tired and lethargic.

Susie warns: "The biggest issue with consuming diet soft drinks when you are tired is that pretty quickly the body realises that you have not given it the sugar it is actually looking for, leaving you feeling tired and lethargic once again an hour after drinking it."

Other than fulfilling your cravings, fast food has no benefits nutritionally or when it comes to giving you an energy boost.

"Fried fast foods burgers, fries, pizza, chicken and meal deals are packed with fats, sugars and plenty of salt," Susie says.

Fried fast foods are packed with fats, sugars and plenty of salt

"The combination leaves you vulnerable to fluid retention, a shift of blood flow to the digestive system thanks to the heavy calorie load of the meal and high intake of saturated fat which results in reduced blood flow round the body.

"This means that there is nothing energising other than an initial sugar hit in any fast food."

We're all guilty of diving in the biscuit tin as our energy levels drop near the end of the day.

However, Susie is urging people to stay well away from the custard creams and hobnobs if you're watching your waistline.

She says: "The mix of white flour, hydrogenated fats and sugars that are easily consumed daily with a few cups of tea or coffee but which offer little nutritionally.

"The refined flour and sugar sends blood glucose levels soaring which is in turn coupled with a sharp decline within the hour.

"Such an ingredient combination also plays havoc with our insulin levels over time.

"Insulin is the hormone involved in fat storage in the body and high levels over time leave us vulnerable to fatigue and low energy levels."

Many people believe energy drinks are the way to go when you need a pick-me-up - but think again.

Susie says they actually have very little to offer unless you are an elite athlete.

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"With 30-45g or six to nine teaspoons of sugar per bottle along with various vitamins and stimulants not only are these drinks packed full of empty calories but any energy hit is likely to only be of benefit for 30-60 minutes," Susie adds.

Bagels may look pretty innocent, but nutritionally there are not many positives.

"Packed full of refined carbs giving it a high GI, a standard bagel can contain as many carbs as four slices of bread," Susie says.

"And that is before you consider any high sugar or high fat toppings.

"Great if you are about to run a marathon, not so good if you are sitting at your desk all morning."

They may only take two minutes in the microwave but the impact they have on your waistline may last a lifetime, according to Susie.

NHS tips for weight loss success

The NHS has shared their three key tips for weight loss success:

Lots of useat and drink more than we realise and do little physical activity. The result is often weight gain.

To lose weight, we need to change our current habits. Thismeans eating less even when eating ahealthy, balanced diet and getting more active.

Fad dietsand exercise regimes that result in rapid weight loss are unlikely to work for long, because these kinds of lifestyle changes can't be maintained.

Once you stop the regime, you're likely to return to old habits and regain weight.

Source:NHS

She says: "Not only do two minute noodles contain as much processed carbohydrate as four to six slices of bread but the cheeky sachet of flavouring is not only likely to contain MSG (621) but also your entire daily upper limit of sodium (salt).

"The effect of this is significant fluid retention leading to bloating, discomfort and fatigue an hour or two after consumption."

We all love munching on Haribo in the afternoon to give us a much-needed energy boost.

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"With a single jelly snake containing almost two teaspoons of sugar, imagine the huge amount of sugar in an entire packet of any type of lolly," Susie says.

"When the body is exposed to a large amount of sugar in a single setting, our insulin levels sky rocket followed by a subsequent drop.

"The other issue with regularly eating lollies is that it is virtually impossible to stop eating them which means you can consume 100+ grams of sugar in a single setting."

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The FDA recently announced the voluntary recall of Belviq and Belviq XR, weight loss drugs manufactured by Eisai Inc. The recall was prompted by a safety clinical trial showing that the drug may be associated with an increased risk of cancer. According to the FDA, a range of cancer types were reported in the trial. However, pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, and lung cancer reportedly occurred more frequently in Belviq weight loss users. Ring of Fires Farron Cousins discusses this with Scott Hardy, the President of Top Class Actions.

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Farron Cousins:According to new reports, Belviq a popular weight loss drug, might actually be linked to several different forms of cancer and the FDA has actually issued a voluntary recall of both Belviq and Belviq XR. Joining me now to talk about whats happening is Scott Hardy with Top Class Actions and Scott, we see this happen quite frequently with weight loss drugs. Comes out years later after theyd been on the market for quite some time, significant problems arise. I mean, we saw it with fen-phen and now were seeing it with this Belviq. So tell us what the FDA is essentially trying to warn everybody about right now.

Scott Hardy:Sure. So its interesting. Back in 2012 the FDA ran a large clinical trial and they were checking for cardiovascular risks. They wanted to see if Belviq and Belviq XR would have resulted, those folks who are trying to lose weight, have heart problems. But it turns out that they didnt have heart problems, but they had a much higher risk of cancer and so they actually saw cancer developed and they did this study of around 12,000 patients. So it was, you know, its, its a fairly large study as these go and then found that they were much more likely to develop things like, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer. And so if you took Belviq or Belviq XR and or a, a loved one did, and developed cancer while they were on it or after they were on it, you really want to talk to a lawyer and see what your options are because it turns out that it, it very may well have been caused or encouraged by Belviq. At least, thats what these FDA studies appear to show.

Farron Cousins:And you mentioned this study, 12,000 patients studied in this study over the course of five years. It was a double blind placebo control, I mean, basically about as accurate as you can get in terms of a scientific study. I mean that and, and huge obviously sample size here. So theres really not a whole lot of margin of error with the way this study was conducted. They did it exactly the way they should with all pharmaceuticals. Did it over a long enough period of time, you know, controlled for placebos and the double blind, I mean it was, it was perfectly done. And yeah, they found that wow, people on this medication are developing these cancers at a significantly higher rate than those in the placebo and thats not even what they were looking for. They wanted to see is this going to affect your heart, is your cardiovascular system going to be in trouble?

And so, you know, the FDA finally obviously came out and said, okay, well well voluntarily recall it, which basically just means if youre on this or if the company feels like it, go ahead and stop taking it. I, thats not good enough. I mean the, the, the science is becoming clearer as, as it goes on, this thing is causing cancer based on all of the available evidence. This, in my opinion, shouldnt be a voluntary recall. It should absolutely be completely recalled at this point. But maybe well get there. Maybe we wont. But I think these studies are pretty significant here.

Scott Hardy:They really are and so well have to see, you know, how many people truly are impacted by this. Our initial outreach has found that, you know, just a handful of people have reached out saying theyre impacted. So well have to see how many people actually were taking Belviq and Belviq XR and of course, how many of those folks developed cancer. If they developed cancer, they definitely want to connect with an attorney. They can, they can talk to us, they can, you know, do some Googling on their own. But its worth checking into because this is going to be a major topic, especially when we look at the trial lawyers over the course of the next year to see how many people are really out there that are impacted.

Farron Cousins:Absolutely, these things always kind of start small and then they will snowball. So we will likely see that happening, especially as the media, you know, starts to pick up this story and informs people of whats actually happening. Thats when well probably see the influx of people saying, oh my God, I was on this medication. I developed cancer. I need to make that phone call now. So thats likely whats going to happen probably in the next 6 to 12 months. This story will get picked up. People will understand, understand the risks, and were going to see a lot more people filing for this.

But in the meantime, as Scott mentioned, if you or a loved one have taken this medication, follow the link in the description of this video. Head over to Top Class Actions, get all the information you need about this, and might want to bookmark this page and come back to it in the future. Share it with people. This is going to be very important and likely going to be a big litigation in the near future. Scott Hardy, Top Class Actions, thank you very much for talking with us.

Scott Hardy:Youre welcome. Thanks for your time, Farron.

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Its human nature to admire our friends big endeavors. When a friend parachutes from a plane, competes on The Voice or endures an Iron Man triathlon, we salute them.

Those flashy feats often garner more attention than the long, steady work it takes to lose weight. But Monica and Cody Manjarrez dont need applause to feel great satisfaction from their accomplishments.

In the three years the East County couple has been on WW (formerly Weight Watchers), Cody has lost more than 50 pounds and Monica is nearing a 90-pound weight loss.

Its not as dramatic as jumping out of a plane, but it wasnt drama they were going for.

Monica was in the program for about a week or two, and I saw her get into everything WW was suggesting, Cody recalled. I saw that it seemed healthy and suitable. She was losing weight but was still enjoying life no crazy or drastic changes so I decided to join up. It was a great decision.

Last September, WW announced its new name as well as its new program, myWW. While keeping its focus on helping people lose weight, it has been rebranded as a health and wellness company. Oprah Winfrey, a board member and shareholder of WW, has been touting the more holistic and personalized approach.

With myWW, clients are matched to a color-coded plan that fits them best, according to their food preferences, activity level, lifestyle and approach to weight loss.

Cody likes chickpeas, brown rice and lentils, while Monica is fond of french fries and fast food.

We love our programs, said Monica, a hairstylist at Salon Thrive in Santee. Im on green, and Cody is on purple. We view food differently, and our needs are met through our different programs.

On green, Im able to eat out multiple times a week, have fast food and still lose weight. I didnt have to do extreme change. Im still able to eat out, enjoy life and lose weight at the same time.

Each option requires a different number of WWs SmartPoints, which represent the number of calories, protein, sugar and saturated fat in any food item. Foods with more of the not-so-healthy stuff carry more SmartPoints.

The ZeroPoints list includes nutritious foods that are not weighed, measured or tracked. Each color plan green, blue (previously Freestyle) and purple adds up those numbers according to a members eating style.

In addition to food consumption, myWW recognizes the importance of physical activities. A client can earn FitPoints by doing everything from running and resistance training to such exercises-in-disguise as gardening or housecleaning.

And myWW has a new app to keep track of all of it.

Monica and Cody Manjarrez before they started the WW program together.

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Cody, who is in the U.S. Navy, said that the color-coded options help accommodate the couples different schedules and lifestyles. His practice in Krav Maga and other martial arts, which he had started before WW, require more fuel. On the purple plan, he tried foods like nutrition-rich sweet potatoes and quinoa and now eats them regularly.

Its really easy having the WW app on your phone, Monica said. It tells you the points for the serving size. By using the app, you know how much you can eat.

Cody explained that the WW app has a scanner and tracker to record your food consumption.

You have all this food to choose from; it helps you choose what portions work best, he said. Another tool I like is Connect, a social media where you can find people involved in the same plan and activities you are.

Cody and Monica, who married in October 2018, have seen an uptick in their activity and confidence levels.

We gained a new life of being able to be more positive about who we are, Monica said. We can step out of our comfort zone and do things that wed never done before.

We both picked up roller skating, said Cody, who is now teaching a Krav Maga class. Its super fun. Monica is training for roller derby. And we do a lot more traveling. You lose the weight and become the person you were meant to be.

A BMI (Body mass index) of 25 to 29.9 = overweight.

A BMI of 30 or more = obese.

Percent of Americans age 20 and over who have obesity: 39.8

Percent of Americans age 20 and over who are overweight: 31.8

Men are more likely than women to be overweight.

Women are more likely than men to have obesity.

Women, non-Hispanic black adults and low-income adults who make less than $50,000 per year are most at risk for severe obesity (BMI of 40 or higher).

According to a 2019 study, by 2030 nearly one in two adults will have severe obesity.

Sources: National Center for Health Statistics (2016); New England Journal of Medicine (December 2019); National Institutes of Health

Wood is a San Diego freelance writer.

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Marnie Simpson has showed off her major weight loss after a bacterial infection forced her to ditch sugar and eat more vegetables.

The Geordie Shore star gave birth to her baby Rox last October, and the traumatic 28-hour labour saw her suffer from a bacterial infection.

Taking to Instagram , Marnie showed off her toned tum in a skimpy white g-string and crop top after losing three stone since pregnancy.

She previously told OK!: So she [the doctor] told me to cut out all sugar, drink loads of water, eat loads of fruit, eat loads of greens which Ive never done in my life."

"I couldnt eat anything with sugar in, and everythings got sugar in."

She contracted a UTI which required her to increase her strength and immunity in order to beat it as it was resistant to antibiotics.

Marnie previously told The Sun about the agonising pain the UTI caused her.

She said: "I was in so much pain I was basically bed-bound for weeks on end.

"I couldnt even change his nappy because I couldn't stand. It was a struggled to feed him. It was so hard because I couldnt do all the normal things a mum does for their baby.

"The doctor told me I had lost so much blood and my immune system was so low."

Rox's dad, Casey Johnson, took over parenting duties while Marnie recovered from her painful infection.

She revealed he took Rox to lie on his mother so they could bond even while she was too sick to be hands-on.

The loved up couple added the experience brought them closer together, though Marnie said Casey has warned her not to expect a ring for another year or two.

Marnie has considered using a surrogate in future after "traumatic labour".

The mother-of-one said her difficult experience with birthing has "put her off" the process of natural childbirth all together.

She admitted she has "genuinely spoken about surrogacy" as the thought of going through it again is too much for the star.

Distraught Marnie admitted she has not been the same person since having Rox and she confessed the labour has left her with major anxiety.

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The truth is, not all processed foods are unhealthy. There, I said it. Some of the healthiest foods are processed in some way. Rolled oats? Processed. Pistachios? Processed. Canned chickpeas? Those are processed, too.

Processed foods for weight loss? Yes, it's possible.

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"'Processed foods' has become a buzzword term, and it's unfortunate because it gives a lot of healthy foods a bad rap," says Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN, dietitian, creator of BetterThanDieting.com and author of Read It Before You Eat It - Taking You from Label to Table.

"So many people say they avoid 'processed foods,' but I don't think they really understand what that means, otherwise they'd be walking around eating a stalk of wheat instead of a slice of whole-grain bread," Taub-Dix says. "Even if you buy carrots from the store, if you bring them home and peel and steam them, that's processing."

It's true. And processed foods can not only be healthy, but they can even help us lose weight, if done right. Let's clear up any misunderstandings by addressing and solving for some of the common mistakes we make when shopping for (or avoiding) processed foods.

Did you know that keeping a food diary is one of the most effective ways to manage your weight? Download the MyPlate app to easily track calories, stay focused and achieve your goals!

Here's the catch: There's a difference between processed foods like plain yogurt and canned tomatoes and ultra-processed foods like diet lemonade or a Boston cream pie-flavored yogurt with artificial flavors and sweeteners. They've all been processed in some way, but the degree to which varies.

Also, ultra-processed foods may have artificial additives like coloring, sweeteners and flavoring. Ultra-processed foods, if consumed regularly, can have negative effects on our health, including yup weight gain.

One example is a small clinical trial published in Cell Metabolism in May 2019, which looked at the impact an ultra-processed diet has on weight versus a minimally processed diet. The researchers in the study fed some people ultra-processed foods like blueberry yogurt, diet lemonade and canned beef-and-bean chili, while the other group received oatmeal (with blueberries and almonds), salad with chicken breast and farro and beef tender roast with couscous and green beans. Both groups were allowed to eat as much or as little as they wanted at meal times. After two weeks, the researchers found that the ultra-processed group gained about 2 pounds while the minimally processed group lost about two pounds. The latter naturally ate about 500 fewer calories per day.

The old advice to "stick to the perimeter" is not only outdated, it's out of touch. "Now, I love foods in the perimeter the produce is my favorite but we need to make the most of the middle too," Taub-Dix says. "If you skip the middle, you're missing out on so many nutritious foods like beans, pasta and almonds. Beans especially are nutrient-dense, they're inexpensive and easy to store."

The initial intention behind this shopping guidance was good because so many ultra-processed foods exist in the middle of the supermarket, but so do many healthy, minimally processed and often less-expensive food. The middle also often houses products that allow for shortcuts for busy families like canned beans and vegetables, pre-cooked brown rice, frozen fruits and veggies and so on.

The key to choosing processed foods is to read ingredient lists and nutrition labels thoroughly.

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If you're trying to eat less heavily processed foods, then this is one habit you'll want to change.

For example, there are bars on the market with a healthy balance of carbohydrates, fiber, fat and protein, along with almost 20 vitamins and minerals, which by the nutrition facts panel read like a healthy food. But if you look at the ingredient list, you'll see items like fractioned palm kernel oil, maltitol, polydextrose, marshmallow, sugar, sucralose and so on. If you just scan the nutrition facts panel and skip the ingredient list, you're not getting the full picture of what's actually in the bar.

To determine if a food is ultra-processed, you really need to turn the package over and read the label. You might find an almond butter with added salt or added sugar, and you'd be better off in most cases choosing the almond butter with just almonds on its ingredient list.

But it's also not that black and white, Taub-Dix says. You have to look at the big picture, and at your whole day. If you like the almond butter with sugar and you find you don't need jelly, you're likely better off in the end. Ultimately, it's about finding balance in your diet.

"There's also a lot of mixed message out there in media like, 'If you can't pronounce an ingredient, you shouldn't eat it,' or 'Don't eat a food with more than five ingredients' but those are scare tactics and quick soundbites," Taub-Dix says.

In some cases, the added ingredients are actually good for us. You might find ascorbic acid listed on the ingredient list and think it's some chemical added to your food when in fact it's vitamin C.

"Or, for instance, I love Dave's Killer Bread and it has about 25 ingredients, but it's still a healthy, whole-grain bread with fiber and protein," Taub-Dix says. "If you don't know what an ingredient is, look it up. You should question and be informed, but don't miss out on nutritious food just because there's an ingredient you can't pronounce or there's more than five ingredients."

Added sugar and salt can be sneaky when it comes to the ingredient list because they go by many names.

"One thing to be aware of is that sugar is the master of aliases. There's high-fructose corn syrup, organic cane sugar and many more," warns Taub-Dix.

Other common names for added sugar, according to the University of California San Francisco, include: agave nectar, barley malt, beet sugar, cane juice, caramel, carob syrup, date sugar, fructose, invert sugar, maltodextrin, molasses, palm sugar, raw sugar, rice syrup and sorghum syrup. The amount of added sugars is also required to be listed on the nutrition facts panel.

The American Heart Association shares other monikers for salt, including disodium guanylate (GMP), sodium bicarbonate, sodium nitrate, sodium citrate, sodium glutamate, sodium lactate and sodium phosphate. The sodium content will also appear on the nutrition facts panel, so make sure to read thoroughly before you buy.

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Gemma Collins has showed off her shock transformation on Instagram.

The former TOWIE star, 39, has showed off the results of her weight loss during a lavish holiday to Dubai.

Posting a photo of her in a sleeveless dress, she wrote alongside it: "Do I look like I travel Economy?".

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Gemma treated herself to the holiday before she starts filming series two of her tv show Diva Forever.

She previously opened up about using an IV drop in a bid to look like a Kardashian, visiting her friend Dawn Ward's salon Sculpt Aesthetics for the treatment.

Taking to Dawn's Instagram story, Gemma said: "Hello Instas, it's me the GC with Dawny, Brian and the beautiful, stunning Debbie."

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She continued: "Now, as you know I am on a mission to lose some pounds and look like Khloe Kardashian.

"I am on the fat burner plus which is an IV drip, it gives you energy, in these winter months we lack energy, once spring comes we get that step back in us."

Gemma's consultant Debbie explained to the camera that the drip "boosts your immune system" as well as "detoxifies your liver and it boosts your metabolism", which is why it's "a good fat burner".

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PLT Health Solutions Inc. (Morristown, NJ) is launching a water-dispersible version of its Slendacor Weight Management Complex ingredient. Slendacor WD, which took two years to develop, now allows formulators to deliver weight management products in a broad range of applications such as powders, shakes, chews, gummies, and shots.

The vast majority of effective weight management ingredients are only available in capsule formulations because of taste and solubility issues, said Seth Flowerman, president and CEO of PLT Health Solutions, in a press release. Since we introduced Slendacor in 2017, we have seen remarkable growth across diverse markets. As Slendacor has gained in popularity, we have received multiple requests from our partners to develop a form of Slendacor that can work in additional innovative application formats to attract new customers and expand the usage occasions. Working with our partner, Laila Nutraceuticals, and their world-class applications capabilities, we are excited to be making this new technology broadly available.

Slendacor has been evaluated in two randomized, controlled clinical trials, which found significant reductions in weight as early as 14 days into supplementation. However, one of the most important aspects of the study, says PLT, is that the studies includes both men and women.

Most weight management clinical studies look only at women. Yet in the active/sports nutrition market, men make up the majority of customers, said Barbara Davis, PLTs head of clinical and regulatory sciences, in a press release. Slendacor clinical study results showed strong efficacy for both women and men. The research also hits on other issues that are important to active nutrition consumers fast results, no loss of lean body mass and significant reductions in pounds and hip and weight circumference. All of these can lead to products that can support body re-shaping a goal of many of these consumers.

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THERE is indeed a secret connection between exercise and weight loss. The secret is exercise does not and will not functionally or sustainably help with weight loss.

Over the years I have given rational and calculations explaining the how and why, but this time I will put forward the latest study.

Walking 10,000 steps a day will not help with weight loss

Fit bands, Android and Apple watches everywhere have been ticking off their motion sensors, feeding their pedometer apps with millions of steps all around the world.

Individuals walking and marching on the spot in the belief that each step will bring them closer to that fitness industry stated magical number, convinced that they will be healthier and certainly slimmer for their numerically set target.

A recent study conducted at Brigham Young University found that an increased step count between 10,000 and 15,000 per day, six days per week over the course of 24 weeks, did not prevent the usual average gain of 3.4 pounds by students for that period.

For weight management, the steps were categorically useless.

Why people believe exercise will make them lose weight

In the 1970s, as more people began to gain weight and suffer from dietary-related illnesses, research was placing the cause squarely at the feet of the refined food industry.

In response, that industry helped to promote the idea that it is not what you are eating, but your own laziness that will kill you.

The solution, embrace the bro logic that movement requires energy, therefore more movement means more metabolism, resulting in less fat. Human efficiency and adaptability is not taken into consideration here, ignoring our ability to do more with less energy over time.

They told us to go to the gym and work off those pounds. In our imagination this fiction seems so logical, that even in the face of actual research, people, wrongly, cannot conceive anything else to be true.

This false idea persists in the hearts and minds of nations today and is still foolishly promoted by: Corporate wellness programmes; trainers; merchants; manufacturers; and television shows.

All influencing populations, diminishing the responsibility and focus from nutrition while protecting the processed foods industry and making millions for many in the fitness industry.

How is exercise useful?

Is exercise useless? No, exercise is most definitely useful, and is one of the best things you can do for your well-being.

Exercise can:

Increase healthy muscle mass for long-term, increased metabolism and body weight management.

Lengthen your life span.

Create a mindset and culture to allow you to embrace a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Manage moods and provide emotional benefits.

Strengthen joints.

Reduce pains.

Increase and maintain fitness, mobility, balance, and functionality.

Build heart, pulmonary and vascular health.

Exercise will do all that and much more, but because humans are extremely efficient and adaptive animals, it will not directly make you lose weight. You will never train away a poor diet.

Face the reality, embrace the discipline and get serious once and for all about your nutrition and change your life.

If you truly want to lower your body fat, change your body and health, get the fiction out of your head once and for all, and embrace the real knowledge of a fact-based wellness programme.

Fitz-George Rattray is the director of Intekai Academy, which is focused on helping people live a healthy lifestyle through nutrition and weight management. If you are interested in losing weight or living a healthier lifestyle, give them a call at 876-863- 5923, or visit their website at intekaiacademy.org.

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Dr. Oz is inexplicably becoming a leading voice in the publics defense against the coronavirus.

While his health advice is pretty standard, it seems were forgetting an important lesson here. It might be time to stop taking advice from entertainers.

Dr. Oz is indeed a doctor. He specializes in thoracic surgery. Thoracic surgeons generally address issues of the heart and lungs, which can be affected by the coronavirus. But hes giving advice on how to protect yourself against the spread of the virus. This is not his specialty.

It doesnt appear as though hes given any advice outside of mainstream acceptance. In other words, Dr. Oz is not offering any new input; hes just trying to get a little bump in popularity during the coronavirus panic.

At this point, hes an entertainer first and foremost, and hes likely making his decisions with his Hollywood career in mind. Havent we already learned that entertainers dont make the best leaders?

Dr. Oz has a laundry list of questionable health tips. Hes a suspected anti-vaxxer who once claimed that green bean extract was a magic weight-loss cure. Oz once told us to brush our teeth with strawberries to help whiten them. Researchers at the University of Iowa later showed us that this combination did nearly nothing at all.

In 2014, members of the U.S. senate scolded him for this green bean extract claims. Dr. Oz came clean:

Theres not a pill thats going to help you long term lose weight without diet and exercise.

In 2015, at least one thousand doctors called for his resignation from Columbia University.

Is this really the man we should be following?

Oz recently released his coronavirus survival protocol. It contains much of the standard information: wash your hands, stop touching your face, stock up on supplies, etc. Of course, he adds a few new-age tips like meditation and elderberry syrup.

While most of these tips are likely either helpful or harmless, we have to be discerning with our trust. Were vulnerable when were afraid.

Over the coming months, people might try to convince us to buy all kinds of super-immunity boosters that will destroy the virus. These miracle cures will probably be about as useful as green bean extract was for weight loss. To help us avoid the sway of opportunistic charlatans, heres a guide for surviving the advice of unqualified people like Dr. Oz:

We can come out of this coronavirus panic without losing our wits. Lets see if Dr. Oz can do the same.

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This article was edited by Josiah Wilmoth.

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EVERYONE is guilty of diving into the snack jar to curb a hunger pang as the day draws to a close.

And more often than not you find yourself reaching for something quick to stop your tummy from grumbling, like a chocolate bar or a packet of crisps.

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But if you're trying to lose weight, what you choose to eat after 4pm can make a huge difference when it comes to shedding the pounds.

In particular, Helen Bond, registered dietitian, says some of our favourite treats can prevent weight loss and make you crave even more unhealthy food.

She urges slimmers: "Its best to avoid snack foods that are highly processed or refined.

"As well as being high in saturated fat, sugar and/or salt, theyre often low in nutrients and loaded with calories, and very more-ish which makes it harder for us to control our weight."

Here, we take you through the main foods you need to avoid eating after 4pm to maximise your weight loss...

While it might be great with your beans on toast or covered in Nutella, white bread is one to avoid past 4pm given it's high glycaemic index (GI) -a rating system for foods containing carbohydrates.

Food with a high GI can make your sugar and insulin levels spike, leaving you tired and hungry.

On top of this, unlike whole grain bread, white bread will not fill your appetite as effectively because of its low fibre content.

In other words, this everyday option doesn't have much nutritional value.

There's nothing better than crashing in front of the TV with a tub of Ben & Jerry's at the end of a long day of work.

However, ice-cream is completely sugar-laden and will do nothing for your waistline.

"Ice cream is a carb-heavy food, and eating a lot of refined carbohydrates results in belly fat deposition," according to Edwina Clark, registered dietitian and wellness expert.

Milk and white chocolate might be a great comfort food but they're loaded with added sugar and fat.

Chocolate also usually contains caffeine which may make it more difficult for you to sleep too.

Opt for dark chocolate instead which is lower in sugar and fat than its milk counterpart.

The best afternoon snacks

If you're looking for a pick-me-up in the afternoon, here registered dietitian Helen Bond has revealed the best diet-friendly treats.

She says: "When munchies hit, try some of these healthy snacks and eat your snacks slowly instead of mindlessly wolfing them down front of the TV, as you will be more in tune with your satiety 'fullness' cues."

Helen recommends:

Vegetable sticks with tzatziki made from low-fat yogurt, cucumber, garlic and lemon juice

Bowl of fresh fruit salad

Pot of plain low-fat yogurt with fresh berries

A few oatcakes topped with cottage cheese and tomato

Slice of wholegrain toast with no added sugar or salt nut butter

Small handful of unsalted nuts or seeds

Few rye crispbreads topped with mashed avocado

A few handfuls of air-popped popcorn dusted with cinnamon

Few slices of wholegrain baguette topped with homemade salsa made from diced tomatoes and red onion, garlic and coriander

Celery sticks filled with a few tablespoons of hummus

Bowl of salad topped with 1 boiled egg"

Chocolate of 70 per cent cocoa and above is also higher in antioxidants.These prevent oxidative stress, which inflicts damage on cells and tissues in the body, leading toproblems including heart disease and cancer.

Crisps are always a popular choice of snack - especially as they're so easy to grab on the go.

However, they're very high in fat, refined carbs, and salt - and are packed with calories.

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For example, one single pack of Kettle Chips Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar contains 201 calories and Doritos Cool Original contain 197 calories.

They have also been associated with weight gain in observational studies.

One study even found that eating one pack of crisps a day was the same as drinking five litres of cooking oil a year,

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The foods to avoid eating after 4pm to boost weight loss - The Sun