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More than how much you eat, what you eat determines the satisfaction level of a meal. Nutritionist Sneha Jain lists 10 foods that make you feel full, without making you fat.  Fatty Fish  Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring and sardines contain large amounts of omega-3 fatty acids which, besides lowering cholesterol, also hasten the metabolism rate. Omega-3 fatty acids alter the level of leptin — a hormone that directly influences metabolism and determines whether you burn calories or store them as fat. Fish also provides ample protein and the best way to eat it is grilled, with steamed vegetables on the side. Citrus Fruits  Fruits such as grapefruit, lemon, sweet lime, papaya, guava and tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C and fibre. Vitamin C helps the body process fat faster and also stimulates the amino acid known as carnitine — carnitine speeds up the body's fat-burning capacity. Citrus fruits also have high water content and provide around 50 to 75 kcal, le...

So you are foodie and whether you're sad, happy or just tensed, you seek comfort in food. Pizzas, burgers, ice creams, cookies and milkshakes have a very soothing effect on your mood. But deep down in your heart, you know that you are going to put on  weight  by resorting to such sinful edible indulgences but you somehow manage to give a deaf ear to your inner voice. Some weeks and months later, everyone around comments on how much weight you have gained. You feel depressed by this and desperately wish there were foods, whose consumption whose consumption wouldn't add bulge to your body.  Well there's some good news. There are certain natural  foods  known for their fat-burning properties, which boost your metabolism and burn some fat in the process too. The logic here is simple, these fat-burning foods require more calories to digest than they contain. These foods also help in detoxifying the body. One thing to be kept in mind is that you shouldn't make thes...

Dark pigmentation around the neck is known as   Acanthosis nigricans. It  is a skin condition characterized by dark, thick, velvety skin in body folds and creases. Most often, acanthosis nigricans affects your armpits, groin and neck. With acanthosis nigricans, you may naturally be concerned about the appearance of your skin. Some steps may help lighten the affected areas of your skin. There is no specific treatment for acanthosis nigricans , but treating any underlying conditions, such as diabetes and obesity, may cause the changes in your skin to fade. Symptoms Skin changes. Skin changes are the only signs of acanthosis nigricans. You'll notice dark, thick, velvety skin in body folds and creases  usually in your armpits, groin and neck. Sometimes the lips, palms or soles of the feet are affected as well. Slow progression. The skin changes appear slowly, sometimes over months or years. Feasible itching.  The affected areas may itch.

A new U.S. study has revealed that eating three meals  a day is a better strategy to burn some fat rather than grazing on several mini meals.  Researchers from Purdue University in  Indiana revealed that obese men on low-calorie, high-protein diets felt more satisfied and less hungry when they ate three times a day in comparison to six times a day. There is a widespread perception that it's better to eat little meals more often. "These mini-meals everyone is talking about don't seem to be as beneficial as far as appetite control," the  Daily Mail  quoted Heather Leidy, lead researcher, as saying. The researchers randomly assigned 27 overweight men to eat either a high-protein  diet  or a normal-protein diet for 12 weeks. 

Who doesn't want it? Most women will admit that one of things they'd most love to change about themselves would be a nicely shaped, sculpted butt. Our backsides consists of three main muscles — the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus. These function in sync, which helps you move your legs in all directions. And since they're connected to the hips, lower back, and legs, strengthening your seat muscles means strengthening your back. Experts say that with a proper diet and exercise, one can improve the strength and shape of their butt. Just don't keep your expectations sky high! Some of the best  butt  workouts include climbing a slope or climbing stairs. Here are a few other exercises that will give you good results... Squats  : Not only is this  exercise  great for your hips and thighs, it also does wonders to your butt. Stand with your feet apart and gradually lower your hips. Just ensure that you don't let your knees go out past your toes. Lun...

A team of researchers from the University of Almeria (Spain) has confirmed that fish livers are a good source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are beneficial to health Anchovies are one of the fish whose livers contain the highest levels of these substances. "The livers of edible fish are a good source of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA), especially those in the  omega  3  family, such as eicosapentaenoic acid  (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid ( DHA )," said Jose Luis Guil-Guerrero, lead author of the study. These fatty acids are used to prevent and treat various complaints, such as some kinds of cancer, depression, Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, behavioural problems and cardiovascular diseases. The study focused on 12 kinds of fish that are commonly eaten in south eastern Spain, such as hake, shortfin mako and European pilchard. The livers of the great weever (Trachinus draco) and the European anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) were th...

P eople develop diabetes because they don''t have enough pancreatic  beta ce lls t o produce the insulin necessary to regulate their blood sugar levels. .   But now, researchers from UCLA''s Larry L. Hillblom Islet Research Center have discovered the underlying mechanism that could convert other cells in the body into the insulin-making cells, which could provide a potential  cure  for  diabetes . While the current standard of treatment for diabetes —  insulin therapy  — helps patients maintain sugar levels, it isn''t perfect, and many patients remain at high risk of developing a variety of medical complications. Replenishing lost beta cells could serve as a more permanent solution, both for those who have lost such cells due to an immune assault ( Type  1  diabetes ) and those who acquire diabetes later in life due to  insulin  resistance  (Type 2).