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Weight loss can be a lot more effective when you are burning fat and building lean muscle at the same time.

A number of studies have demonstrated that CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) reduces fat mass while increasing lean body mass. Different types of fats have different purposes.

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Manna CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) 90 Softgels 1000mg Weight loss can be much more effective when you're burning fat and building lean muscle at the same time with Manna CLA. A number of studies have shown that CLA helps reduce fat mass while increasing lean body mass. Different types of fats have different functions in the body. What is CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid)? CLA is a naturally occurring fatty acid found in meat and dairy products—especially from ruminant animals like cows and lambs, which ferment plant-based food in a specialized stomach. CLA is a family of 28 different isomers of linoleic acid. Linoleic acid is the shortest chain omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, meaning it has more than one double bond in its structure. An isomer is a group of molecules with the same chemical formula but a different structural arrangement. In essence, CLA includes various forms of linoleic acid with potentially beneficial effects on body composition. Pack Size 90 Softgels – 1000mg each

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Manna CLA 3 Month Special

Manna CLA 3 Month Special Manna CLA 3 Month Special contains: 3 x Manna CLA 90 softgel capsules Benefits of Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA): May help treat Cancer, Asthma, Cardiovascular disease, High blood pressure, High cholesterol and triglycerides and Osteoporosis Could help reduce body fat May assist in weight loss May improve immune function Why CLA is beneficial for healthy weight loss and the fighting of disease There are different types of fat found in our daily diet, while others are manufactured in the body. Conjugated Linoleic Acid or CLA is a unique type of fatty acid that is primarily found in beef and dairy products. It is not manufactured in the body, and must therefore be obtained from a healthy diet. While many fats are simply used to produce energy, CLA also provides several powerful health benefits to the body. Numerous studies have shown that it can help with effective and healthy weight loss. This has made it one of the most popular weight loss supplements in the world. Aside from weight loss, CLA also has many other health benefits. As it works mainly by reducing the deposition of fat in the body, it also helps to boost the immune system at the same time. Different studies conducted on humans, animals and laboratories have shown it to be highly effective at combating the following health conditions: Cardiovascular disease Immune system invaders Inflammation High blood pressure High cholesterol and triglycerides Osteoporosis Other illnesses in which CLA is beneficial include: Cancer Research conducted on animals has shown that tumours could be reduced by as much as 50% by CLA. This is achieved by taking 0.5% of it in the diet. These types of cancers include: Lung cancer Breast cancer Colorectal cancer Stomach cancer Skin cancer Asthma Leukotrienes, a type of fatty acid of the immune system, are produced at much higher levels in a person suffering from asthma. These molecules are over 1000 times more powerful at causing bronchial constriction than histamine.They are produced when the enzyme 5-lipoxygenase (5-lipox) acts on Arachidonic acid (AA), a fatty acid found in the body. CLA combats asthma by converting it into the potent anti-inflammatory compounds DHA and EPA. This helps fight inflammation caused by 5-Lipox and AA, without damaging your arteries. Insulin resistance Tests conducted on mice with type 2 diabetes have shown that CLA mimics the action of synthetic diabetic drugs.It increases the effect of insulin while reducing blood sugar levels. The same beneficial effects have been observed in humans after 8 weeks of CLA use. Body fat composition Research studies on humans taking CLA have shown great results in the lowering of body fat composition. The results are even better when it's use is combined with regular physical exercise. Studies in animals have also indicated that CLA reduces body fat and increases lean body mass as well. According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, people taking 3.2 grams of CLA daily lost 500g of body fat per month. This was in contrast to those taking a placebo. Other studies show that it lowers body fat and preserves muscle, and might also increase your metabolic rate. Actions of CLA Dosage 3 grams of CLA should be taken every day. This is preferably by taking either 1 soft gel three times daily with every meal, or 3 soft gel with breakfast every morning. This dosage is recommended for both adults and children, especially those fighting obesity. CLA is considered safe for use with your medication. A healthy diet such as the Manna Diet and regular exercise is highly recommended for effective and healthy weight loss.

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Manna weight loss combo pack This Manna weight loss combo pack contains: 1 Manna Shake (any flavour) 1 F.A.T. "Way to Go" 1 CLA 1 Shaker Disclaimer Manna Fat Burner is a nutritional supplement and not a medicine. Pack Size 90 Capsules

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What is CLA (Conjugated linoleic acid)?

CLA is a naturally occurring fatty acid found in meat and dairy products, more specifically it is found in the meat from ruminant animals (e.g. animals such as cows and lamb that absorb nutrients in a specialised stomach by fermenting plant-based food, such as grass).

CLA is a family of 28 different isomers of linoleic acid. Linoleic acid is the shortest chain omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (meaning they have more than one double bond in their backbone).

An isomer is a group of molecules with the same chemical formula (same number and type of atoms) but arranged into a different structure. In essence, CLA is a group of different variations of linoleic acid.

How Does It Work?

The documented benefit of CLA in reducing body fat is explained by two main theories:

The first is the reduction of lipid uptake into adipocytes (fat cells) by inhibition of a specific enzyme called lipoprotein lipase. This mechanism is facilitated predominantly by the t10 isomer of CLA
The second mechanism considered is the proposed benefit of CLA in reducing the accumulation of triacylglycerol in fat cells. Triacylglycerol is a blood lipid which enables transfer of glucose and fat from the liver.

In animal model studies on mice, CLA was found to reduce accumulation of triacylglycerol in fat cells. This benefit was also seen in cultures of human cells with the t10 isomer.

A separate study demonstrated that fat loss in rats fed a CLA supplement is due to a reduction in the size of fat cells by 15 to 29% compared to controls.

These results indicate the CLA can reduce both synthesis and storage of fat cells, as such reducing levels of body fat in both animal and human laboratory models.

Benefits of Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)

May help treating Cancer, Asthma, Cardiovascular disease, High blood pressure,
High cholesterol and triglycerides and Osteoporosis
May improve Immune Function
May assist in weight loss
Could help reduce body fat

“CLA is working wonderfully with the Blood Sugar Support and the F.A.T. Yes definitely recommend using this product best results with the other 2. I have been losing 1kg already in 2 weeks and that is great . I am active but very average. Much more energized and I work very long hours in hospitality this product definitely also improved my digestive system. I am feeling healthy and great EVERYDAY. I notice if I do forget to drink them in the morning. Organic and the way to go!”

— Danitsa

Why CLA is beneficial for healthy weight loss and the fighting of disease

There are different types of fat found in our daily diet, while others are manufactured in the body. Conjugated Linoleic Acid or CLA is a unique type of fatty acid that is primarily found in beef and dairy products.

CLA is not manufactured in the body, and must, therefore, be obtained from a healthy diet. While many fats are simply used to produce energy, CLA also provides several powerful health benefits to the body. Numerous studies have shown that CLA can help with effective and healthy weight loss. This has made it one of the most popular weight loss supplements in the world.

Aside from weight loss, CLA also has many other health benefits. As it works mainly by reducing the deposition of fat in the body, it also helps to boost the immune system at the same time. Different studies conducted on humans, animals and in laboratories have shown CLA as highly effective at combating the following health conditions:

Cardiovascular disease
Immune system invaders
Inflammation
High blood pressure
High cholesterol and triglycerides
Osteoporosis

What does Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) help with?

Cancer

Research conducted on animals have shown that tumours could be reduced by as much as 50% by CLA. This is achieved by taking 0.5% of CLA in the diet. These types of cancers include:

Lung cancer
Breast cancer
Colorectal cancer
Stomach cancer
Skin cancer

Body fat composition

Research studies on humans taking CLA have shown great results in the lowering of body fat composition. The results are even better when CLA use is combined with regular physical exercise. Studies in animals have also indicated that CLA reduces body fat and increases lean body mass as well.

According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, people taking 3.2 grams of CLA daily lost 500g of body fat per month. This was in contrast to those taking a placebo. Other studies show that CLA lowers body fat and preserves muscle, and might also increase your metabolic rate.

Asthma

Leukotrienes, a type of fatty acid of the immune system, are produced in much higher levels in persons suffering from asthma. These molecules are over 1000 times more powerful at causing bronchial constriction than histamine. They are produced when the enzyme 5-lipoxygenase (5-lipox) acts on Arachidonic acid (AA), a fatty acid found in the body. CLA combats asthma by converting into the potent anti-inflammatory compounds DHA and EPA. This helps fight inflammation caused by 5-Lipox and AA, without damaging your arteries.

Insulin resistance

Tests conducted on mice with type 2 diabetes have shown that CLA mimics the action of synthetic diabetic drugs. It increases the effect of insulin while reducing blood sugar levels. The same beneficial effects have been observed in humans after 8 weeks of CLA use.

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10 Things Preventing You From Losing Weight

Despite eating healthy and exercising most days, we just can’t seem to shake off weight. What more do we have to do?! Well, many people do things preventing them from losing weight without even realizing it. Here are the 10 things preventing you from losing weight: Being sleep-deprived. You should be getting at least 7-8 hours of good quality sleep. If you don’t get enough sleep, your blood sugar and insulin levels go up, along with your stress hormone levels! All of this can lead to food cravings, becoming hungry, and even insulin resistance. Using a workout session as an excuse to eat. Eating whatever you want after a workout because you’ve “earned it” is simply an excuse that will get in the way of your weight-loss efforts. Rather plan your meals in accordance with your workout routine: Eat a healthy meal before your workout to use as fuel, then have a healthy snack afterward for recovery. Having unresolved thyroid issues. Thyroid problems are some of the most undiagnosed issues that can prevent weight loss. If your thyroid is not functioning as it should, it can have a massive impact on your metabolism, which can hinder weight loss – even if you are following a healthy lifestyle. Eating too much sugar without even knowing It. You might have cut out all the obvious sources of sugar like cake, cookies, doughnuts, and candy; but what about the sneaky sugar? Oftentimes there is sugar in foods where you’d least expect it. Yogurt, smoothies, and “healthy” snacks are often jam-packed with hidden sugars and can cause you to struggle with weight loss. Being stressed out. Being under constant stress releases high amounts of cortisol, which is the stress hormone. This can break down muscle mass, and also cause you to crave sweets and unhealthy foods. High cortisol levels also lower stomach acid, which makes it difficult to digest food effectively. Training too hard. However difficult this might be to wrap your head around, there is actually such a thing as training too hard. This often happens when you overdo a certain type of exercise, like cardio. In this case, it is best to stick to interval training, as this helps you maintain shorter, more powerful training sessions. Not eating enough fat. Contrary to what many people believe, fat does not make you fat – that is if you are eating the right fats! Healthy fats like the ones found in avocado, fish, farm butter, coconut oil, and olive oil are great for your body and its functions and can help you lose weight. Not getting enough vitamin D. Vitamin D is actually a pro-hormone that helps with many of the body’s functions and without it, you can’t burn fat. Eat plenty of vitamin D-rich foods like salmon, sardines, and cow’s milk, and of course – make sure to get enough sun exposure. Eating too late. Eating too close to bedtime can be a weight-loss killer since your body has to store all of the energy from the food as fat, seeing that it is not able to use it for any sort of activity. Make sure that you eat or snack no later than 3 hours before you go to bed. Yo-yo dieting Hopping on and off of the latest diet fads might help you lose a few quick kilograms, but in the long run, the weight does not stay off – and you might actually end up gaining weight. A healthy, sustainable lifestyle is the way to go for successful weight loss. What can I do to boost weight loss efforts? Diet: To lose weight the healthy way, you need to reduce sugar and starch in your diet, and maintain a balanced way of eating. The Manna Diet helps you do exactly that. Exercise: Get into a healthy exercise routine where you get active for at least 30 minutes, 5 times a week. Apart from helping you to lose weight, exercise releases endorphins, adrenaline, serotonin, and dopamine which are “feel-good” hormones. Manna Blood Sugar Support Take the Manna Blood Sugar Support supplement with each meal to control cravings and appetite for healthy weight loss.

10 Wenke Om Jou Dieet ‘n “Spring Clean” te Gee

10 Tips to Spring-Clean Your Diet

Spring is finally here and time to spring-clean your diet! And that means it is almost time to hit the sunny beaches and spend the holidays lounging by the pool. But that also means the days are numbered for getting that summer body in shape! As the saying goes: Rather late than never to start a diet. So here are 10 top tips to spring-clean a diet… Find the real reason you want to lose weight If the only reason you are trying to lose weight is to see a smaller number on the scale, you are setting yourself up for failure. There needs to be a deeper reason to diet. Whether it is looking good in that stylish bikini you bought on your last holiday, having more energy to play games with your kids, or simply to maximize your overall health for the long run. Find your motivation and hang on to it. Set achievable weight loss goals Setting an ambitious weight loss goal is great but sometimes it may seem so out of reach that it makes you feel even less motivated to stick to your plan. Set yourself monthly, weekly, and even daily goals for weight loss and healthier eating. Know what you can achieve in a set period of time and work towards that. Reach your short-term goals one-by-one and before you know it you will have reached your long-term goal. Spring clean your pantry While you are busy with spring cleaning the house, take it as a chance to do the same with your pantry and kitchen. Donate your high-calorie, sugar-packed foods to local feeding programs and reduce the temptations within arm’s reach. Stock your shelves with healthy options and everything you need in order to reach your weight loss goals. A big bowl of fruit on the counter Having fruit on the table or counter reminds you to eat your daily portions of fruit. It also makes it easier to reach for a healthy option when a craving hits. But make sure to keep moderation in mind. Even though the sugar in fruit is healthier than refined sugar, too much of it can also have negative effects. Get enough sleep Not getting enough quality sleep at night can cause you to gain kilograms fast. The best way to make sure you get enough sleep is to get into a routine of going to bed at the same time every night and getting up at the same time each morning. Veggies are your best friend Veggies are full of good things! Fiber, vitamins, and nutrients – eat well, eat often. Keep close by as a low-calorie snack option while on a diet. Eat fresh Farmer’s markets and slow markets are becoming increasingly popular and the fresh produce on offer is generally much healthier than what you’ll find on supermarket shelves. Take an outing to gather up fresh and organic produce that is preservative-free and tastes better than their processed equivalents. Find your closest market and support your local farmers while eating yourself healthy. Go low on your calories No matter what diet you follow, a key element will always be calories in vs calories out. If you consume fewer calories than you burn each day, you will lose weight. Make exercise fun If you don’t want to wake up at 4 o’clock in the morning to hit the gym, then don’t. There are so many ways to get exercise without it even feeling like exercise. You can go for a walk along the beach, take a hike, go swimming or take the family out for a fun bike ride in the park. It is always better when you exercise with friends or family, as you can keep each other motivated, hold each other accountable and keep each other company. Manna Blood Sugar Support By taking the Manna Blood Sugar Support supplement with each meal, it can help to control blood sugar levels, curb cravings, and suppress appetite without any side effects. What is Manna Blood Sugar Support? The Manna Blood Sugar Support is an all-natural health supplement made from the pods of the Prosopis (Mesquite) tree, and it does not have any negative side effects like many chemical alternatives have. How does Manna Blood Sugar Support work? The Manna Blood Sugar Support supplement is the organic and natural way to help balance blood sugar levels. It does this by slow-releasing the sugar from the food we eat into our bloodstream. This means that it helps prevent the blood sugar levels from soaring through the roof after you have eaten something, and then also obviously helps avoid the subsequent sugar crash. This helps your body to avoid the need for the pick-me-up from a sugary snack that we know as a craving. If you can stabilize your blood sugar levels and avoid cravings, it makes losing weight a whole lot easier. When taken with food, Manna Blood Sugar Support gels with the food in the stomach to reduce the glycemic index of the food and drink you consume by up to 43%. It, therefore, helps to prevent blood sugar levels from rising too high. Manna Blood Sugar Support is uniquely formulated natural and organic supplement which helps Maintain balanced blood sugar levels, keeping you more satisfied after a meal, which means that the same meal can take you much further and help you to eat less, which can help with natural weight loss.Control cravings, helping you stay away from sweets and unhealthy food and lose weight easily. Get Manna Blood Sugar Support NOW from any of these outlets:

10 Trusted Ways To Lose Weight Whilst Enjoying Life

There is a multitude of weird and wacky weight loss advice out there Building new habits can be quite daunting. Did you know that your brain remembers pleasurable experiences? You will be more inclined to build habits around things that make you happy. There is no reason why healthy habits, that lead to weight loss, can’t be enjoyable. If you can make losing weight pleasurable, you’ll be able to sustain the habits you need to shake off those extra kilograms. Read on to find out what habits will help you shed those extra kilograms. Here are ten tried and tested ways to lose weight that you can implement in your everyday life… 1. Eat slowly When chewing your food, try noticing the full range of flavours and various textures. Chew properly and intentionally. Savour your food. It takes time to notice that you are full. Eating slowly will give your body the needed time to register that you are satisfied. Taking time to enjoy each bite will help you to not overeat. 2. Take delight in what you eat There’s no reason why eating healthily should not be enjoyable. Add a variety of flavours and textures to your diet. Try new and interesting recipes. Experiment with spices. Enjoy making food with ingredients that you like to eat. 3. Eat in a designated place When you’re eating in front of the TV or laptop or in your car, it is hard to keep track of what you eat. Designate a specific place in your house, just for eating. In doing so, you can sit down at a table without distractions and focus on what you eat. This will help create consciousness around what you eat every day. Not only will you be more conscious of what you eat daily but sitting down to eat in a designated space, will also help you keep to an eating schedule. It is important not to skip meals. When you do skip meals, your body will try its best to get as much energy as possible and you might start craving carbs and sweets. You can reduce sugar cravings by consistently giving your body the energy it needs by nourishing it with wholesome food. 4. Cut down calories and amp up flavour Use ingredients with pungent smells and sharp flavours. When you, for example, lessen the amount of cheese you use in a meal, you can add sharp cheddar instead of mild cheddar and you’ll still get a bountiful cheesy flavour. 5. Journal Avoid emotional eating by raising your emotional awareness. A good way to become more aware of your inner world is to journal. If you are conscious of how you feel, it will be easier to manage big emotions instead of using food as a coping mechanism. 6. Drink more water Drinking about half a litre of water before you eat a meal can boost your metabolism and reduce hunger. You can always add lemons, cucumbers or edible flowers to your water for flavour and colour. 7. Eat more vegetables Switch the portions of grains and vegetables. Fill up half your plate with vegetables, a quarter with grains and a quarter with protein. There is a myriad of wonderful vegetables to choose from to add variety to your meals. You can enjoy the pretty patterns of romanesco broccoli or try pak choi and parsnip. 8. Start where you are at Trying to lose weight can feel overwhelming – there are so many good habits to implement and bad ones to let go of. You don’t have to change all your habits all at once. The best way to start is to firstly, assess where you are at and then take one, small step towards your goal. If you have a mostly sedentary lifestyle, don’t start by running a strenuous 5-km route each day. Start small. Try walking for 5 minutes every day. Celebrate your small victories and soon you’ll be on your way to running fast and far. 9. Enjoy flavourful fruit desserts A fun way to ensure that you meet your daily quota of fruit is to experiment with fruit at dessert time. Fruits are rich in nutrients and have lots of fibre. You can try coconut cream, lychees and raspberries with a dab of vanilla or grilled peaches sprinkled with shaved almonds. Fruits can be baked, grilled or frozen and they add wonderful flavour and colour to any dish. 10. Get enough sleep Insufficient sleep can also increase your appetite since your body produces more ghrelin. Ghrelin is your hunger hormone, and with increased amounts, you will start craving carbs and sweets. Getting enough rest will help balance your hormones and you will be able to make healthier choices. Takeaway Eating more vegetables, exercising and getting sufficient sleep can help you lose weight. If you want to add these healthy habits to your life, try to make it enjoyable and you will be more likely to sustain your healthy lifestyle and lose those extra kilograms.

3 Delicious High-Protein Shakes for Energy & Health

A high-protein, nutritious shake is one of the best ways to nourish your body, whether you need a meal replacement, a post-workout recovery drink, or a healthy snack. The Manna Low GI Shake is the perfect base for a balanced, low-GI meal, and when you add Manna Bovine Collagen Peptides, you get a nutritional powerhouse that supports muscle recovery, joint health, and glowing skin!

4 Effects Of Sunlight On Your Body Weight

Most people are so scared of the negative effects that the sunlight can have on us like sunburn and skin damage. But what about the positive effects it can have? There are some known benefits like sun tan, vitamin D, and heat. But recent studies have found that sunlight an actually have a positive effect when you are trying to lose body weight. Here are 4 ways sunlight can help you lose body weight: Serotonin Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the brain, and when these levels start to decrease, it can cause your mood to go down and can even lead to depression. It has been shown that serotonin levels tend to be lower among people who live in places that experience cold, dark winters. This is often referred to as Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD). It can also affect other things like your appetite, and how easily you feel hungry or full. Hypothalamus Your hunger and appetite is mostly controlled by a part of the brain known as the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus works in collaboration with serotonin to tell you that you are full as soon as your body has reached its needed calorie intake. However, when a lack of sunlight affects the serotonin levels, this also affects the hypothalamus, and then your brain does not tell the body when it is full which can result in an overconsumption of calories. Brobecks Heat-Production Theory This theory states that as your body temperature decreases, your hunger level goes up, and as your body temperature goes up, you feel less hungry. This is why we usually gain weight due to all the comfort food we eat along with sugary hot beverages we drink during the cold winter months. Activity Although we technically can still do most of the physical activities that we do in summertime during the winter, we don't. Most people only end up exercising when the air is a bit warmer and the sun sets later during the spring and summer. People often stop exercising during wintertime, and instead start snacking on cookies and hot chocolate which can mean the kilograms pack on!

5 Fat-Burning Foods For Weight Loss

Who says everything we eat makes us fat? We’ve got the scoop on fat-burning foods for weight loss that will help shed kilograms… If you’ve ever wished that the food you eat can make you skinny, your wish has been granted. There are fat-burning foods for weight loss. But HOW can these foods make me burn fat? Well, the main thing is that these fat-burning foods for weight loss help regulate blood sugar levels and don’t cause a massive sugar spike. And when the blood sugar levels are kept under control, burning fat gets a whole lot easier. Let’s take a look at these 5 fat-burning foods for weight loss… Pears Pears are rich in fibre so they help you feel full and keep you from overeating. One pear packs 15% of your daily recommended amount fibre. Fibre helps to maintain blood sugar levels by slow-releasing the sugar found food into our bloodstream. How to add them to your diet: Eat a pear before a meal to help curb hunger. Ditch the peeler, though. Most of the fruit’s beneficial fibre is in the skin. Grapefruit A compound in grapefruit has been found to help regulate insulin. It works on the principle that “Anything that helps lower insulin can help you lose weight”. Grapefruit seems to be one of those foods, thus it is a great addition to your weight-loss diet. How to add them to your diet: Cut into chunks and add to spinach salad. It’s also a great pairing with shrimp. Almonds Almonds are protein-rich snacks. This means it works well with low-carb and low-sugar diets. It can help you burn fat by keeping you feeling full in between meals. Use it as a replacement for snacks that are high in refined carbs. How to add them to your diet: They’re a great at-your-desk snack. 22 almonds add up to one serving. Another idea: chop them finely and add them to oatmeal or yoghurt. Chocolate Well, to be more specific, dark chocolate. This is because dark chocolate is high in antioxidants and may help prevent the accumulation of fat cells in the body. How to add them to your diet: Melt 15g of dark chocolate in the microwave for 30 seconds and spread it on half a whole wheat cracker – it’s just 98 calories. Navy beans They’re loaded with the good kind of starch – resistant starch. It is a powerful fat burner. Eating foods rich in resistant starch at just one meal a day can help you burn up to 25% more fat. How to add them to your diet: Sauté diced onion and garlic in olive oil. Add two cans of drained navy beans. Puree and serve. Want to lose weight even more effectively? Try the Manna Blood Sugar Support We can all use the extra help of a good, healthy, natural supplement when we are trying to lose weight. Follow the Manna Diet. It lends itself to a low-carb roadmap that can help you eliminate the bad carbs and sugar from your diet and beat the cravings. What is Manna Blood Sugar Support? The Manna Blood Sugar Support is an all-natural health supplement made from the pods of the Prosopis (Mesquite) tree, and it does not have any negative side effects like many chemical alternatives have. How does Manna Blood Sugar Support work? The Manna Blood Sugar Support supplement is the organic and natural way to help balance blood sugar levels. It does this by slow-releasing the sugar from the food we eat into our bloodstream. This means that it helps prevent the blood sugar levels from soaring through the roof after you have eaten something, and then also obviously helps avoid the subsequent sugar crash. This helps your body to avoid the need for the pick-me-up from a sugary snack that we know as a craving. If you can stabilize your blood sugar levels and avoid cravings, it makes losing weight a whole lot easier. When taken with food, Manna Blood Sugar Support gels with the food in the stomach to reduce the glycemic index of the food and drink you consume by up to 43%. It, therefore, helps to prevent blood sugar levels from rising too high. Manna Blood Sugar Support is uniquely formulated natural and organic supplement which helps Maintain balanced blood sugar levels, keeping you more satisfied after a meal, which means that the same meal can take you much further and help you to eat less, which can help with natural weight loss. Control cravings, helping you stay away from sweets and unhealthy food and lose weight easily.

5 Quick Tips To Burn Belly Fat

Belly fat seems like it just won’t go away – no matter how hard we try. But all we need is the right approach… It is normal to have belly fat, and everybody has some. The problem comes in when we have too much of it. Some of the fat is just underneath the skin, but other fat is deep underneath the skin, and around organs like the lungs, heart, and liver. This is the dangerous type of fat, known as visceral fat! Before getting to the fat-burning part, we must first understand belly fat better… What is Visceral Fat? This is the name given to the deep belly fat that surrounds the internal organs. You actually do need a bit of visceral fat, as it provides cushioning around your organs. However, if you have too much of it, you may be a bigger risk of things like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, dementia, and certain cancer – including breast cancer and colon cancer. This fat isn’t stagnant; it is an active part of your body, making many nasty substances. If you gain too much weight, your body starts to store the fat in unusual places. With obesity in the up-rise, you get people whose regular fat-storage areas are so full that the fat is deposited into the organs and around the heart. How Much Belly Fat Do You Have? The most precise way to determine how much visceral fat you have is to get a CT scan or MRI. But there’s a much simpler, cheaper way to check… Get a measuring tape Wrap it around your waist at your belly button, and check your girth. Do this while standing up, and make sure to keep the tape measure level. A healthy waist size should be less than 88cm if you’re a woman and less than 102cm if you’re a man. But What if I am thin? Even if you’re thin, you can still have too much visceral fat. How much you have is partly about your genes, and partly about your lifestyle – especially how active you are. The key is to be active, no matter what size you are. Let’s get to the part where we actually lose the fat… Here are 5 Steps for getting rid of belly fat: Improve Your Exercise Routine: Energetic and intense exercise trims all your fat, including visceral fat. Make sure to get at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise at least 5 days a week. Raising your heart rate for 30 minutes at least three times per week – also helps. It slows down how much visceral fat you gain. But to torch visceral fat, your workouts may need to be stepped up. Rake leaves, walk, garden, go to Zumba, play soccer with your kids go for a jog – or even a walk!. It doesn’t have to be in the gym Whatever you do – JUST GET ACTIVE! Follow a Healthy Diet: The first important thing to realize her is: There is no quick-fix magic diet for losing belly fat. The good news is that when you lose weight on any diet, belly fat usually goes first. Including enough fibre in your diet can really help a lot. Eat at least 10 grams of soluble fibre per day. That’s as simple as eating two small apples, a cup of green peas, or a half-cup of pinto beans! For an easy-to-follow guide to healthy eating, get the FREE the Manna Diet e-book. Get Better Sleep: Make sure that you are getting enough, quality sleep. People who get 6 to 7 hours of sleep per night gain less visceral fat compared to those who sleep 5 or fewer hours per night, as well as those who sleep 8 or more hours per night. But it is also important to make sure you are getting good quality sleep in that time. Make sure that your bedroom is a good environment for proper sleep by getting cooling or heating as needed in order to sleep comfortably without waking up at night. Also, get some comfy pyjamas, or sleep in the nude – we won’t judge! Reduce Stress: It is not always possible to make the source of your stress go away, but you can decide how you handle it. The best thing is to find something that relaxes you. Some of the best ones are relaxing with friends and family, meditating, exercising to blow off steam, getting counselling, or simply making the time for some “me time”. That leaves you healthier and better prepared to make good, stress-free choices for yourself. Take the Manna Blood Sugar Support Stabilizing your blood sugar levels plays a vital role in losing weight. It helps to prevent the insulin from storing sugar from the food you eat as fat in the body’s cells. By taking the Manna blood Sugar Support supplement with each meal, it can help to control blood sugar levels, curb cravings, and suppress appetite without any side effects. What is Manna Blood Sugar Support? The Manna blood Sugar Support is an all-natural health supplement made from the pods of the Prosopis (Mesquite) tree, and it does not have any negative side effects like many chemical alternatives have. How does Manna Blood Sugar Support work to burn belly fat? The Manna Blood Sugar Support supplement is the organic and natural way to help balance blood sugar levels. It does this by slow-releasing the sugar from the food we eat into our bloodstream. This means that it helps prevent the blood sugar levels from soaring through the roof after you have eaten something, and then also obviously helps avoid the subsequent sugar crash. This helps your body to avoid the need for the pick-me-up from a sugary snack that we know as a craving. If you can stabilize your blood sugar levels and avoid cravings, it makes losing weight a whole lot easier. When taken with food, Manna blood Sugar Support gels with the food in the stomach to reduce the glycemic index of the food and drink you consume by up to 43%. It, therefore, helps to prevent blood sugar levels from rising too high. Manna Blood Sugar Support is uniquely formulated natural and organic supplement which helps Maintain balanced blood sugar levels, keeping you more satisfied after a meal, which means that the same meal can take you much further and help you to eat less, which can help with natural weight loss. Control cravings, helping you stay away from sweets and unhealthy food and lose weight easily.

5 Reasons Why We Gain Weight

For the most part, we gain weight because we consume more calories than we burn. But extra calories are not the only cause of weight gain… Let’s take a look at 5 other reasons for weight gain that we never even though of… Lack of Sleep When you are not sleeping well at night, your body goes through some stress, and this causes your body cells to store more fat. Warning signs of too little sleep include feeling fatigued, constantly feeling out of energy, feeling irritable, and easily falling asleep during the day. When we don’t get enough sleep at night, the next day at work can be very stressful… High-Stress Levels Stress eating is never the answer. But unfortunately, it is in our nature to reach for something loaded with carbs, deep fried, or smothered in chocolate. When we stress, the body releases a hormone called cortisol, which can have an effect on the thyroid as well as the brain. This can then cause the metabolism to slow down. Try to better this habit by reaching for healthy snacks like carrot sticks and celery. The crunch can become satisfying and addictive, which is good as long as it keeps you away from the sweets! High-stress levels are one of the many reasons for taking medication… Certain Medications Certain medication can leave you scratching your head, wondering why you cannot lose weight. Common medications that do this include medication used to treat: depression, seizures, blood pressure and migraines. If you use these in large amounts or over a long period of time, the weight gain results can be devastating. Some other medication that causes weight gain to a lesser extent includes hormone replacement therapy, steroids, and oral contraceptives. But sometimes it might not be as a result of medication, but rather an underlying medical condition… An Underlying Medical Condition Hypothyroidism is the most common underlying medical cause for weight gain. This is when the thyroid gland cannot produce enough of the thyroid hormone, which causes a decrease in the metabolism, which leads to weight gain. Speaking about hormone – menopause is also a big role player when it comes to weight gain… Menopause You don’t have to tell any woman about the nightmare of menopause and weight gain! But due to the decrease in the hormone called estrogen, women tend to experience an increase in weight, especially around the midsection. This can often be difficult to deal with on top of all the other menopausal symptoms, and weight loss during menopause is usually said to be more difficult than during other times of your life. But luckily there are ways to get rid of extra weight for good…

5 Weight Loss Myths Busted

It feels like we are bombarded with a new diet fad every week. But what actually works? There is so much controversy when it comes to dieting that it can leave you confused. There are many common misconceptions. Time to bust a few weight loss myths. Here are a few of the most common dieting myths and the truth behind them… Myth 1: Fad diets help you lose weight permanently. Truth: While some fad diets may help you lose weight quickly, they generally are not great for long-term weight loss. Most of them come down to extreme calorie cutting, which means they aren't sustainable in the long run. This also means that once you go back to eating normally, you will probably put on all the weight that you have lost. Rather go after a sustainable healthy and balanced eating plan. Myth 2: Eating late in the evening will make you gain weight. Truth: While this is true to some extent, there are other factors that influence your weight a lot more. A calorie is still a calorie no matter what time of day you eat it. Instead, you should focus on burning more calories in a day than what you consume. Myth 3: Skipping meals will help you lose weight. Truth: The exact opposite is true. Going without food for prolonged periods causes your metabolism to slow down and your body to go into a sort of survival mode. Your body then stores any calories it gets as fat, and you start gaining weight, instead of losing it. It also means that you will be extremely hungry by the time you have your next meal. This causes you to eat more than you should, and in the end you will probably take in more calories than you would have if you didn't skip meals. Myth 4: Low-fat equals fewer calories. Truth: These foods often have the same or more calories than their full-fat counterparts. They usually contain added sugars, flour, or starch-based thickening agents in order to put back some of the flavour that was lost when removing the fat. To avoid such scenarios, make sure that you check the nutritional information on the labels before you buy food. Myth 5: You can eat whatever you want and still lose weight. Truth: Well, there is some truth to it. But you have to be very strict on burning more calories than what you take in. You also have to really limit your portion sizes in order to make it a viable plan. There are much less confusing ways to eat healthily. If you follow a well-balanced eating plan that you can follow in the long run, then you don't have to worry so much about cutting down your portion sizes and exercising to the max in order to burn all the calories that you eat

7 Easy Ways to Slim Down Your Waistline

When your waistline increases, it’s not just hard to zip up your jeans, but extra belly fat can also carry serious health complications. Belly fat is not just a layer of padding beneath the skin (subcutaneous fat), it also consists of a large amount of visceral fat, which is situated deep in the abdomen, folding around your organs. Having too much visceral fat can increase your chances of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. Read on to learn more about losing belly fat. Ways to trim belly fat You can tone your belly by doing targeted abdominal exercises but if you want to target visceral fat, you’ll have to look at ways to lower your total body fat. Here is what you can do: Create an eating plan, don’t just diet It is best to focus on creating a healthy eating plan rather than following another fad diet. A healthy eating plan would include lots of low-carb foods. You’d want to replace foods that are high in sugar and carbs with those that are high in fibre or protein. This includes making the switch from eating things like bread, soda and bagels to having vegetables, beans, and lean meats. Read food labels When comparing brands, it is important to take the nutritional information into account. Watch out for the following on labels: “Low-fat” or “fat-free”. Some yogurts, for instance, claim to be low in fat; however, they may be higher in carbohydrates and added sugars than other brands. When some manufacturers reduce the amount of fat, they will make up for it by increasing the amount of sugar. Pay attention to the amount of carbs and sugar in low-fat and fat-free products. “Trans fat”. Hydrogen is pumped into unsaturated fats to create trans fats which are commonly used in margarines and spreads, as well as in some packaged foods. These trans fats have been linked to serious health issues including inflammation, heart disease, insulin resistance, and abdominal fat gain, based on evidence gathered from both observational and animal studies. Limit the intake of foods with trans fat. “No added sugars”. Some foods can still be a significant source of carbohydrates, even without added sugar. Some desserts, like cakes and pies, might not have any added sugar but can cause weight gain because of the amount of carbs in these products. Just because no sugars are added to a food does not mean you won’t pick up weight by eating it. Move your body Incorporating aerobic exercise (cardio) into your routine is an excellent way to boost your health and burn calories. Some examples of aerobic exercise include: Running Swimming Cycling Jumping rope Rowing Step aerobics Dancing HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) Kickboxing The amount of exercise required for attaining your weight loss goals vary from person to person; for most people, it means doing thirty minutes to an hour of moderate to high-intensity exercise nearly every day. Build muscle By incorporating some strength training in addition to aerobic exercise, you can build lean muscle mass, which can increase your energy expenditure both when you work out and when you are at rest. You don’t need serious equipment to build some muscle, you can do push-ups, pull-ups, squats, and lunges, for example. Don’t pay much attention to the scale It is more important to pay attention to how your clothes fit rather than what the scale reads. As you increase your muscle mass and shed fat, the number on your scale might not fluctuate much but your jeans will definitely fit differently. This is the better judge of your progress. Log your calorie intake Using a food diary or an app to track calories can help monitor intake and has been linked to successful weight loss. In addition, food tracking tools can enhance your understanding of your protein, carb and fibre intake. Some tools also allow you to log your exercise and physical activity. Take probiotics Although more research is required, evidence suggests that probiotics, which are bacteria found in some foods and supplements, may have beneficial effects on health, such as promoting gut health and aiding immune function. Some bacteria have even been linked to weight regulation, and having the right balance of probiotics may help with weight loss, including reducing belly fat. Foods with probiotics include: Yogurt Kefir Kombucha Alternatively, you can also take a probiotic supplement like Manna’s Gut Support. This supplement helps to reinstate digestive bacteria (good flora) & essential digestive enzymes which help to improve gut health and strengthen the immune system. Takeaway Having too much visceral fat can impact your health negatively. Luckily there are many things you can do to reduce belly fat. For the best results, you can combine these seven tips.

7 Tips on How to Lose Belly Fat Naturally

When it comes to achieving a healthier body, targeting belly fat can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding goals. Excess abdominal fat, particularly visceral fat that surrounds the organs, can be harmful to health. Reducing belly fat not only improves appearance but can also lower the risk of serious conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. Here are seven natural tips to help you reduce belly fat effectively.

8 Foods That Boost Weight Loss

One of the biggest barriers to weight loss is associating “healthy food” with food that doesn’t taste nice But what if there are food that tastes great, but boosts weight loss? Well, the following weight loss foods do… Mushrooms Mushrooms can be used in a vast array of dishes and in many forms. You can use them to add substance to dishes, add flavour, improve the texture, or even replace the base which would be things like beef or chicken. They are very low in calories and fat Eggs Eggs are packed with protein, so they are great as a breakfast food to start your day off with. But they can be used for so much more than just breakfast. You can use them in a salad to increase your protein intake as well as add substance to the salad so that it can keep you fuller for longer. Or eat a boiled egg for a protein-filled snack. Apples Apples are not high in calories but contain a great deal of dietary fibre. This fibre will keep you fuller for longer, and also help to keep you regular. Because eating an apple burns more calories than it contains, it is one of the ultimate foods for weight loss. Soup Starting a meal with a small bowl of light vegetable soup can help you feel fuller and eat less when it comes to your main course. This may then actually help you reduce calories in the end. Oatmeal Unprocessed oats are very high in fibre and they are low-GI. This means that they take longer to be processed by the body and are slowly released into the bloodstream. This helps you stay fuller for longer and prevents your blood sugar levels from spiking up and crashing a little while later. Chilli Peppers Hot and spicy food, especially made with chilli peppers, can help you to feel satisfied for longer after a meal. Almonds Snacking between meals is a good way to prevent overeating at your next meal. Nuts like almonds are good snacks as they contain a large amount of protein. They are nice and filling, and they don’t hike up your calorie count too much if you keep moderation in mind. Low-Calorie Desserts and Sweets While these may not exactly make you lose weight, they might help you reach your goal in the end. Small portions of sweet things now and then can help you stay motivated and on track. If you don’t include these in your diet, then you might have “cheat days” where you end up taking in way more calories than you should. Want even more of a weight loss boost? Then stabilize your blood sugar levels for weight loss! The most effective way to stabilize blood sugar levels is by making healthy lifestyle changes. These changes include: Eating Healthy – This does not mean you have to eat salad 3 times a day. It is all about following a balanced, healthy eating plan that is sustainable in the long run. A great example of such an eating plan is the Manna Diet which is available as a FREE downloadable e-Book. Exercising – There are countless different exercise routines. And everybody prefers a different one. The main thing is to find an exercise that you enjoy so that you don’t quit after the first week. So whether you like to go to the gym, cycle, swim, or hike – make sure to get active for at least 30 minutes, 4 times a week. Taking the Manna Blood Sugar Support – By taking the Manna Blood Sugar Support supplement with each meal, it can help to control blood sugar levels, curb cravings, and suppress appetite without any side effects. What is Manna Blood Sugar Support? The Manna Blood Sugar Support is an all-natural health supplement made from the pods of the Prosopis (Mesquite) tree, and it does not have any negative side effects like many chemical alternatives have. How does Manna Blood Sugar Support work? The Manna Blood Sugar Support supplement is the organic and natural way to help balance blood sugar levels. It does this by slow-releasing the sugar from the food we eat into our bloodstream. This means that it helps prevent the blood sugar levels from soaring through the roof after you have eaten something, and then also obviously helps avoid the subsequent sugar crash. This helps your body to avoid the need for the pick-me-up from a sugary snack that we know as a craving. If you can stabilize your blood sugar levels and avoid cravings, it makes losing weight a whole lot easier. When taken with food, Manna Blood Sugar Support gels with the food in the stomach to reduce the glycemic index of the food and drink you consume by up to 43%. It, therefore, helps to prevent blood sugar levels from rising too high. Manna Blood Sugar Support is uniquely formulated, natural and organic supplement which helps Maintain balanced blood sugar levels, keeping you more satisfied after a meal, which means that the same meal can take you much further and help you to eat less, which can help with natural weight loss. Control cravings, helping you stay away from sweets and unhealthy food and lose weight easily.

9 sure-fire ways to burn off kilograms without dieting

Losing weight can feel like an uphill battle. Luckily there is a myriad of methods you can apply to burn off those extra kilograms. Dieting is a proven way to lose weight but, meticulously counting calories can take the joy out of eating. Here are nine proven ways to burn of kilograms without dieting… 1. Try Intermitted Fasting Intermitted Fasting (IF) is not a diet but a pattern of eating. You fast for short periods of time and generally eat your meals within a certain time period each day. The most common intermittent fasting methods include the following: Alternate day fasting (ADF): Fast every other day and eat normally on non-fasting days. The 5:2 diet: Fast on 2 out of every 7 days. On fasting days eat 500–600 calories. The 16/8 method: Fast for 16 hours and eat only during an 8-hour window. For most people, the 8-hour window would be around noon to 8 p.m. 2. Sleep more Sleeping for less than five to six hours can slow down your metabolism. If your metabolism is slow, your body will store unused energy as fat. Insufficient sleep can also cause a surge in the production of insulin and cortisol, which in turn, will induce fat storage. Numerous research has been done about the connection between sleep and body weight like the 2010 study in the Annals of Internal Medicine journal that found that just three extra hours of sleep resulted in subjects burning 400 calories a night. 3. Do cardio before breakfast A short 20-minute cardio workout before breakfast will do wonders for weight loss. Your body will burn more fat than carbs. A study from the British Journal of Nutrition found that participants, who did cardio before eating, burned 20 percent more fat than those who ate a meal beforehand. 4. Drink more water Drinking about half a litre of water before you eat a meal can boost your metabolism and reduce hunger. 5. Eat more protein Protein can regulate your appetite hormones and help you feel full for longer. Research done on young adults has shown that a high protein breakfast keeps you feeling full for hours. The feeling of fullness will help reduce cravings and overeating. Good sources of protein include shellfish, eggs, almonds, chicken, milk and, lentils. Yet, you don’t have to change your entire diet, an easy way to boost your protein intake is to drink a couple of protein shakes each day. Apart from creating a feeling of fullness, protein also helps build muscle. Muscle gain will help with fat loss. For every extra kilogram of muscle you gain, your body will burn more calories even when it’s resting. 6. Manage your stress levels When you are stressed, the hormones adrenaline and cortisol, are released. If you are under constant stress, cortisol can remain in your bloodstream and increase your appetite. If you eat more and do not use this energy in a fight or flight response, your body will store it as fat. You can manage your stress levels by: Removing stressors (if possible) Exercising Meditating Practicing breathing and relaxation techniques Getting enough sleep Spending time outdoors 7. Weightlifting Lifting weights will burn calories and build muscle. Muscles need lots of energy to repair and rebuild. When you gain muscle, less energy will be stored as fat since it will be used to nourish your muscles. 8. Increase your vitamin D levels A vitamin D deficiency can slow down your metabolism and even cause metabolic syndrome, depression, and anxiety, all of which will contribute to weight gain. Try spending at least 30 minutes in the sun each day to increase your vitamin D levels. Additionally, you can also boost your vitamin D levels by taking a supplement or drinking drinks like fortified orange juice. 9. Practice mindful eating Paying attention to how and where you eat, is the practice of mindful eating. People live busy lives and are inclined to eat quickly and on the run. When you curate a good eating environment, you will become more aware of what you eat on a daily basis and enjoy your food more. Techniques for mindful eating include: Sitting down to eat: Pay attention to the food and enjoy the experience. Avoiding distractions while eating: Do not turn on the TV, or a laptop. Eating slowly: Take time to chew and savour the food. This technique helps with weight loss, as it gives a person’s brain enough time to recognize the signals that they are full, which can help to prevent over-eating. Takeaway Dieting can be joyless so trying other weight loss methods can help you get in shape. For the best results, you can always combine these nine tips with a good diet and a supplement like Manna Blood Sugar Support that helps to stop cravings, and surely you will shed some extra kilograms.

Can Collagen Help With Weight Loss?

Collagen has many health and beauty benefits and might help you lose weight too What is collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body and is responsible for the structural integrity of your body. It creates structure within your bones, cartilage, tendons, connective tissue, muscles, and skin. Without collagen, you’ll just be a bunch of cells connected by a few neurons. Like all proteins, collagen is made up of amino acids. Collagen tends to be high in glycine, proline and hydroxyproline. Amino acids are shaped like chains and the amino acids in collagen are tightly woven together – like a twisted rope. This strong and stable protein is known as the anti-aging superstar since it improves skin elasticity, reduces the appearance of wrinkles, and increases skin hydration. Collagen can also help: Reduce bone loss Improve brittle nails Boost hair health Support heart health Collagen supplements Your body naturally produces collagen, but the making of collagen drastically decreases as you age. To boost the amount of collagen in your body, you can eat bone broth, chicken, or egg whites. Alternatively, you can take a collagen supplement. Collagen supplements help your body produce more of the protein. These supplements are made from the bones and tissues of animals, like cows, horses, pigs, or fish and they are available in many forms like pills, gummies, powders, liquid or in some foods and drinks. In order for your body to absorb collagen properly, and produce ample amounts of the protein, you need to take vitamin C. Can collagen enhance weight loss? There is no solid research that proves collagen to be good for weight loss. More research is needed to get some conclusive results. Collagen will not magically help you burn fat, but it might help build muscle, reduce fat accumulation, and help you feel full after meals. Other than that, collagen might help you recover faster after exercise. Collagen might help: Build muscle Eating lots of protein will help you build muscle. Muscle burns lots of calories, even when you are resting. One 2015 study noted that participants who took collagen peptides built more muscle and lost more fat than participants who took a placebo. It is important to note that collagen does not have all the amino acids your body needs – you cannot simply swap out other forms of protein for collagen. Reduce fat accumulation Some evidence suggests that collagen can hinder the development and accumulation of fat cells. Collagen from skate, a kind of fish, has been used in a 2018 animal study and a 2019 study on humans. Both mice and humans seemed to have lost some fat but the results, especially in humans, were minimal. Satiety Because collagen is a protein, it can suppress your appetite and help you feel full for longer. According to a 2020 study, high-protein diets increase satiety hormones and suppress ghrelin, a hunger hormone. Again, it is important to note that collagen does not have all the essential amino acids your body needs, and you can’t simply replace other sources of protein with collagen. Relieve joint pain Collagen has been used to treat joint and connective tissue injuries in the past. If your joints are healthy, it can make it easier to do physical activities. If you are able to do more exercise and other physical activities, you can lose more weight. Some studies have proven that collagen can help with joint pain. A 2017 study found that athletes who took collagen peptides, had less pain in their knee joints. Takeaway More evidence is needed to link collagen to weight loss. Collagen might influence your weight since it can help you to eat less as you feel full sooner. It might also reduce fat accumulation and help build muscle. Lastly, collagen can relieve joint pain making exercise more comfortable. What is Manna Collagen Peptides? Manna Collagen is a specific type of collagen that is pre-engineered to be easier to absorb. Instead of forcing your body to break down amino acids and then re-assemble those amino acids into collagen, Manna Collagen Peptides skips that step. Collagen Peptides basically gives your body small, usable chain peptides and amino acids that are ready to go within your body. This collagen supplement is made from high-grade gelatin (extracted from cattle hides). A formula might look something like this: 83% Protein 15% Water 2% Minerals Why gelatin? Gelatin actually contains all the essential amino acids required by the human body (except one, tryptophan). Those amino acids include glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, glutamic acid, alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, and several others. How does Manna Collagen work? Proteins are essential nutrients for our body. They are made from long chains of amino acids. Collagen peptides are proteins that are highly bioavailable. Consumption of collagen peptides will help supply your body with amino acids needed as building blocks to renew tissues such as skin, bones and joints. It has been proposed that collagen peptides may act as a messenger to the cells and trigger the synthesis and reorganization of new collagen fibers, therefore supporting skin tissue structure. What are the health benefits of Manna Collagen? Collagen is an amazing product that is great for: Skin health Bone health Joint health Muscle health Preventing injuries Post-workout recovery Is Manna Collagen Safe to Use? Collagen peptides are a pure and bioactive protein, derived from a 100% natural source and free from any side-effects. What is the source of Manna Collagen peptides? Collagen has a long history of use in foods, mainly in the form of gelatin found in gummies and of the desserts. It is also naturally present in high amounts in some cooked foods, e.g. bone broth and in the skin of fish and chicken. Collagen peptides are extracted from high-quality raw materials, are purified and dried to produce a pure protein powder. Can collagen peptides simultaneously support multiple health benefits? Absolutely, collagen peptides are backed by published scientific evidence for their benefits on skin beauty and joint health. Further indications from preclinical models suggest that collagen helps to maintain healthy bones. Thus, collagen is a holistic solution to maintain the health of the musculoskeletal system and also support skin beauty.

Can Meal Replacement Shakes Help With Weight Loss?

Diet Shakes: The Simplest Way to Diet Diet shakes and other meal replacements are a bonus when you lack the time or motivation to shop for and prepare balanced meals for weight loss. They also help when you just don’t want to think too hard about what to eat to lose weight. If you are consistently missing a certain meal, such as breakfast, then a meal replacement shake is better than nothing. That’s because studies show eating breakfast fosters long-term weight control. “Dinner is where people who use meal replacement shakes can get into trouble,” Nonas says. That’s because many people eat at night to relieve tension from the day. Going overboard at dinner (and after) can effectively wipe out the calorie deficits that contribute to weight loss. Eat more at breakfast and lunch and choose a diet shake for dinner instead of a full meal, always working within your calorie allowance. How Long Can You Last on Diet Shakes? Let’s say you’re losing a safe amount of weight with two diet shakes, two snacks, and a modest dinner every day. How long can you stay on this eating plan? Nonas says many people use the beverages for the bulk of their meals for about three months, then maintain their weight loss for years by substituting a meal replacement shake for one meal on most days. Research bears that out. In a Journal of the American Dietetic Association study published in 2001, women who lost weight on a reduced-calorie plan that included meal replacement beverages maintained their losses after a year by drinking at least one diet shake a day in place of a regular meal. Their counterparts in the study, who lost weight on a conventional low-fat diet that did not use meal replacement beverages, regained most of their initial weight. The Bottom Line on Diet Shakes Diet shakes are not the magic bullet in the battle of the bulge. Used judiciously, they can help you get started on weight loss or help you maintain a healthier weight. “To lose weight or even to eat well while maintaining a healthy weight, you must be a vigilante and defend against the many temptations out there. Meal replacement shakes are easy, but they are also a lot healthier than most other choices you could make,” Nonas says.

Can my Diet Trigger Depression?

The phrase “you are what you eat” underscores the profound impact of diet on overall well-being, including mental health. Research suggests that consuming nutrient-rich foods can positively influence mood and alleviate symptoms of depression, while diets high in processed foods and sugars may increase the risk of developing or worsening depressive symptoms. Thus, making careful dietary choices can play a crucial role in promoting mental health and reducing the prevalence of depression. What is Depression? Many people will feel negative emotions in response to difficult life events. But is this depression? A person with depression experiences persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed; and for no apparent reason. Their symptoms last for a prolonged period, two weeks or more. Depression may also originate from severe emotional hurt, fear and resentment, or anxiety. Additionally, symptoms such as changes in appetite or sleep patterns, low energy, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of self-harm or suicide may be present. Types of Depression The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) classifies five depressive disorders. Clinical depression (major depressive disorder): A diagnosis of major depressive disorder means you’ve felt sad, low, or worthless most days for at least two weeks while also having other symptoms such as sleep problems, loss of interest in activities, change in appetite or self-destructive thoughts. This is the most severe form of depression. Persistent depressive disorder (PDD): This disorder is mild or moderate depression that can last for years. Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD): Causes chronic, intense irritability and frequent anger outbursts, mainly in children. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS): Hormones cause mood instabilities, such as extreme irritability, anxiety or depression. These symptoms improve within a few days after a period starts. Depressive disorder due to another medical condition: Many medical conditions can create changes in your body that cause depression. Examples include hypothyroidism, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease and cancer. As can be seen from these different types of depression, they have different roots, and therefore have different treatments. For example, depression caused by a poor diet could be fixed through a proper diet. Please see your doctor should you suspect you have a depressive disorder. Using Food as a Pacifier Sometimes, when people are depressed, they use food to pacify their emotions. They over-eat to help them cope or to compensate for their constant negative emotions. One of the biggest symptoms of depressive overeating is compulsively eating more than you need to, while never quite feeling satisfied. This is especially true if you’re eating for emotional relief, as opposed to eating because you’re hungry. Unfortunately, most of the food people turn to for comfort has the opposite effect. Eating the wrong food when you’re depressed can actually make you feel even worse. Certain Food Can Increase the Feelings of Depression A study done through Harvard School of Public Health in October 2023 shows that eating high amounts of ultra-processed foods — particularly those containing trans-fatty acids, sugars and artificial sweeteners — may increase the risk of developing depression. Certain foods can indeed trigger depression, especially if a person already has some toxic thoughts. Food that is a possible trigger to depression: Eating high levels of saturated fat, like fatty meat and dairy High levels of trans-fatty acids – found in processed foods like cookies and spreads High levels of sugar Alcohol Smoking cigarettes – as cigarettes hinder the absorption of essential fatty acids Natural Anti-Depressants Studies show that certain dietary supplements, including omega-3s, vitamin D, Rhodiola (herb), B12, and saffron, may help reduce depressive symptoms in some people. Serotonin is an essential neurotransmitter that balances mood and daily functioning. Most antidepressants work to boost serotonin levels in the brain. Several fruits and vegetables contain tryptophan, which is a building block to creating mood-boosting serotonin. So, if we consume produce rich in tryptophan, our bodies can make more serotonin. Tryptophan-rich fruits include pineapples, bananas, kiwi fruit, plums, and tomatoes. Other Foods That Naturally Boost Serotonin Salmon – also a source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential to brain cells Poultry – includes chicken, turkey, and goose Eggs – some preparation methods are healthier than others Spinach and kale Seeds Milk Soy products Nuts – especially walnuts Natural Ways to Beat Depression Take a strong grip on your thought-life. Do not allow thoughts of self-condemnation, bitterness, self-pity or fear to rule your mind Reduce stress by planning activities to avoid bottleneck situations Plan regular exercise sessions each week Get educated concerning healthy nutrition It is of utmost importance to increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids. Professor Basant K Puri has done extensive research on the prevention and treatment of depression by using EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) in combination with Evening Primrose oil, folic acid, vitamin B12, zinc and selenium. EPA is naturally found in oily fish, cod liver oil, eggs, and a small quantity in chicken. “Man will not live from bread alone” This is a quotation from the Bible. Taking in (eating) the Word of God brings true life. We find practical advice in handling our thought-life in the Bible: “Fix your thoughts on what is true, right, pure and lovely... and the peace of God will flood your minds.” Isaiah says: God will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Him. Takeaway Eating the right food helps to lessen the symptoms of depression and can even prevent it Using unhealthy food as a pacifier will in the long run cause more problems and more depression Stress and toxic thoughts must be managed Exercise regularly — a healthy body contains a healthy soul

Diabetes & Unexplained Weight Loss

Unexplained weight loss is the term used to describe a decrease in body weight that occurs unintentionally and can be a warning sign of diabetes. The amount you weigh is determined by a number of factors including age, your calorie intake and overall health.Once you reach middle adulthood, your weight should remain relatively stable from year to year.Losing or gaining a few kilograms here and there is normal, but unexplained weight loss that is significant (4.5kg or more or over 5% of your body weight) or persistent may signal an underlying medical condition. What are the possible causes of unexplained weight loss? Unintentional or unexplained weight loss can be caused by a number of things, including depression, certain medication and diabetes. Diabetes and sudden weight loss In people with diabetes, insufficient insulin prevents the body from getting glucose from the blood into the body’s cells to use as energy.When this occurs, the body starts burning fat and muscle for energy, causing a reduction in overall body weight.Unexpected weight loss is often noticed in people prior to a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes but it may also affect people with type 2 diabetes. Treatment When you have unexplained weight loss, talk to your doctor first, so that he/she can determine whether the cause of the weight loss is diabetes or not. Recommendation If you have diabetes and want to follow the natural route in treating it, the best way will be through diet, exercise and a good supplement like the Manna Blood Sugar Support to help control blood sugar levels and to keep the body’s insulin requirements as low as possible.

Does Eating Before Bedtime Cause Weight Gain?

Learn more about when and what to eat for optimal weight loss. Should I stop eating solids five hours before going to bed, as some advisors recommend? Traditional wisdom suggests avoiding heavy meals close to bedtime to prevent digestive discomfort, weight gain, and potential disruptions in sleep. However, recent research indicates that the relationship between meal timing and sleep quality is more complex. Snacks at Nighttime can be Healthy. Contrary to popular belief, certain foods consumed before bedtime may actually promote better sleep. Quality sleep is crucial for weight loss. Should you be sleep-deprived, your body will crave sleep during the daytime, and unknowingly you will try to replace the loss of rest and energy with food. Foods rich in tryptophan, enhance the production of serotonin and melatonin, which are neurotransmitters but are also involved in regulating sleep. Some common sources of tryptophan are oats, bananas, dried prunes, milk, tuna fish, cheese, bread, chicken, turkey, peanuts, eggs, pumpkin and sesame seeds, and chocolate. The assumption that Eating Late at Night equals Weight Gain is a Myth Calories consumed at bedtime won’t change your metabolism or count more, than calories consumed during the day. All undigested calories will eventually be stored as fat. Weight gain is determined by the total number of calories consumed during the day versus the calories burned throughout the day, regardless of the time of day you are eating them. Focus on overall calorie intake and portion control rather than restricting eating times. Your total calorie intake should balance your daily activities. Do not go to bed while hungry. Sleeping on an empty stomach could lead to a big food binge in the morning, peaking your blood sugar to unhealthy levels and throwing your metabolism for a loop for the rest of the next day. Rather take a healthy snack before bedtime. A small, balanced snack before bedtime may prevent hunger-induced awakenings during the night. So, prevent going to bed feeling hungry. Metabolic Impact Concerns about eating before bedtime often revolve around its potential impact on metabolism and weight gain. While it’s true that consuming excess calories late at night can contribute to weight gain, the overall caloric intake throughout the day matters more than the timing of specific meals. Moreover, some studies suggest that eating a protein-rich snack before bedtime can actually boost metabolism and promote muscle repair during sleep. Which bedtime snacks are best for weight control? Try one of the following healthful snacks before bed to help manage blood sugar levels and satisfy nighttime hunger: A handful of nuts. A hard-boiled egg. Low-fat cheese and whole-wheat crackers. Peanut butter. Vegetables and hummus. Baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, or cucumber slices. Celery sticks with hummus. Air-popped popcorn. Roasted chickpeas. Glass of warm milk with honey Avocado with whole wheat toast. Greek yogurt with berries. A protein-rich shake. Challenges associated with Eating a Big Meal before bedtime. Eating a big meal before bed can have symptoms like: Heartburn Even if you don’t normally deal with indigestion problems during the day, if you eat a lot (especially spicy foods) and immediately get in bed, laying down could cause acid reflux. The gastric acid secretion can cause oesophageal irritation. Insomnia Eating a heavy meal, like a piece of steak, just before bedtime, will keep your digestive system busy for a while. Sensitive sleepers could be kept awake until their food is digested. For instance, biltong will need a longer digestion time. Elevated Blood sugar levels Should you have diabetes; a big meal just before sleeping can cause blood sugar levels to spike during the night. A protein-rich snack -as mentioned above- will be a better choice. By adopting mindful eating practices and paying attention to your individual needs, you can strike a balance that promotes both nutritional well-being and restful sleep. Take away Eating healthy snacks before bedtime can help you control your blood sugar, sleep better, and ultimately facilitate weight management.

Does Fasting for Weight Loss Really Work?

When it comes to weight loss, the idea of fasting is usually shot down immediately. This is because fasting for weight loss causes your metabolism to slow down, and your cells to store more fat. However, fasting for a short period of 1 to 3 days may actually help you kick-start healthy eating habits by getting you to break away from eating unhealthy food. If you are considering starting your weight-loss with fasting, keep these guidelines in mind to make sure you don’t overdo it: Fasting is Not For Everyone: In certain situations, you should not attempt to fast at all. This includes pregnant or nursing women, children, and elderly people. It is also advised that people with certain ailments and health issues should consult with their doctor before beginning a fast. Reduce Physical Activity: One of the main drawbacks of fasting is that it deprives you of energy. Usually exercise is good for weight loss, but it should be set aside whilst fasting. Exercising while you are fasting might cause you to become lightheaded and faint, or you might lack the energy to perform the exercise properly and severely injure yourself. Minimize Your Expectations: While the scale might tell you that you have lost a lot of weight over the few days of fasting, it is not to be believed. This is because this is simply the water your body has lost, and not fat that has been burned. What this means is that the weight you shake off over the few days of fasting is not lost for the long run, and that is why a healthy lifestyle is the way to go for steady, long-term weight loss. Hydrate: One of the most important things to do while fasting is making sure that you drink plenty of water. Dehydration can lead to serious health risks and problems. Side Effects: If you give up things like alcohol, caffeine, or sugar while fasting then you might suffer from headaches, nausea, and dizziness. Start Slowly: After your fast, start eating small portions at a time. Scoffing down a huge platter of food after a fast can be a shock to your body, especially your digestive system. Instead of Fasting, rather detox If you want to fast and it is not for religious reasons, rather go for the detox option to rid your body from accumulated toxins. The Manna Diet includes a 7-day detox period which will alter your current diet, assisting your body in excreting toxins and helping to set the stage for healthy weight loss. To help you with the transition from your current diet to a healthier diet, you might experience some food cravings. Take the Manna Blood Sugar Support with each meal to curb food cravings and suppress appetite the natural way, without any side effects.

Getting Back to Nature for Permanent Weight Loss

Losing weight is relatively simple for most people, but the problem comes in when they have to make sure the weight loss stays permanent! This is because most crash-diets and quick fixes are not aimed at long term weight loss and overall healthy living, but simply about shaking off a few quick kilograms. In order to lose weight in the long run, you have to take all your old, unhealthy habits and replace them with new, healthy ones. Six Simple Tips for Permanent Weight Loss: 1. Avoid processed foods Processed foods are filled to the brim with unhealthy refined sugars and carbohydrates that demolish all your hopes and dreams of successful weight loss.Processed foods can range from unhealthy processed sugars, processed salts that have been ridden of their healthy minerals, and cheap processed vegetable oils that are filled with synthetic chemical additives and genetically modified ingredients. Make sure to read the labels on packaged food carefully to make sure that you avoid processed foods and harmful ingredients as far as possible. 2. Avoid gluten Although many hipsters tend to go a bit far when they decide that they are all of a sudden allergic to gluten, it has been shown that cutting down on gluten can be goo for your health and for weight loss.It might be argued that this is simply because you move away from high carbohydrate meals, but the fact remains that for whatever reason you decide to eat less gluten, it does seem to have positive effects on your health. 3. Eat protein for breakfast Bacon, eggs, beans, and other good sources of protein is a great way to start off the day. Not only because it tastes amazing, but because a high protein breakfast has been shown to help improve leptin sensitivity in the cells and can in turn help improve body composition and reduce body fat levels. 4. Relax and be happy It seems easy to say stop stressing and relax a bit but following through with this can often be difficult. But when we realize that we need to stop and smell the roses every once in a while, we might be more relaxed and just feel better about ourselves. When you are calm and relaxed, it produces happy hormones and reduces stress hormones. This can then have a positive effect n your weight loss efforts. 5. Drink pure water In terms of harmful bacteria and other things that make water dirty, municipal water is relatively clean. But when we look at things like harmful chemicals used to clean the water, you might think twice about drinking water from the tap. Chlorine and fluoride are some of the common chemicals found in drinking water supplies and can end up being harmful to out body and its functions. 6. Exercise It doesn't matter what kind of exercise you do, just do something! You can try the clich run in the park or hitting the gym, but in the end of the day it is important to find some form of exercise that you enjoy doing. Whether it is a walk in the park where some people run, or a hike up a mountain from where you can spot the tiny little ant-like people going to the gym, get up and get active. Your body will love you for it. Recommendation for Permanent Weight Loss The Manna Diet was developed to include all the above mentioned points. To enhance permanent healthy weight loss and to keep weight down, you need to keep blood sugar levels as stable as possible. By taking the Manna Blood Sugar Support supplement with each meal, it can help to control blood sugar levels, curb cravings and suppress appetite without any side effects.

How To Detox For Successful Weight Loss

Our bodies naturally detoxify everyday as part of a normal body process. Detoxification is one of the bodys most basic automatic functions of eliminating and neutralizing toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph and skin. Unfortunately in this day and age, with the pollution found in the air, water and food we eat, our bodies have a hard time keeping up. Our chemicalized diet with too much animal protein, too much saturated and trans-fats, too much caffeine and alcohol radically changes our internal ecosystem. Body systems and organs that were once capable of cleaning out unwanted substances are now completely over-loaded to the point where toxic material remains inside our tissues. Our bodies try to protect us from dangerous substances by setting it aside, surrounding it with mucous and fat so that it will not cause an imbalance or trigger an immune response (some people carry up to 7 extra kilograms of mucous that harbors this waste). The Detoxification process is of the utmost importance for successful weight loss. Through adjustments to your diet and exercise you can assist your bodys natural self-cleaning system. It is especially important for immune-compromised diseases like cancer, arthritis, diabetes and chronic fatigue. How to use exercise for a detox: With exercise you clean all of your internal organs at the same time. Exercise accelerates the detoxification process As you exercise, the blood circulates throughout the body, bringing nutrients to all the organs and muscles. Exercise also helps lymph fluids circulate the body, which removes toxins and other harmful materials. When exercising you breathe deeply and take in more oxygen, which helps all the cells to perform their jobs, including removing toxins. At the same time you exhale carbon dioxide, which is a by-product of the various functions performed by the body. As you do aerobic exercise you build up a sweat and toxins are released through the pores of the skin. Exercising also helps you to lose weight by reducing the amount of fatty tissues in the body. As the fatty tissues grow smaller the toxins stored in fat are released into the body. These toxins must be removed. You can repeat the 7-Day Damage control to get rid of the toxins. . Types of Exercise Aerobic exercise like bicycling, jogging, dancing and fast walking all get the body moving and helps in the detoxification process. For best results exercise 20-30 minutes three times a week. But core muscle exercises also are useful for detoxification. Any exercise that you enjoy doing will help with detoxification. See the exercise section in the Manna Diet e-book.

How To Kickstart Your Metabolism

The biggest obstacle to weight loss is “where to start?” and how to kickstart your metabolism Many people think that a slow metabolism is the reason that they struggle to lose weight. Whilst this might be a factor, it is usually not the one you should be focused on. Here are 5 top tips to help you get started on the right foot and to kickstart your metabolism… Eat Right You don’t have to go on a crash-diet where you starve yourself for 2 weeks to kickstart your metabolism, rather go for a more sustainable way of eating. A healthy, balanced eating-lifestyle can help you gain control over your blood sugar levels and in doing so, your weight. Make sure that you are eating plenty of fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean protein. Manage Carb and Calorie Intake Managing the number of carbs and calories you eat can go a long way when trying to lose weight. Your daily calorie count depends on different factors like your age, gender, body size, activity level, etc. There are countless apps and websites that can calculate your recommended daily calorie intake, but as a general rule of thumb: Men: 1,500 to 1,800 calories per day Women: 1,200 to 1,500 calories per day It is equally important to manage the carbs that you eat, and the recommended here is to stay between 45 – 60 grams of carbs per meal. Also make sure to opt for unrefined carbs, since refined carbs cause big, unwanted spikes in your blood sugar levels. Drink Water for a Metabolism Boost There is not much you can do with your diet to increase metabolism, but drinking more water may help a little. Sticking to the trusty old “8 glasses of water a day” rule may help you burn an extra 200 calories. Water is always the best drink choice on your diet plan and has many health benefits. Exercise You don’t have a lot of control over your metabolism, but making exercise a regular part of your routine can help you burn more calories and, as a bonus, aid in blood sugar control. Aerobic exercise, such as walking or swimming, helps you burn the most calories. Aim for 30 minutes, five days a week. Build muscle with strength-training exercises such as weightlifting, bouts of high-intensity aerobic exercise or heavy yard work and gardening. Work out most major muscle groups, including legs, hips, back, abs, arms, shoulders and chest, to build muscles evenly. Manna Blood Sugar Support Want to lose weight EVEN MORE effectively? Yes? Then take the Manna Blood Sugar Support with every meal. How does Manna Blood Sugar Support work to kickstart your metabolism? It gels with the food you eat and then slow-releases the sugar from the food into your bloodstream. Taking 2 tablets with each meal helps to lower the Glycemic Index of the food you ate by up to 43%! The Manna Blood Sugar Support is an organic dietary supplement which can help to control blood sugar levels, suppress appetite and curb food cravings the natural way without any side effects. By controlling blood sugar levels, the insulin levels also decrease, which prevents fat the fat-storing action. How does this help me lose weight? This helps to balance your blood sugar levels, control food cravings and reduce the insulin requirement of the body. Lower insulin levels and craving control can help you to eat less and burn more fat as energy to lose weight the healthy way. Stop the Cravings and lose weight with Manna Blood Sugar Support Reverses insulin resistance. Normalizes blood sugar levels. Helps to retard the uptake of glucose. Assist the body to require less insulin. Keep your energy level high.

How to Build Healthy Weight-loss Habits in 2024

Make 2024 your weight loss year Ah, the festive season—a time filled with joy, laughter, and, let’s face it, heaps of delicious food! Ever noticed how those extra helpings of peppermint crisp tart and endless holiday treats seem to magically add a few kilos to the scale? It’s like a holiday gift we didn’t ask for! But truth be told, gaining weight after the festive season is a pretty common tale for many of us. Suddenly, those snug-fit, favourite jeans become a bit too snug. A NEW YEAR – A NEW ME Do resolutions work? As the calendar flips to 2024, we partake in a tradition brimming with hope and possibilities – crafting New Year’s resolutions! With determination, we picture a new me with positive changes, personal growth, a healthy body, and a slim waistline. Therefore, we make drastic resolutions – which should act as glowing beacons. We face our giant and plan giant steps to overcome it. But too soon we find, we lack the persistent enthusiasm of our aspirations: to pursue our goals like shaking off the extra weight. Maybe the hassle is in the size of our steps.  Here’s how to build good habits: Step 1: Take Small Steps In his book Atomic Habits, James Clear presents a workable system that will bring you to your goals. He says: Focus on making small improvements each day – over time, those small improvements will equate to massive change. Goals are good for setting a direction, but systems are best for making progress. Tiny persistent steps over time will breed powerful results. Stand amazed at high-level changes by making a 1 percent change each day. Pay attention to small action steps, make small changes, and achieve more. Set yourself a challenge to get 1% better each day for the next 30 days. For example, if you want to lose those extra kilos, start eating one fruit a day, if you were not a fruit eater. Then eat a fruit instead of a chocolate. Instead of focusing on losing 10 kg, concentrate on exercising for 30 minutes three times a week. Over time you will begin to see changes in your body. Dr Barbara O’Neil states that 15 minutes of intentional exercise a day, is enough to build a healthy body. Step 2: Commit to a Goal All big things come from small beginnings. The seed of every habit is a single, tiny decision. But as that decision is repeated, a habit sprouts and grows stronger. Stephen Covey said: “I am not the product of my circumstances, I am, a product of my decisions.” Is there a new lifestyle change you would like to make? Commit to a goal for 21 days (less than a month – before your next paycheck) and it will become a habit. The 21/90 rule states that it takes 21 days to form a habit and 90 days to make it a permanent lifestyle change. Don’t choose something too difficult.It cannot be something that you are likely to give up on in a few days.Don’t try to immediately practice for 3 hours, before you even have your breakfast, you will fail miserably and feeling like a failure will create a negative mindset about yourself. Commit to an attainable goal for 21 days and it will become a habit. Commit to your goal for 90 days ( less than a season ) and it will become a part of your lifestyle. Bad habits also compound over time, if you delay working on something every day, the bad habit of procrastinating will multiply and seep into other areas of your life. Step 3: Make it Easy According to James Clear, behaviour change comprises four components. Four components we can use to build better habits. They are: make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying.” Make it OBVIOUS: Don’t hide your running shoes or the fruit you want to eat, display them to remind yourself about the new you.Make it ATTRACTIVE: Buy healthy snacks or gym wear, and it’ll encourage you to use them.Make it EASY: If you want to eat more fruit, eat the fruits that are easy to eat.Make it SATISFYING: If you are satisfied, you will want more. Apply this to all good habits and do the opposite to bad habits: Make them invisible, unattractive, difficult to do, and unsatisfying. Ask yourself: How can I make it obvious? Establish a running habit by placing your running shoes at the foot of your bed. How can I make it attractive? Buy nice running shoes or new gym clothing. How can I make it easy? By starting small—I can run or walk for fifteen minutes a day. How can I make it satisfying? By preparing a delicious, healthy meal when I’ve finished my run. Step 4: Reward Yourself After Some examples: A relaxing bath, reading a favourite book, watching a movie, or tea with a friend after reaching the 21-day goal. Takeaway On entering the new year or seeing the scale, many of us decide on some drastic actions to lose weight but lack the self-discipline to follow through. Visualize the New You. Start with tiny improvements although they may appear small. make it obvious,make it attractive,make it easy, andmake it satisfying, Minute changes are transformational if you stick with it. The New You is an attainable possibility!

How to Get Over a Weight-Loss Plateau

They say the hardest thing about losing weight is getting started. But people who have hit a weight loss plateau might agree with this… What is a weight loss plateau? When someone loses weight and then hits a point where they suddenly stop losing weight even though they are still following healthy habits. This point is called a weight-loss plateau and can be a real pain to get past. You can still be working out and eating healthy which has helped you to get to the weight you are now, but it has suddenly stopped working. It can be very frustrating as it can happen seemingly out of nowhere. A weight-loss plateau is also called adaptive thermogenesis, but the exact cause for it is not yet known. It is believed that changes in body weight, as well as thyroid function and changes in the leptin levels. Leptin is a big suspect, as it is a hormone that affects the brain to regulate appetite and weight. Here are 3 top tips to help you get over the weight-loss plateau… The Scale Does Not Always Tell the Whole Story Weighing yourself on a scale, especially on a day-to-day basis can be a big contributor to thinking that you have hit a weight-loss plateau. The number on the scale might not be going down, but this could just be due to the fact that the scale cannot tell the difference between weight lost or gained as fat, muscle, or water. You may think that you have lost 2 kilograms in a day, but it may just be water-weight and on the other hand, you might think that you have not lost any weight, but it may be that you have burnt fat and gained muscle which will not make you weigh less. This does not mean that the scale should be tossed away, but you should rather stick to weighing yourself once a week, and you should also use additional methods of tracking your progress. Keep a record of the measurements around your chest, waist, and arms, as well as your body-fat percentage. It is important to note that weight-loss is not linear, which means that you should not expect to lose a constant 1 kilogram per week until you have reached your target weight. You might lose less in one week, and then more in then the next. Just because you did not lose as much in a week as you have hoped, does not mean you have hit a plateau. Weighing and measuring can be tiring, so you should always make sure to get plenty of rest… Get Enough Sleep While sleep itself is not going to make you lose weight, a good night’s rest can help regulate certain hormones in the body which in turn can help you get past a weight-loss plateau. The opposite is also true, and that is that poor sleep can cause affect these hormones negatively which means it might cause your weight-loss efforts to be ineffective – this can happen after only one night of pour sleep. The right amount of sleep differs from one individual to the next, but it is typically between 7 and 9 hours per night. When you realize that you have reached a weight-loss plateau, it is vital to look at your sleeping patterns to see how frequently and for how long you sleep at night and during the day (Naps). This goes hand-in-hand with your eating habits and exercise routine. Waking up fully rested will make sticking to your plan a lot easier… Stick to the plan You can have the best diet plan, and the top exercise routine, but if you are not sticking to it you won’t lose any weight. A great way to make sure that you stick to it is to set out your plan, and then log and track every day’s progress in terms of what you have eaten and how well you have stuck to your exercise program. Make a grid of what you need to do each day, and cross it off at the end of the day if you have achieved it. What else can we do to get past this point? To help give your weight-loss efforts a boost, cut back on your carb intake. Be especially wary of carbs in the form of: Added Sugars Refined grains Whole grains and starches Fruit Healthy diet – Cutting out foods that give you blood sugar spikes or elevates your blood sugar levels for a prolonged period of time is the first step to getting blood sugar levels back to normal. The main culprits are sugars and refined carbohydrates. This includes rice, bread, ice cream, cookies, sweets, cold drinks, fruit juices, potato chips, potatoes, pasta, etc. These foods add sugar into your bloodstream, then the body releases insulin to try and keep the sugar under control, and if you don’t use the sugar as energy immediately it gets stored as fat. Get the Free Manna Diet e-Book for a great sustainable eating plan. Good Exercise routine – Eating healthy goes hand-in-hand with getting enough exercise. You don’t have to go join a gym if you know that you won’t find time for that. The internet is filled with easy short exercise routines that you can do at home with little or no equipment. Otherwise just go for a good cycle, run, or even a walk. Exercise helps to lower blood sugar levels by using the energy from sugar so that it does not get stored as fat. But let’s look at a much more appealing way of balancing blood sugar… Lose weight with Manna Blood Sugar Support Helps to reverse insulin resistance. It helps to normalize blood sugar levels. Helps to retard the uptake of glucose. Assist the body to require less insulin. Keep your energy level high.

How to Lose Weight Fast

Slim down and keep those kilograms off. Cutting almost all carbs from your meals or trying a trendy diet that promises success within a week will not yield lasting results. Our bodies cannot deal with such drastic changes. Such diets can make you feel horrible. You’ll likely regain all the weight you’ve suffered to lose and even put on some extra kilograms too. All your effort wasted! Don’t feel disheartened. Perhaps now is the time to try a different approach. What should you do if you want to lose weight and keep it off? The tried and tested way is to stick to enjoyable, manageable habits over time. Be kind to your body; start by implementing simple habits that is not too hard to keep to. You don’t have to build a healthy, weight-loss lifestyle without help. Manna can help! Read more about easy weight-loss habits you can start implementing and how Manna’s products can boost your efforts. Five easy weight-loss habits Eat a balanced breakfast Most cereals are packed with sugar. You don’t want to start the day by filling your stomach with empty carbs that’ll make their way to your hips. Start your day with a decent breakfast. Incorporate lean protein, healthy fats (e.g. eggs, unsweetened Greek yogurt, nuts, or nut butters), and fibre (e.g. vegetables, fruit, or 100% whole grains) into your meal. Eating a balanced breakfast will help you achieve successful weight loss. Here are some examples: Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds and Almond Butter Egg and Avocado Toast Greek Yogurt with mixed berries, nuts and seeds High-protein smoothie with spinach, Manna Low-GI Shake, and nut butter. The Manna Low GI Shake is the healthiest shake on the South African market and has helped tremendous amounts of people lose weight. This shake helps curb cravings, suppresses appetite, and controls blood sugar levels. A glass of Manna Low-GI Shake mixed with water contains only 99 calories making it the perfect shake for weight loss. Bust bloating Extra puffiness around your tummy can be uncomfortable. Eating more potassium, magnesium, and calcium can help counter bloating caused by sodium. Leafy greens, “orange” fruits and vegetables (oranges, sweet potatoes, carrots, melon), bananas, tomatoes, and cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower are foods that are high in potassium. Low-fat dairy, nuts, and seeds can also help reduce bloating. Manage your blood sugar levels There is a direct link between high blood sugar levels and weight gain. Lots of food in our Western diet can cause high blood sugar levels. If your blood sugar levels are constantly high, you might struggle to control your cravings. Intense cravings make it almost impossible to resist temptations like chocolate, doughnuts, fatty fast food, and other carb-rich foods. To keep your blood sugar levels stable, you’d want to avoid eating highly processed foods and rather opt for foods rich in fibre. If you struggle with cravings, try Manna Blood Sugar Support. This unique product has helped thousands of people stabilise their blood sugar levels and curb cravings. With Manna’s help, you can make healthier food choices and lose weight! Keep track of what you eat Studies have shown that keeping tabs on what you eat is a powerful tool for managing weight. If you want to lose weight, keep track of what you eat and drink on a daily basis. Writing down these items in a journal or by using an online food tracker aid in weight loss success. Some examples of food trackers you can download: MyFitnessPal Lose It! FatSecret Enjoy your exercise time Burning calories is crucial for weight loss; you burn calories by moving your body. But don’t suffer through an exercise routine that you abhor. Rather choose fun activities. Try dance lessons or play tennis with friends. Go on regular hikes or join a trampoline fitness class. Be creative! Make your workouts enjoyable. Also, try to make your workout sessions convenient. If you don’t have time, try short online workouts. Many quick cardio workouts on YouTube take less than 10 minutes to complete. You can also squeeze some exercise in between work. If you have five minutes to spare, try to do some push-ups or sit-ups. The amount of exercise you need to lose weight depends on the intensity and duration. Generally speaking, most health experts recommend that adults perform some form of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for at least 150 minutes (2.5 hours) per week. You can start with a few minutes a day and add more time to your workouts as your fitness increases. Your daily checklist You can now confidently start your weight loss journey. To kick off, implement these easy habits and stick to them. Try to answer “yes” to these questions every day: Did I eat a balanced breakfast? Did I eat foods with potassium, magnesium, and calcium? Are my blood sugar levels stable? Did I keep track of what I ate today? Did I exercise? Did I enjoy it? If this list intimidates you, you can always start by implementing one or two habits at a time. And if you fail to execute your daily habit? Just start afresh the next day! Don’t be hard on yourself. Try not to skip two days in a row and keep going! Takeaway Implementing and keeping to these easy habits is a great starting point to kick off your weight loss journey. Rather than trying fad diets, stick to manageable healthy habits. To make losing weight easier, try Manna Low-GI Shake and Manna Blood Sugar Support. These products can give your weight loss efforts the boost you need. 

How to Lose Weight when Feeling Overwhelmed

Here are 5 simple short-term goals to get you started You know you want to lose weight but the goal of losing lots of kilograms feels daunting. Shanking off extra weight might even be more discouraging if you are living with chronic pain, struggling with exhaustion or just have a busy work schedule. When you feel overwhelmed it is best to focus on your short-term goals. When creating a short-term goal, make sure it is something positive you can do to help promote a healthy lifestyle. This will assist in achieving long-term weight loss goals. An effective short-term goal should not involve an immediate outcome, such as a weight loss number, but instead should be an accomplishment you can do on a daily basis to replace an unhelpful habit. A short-term goal is not: I want to lose 10 kilograms. A good example of a short-term goal: I will eat a low-carb dinner every evening. Ensure that the goal is achievable and that it is realistic and attainable. 5 super simple short-term goals Here are five easy short-term goals you can implement. You don’t have to try every single one; rather, choose the goals that are right for you, starting with just two or three and building your way up as you start to master the old goals. Eat a protein-packed breakfast If you want to stay full for longer, eating protein-packed foods is the way to go. An easy way to do this is to include eggs as part of your breakfast; however, as eggs can become mundane, make sure you explore other foods high in protein that could serve as a substitute. Add variety to your breakfast with these proteins: Greek yogurt Peanut butter and other nut butters. Beans Milk Cottage cheese Wherever you go – take your water bottle too If you want to actively increase your water intake, try making it a goal to carry a water bottle with you throughout the day. This will act as a physical reminder to take sips from it throughout the day. Once that’s become a habit, set your next goal to be refilling the bottle twice a day. This will ensure that you’re drinking enough water each day. Eat a carb, protein, vegetable and/or fruit at each meal Make your nutrition goals more specific to ensure you’re getting a balanced meal each time you eat. Aim to have a carb, a protein, a vegetable, and/or some fruit on your plate at every meal. Not only will this help you feel full and satisfied after the meal, but it will also decrease the chances of you looking for unhealthy snacks later. Eat healthy fats Incorporating healthy fats into your meals can assist with satiety. Since healthier fat takes longer to digest, it can keep you satisfied for a longer period. Some good sources of healthy fats are avocado, olive oil, olives, nuts, seeds, and nut butters. For example, you can slice some avocado to eat with your eggs, dress your salad in an olive oil-based vinaigrette, or sprinkle slivered almonds over a vegetable side dish. Eat at scheduled times Creating a consistent eating plan consisting of meals and snacks can assist you to maintain a balanced diet. Generally, it is recommended to eat three meals with one or two nutritious snacks between them. Skipping meals can often lead to binge eating, so it is important to not let too much time pass without eating – no longer than five hours (excluding when you are sleeping). Plan out your snacks and meals ahead of time. Takeaway Starting a weight loss journey can feel overwhelming. Beat the overwhelm by implementing some simple short-term goals.

How to Raise Healthier Children

Childhood obesity becomes a bigger problem by the day. It can soon become completely out of hand, and the parents are to blame for not raising healthier children. Before thinking that this is a harsh statement, consider the facts: Who buys the food in the house? Who allows the children to eat things like sweets, sugary cereals, chocolate, and chips on a daily basis? Who relaxes at home on the weekends rather than arranging fun outdoor activities? Who makes the decision to get fast food takeaways rather than a healthy supper? Yes, I know that sometimes it is just more convenient. Or that sometimes you don’t have time to pack a healthy school lunch. But because we neglect the healthy alternatives, our children have to live with the consequences…. How can we make sure that we raise healthy children? For our own sake, as well as for the sake of our kids, we have to make a total mind shift and stop acting like living healthy is a punishment. A healthy, active lifestyle can enrich your life. And the best part is – it doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are 5 awesome tips that you can use to get started on the healthy journey… Join them on the journey Make it a family affair. If you make them do it on their own, they can feel like they are being punished for something. Be the role model and take the lead to show them how amazing it is to live healthily, it will encourage them. Don’t get caught with your hand in the cookie jar (literally) if you have banned unhealthy snacking in your house. Instead of watching TV on the weekend, go out and enjoy some fun outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, cycling, or a 5km fun-run. Make exercise fun Exercise shouldn’t feel like a punishment. There are tons of ways you can get active and have loads of fun at the same time. Here are just a few examples to help you get started… Ice skating or roller skating. Conquering hiking trails. Family bicycle rides. Swimming Doing home exercise challenges together. Laser Tag or paintball. Turn TV commercial breaks into fitness breaks (Jumping jacks, push-ups, sit-ups, etc. during breaks) Do some gardening as a family – you’ll be surprised how much exercise you can get from this, plus its skills development. Do family fun-runs or running races – many of these are for great causes as well. The list is honestly endless; you just have to put your mind to it. Never use food as a reward For example, don’t tell them that they can have ice cream if they finish their homework, or promise them pizza if they do well on a test. When food is given as a reward, it can create unhealthy emotional connections between certain foods and feeling good. Rather find alternative ways of motivating and rewarding them, like a sticker-system for the young ones, and sporting equipment or outdoor experiences for the older ones. Reduce temptations This will go a long way toward helping your children, as well as yourself. It is always so much harder to stick to the healthy path if you know your favourite unhealthy snack is right there in the fridge or cupboard. Rather keep healthy snacks like fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds around the house. The internet is also littered with healthy home-made snack recipes. And always make sure that your children have a healthy snack with them so that they don’t have to buy an unhealthy alternative when they suddenly get hungry. Be supportive Show your children that you are truly supporting them every step of the way on their healthy lifestyle journey. Get the whole family on board to make sure everybody can motivate and support each other. Be the leader to show everybody that living healthy is not a punishment, but rather a pleasure. Together, you can shape a healthier future – for your children, and also for yourself. How can Manna Blood Sugar Support help build a healthy lifestyle? One of the basic building blocks of a healthy lifestyle is ensuring your blood sugar levels are always balanced. This goes for children, as well as adults. There are many things that are dependent on your blood sugar levels, like: How long you feel full after a meal. Your energy levels. Stopping cravings for sugary-treats and other unhealthy snacks. Preventing diabetes and all of its complications – which is an ever-growing problem amongst children and adults alike these days. Keeping insulin levels under control. Managing blood pressure. By taking the Manna Blood Sugar Support supplement with each meal, it helps you keep your blood sugar levels under control. When you do this, all of the above-mentioned factors become so much easier to manage.

How to Stay on Track with Your Weight Goals Over the Holidays

The summer holidays are a time to unwind, indulge, and celebrate with friends and family. However, they can also bring challenges for those looking to manage their weight. The good news is that a few simple adjustments can make a big difference without sacrificing the joy of the season. Here are some practical weight management tips to keep you on track while enjoying the summer fun.

Is Sitting The New Smoking?

Surely smoking is much worse for your health than sitting still. Right? You will be shockingly surprised. These days we spend most of our day stuck to our chairs. Be it behind the computer, in meetings, eating lunch, or sitting in traffic. To put it simply, we are a lot less active. Today, our society is more sedentary. More and more jobs involve sitting down. In addition, computer, internet and smart phone use have skyrocketed. And let’s not forget other sitting activities such as watching television and commuting. Studies have shown that on average, we sit 7.7 hours a day (nearly half of our waking hours), and some results estimate people sit up to 15 hours a day! Is sitting still really the new smoking? While this is like comparing apples to donkeys, what we do know is that inactivity is dangerous. Several studies have shown significant increases in the rate of diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and premature death due to sitting. It is suggested that for every hour that a person sits and watches television, they lose 22 minutes from their lifespan. In comparison, for every cigarette that is smoked, a person loses 11 minutes. Can sitting cause obesity? Moving our bodies requires that we burn fuel, just like cars do. On average, a 70 kg male will burn 84 calories sitting, 108 standing, and 324 walking. Over the course of the day, standing and walking burns significantly more calories. This can keep our waistlines trim. Obesity is a known risk factor for a number of chronic illnesses, including diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. Does sitting increase our risk for cancer? The American Cancer Society states that women who spend 6 or more hours sitting in a day have a 10 percent greater risk of getting cancer compared to women who sit for less than 3 hours in a day. In particular, they were 65% more likely to develop multiple myeloma, 43% more likely to develop ovarian cancer, and 10% more likely to develop invasive breast cancer. What about cholesterol? When we are sedentary, our body’s production of an enzyme called lipoprotein lipase decreases. This enzyme is important because it converts bad cholesterol into good cholesterol. And when bad cholesterol levels increase, this can contribute to plaque buildup in our heart vessel walls that impede blood flow (otherwise known as atherosclerosis, or cardiovascular disease). Mild physical activity has been shown to rapidly reverse this ill-effect on lipoprotein lipase. Learn about how sugar raises cholesterol levels… How does sitting cause insulin resistance? Even short-term physical inactivity is associated with the development of insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone that serves as a “key” to allow glucose to enter the body’s cells and serve as energy to fuel its metabolic needs. Thus, insulin resistance leads to glucose buildup in the blood while our cells “starve” for energy. With time, insulin resistance can lead to pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes. What if I am moving while I am sitting down? Many of us have been told that fidgeting is a sign of anxiety, rudeness, and a lack of concentration. But habitual fidgeting may actually help us live longer and healthier. Habitual fidgeting includes tapping our feet, squirming, and needing to move around. A recent large study followed thousands of women for over a decade. They found that fidgeting is associated with a significantly lower risk of premature death, body weight, and insulin resistance to women who sat still. This underscores the fact that fidgeting – movement, even in short bursts, or at low intensity – is good for our health and well-being. And this is likely because Mother Nature intended for us to move all body parts, often, in order to survive – hunt, gather and roam. How can I become more active? While watching television consider walking or running in place, lifting weights, or doing lunges, sit ups, or pushups, especially during commercials. Treadmill workstation/walkstation. This requires space and may not be a reasonable option for everyone. There are a number of commercially available pieces of equipment on the market, but it can be as simple as placing a platform on the handles of a treadmill to place a laptop or papers. Arrange your office for movement: By arranging items in your office out of “arm’s reach” this encourages movement that will add up throughout the day. Move on your breaks: Set your alarm on your phone to go off every 1-2 hours to remind yourself to move or stretch. You can keep it simple by taking a few deep breaths, swinging your arms or going head to toe and slowly moving/contracting your neck, shoulder, arm, abs, gluts, hamstring, quadriceps and toe muscles. Pedometer: Low priced devices are available that can quantify your movement throughout the day. You should have a goal of 6,000-10,000 steps a day. And, too, there are a number of new devices and gadgets that can help us gauge our activity. Stand up whenever possible. Consider using a headset so you can make phone calls while standing and moving. And make it a habit to reply to emails while you stand. And if you need to present information, work (and walk around) the room. Take the stairs instead of the elevator Try getting back to nature for permanent weight loss! Learn more… We are NOT made to sit still We are meant to move. And we were meant to move throughout the day. As employers and teachers, our employees and students are spending an increasing amount of time sitting. However, the workplace and classroom venues are an important environment to influence healthy lifestyle behaviors. Studies have shown that incorporating regular physical activity within business and worksite places is associated with improvements in job performance and morale, lower absenteeism and turnover, reduced disability days and even lower medical costs. Compliment exercise with a healthy diet to control insulin prevent Diabetes The Manna Diet is a Low GI Diet which helps to reduce or eliminate refined carbohydrates and sugars. Include the Manna Blood Sugar Support as part of your daily diet to help control blood sugar levels and reduce insulin in the body. Try to replace one to two meals per day with a healthy Low GI, high fiber meal replacement shake, like the Manna Shakes to reduce total calorie intake per day for effective weight loss. Manna Low GI Shake is formulated to allow you to skip a meal without losing the needed nutrients and energy, helping you lose weight faster. The Manna Low GI Shake is high in fiber, which has been proven to aid in weight loss. Manna Low GI Shake also helps stop cravings, helping you keep away from sweets and chocolates. It is simple and convenient to use. Just add milk, shake and drink. It’s suitable for Diabetics, Pregnant and lactating women, Children of all ages, Vegetarians, Sportsmen, and it’s Fantastic for Weight Management Manna Low GI Shake is cholesterol and gluten free and made with all natural and organic ingredients

Maintain Your Weight this Festive Season

Your guide to weight maintenance on celebratory days We eat when we celebrate but gobbling your way through heaps of baked potatoes, sweet potato with marshmallows, malva pudding and milk tart can expand your waistline and leave you rounder – you might start the new year a few kilograms heavier. What should you do to avoid holiday weight gain? Dieting is hard and even more so during festivities when tables groan under the weight of fattening food. Now is not the best time to kick off a weight loss journey, rather focus on maintaining your weight during the festive season. The best strategy: shift into maintenance mode and kick off your weight loss journey in the new year! How to control your weight whilst celebrating Here’s what you can do before your holiday gathering and before, during and after your big celebratory meals. 1. Before the holiday gathering Before you head out for a celebration, implement the following. Start weight maintenance today When it comes to fattening food – put your foot down, or rather keep your mouth closed – starting today! It is perfectly fine to say no to foods and behaviours that hinder your weight control goals. Decide before the holiday gathering how much you will eat and what kind of foods you want to avoid. Understand that occasional slip-ups can occur, but it is crucial not to let these derail your progress. Instead, acknowledge these setbacks and focus on making healthier choices moving forward. Find a buddy Finding a weight loss friend can greatly help you maintain your weight. Look for someone who shares similar weight goals, as they can offer support and help keep you on track during the holiday season. Consider reaching out to friends, family, or colleagues to find a weight-maintenance buddy. If your friend is not celebrating with you on the day, you can text or phone them occasionally to check in. Example text to a friend: Hi friend! How is your celebratory day going? I am enjoying some healthy snacks today but the cupcakes on the snack table are so alluring. Have you enjoyed some healthy foods today? In the new year, you can meet up with your friend and celebrate how well you were able to control your weight during the holiday season. Before the big meal There are usually loads of snacks at festive events. If you can control your snacking habits, you will control your weight much better. Here’s what you can do: Snack from a plate Try not to nibble on snacks without using a plate. Without a plate, it becomes challenging to keep track of how much you’re eating, leading to mindless munching. By serving your snacks on a plate, you can prevent this mindless hand-to-mouth behaviour and avoid excessive eating. Don’t make a meal out of snacks Rather than focusing on short-term gratification by indulging in calorie-dense, sugary snacks, it’s essential to prioritize healthier options that will make you feel satisfied in the long run. That’s why it’s best not to fill your tummy with high-fat snacks before the main meal. 2. During the meal You can heartily enjoy your main meal and still maintain your weight. Here’s what to do: Look at all the food before you dish When it comes to holiday meals, it’s easy to get carried away and overindulge. A smarter approach is to take a step back and assess all the available food options before dishing up. By doing so, you can prioritize filling your plate with healthier choices like proteins and vegetables. Skip that second helping When attending holiday gatherings, it’s common to face heaps of tempting food choices. To prevent overindulging, don’t dish seconds. By consciously limiting yourself to just one plate, you can avoid the excessive calorie intake that often leads to weight gain. You can also keep track of portion sizes when you dish. One effective strategy is to use smaller plates, as this can trick your brain into thinking you’ve eaten more food than you actually have. 3. After the meal Move around You’ve got the whole day to lounge around after your meal – it’s holiday after all. If you want to maintain your weight, opt for some physical activity with your loved ones. You can swim, go for a walk or play with the kids or pets in the garden. Takeaway May you have the best festive season! Enjoy the time with your loved ones and enjoy the food. You can delight in your meals and snacks while also maintaining your weight so that you don’t have to start the new year a few kilograms heavier. 

More Important Reasons to Lose Weight

There are reasons to lose weight apart from being healthier and looking good There are other great reasons to lose weight… Being overweight is not the only reason to lose weight. The truth is that even only a couple of extra kilograms around the middle can lead to a higher risk for health complications. If that is not enough, here are 6 more reasons to lose weight to help motivate you… Better Sleep Losing as little as 5% of your body weight can help you sleep more, and better at night. It can help you fall asleep more easily and also help that you don’t wake up as much during the night. An added brain-boost Being overweight can weaken the blood-brain barrier, which may lead to substances from the fat cells to flow into the brain the same way they would into the heart and other organs. This is why it is important to maintain a healthy body weight in order to boost your brain power. A smoother, healthier skin Skin conditions like psoriasis as well as wrinkles and other general skin weathering may be cleared up when you start burning some fat. You’ll save money Between medical bills and food bills, you can save a lot of money once you have hit your goal weight. This means that you can spend less money on trying to keep your overweight-self alive, and spend more money on a summer beach holiday where you can show off your new beach body! Decrease joint pain and the risk thereof Whether you suffer from joint pain or not, maintaining a healthy body weight is a good idea. If you already suffer from joint pain, losing weight can help take pressure off of these joints and help them recover better. If you do not suffer from joint pain, ensuring that you maintain a healthy body weight can decrease the risk of developing any sort of joint pain severely. You’ll feel steamier between the sheets Research has suggested that losing 5 to 10 percent of body weight can lead to improvements in erectile function and libido, likely because there is less strain on the heart and blood vessels. However, ego and self-esteem may play a role too. When you feel good about yourself, your performance should increase along with your confidence and you can spend more time focusing on the task at hand than worrying about your weight. How can I lose weight and see the benefits? Diet: To lose weight the healthy way, you need to reduce sugar and starch in your diet. The Manna Diet does just that for you. Exercise: Get into a healthy exercise routine where you get active for at least 30 minutes, 5 times a week. Apart from helping you to lose weight, exercise release endorphins, adrenaline, serotonin, and dopamine which are “feel-good” hormones. Manna Blood Sugar Support: Take the Manna Blood Sugar Support supplement with each meal to control cravings and appetite for healthy weight loss. What is Manna Blood Sugar Support? The Manna Blood Sugar Support is an all-natural health supplement made from the pods of the Prosopis (Mesquite) tree, and it does not have any negative side effects like many chemical alternatives have. How does Manna Blood Sugar Support work? It gels with the food you eat and then slow-releases the sugar from the food into your bloodstream. Taking 2 tablets with each meal helps to lower the Glycemic Index of the food you ate by up to 43%! The Manna Blood Sugar Support is an organic dietary supplement which can help to control blood sugar levels, suppress appetite and curb food cravings the natural way without any side effects. By controlling blood sugar levels, the insulin levels also decrease, which prevents fat from the fat storing action. How does this help me lose weight? This helps to balance your blood sugar levels, control food cravings and reduce the insulin requirement of the body. Lower insulin levels and craving control can help you to eat less and burn more fat as energy to lose weight the healthy way. Stop the Cravings and lose weight with Manna Blood Sugar Support Helps to reverse insulin resistance. It helps to normalize blood sugar levels. Helps to retard the uptake of sugar. Assists the body to require less insulin.

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The Biggest Health Dangers Of Being Overweight

Being overweight isn’t just inconvenient, it can come with extreme dangers. Dangers of being overweight even slightly comes with many health dangers. Some are serious, others are even life-threatening. Let’s have a look at 8 dangers of being overweight that can make anybody think twice about eating that slice of cake… Heart Disease and Stroke Even being just a bit overweight means there is a much higher risk of high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Both of these conditions make the chance of heart disease and stroke much more likely. Luckily, the risk for this can be greatly reduced by simply losing the extra weight. Type 2 Diabetes Being overweight and type 2 diabetes often go hand-in-hand. Managing type 2 diabetes while overweight can be an uphill battle. That is why it is crucial to follow a healthy lifestyle in order to lose weight and balance blood sugar levels. A healthy lifestyle includes sticking to a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, and getting daily exercise. Cancer Carrying around extra weight can be so much more than just an inconvenience. It can be seriously life-threatening. Being overweight means that you are at a much higher risk of certain cancers, including: Colon cancer Breast cancer (Especially after menopause) Endometrium cancer (Lining of the uterus) Kidney cancer Cancer in the esophagus Gallbladder cancer Ovarian cancer Pancreatic cancer Gallbladder Disease Apart from gallbladder cancer, being overweight can also lead to gallbladder disease and gallstones. These problems are far more common if you are overweight or obese. But be careful, because losing weight too quickly can also cause gallstones. It is important to lose weight at a steady, healthy rate. That is why it is much better for you to follow a healthy lifestyle than to go on a quick-fix 2-week diet. Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a common joint condition that most often affects the knee, hip, or back. The extra weight puts extra pressure on these joints and wears away the cartilage, which is the tissue cushioning the joints, that normally protects them. Gout Gout is not just caused by drinking too much red wine. Being overweight can also be a big factor. Gout is a disease that affects the joints. It is caused by too much uric acid in your body. The extra uric acid forms crystals that deposit in the joints, causing severe pain or discomfort. Sleep Apnoea This can be dangerous because it happens while you sleep, so you probably don’t even know it happens to you. Sleep apnoea is a breathing condition linked to being overweight. It causes heavy snoring and can cause you to stop breathing for short periods during sleep. The only signs you may see of sleep apnoea may be daytime sleepiness or constantly feeling tired unless you sleep next to a partner who has witnessed your snoring and the moments where you stop breathing while you are asleep. Sleep apnoea can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Infertility Excess weight makes conceiving harder, partly because overweight women ovulate less often than those at a healthy weight. So it is best to make sure that you are not overweight even before you try to have a baby. How can I lose weight and avoid these dangers of being overweight? The obvious answer is following a healthy lifestyle. This includes a balanced diet and exercising daily. But you already know all about that… What MORE can you do to lose weight? Well, a good diet and exercise may be of very little help when your blood sugar levels aren’t balanced. What do blood sugar levels have to do with weight loss? When your blood sugar levels are higher than they should be, the body has to work much harder to keep them under control. The body keeps blood sugar levels under control by releasing insulin. Hold on, I’m getting to the part where it prevents weight loss… Insulin controls blood sugar by allocating the sugar we take into either act as fuel for immediate energy or store to be used for energy for a later stage. Now, THIS is where the problem comes in… When the insulin stores sugar to be used for energy at a later stage, it does this by storing it as fat in the cells. And as long as fat keeps being stored, it is extremely difficult to burn enough fat so that it actually results in weight loss. Now you do not only have to burn existing fat, but also the fat that is getting stored the whole time.

The Power of Walking

A Simple and Effective Way to Lose Weight In the pursuit of weight loss, we are drawn to intense workouts, restrictive diets, and complex fitness programmes. However, amidst the noise of these approaches, one simple and accessible activity often gets overlooked: walking. While it may seem too basic to be effective, walking has emerged as a powerful tool for shedding those extra kilos and improving overall health. Let’s look at walking as a weight loss strategy and explore how you can use its benefits to achieve your fitness goals. Why Walking Works Walking is a low-impact aerobic exercise that engages multiple muscle groups and elevates the heart rate without putting undue stress on the joints. Unlike high-intensity workouts, which can be daunting for beginners or those with physical limitations, walking is suitable for almost everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. It’s Free – No need to join an expensive gym. It’s Sociable – Walking with a friend – even while brisk walking a conversation is possible. It’s Scenic – The view in a charming neighbourhood can be delightful. It’s Fun – Walking in the veld or along the sea, viewing the clouds of a sunrise or sunset can be a wonderful nourishment to our inner person. Shaking off kilos in this way can actually be fun! Here’s how walking contributes to weight loss: Stress Reduction: Walking outdoors, especially in natural settings, has been linked to reduced stress levels and improved mood. Lower stress levels can help prevent emotional eating and promote adherence to healthy lifestyle habits. Calorie Burn: Walking burns calories, helping create a calorie deficit necessary for weight loss. Brisk walking can burn 100 to 300 calories per half-hour. Fat Oxidation: Regular walking can help reduce body fat percentage, especially belly fat. Metabolic Boost: Brisk walking can increase metabolism, especially if combined with resistance like hand weights or uphill walking. Appetite Regulation: Walking helps regulate appetite hormones, aiding better control of food cravings. Tips for Effective Weight Loss Walking Set Realistic Goals: Start with 15 minutes of brisk walking five days a week and build up gradually. Focus on your posture: Keep your head up, core tight, shoulders back, and arms swinging naturally. Increase Intensity: Add intervals, walk uphill, use Nordic walking sticks, or carry light hand weights. Track your Progress: Use a walking app like Map-my-walk to log distance, time, and pace. Stay Consistent: Make walking a routine, just like a scheduled appointment. Pair with Healthy Eating: Combine walking with a diet of whole foods like vegetables, fruits, lean meats, and whole grains. Stay Hydrated: Drink water before, during, and after your walk. Beware of Sugary Drinks: The calories burned walking can be easily negated by one sugary drink. In a nutshell In a world with complex fitness fads and extreme dieting trends, walking stands out as a refreshingly simple yet potent strategy for weight loss. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or a beginner taking the first steps on your wellness journey, walking offers a sustainable path to improved health and vitality. By lacing up your shoes and hitting the pavement, you can embark on a transformative journey toward a healthier, happier you. So, why wait? Take the first step today!

The Powerful Natural Fat Burner

Fat burning products are all the rage with everybody trying to slim down. But what makes Manna F.A.T Way to Go special? To start off, it is a completely natural fat burner. All the ingredients are natural, and there are no added artificial preservatives or additives. But why should it matter if it is natural or not? The problem with synthetically or chemically made fat burners is that they often have negative side effects. With the Manna F.A.T Way to Go being made with all natural ingredients, there are no negative side effects. So what are these natural fat burning ingredients? Prosopis Mixture (Manna®) – Glucose homeostasis Keeping insulin levels normal by stabilizing your blood sugar level is very important to promote healthy weight loss. Eucalyptus Extract (Immune modulating and anti-oxidant) The Anti-Oxidant properties (ORAC Value) in the Flavonoids and Polyphenols from this natural Eucalyptus extract are even higher than grape seed extract. Ginger (Improves Metabolism) Ginger contains an acidic substance that stimulates gastric enzymes, which can aid metabolism. The better your metabolism, the more calories you will burn. Ginger improves gastric mobility – When the digestive system is functioning at its best, food is freely moving through the body, which reduces bloating and constipation. Parsley Helps to remove toxins from the body aiding digestion Assimilation of foods Guarana Guarana boost metabolism and enhance thermogenesis – (the body’s ability to free fatty acids and use them for energy production) Guarana decrease appetite Guarana fight free radicals Guar gum Guar gum supplementation produces a reduction in body weight, but it reduces hunger significantly better than commercially-prepared bran products. What are the benefits of Manna F.A.T. Way to Go Helps to activate stored fats to be burned as energy Assist in the boosting of metabolism Anti-oxidation (to get rid of free radicals in the fat cells) Helps to suppress cravings Promotes fat burning activity How safe is it? It is completely safe to use, and here are a few frequently asked questions about it along with answers: Natural and Organic? Yes Manufactured in NSF CGMP Facility? Yes 100% free of additives? Absolutely Free from potential allergens? Wheat, dairy FREE Diabetic Friendly? Absolutely How to use it: Take 2 Caplets 3 times per day, with food. Who can Use it? All persons from the age of 12, Excluding: Lactating & Pregnant women Children younger than 12 years of age People on High Blood Pressure Medication People allergic for ingredients Can I use the F.A.T. product with my current medication? Please consult with your doctor before you use the FAT burner alongside other medication. It is recommended that people on Warfarin and on High Blood Pressure medication not use the product. Are Fat Burners worth my time and money? Absolutely! Only be sure to select your fat loss supplements carefully and follow a healthy program of diet and exercise to go with them. Download the FREE Manna Diet eBook from the website for effective, healthy weight loss, because it is not just about fat burning, but to manage and control your blood sugar levels and insulin levels successfully.

The True Cause Of Weight Gain and What To Do About It

The cause of weight gain can be a tricky thing, but weight loss can be just as tricky Many times it is due to staring at ways to treat the symptoms instead of tackling the root cause of the problem. But before we can start taking on the root of the problem, we first need to know what is the cause of weight gain. What really causes weight gain? Forget about unhealthy eating or not exercising. These are simply physical triggers. But why do these triggers cause us to put on weight? It can all be traced back down to a hormonal level. The culprit here is a hormone called insulin. What is insulin? Insulin is the hormone that controls how your cells absorb nutrients from the blood. One of the main nutrients, in this case, is sugar. Insulin is responsible for making sure that sugar is used as energy, or stored as fat for later usage. How does insulin cause weight gain? After the pancreas has produced enough energy to be used and stored, the cells in your body stop responding to insulin. However, if your blood sugar level is still high, the pancreas keeps producing insulin. Eventually, the body tells your pancreas to stop producing insulin, or the insulin becomes ineffective. This can then lead to issues like weight gain and type-2 diabetes. Here are 5 steps to help manage insulin levels and keep the weight off… Step 1: Learn the Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL) of the food. The Glycemic Index is how fast your blood sugar rises after eating a specific food. The glycemic load is a measure of the total amount of carbs your body absorbs from a food, regardless of timing. But just knowing the GI and GL of food will not help if these foods are not avoided… Step 2: Avoid high GI and GL food. Stay away from food with high GI and GI figures as these cause big fluctuations in your blood sugar and insulin levels. These are usually foods that are high in refined carbohydrates such as white bread, cake, cookies, processed foods, and sugary soft drink. Most fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds have a low Glycemic Index. Consult a Glycemic Index chart if you are unsure about a particular food. However, if you DO eat something on the high end of the GI scale, make sure to take one or two Manna Blood Sugar Support tablets with it so that your blood sugar doesn’t go through such a big spike. But it is not just about WHAT we eat, but also HOW we eat… Step 3: Eat regular meals and snacks. It is important to have some sort of eating schedule so that you can plan what to eat in advance and not get caught off guard and give in to a sugar-filled snack or meal. The best way to get from one meal to the next is to eat a healthy, balanced snack between meals. Make sure to consider your meals and snacks when calculating your daily calorie intake. However, a good diet is nothing without a good exercise routine… Step 4: Exercise regularly. Getting enough physical exercise is critical no matter who you are, but it is even more relevant if you are trying to lose weight. Exercise can help your cells become more responsive to insulin, and then help you manage your weight. But let’s be honest: who doesn’t need a bit of a boost when trying to lose weight… Step 5: Manna Blood Sugar Support The way Manna Blood Sugar Support helps to tackle the root cause of sugar cravings is by stabilizing your blood sugar levels. The Manna Blood Sugar Support slow-releases the sugar from the food you eat into your bloodstream. This means that all the sugar is not dumped into your system at once, but gradually released so that you have constant boosted energy levels over a longer period of time. The Manna Blood Sugar Support helps lower the GI of any food you eat along with it by as much as 43%.

Turn Your Diet Dreams Into a Reality

The biggest reason why people don’t lose weight is that they do not actually do something about it. Everybody wishes they could just lose a few kilograms, so now is the time to actually do something about it. While it may be easy to say “Just get up and do something about it”, actually starting a diet can be tough. So here are 9 great tips for setting off on the right track for weight loss… Eliminate Fast Food It is crunch time at work now to get everything done before the holidays, and you don’t feel like making food after a busy day at work, but stay away from fast foods! The convenience it offers does not balance out its negative health effects. Besides, you can get healthy, ready-made meals at most supermarkets these days instead of unhealthy, fatty fast foods. Say no to Soft Drinks and Fruit Juices It is common sense that sugary soft drinks are bad for you, but we often perceive fruit juice to be healthy. Most fruit juices contain preservatives and added sugars in order to make them last longer and taste better, making them just as bad as soft drinks. Don’t be fooled by the sugar-free diet cool drinks either, as they are filled with other chemicals that are dangerous for your health. The best option is some good old water! Try to keep Track of Calories There are many fancy diets these days, but in the end, it all comes down to calories consumed vs. calories burned. If you want to lose weight, count all your calories and make sure that you are burning more than you are consuming. Take the Stairs This does not seem like much, but you will be amazed by the difference taking the stairs once or twice a day can make! This is not only true for the physical calorie burning, but it helps keep you in a healthy mindset as it shows you that it’s not that difficult to make healthy choices. Kick up the Cardio Even if you already have a very good cardio workout, dial it up a notch. Try to make it more intense rather than making it longer, as you will benefit more from short, powerful workouts than tedious, long ones. Pump some iron If you are not already doing this, start lifting some weights as part of your workout. You don’t need to try and be a powerlifter, just light-medium weight training can increase your body’s calorie-burning function and keep it running for longer (known as the afterburn effect). Eat Smaller Meals, More Often The best way to keep yourself from overeating is by not getting hungry. To keep yourself from feeling hungry, cut down the time between meals by eating small, balanced meals 5 or 6 times a day, rather than 3 big ones. Make Small Swaps Start by swapping out simple things like white bread for whole grains, soft drinks for water with lemon, sweets with fruits, etc. Manna Blood Sugar Support Stabilizing your blood sugar levels is the perfect helping-hand you need to reach your weight loss dreams. And it with Manna Blood Sugar Support it couldn’t be easier! Follow the Manna Diet: It lends itself to a low-carb roadmap that can help you eliminate the bad carbs and sugar from your diet and beat the cravings. Add to this a good exercise routine, and taking 1 or 2 Manna Blood Sugar Support tablets with each meal, and you have yourself a winning recipe to take control of your blood sugar levels! What is Manna Blood Sugar Support? The Manna Blood Sugar Support is an all-natural health supplement made from the pods of the Prosopis (Mesquite) tree, and it does not have any negative side effects like many chemical alternatives have. How does Manna Blood Sugar Support work? The Manna Blood Sugar Support supplement is the organic and natural way to help balance blood sugar levels. It does this by slow-releasing the sugar from the food we eat into our bloodstream. This means that it helps prevent the blood sugar levels from soaring through the roof after you have eaten something, and then also obviously helps avoid the subsequent sugar crash. This helps your body to avoid the need for the pick-me-up from a sugary snack that we know as a craving. If you can stabilize your blood sugar levels and avoid cravings, it makes losing weight a whole lot easier. When taken with food, Manna Blood Sugar Support gels with the food in the stomach to reduce the glycemic index of the food and drink you consume by up to 43%. It, therefore, helps to prevent blood sugar levels from rising too high. Manna Blood Sugar Support is uniquely formulated natural and organic supplement which helps Maintain balanced blood sugar levels, keeping you more satisfied after a meal, which means that the same meal can take you much further and help you to eat less, which can help with natural weight loss. Control cravings, helping you stay away from sweets and unhealthy food and lose weight easily.

What Happens When We Lose Weight Too Quickly?

Crash diets and quick fixes are not always recommended. In fact, they can actually be quite dangerous. Everybody who wants to lose weight wants to lose it QUICKLY. And rightfully so… Nobody wants to commit to long periods of eating nothing but salad, all just to lose 5kg in a year. But that doesn’t have to be the case. But we will get to that in a short while. First, let’s find out what the dangers there are to lose weight too quickly… What are the dangers of losing weight too quickly? Whether it is a crash diet or some other form of a quick-fix like weight loss surgery – they can all be equally dangerous. Some of these dangers can be inconvenient, while others may have far more serious consequences. Loose Skin Sudden weight loss over a short period of time often leaves loose skin on the abdomen, arms and legs. This happens because the skin loses some of its elasticity and does not have time to shrink with the rest of the body. While this may not have long-term health consequences, surgery may be the only option to fix it. Gallstones A common side effect of rapid weight loss is the development of gallstones, which are hard deposits of cholesterol that form in the gallbladder. They can cause serious pain and discomfort, and often they have to be surgically removed. While being overweight can increase the risk of gallstones, losing weight too quickly can also cause them. That is why it so crucial to lose weight at a safe pace. Loss of Lean Muscle When you lose weight very quickly, you are not necessarily only losing fat. Rapid weight loss can also cause you to lose lean muscle tissue. This means that the metabolism slows down, and can cause you to pick up all the weight that you have lost very quickly after you get off your crash diet. Liver Issues While fatty liver disease is commonly associated with obesity, losing weight too quickly is also a risk factor for developing liver damage. This is very common after weight-loss surgery in obese patients. This may be due to the sudden changes in your fatty acid profile after your weight loss, or as a residual effect of being overweight. Dehydration A lot of the weight loss experienced on crash diets is actually the loss of water weight. You’re not only losing the fat that you want to lose, it also means your body isn’t getting the water that it needs. Dehydration doesn’t just cause discomfort from fatigue, headaches, and constipation; if prolonged, it can lead to more serious issues, like the formation of kidney stones or even impaired kidney function. Slower Metabolism While many crash diets may aim to increase your metabolism, most of them do the exact opposite. Crash diets usually allow very few daily calories, and this sends your body into a “survival mode” where it slows down the metabolism and increases the fat storage as it is scared that you may not be getting enough food to survive. This also means that when you return to eating normally after a crash diet, your metabolism cannot deal with the extra calories fast enough and you pack on all the weight again that you have lost. So what should I do to lose weight safely and avoid these dangers? Now we get back to the part where you lose weight at a good pace as I promised earlier. Just because you aren’t losing 10kg in 2 weeks, doesn’t mean that you have to lose weight so slowly that you don’t even notice it. The answer lies in something called “healthy lifestyle habits” Yes, a few small changes will have to be made to your daily routine – but in the end, it will be worth it. The idea is that you are able to lose weight in a way that is sustainable for the rest of your life. Not just something that you do for a few weeks or months and then fall back into your old habits. What healthy lifestyle changes help me lose weight? Eating habits – As made crystal clear above, crash diets are NOT the way to go. Rather just make the following adjustments to improve your eating habits: Reduce your intake of refined carbs (White bread, white rice, pasta, etc.) and sugar (Table sugar, sweets, cookies, etc.) Eat more protein (1/3 of every meal should be protein) Load up on delicious fresh fruits, veggies, and salads. It doesn’t have to be boring or tasteless – the internet is chock-full of yummy and healthy recipes. Learn to say no to processed and deep-fried food like takeaways. PORTION CONTROL – even healthy foods contain calories that can add up if you don’t stick to your portions. These are a few simple tips, but if you want a bit more guidance, get the FREE Manna Diet for a full guide. Exercise routine – This doesn’t mean that you have to become a gym junkie. It just means that you have to do literally anything to become more active. Exercise has endless health benefits, but the one that you are obviously interested in is the weight loss part. So in order to exercise with the goal of losing weight, you have to make sure that you get active at least 4 times a week. But if you can do it more often – all the better. Here are a few ideas for exercise that don’t involve the gym: Take up cycling Start jogging – it takes only a pair of shorts and some running shoes. Go hiking on the weekends Do some gardening – you will be surprised how many calories you can burn. Use household items for weight training (Water bottles, paving stones, bricks – get creative!) Go dancing Jump or skip rope The ways you can exercise are only limited by your imagination. Manna Blood Sugar Support – This is by far the easiest healthy lifestyle change you can make. Part of losing weight through a sustainable, healthy lifestyle is always making sure that your blood sugar levels are under control. Why are blood sugar levels important to for weight loss? When your blood sugar levels are higher than they should be, the body has to work much harder to keep them under control. The body keeps blood sugar levels under control by releasing insulin. Hold on, I’m getting to the part where it prevents weight loss… Insulin controls blood sugar by allocating the sugar we take into either act as fuel for immediate energy or store to be used for energy for a later stage. Now, THIS is where the problem comes in… When the insulin stores sugar to be used for energy at a later stage, it does this by storing it as fat in the cells. And as long as fat keeps being stored, it is extremely difficult to burn enough fat so that it actually results in weight loss. Now you do not only have to burn existing fat, but also the fat that is getting stored the whole time. How can I balance my blood sugar levels and start losing weight? Well, exercise and eating right help for this as well. But there’s a better way. Just take Manna Blood Sugar Support with every meal. What is Manna Blood Sugar Support? The Manna Blood Sugar Support is an all-natural health supplement made from the pods of the Prosopis (Mesquite) tree, and it does not have any negative side effects like many chemical alternatives have. How does the Manna Blood Sugar Support work? Manna Blood Sugar Support gels with the food we eat and then slow-releases the sugar from this food into the bloodstream. What this means is that the blood sugar levels in the body do not get a sudden spike, and there is no need for the pancreas to release a bunch of insulin. Another thing to do when trying to get your blood sugar levels stable is to stop fighting the incredible effects of the Manna Blood Sugar Support by eating things that are constantly trying to shoot up your blood sugar levels. Follow a healthy diet like the one found in the Manna Diet e-book. However, if you do decide to be a bit naughty and have an unhealthy take away or a chocolate every once in a while, take a Manna Blood Sugar Support tablet or two with it, and it will help keep the blood sugar spike under a bit more control.

When Does “Overweight” Become “Obese”?

There is a fine line between being overweight and being diagnosed as obese. But when do we cross that line? And what can we do about it? Many people get offended when they are diagnosed as obese because they think that fun is being made of them being overweight. However, it is not just about weight – it is a serious issue and an extreme danger to your health! Obesity is usually diagnosed with help from the body mass index (BMI), and you can be classified as obese when your BMI is over 30. Between 25 and 29.9 on the BMI you are overweight, and should already be looking at ways to lose weight before it leads to obesity. How Does Obesity Affect Your Health? Obesity can come with an array of other health issues, which may also be more indicators that you should take a serious look at your weight. These health issues include: High blood pressure Heart disease and stroke Type-2 diabetes High cholesterol levels Joint problems Trouble breathing Sleep apnea Gallstones What can you do to keep your weight under control not to become overweight and obese? Here are 8 great tips: Set achievable weight loss goals Setting an ambitious weight loss goal is great but sometimes it may seem so out of reach that it makes you feel even less motivated to stick to your plan. Set yourself monthly, weekly, and even daily goals for weight loss and healthier eating. A big bowl of fruit on the counter Having fruit on the table or counter reminds you to eat your daily portions of fruit. It also makes it easier to reach for a healthy option when a craving hits. But make sure to keep moderation in mind. Even though the sugar in fruit is healthier than refined sugar, too much of it can also have negative effects. Get enough sleep Not getting enough quality sleep at night can cause you to gain kilograms fast. The best way to make sure you get enough sleep is to get into a routine of going to bed at the same time every night and getting up at the same time each morning. Veggies are your best friend Veggies are full of good things! Fibre, vitamins, and nutrients – eat well, eat often. Keep close by as a low-calorie snack option. Eat fresh Farmer’s markets and slow markets are becoming increasingly popular and the fresh produce on offer is generally much healthier than what you’ll find on supermarket shelves. Take an outing to gather up fresh and organic produce that is preservative-free and tastes better than their processed equivalents. Find your closest market and support your local farmers while eating yourself healthy. Go low on your calories No matter what diet you follow, a key element will always be calories in vs calories out. If you consume fewer calories than you burn each day, you will lose weight. Make exercise fun If you don’t want to wake up at 4 o’clock in the morning to hit the gym, then don’t. There are so many ways to get exercise without it even feeling like exercise. You can go for a walk along the beach, take a hike, go swimming or take the family out for a fun bike ride in the park. It is always better when you exercise with friends or family, as you can keep each other motivated, hold each other accountable and keep each other company. Manna Blood Sugar Support By taking the Manna Blood Sugar Support supplement with each meal, it can help to control blood sugar levels, curb cravings, and suppress appetite without any side effects. How does Manna Blood Sugar Support work? It gels with the food you eat and then slow-releases the sugar from the food into your bloodstream. Taking 2 tablets with each meal helps to lower the Glycemic Index of the food you ate by up to 43%! The Manna Blood Sugar Support is an organic dietary supplement which can help to control blood sugar levels, suppress appetite and curb food cravings the natural way without any side effects. By controlling blood sugar levels, the insulin levels also decrease, which prevents fat from the fat-storing action. How does this help me lose weight? This helps to balance your blood sugar levels, control food cravings and reduce the insulin requirement of the body. Lower insulin levels and craving control can help you to eat less and burn more fat as energy to lose weight the healthy way. Stop the Cravings and lose weight with Manna Blood Sugar Support Reverses insulin resistance. Normalizes blood sugar levels. Helps to retard the uptake of sugar. Assists the body to require less insulin.

Why Should We Worry About Weight Loss?

Apart from being healthier and looking good There are other great reasons to lose weight… Being overweight is not the only reason for some weight loss. The truth is that even only a couple of extra kilograms around the middle can lead to a higher risk of health complications. If that is not enough, here are 6 more reasons to help motivate weight loss efforts… Better Sleep Losing as little as 5% of your body weight can help you sleep more, and better at night. It can help you fall asleep more easily and also help that you don’t wake up as much during the night. An added brain-boost Being overweight can weaken the blood-brain barrier, which may lead to substances from the fat cells to flow into the brain the same way they would into the heart and other organs. This is why it is important to maintain a healthy body weight in order to boost your brainpower. A smoother, healthier skin Skin conditions like psoriasis as well as wrinkles and other general skin weathering may be cleared up when you start burning some fat. You’ll save money Between medical bills and food bills, you can save a lot of money once you have hit your goal weight. This means that you can spend less money on trying to keep your overweight-self alive, and spend more money on a summer beach holiday where you can show off your new beach body! Decrease joint pain and the risk thereof Whether you suffer from joint pain or not, maintaining a healthy body weight is a good idea. If you already suffer from joint pain, losing weight can help take pressure off of these joints and help them recover better. If you do not suffer from joint pain, ensuring that you maintain a healthy body weight can decrease the risk of developing any sort of joint pain severely. You’ll feel steamier between the sheets Research has suggested that losing 5 to 10 percent of body weight can lead to improvements in erectile function and libido, likely because there is less strain on the heart and blood vessels. However, ego and self-esteem may play a role too. When you feel good about yourself, your performance should increase along with your confidence and you can spend more time focusing on the task at hand than worrying about your weight.