Weight gain Archives - Healthhype https://healthhype.com/tag/weight-gain Current Health Articles on Symptoms, Diseases and Treatment Mon, 17 Oct 2016 19:57:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://healthhype.com/wp-content/uploads/logoicon.png Weight gain Archives - Healthhype https://healthhype.com/tag/weight-gain 32 32 Avoid The Winter Weight Gain And Shed The Fat For Summer https://healthhype.com/avoid-the-winter-weight-gain-and-shed-the-fat-for-summer.html https://healthhype.com/avoid-the-winter-weight-gain-and-shed-the-fat-for-summer.html#respond Mon, 10 Mar 2014 23:49:14 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=26446 As summer approaches up north, it is time to change your wardrobe for something less warm and bulky. Most of us opt for summer clothing that is lighter and often more revealing which means the the unflattering bulges will show quite easily. But is it your imagination or is there really an extra bulge or two that you did not previously notice? It is possibly not your imagination. Seasonal weight changes can vary among people and it is not uncommon to gain weight during winter. There are several reasons why this occurs and it is important to understand the mechanism behind winter weight gain so as to better structure a pre-summer weight loss program. But remember the basics – weight gain is a result of excessive calorie input (in food) compared to calorie output (through exercise). To lose weight, you have to eat less calories and burn more calories by exercising. There are very few other reasons for sustained weight gain beyond this calorie imbalance. In fact, weight gain for any other reason is still dependent on consuming too many calories. Inactivity When It Is Cold We all like to curl up under the covers when it is cold outside. [...]

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]]> https://healthhype.com/avoid-the-winter-weight-gain-and-shed-the-fat-for-summer.html/feed 0 Weight Gain Diet Tips for Vegetarians https://healthhype.com/vegetarian-weight-gain-diet-tips.html https://healthhype.com/vegetarian-weight-gain-diet-tips.html#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:30:24 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=1356 Nutrition Problems in Vegetarians Some vegetarians experience a problem with gaining weight and this is believed to be due to a vegetarian diet. It could be associated with a lower protein intake as well as a lower calorie intake, however, there may be other factors at play as well which do not involve a vegetarian diet.  Although obesity can also afflict vegetarians and vegans, studies have indicated that it is lower among these groups ¹. Common Causes of Low Weight in Vegetarians The low body weight in a vegetarian may be due to: Low calorie intake, especially due to low fat intake. Avoiding eating due to reduced appetite. Irregular eating habits. Bloating due to large amount of soluble fiber resulting in avoiding food Worm infestation with regularly consuming raw foods. Small intestinal disorders, like celiac disease and fructose malabsorption. Not all of these causes are unique to vegetarians or vegans. Why a Vegetarian May Refuse Food? A. Food Related Causes A vegetarian or vegan who is still adapting to a primarily plant-based diet may eats less due to: Always having same type of food (among individuals who are not culinary creative). Vegatables, fruits and processed plant foods may not seem as appetising (individual preference). [...]

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