It's not just you: stomach fat can be particularly tricky to get rid of! If you've ever noticed that you're less hungry when it's hot outside, there's a scientific reason for that. Researchers believe the heat tames your insatiable appetite, and they've got data to back it up. According to Loughborough University researchers , men who exercised in a hot environment (86° F) tended to eat less than those in a neutral (68° F) environment, whereas those who exercised in a cooler setting (50° F) tended to eat more. Overall, athletes in warmer environments consumed 12 percent fewer calories and reported feeling 15 percent less hungry than those who were chilly, even though there were no differences in appetite-related hormones.
Although white potatoes offer some potassium and fiber, sweet potatoes reign supreme in the nutrition department, so always reach for sweet potatoes instead of their white counterparts. A large sweet potato contains around 4 grams of satiety-boosting protein, 25 percent of the day's belly-filling fiber, and 11 times the recommended daily intake of vitamin A. What's more? It's less than 200 calories. By contrast, a white potato has upwards of 250 calories.
The average levels of MVPA for at least 10 minutes were 14.1 and 12.3 minutes for males and females, respectively, which was similar to the findings from a previous study that recruited college-age males and females 18 Interestingly, when the condition of a minimum of 10 minutes was applied to active college students who achieved 53.9 minutes of moderate physical activity (MPA) and 5.2 of vigorous physical activity (VPA) per day, the average time spent in MPA and VPA per day dropped to 12.5 minutes and 1.4 minutes, respectively 22 Thus, health education practitioners at Saudi universities should encourage students, independent of gender, to increase their levels of MVPA through activities that require 10 to 15 minutes per session.
Though snacking might not seem like a trusted weight loss method, munching on the right snacks throughout the day is one of the best ways to shrink your waistline. According to a recent study, researchers found participants lost significantly more body weight when they incorporated low-sugar, high-protein snacks into their daily food routine. Fitting in healthy, high protein snacks (such as a handful of unsalted almonds) helps to maintain blood-sugar levels—which keeps your brain from triggering hunger pangs—and stops your body from indulging in unhealthy foods after what feels like a long day of starvation.
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