People who stay up late often develop food cravings and end up eating too much of the wrong foods. This is why late night eating causes weight gain.

How do you satisfy your late night cravings without piling on the pounds? The trick is to choose the right snacks that are filling and low in calories. Here are 7 healthy late night snacks to satisfy your night cravings…

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Constipation is one of the causes of abdominal bloating. Not only is bloating a bothersome symptom, it can also affect your quality of life.

I can certainly attest to this as I had suffered from constipation for most of my life. Even regular exercise and increased daily intake of water and fiber (from fruits and vegetables) did not make my bowel movements easier. Elimination was difficult and incomplete, leaving me bloated and uncomfortable. Excessive straining resulted in hemorrhoid.

I’d wake up in the morning with a flat stomach and end the day with a bloated belly. My clothes can fit me on one day but not the next. Having a bloated belly made me look fat!

My misery continued until one day

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Finally… Les Mills BodyCombat is now available on DVD as Les Mills Combat!

I fell in love with BodyCombat the very first time I tried it. BodyCombat is a cardio workout program inspired by mixed martial arts and draws from various disciplines such as karate, boxing, taekwondo, tai chi, muay thai and capoiera. It is a group fitness class that is only available at Les Mills licensed fitness clubs.

Having moved to a town where no fitness centres offer Les Mills classes,

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What are Konjac Shirataki Noodles?
Konjac Shirataki noodles are made from the root of the Konjac plant (similar to yam).

The primary component of the konjac root is glucomannan which is a water soluble dietary fiber. It can be made into konjac glucomannan foods such as noodles, rice, pasta, jelly (konyaku), etc.

Appearance and Taste of Shirataki Noodles

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“Eat Fat, Lose Fat will take you beyond your fears about fat, to the facts about fat.“

Eat Fat, Lose Fat by Dr Mary Enig and Sally Fallon is a nutrition book that has significantly changed my perception, choices and consumption of fats.

Here’s an overview of this book:

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Being on a low carb, moderate protein and high fiber diet has helped me lose excess weight, but it is not without shortcoming. I often get carb/sugar cravings right after meals and in between meals.

Having read Eat Fat, Lose Fat book by Mary Enig & Sally Fallon, I realised that my fat intake was too low. So I added several tablespoons of coconut oil to my diet, as suggested in the Quick and Easy Weight Loss Plan of the book.

The most noticeable and immediate changes were feeling of satiation and no more cravings! Since my food intake was reduced, I lost inches off my waist.

Coconut Oil: Potential Weight Loss Agent

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Iamgine a berry that makes coffee, lemons or strawberries taste sweet without added sugar or sweeteners. This remarkable fruit is known as the miracle berry or miracle fruit.

Miracle Berry/Miracle Fruit
Miracle berry is the fruit of Richadella Dulcifica, a shrub native to West Africa. It looks like a cranberry or red olive. What’s miraculous about this fruit is that it can make sour foods taste sweet. Lemon tastes like lemonade. Vinegar tastes like apple juice. Lime tastes like sweet orange.

Miraculin – Sweet Protein

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What is Green Coffee Bean Extract?
The  fruits of a coffee plant are known as berries. They contain green seeds or beans, from which green coffee bean extract is derived from.

Green Coffee Bean Extract & Weight Loss

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Although exercise and healthy nutrition are the keys to losing belly fat, some people may need the extra help from dietary supplements to enhance fat loss.

There are various reason why it is harder to lose excess pounds, such as:
- aging
- cravings and hunger
- stress or emotional eating

Choosing the right belly fat burners can help you to lose the bulge a little easier. Here are 2 of the best belly fat burners…

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Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is able to mimic the actions of insulin. It improves glucocose metabolism and insulin sensitivity, hence is used to treat diabetes and diabetic neuropathy.

Alpha Lipoic Acid & Weight Loss

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