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All in the mind
NEW research at University College London (UCL) suggested it could be true that, as many women claim, they have more difficulty in losing weight and not putting it on again.
Investigators compared the brain scans of men and women aged between 18 55 with the questionnaires they’d completed.
They found that overweight women had changes in brain connectivity which apparently made them more susceptible to the sight, smell and taste of ultra processed foods (UPFs).
This then exposed them to a greater possibility of developing cravings and food addiction.
The UCL concluded that women who are trying to lose weight, or keep it off after having lost it, are likely to need more support in avoiding UPFs.
AVOCADOS: Rich in vital vitamins
Half an avocado also contains 10 per cent of the recommended daily amount of potassium, which can help to protect against hypertension and stroke.
Despite disagreement as to whether they are a fruit or a vegetable, avocados (Persea americana) are actually berries and belong to the Lauraceae plant family, which includes the cinnamon tree.
