Slim down with good fats

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Linda Hall SOME foods have the same effect as weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, an Australian nutritionist revealed. Originally created to help diabetes patients control their blood sugar, both mimic the GLP­1 hormone, telling the pancreas to make more insulin.

Sleep apart

THE NHS recommends between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for adults.

Nevertheless, stress and worry, a bedroom too hot or too cold, loud snoring, external noise or uncomfortable bed means many Britons are sleep deprived.

For those who believe snoring ought to top the list, Russell Foster, professor of Circadian Neuroscience at Brasenose College in Oxford suggested couples get rid of ear plugs in favour of sleeping separately.

They also make us feel full but, although safe, side effects can include nausea, constipation and diarrhoea.

Dr Emma Beckett, a senior lecturer in Food Science and Human Nutrition believes that good fats present in avocado, nuts and eggs produce the same effects, along with foods high in fermentable fibres like vegetables and whole grains.

“The nutrients that trigger GLP ­ 1 secretion are macronutrients,” Dr Beckett explained, writing in academic publication, The Conversation.

“This is why high fat, high fibre and high protein diets can all help you feel fuller for longer.”

Crisps win

A SALT tooth does exist.

A recent YouGov poll found that 40 per cent of Britons preferred crisps to chocolate, which could explain why the British Heart Foundation recommended following the World Health Organisation’s salt limit of five grammes a day by 2030.

“The result would be up to 1.4 million fewer new cases of high blood pressure and 135,000 fewer new cases of coronary heart disease,” the foundation said.

“There would also be up to 49,000 fewer new cases of stroke and more than 450,000 extra years in good health.”

Flips flop

FLIPFLOP weather is here, but a podiatrist advised against them.

Paul Macauley, a medical professional who treats of disorders of the feet and ankles, said that on putting your foot through a flipflop’s loops, you have to grip the sole with your toes.

“This can cause clawtoeing, when the joints in the toe bend like a claw and become inflexible. Constantly wearing flip flops can also lead to tendonitis which causes pain and stiffness, he said.”