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Can you really reduce calorie intake while enjoying fast food?

 "When selecting huge portion sizes, you may want to consider whether this is absolutely necessary. If the response is affirmative, so be it. Yet, if the answer is no, you can choose lower-calorie alternatives and still enjoy the same delicious flavours and experiences." Source As pleasant as it is to lose weight and get in shape, it is equally tough to ignore tempting fast food items. What if, however, we told you that you do not have to fully abstain from your favourite junk foods in order to get healthier? Graeme Tomlinson, a nutritionist and fitness coach, recently posted on Instagram that "eating food from McDonald's is not a nutritional disaster," "eating food from Burger King will not make you fat," "indulging in food from KFC should not result in self-loathing and failure," and "eating a subway on the go does not require subsequent punishment." According to the expert, consuming fast food is a win if you love it. What then? ...

5 Types of Anxiety Disorders & How to Manage Them

  Anxiety disorders can be hard to spot and sometimes even harder to treat. Knowing what kind of disorder a person has can be important for making a good treatment plan. source The US Department of Health has identified five different types of anxiety disorder. In this article, we will first look at the different symptoms of these disorders and then at what experts say are the best ways to deal with them. Five Different Kinds of Anxiety Disorders 1. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) This anxiety disorder is marked by a strong feeling of worry and tension that lasts for a long time and isn't caused by anything specific. GAD can make it hard to work, travel, or even leave the house. It can also make you sleepless and tired at the same time, leaving many people in a constant state of tiredness . 2. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)  Recurring, unwanted obsessions and doing the same things over and over again are signs of OCD. Even if a person is aware of how irrational they ar...