Meet The 4 Hormones That Mess With Your Weight
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4. Cortisol
Cortisol, the dreaded stress hormone, can play a vital role in regulating metabolism. Produced in the adrenal gland, this hormone is released in stressful situations and makes sure that your body has enough energy to gear you up for action. When you have high cortisol levels, you might experience cravings and consume more food than you actually need. This may eventually lead to weight gain, depression, and chronic conditions such as diabetes. You can prevent this by practicing mindful eating, even when you're feeling stressed. You might not be able to curb your cravings entirely, but you can use these techniques to make smarter snacking decisions.
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Dive into summer with this fresh, light and healthy mango salad!
INGREDIENTS
- Peanuts
- Carrot
- Mango
- Rocket
- 2 limes
- Olive oil
- Soy sauce
- Red onion, minced
- Salt
- Pepper
METHOD
- Lightly sautée the peanuts until golden.
- Take the carrots and cut into thin slices.
- Peel the mango and slice into thin strips.
- Squeeze the juice from 2 limes into a bowl, and add olive oil, soy sauce, minced onion, salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, toss together the mango, carrot, rocket, and lime-soy dressing.
- Enjoy!