You can’t change your genes but there are some food and lifestyle factors you can target to lower your risk.
Eating a typical Western diet high in fat and sugar is bad for our memory, including remembering whether or not we’re full.
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When we eat a meal, we take for granted that we should feel full afterwards. But eating a diet high in sugar and fat makes it harder for our body to tell if we are full or not.
Many children are born into families which are vegetarian for cultural, religious, health, ethical or economical reasons. But are they getting the nutrients they need for growth and development?
Good news. Taking a break from your diet every so often will help you lose weight in the long term.
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Climate change means the number of overweight and obese people will fall by 2050, but these benefits will be massively outdone by a rise in underweight and malnourished people.