Want to lose weight? ‘Eat well, move well’

IF you’re looking to lose weight, the best advice is simply: eat better, move more.

Overweight i s reaching epidemic proportions in South Africa, which is now the fattest nation in sub-Saharan Africa.

It’s been found that seven out of 10 women and four out of 10 men in SA have ‘significantly’ more body fat than considered healthy.

The World Health Organisation predicts that diabetes driven by obesity will double across sub-Saharan Africa over the next 20 years.

Overweight and obesity are also linked to high blood pressure and heart disease, so losing extra weight should be priority for anyone who needs to.

When it comes to diet, the simplest rule to follow is to choose natural foods. Then, focus on foods that are lower in sugar or completely free from added sugar. Eating healthy amounts of fat and protein will help balance your blood sugar and keep you feeling full. This makes you less likely to snack on unhealthy foods.

When it comes to snacking, choose healthy options.

Always read the labels. The shorter an ingredients list, the closer a food is to its natural state. If you’ve been eating unhealthily, you may want to think about a multivitamin as you could be low in certain nutrients. Certain supplements, such as chromium, are believed to help with food cravings.

Wellness Warehouse has everything you need to reach and maintain a healthy weight.

Visit us our flagship store at Lifestyle on Kloof, 50 Kloof St, Cape Town.

Or shop online and find your nearest store at wellnesswarehouse.com.