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The government of Norway abruptly announced that they would be lifting all social distancing rules, capacity limits on businesses and other pandemic restrictions. This approach was taken after their cases had dropped by 50% in the last two weeks. They’ve requested the public to get vaccinated, stating that the pandemic was still not over and that “people will still get sick.”    With 67% of their population fully vaccinated, Norway is seeing their largest spike in cases this month. Yet the reasoning to this sudden decision is quite alarming as it isn’t due to high vaccination rates or the number of cases decreasing but solely due to the fatigue in the public with the constant lifting and placing of restrictions the Prime Minister states that there is a lack of normalcy. This ultimately means that the public would have to take personal responsibility from hereon for their safety and wellbeing.  Are other countries following Norway’s decision?   Singapore has also decl...

First things first – you need to be in a calorie deficit to lose weight! However, what is disputed is whether there is a particular type of nutrition/nutrient that needs to be given prominence whilst being on such a calorie deficit. Whether you are on a calorie deficit or not, what in reality helps burn calories is the thermogenic effect; which is basically a process in the digestive system that increases your metabolism. Accordingly, we will address: what a calorie deficit is, whether the type of nutrition matters (whilst being on a calorie deficit), and how the thermogenic effect could come to your rescue. 1. What is a calorie deficit? A  calorie deficit  is simply where you burn more calories than what you take in. ( Calories Burnt > Calories Taken In = Calorie Deficit ) Eating your food as “fuel for the body” instead of emotional eating or binge eating would certainly be key if you are planning on dropping a few pounds. 2. To be in a calorie deficit, what type of nutrit...