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Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Couple find 'Maldives of Scotland' beach after taking detour
Chris and Sam, known as 'The Travel Duo', stumbled across the idyllic sandy beach off Scotland's west coast Don't let a tight budget put you off dreaming of the Maldives. A couple has accidentally stumbled upon what's been coined the 'Maldives of Scotland' during a hiking holiday. This hidden gem offers an enchanting beach with white sands and crystal-clear waters that seem almost too good to be true. Dubbed 'The Travel Duo', Chris and Sam took to YouTube to share their unexpected find in 2023. "I was just on the beach, we were just about to leave," Sam said, according to the Express. "I sent the drone up to get some drone shots of this beach and I saw another incredible stunning spot on the other side of this mountain. "...So, I'm taking Chris and Fletcher on a little bit of an adventure to see if we can get there because it looks insane." Their trek through mud and hills soon paid off with the revelation of pristine white sands. "Doesn't it look like the Maldives?" she said, before later adding: "I feel like I've died and gone to heaven. Honestly, it's insane, and that water is way too good to not go in for a swim." Chris and Sam's dreamy beach lies hidden on the Isle of Harris, nestled off the west coast of Scotland in the Outer Hebrides. While they've kept its precise location under wraps, Harris is laden with scenic spots for those in search of a comparable adventure. Take Luskentyre Sands, which Time Out ranked among the nation's finest beaches last year. The heavenly spot is celebrated not just for its sweeping stretch of pristine white sand but also for being the backdrop of BBC's Castaway series. READ MORE: Longest-living people swear by 'Hara Hachi Bu' dieting trick - what you need to know Despite its fame, you'll have no trouble finding a spot for your towel either, thanks to its remote position keeping it fairly untouched by crowds. The combined population of Harris, Lewis and their smaller surrounding islands is just over 21,000. Wildlife fans should also note Hushinish beach, another treasure situated at the end of a 12-mile stretch of road on Harris' western coast. This gem is a favourite among dolphins and seals, according to Visit Scotland, while offering stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Meanwhile, according to Travel Republic, Maldivian holidays cost around £1,700 per person each week, so these spots are a great alternative for Brits looking for a budget trip. Commenters seem to agree too, voicing their disbelief at Chris and Sam's video. One wrote: "Got to keep some secrets, Lewis and Harris [are] on my list for this summer when I can get a trip off from work at sea, my beagles need to be free on these beaches, great vid." Another added: "Wow. Such a great video and what a place!!"
Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Longest-living people swear by 'Hara Hachi Bu' dieting trick
Unfortunately, this dietary rule is particularly unfavourable for those who want to eat three large meals daily Italy, Japan, and Costa Rica might appear very different on the surface, but they are actually connected by a surprising common trait. These countries boast three of the globe's six exclusive 'Blue Zones' where inhabitants are reportedly 10 times more likely to live to 100 than anywhere in the United States. However, not living in these longevity hubs isn't a reason to despair. A potentially game-changing key to the residents' long lives has recently been revealed—it's all about a strict practice called the '80% trick' or 'Hara Hachi Bu.' This dietary rule is particularly unfavourable for those who want to eat three large meals daily. People in Blue Zones usually have a small meal later in the day, deliberately stopping at about 80% fullness, hence the name of the rule. It's said this practice helps prevent the common 'food coma' feelings that can occur after overeating, while also enabling residents to stay active throughout the day. It is mainly practised by Okinawans on one of Japan's smallest islands, as noted by Blue Zones explorer Dan Buettner. According to a previous Mirror report, he wrote online: "The secret to eating in moderation in the long run is emulating the environment and habits of the Okinawan people. There is a significant calorie gap between when an American says, 'I'm full' and an Okinawan says, 'I'm no longer hungry'." Previous research suggests that they exist in a 'calorie deficit', consuming only 1,900 calories instead of the usual 2,000 to 2,500, which is associated with a reduced risk of diseases related to ageing. These views are echoed by Dr Deborah Lee, a GP at Dr Fox Pharmacy, too. She told the Mirror that eating less may even help to reduce ageing. "Imagine what 80% of your meal would look like, and aim to leave 20% behind," she said previously. "Calorie restriction is believed to slow the ageing process. Eating less lowers the metabolic rate. "With less metabolic processes underway, less oxidation is taking place. Oxidative stress probably underpins the development of many of the chronic diseases we see today – heart disease, cancer, type-2 diabetes and dementia." Dr Lee suggested that eating slowly can help one adhere to the 80% rule. Research supports this theory, with a 2012 study indicating that slower eating is associated with increased satisfaction and less hunger between meals. She continued: "Nutritionists believe that when you look at your plate, if you eat mindfully, eating slowly and chewing every mouthful thoroughly, you can feel satisfied by eating only 80% of that is on your plate. "The diet has many benefits. You don't have to count calories, and no foods are absolutely forbidden. It can fit in with your work and social schedule. You are still eating large amounts of healthy foods and getting good nutrition."
Hindustan Times
27-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Spectator by Seema Goswami: The data on kilo bites
Weight-loss drugs are all the rage these days and over the past few months they have arrived in India as well. It seems to matter little that these medicines are targeted at those who either have Type 2 diabetes or are clinically obese, as everyone who can afford the (humongous) costs is lining up to take them. Some people are doing so to lose weight for aesthetic purposes, while others have been attracted by the plethora of beneficial side-effects these drugs – Ozempic and Mounjaro, for the most part – are reported to have. It sounds simple, but being mindful with what you eat really does the trick more than dieting. (SHUTTERSTOCK) But what if you are one of those old-fashioned people who wants to lose weight the natural way; ie without the benefit of weekly injections? Well, if you are one of those, then this column is for you. Here, based on my life-long experience of struggling with my weight, are just some tips for keeping the kilos off. · I know that it is fashionable to sneer at portion control as a weight-loss method (though appetite suppressing drugs work on the same principle, more or less) but in my experience, it works a treat. So, if you are embarking on a diet journey, start by simply eating less of the bad stuff (fried food, white bread and rice, etc) and more of the good stuff (raw vegetables, leafy vegetables, beans and legumes, white meat, fish). Your transformation will be slow but it will also be steady and that's the kind of weight loss you want. The sensible thing is to leave the table when you are just 80%, as the Japanese do. (SHUTTERSTOCK) · Learn to eat slowly, chewing each mouthful mindfully, instead of scoffing your meals down without a thought (and ideally, don't eat while in front of a screen, whether it is your TV, iPad or phone). This gives time for your satiety centres to get a message from your stomach that you are full. · But don't keep eating until you are too full to manage even one more mouthful. The sensible thing is to leave the table when you are just 80% full – as the Japanese of Okinawa do; and who can deny that they are among the healthiest beings on the planet? – so that you retain just a smidgen of hunger rather than feeling overfull. Follow this 80% rule, known as Hara Hachi Bu, and see your health improve. · Sometimes it is as important to fool your eyes as well as your mind. So, start using smaller plates and bowls to serve yourself. That way, your meals will look larger than they really are, and if you are eating mindfully and allowing those satiety signals to go through, then it is extremely unlikely that you will go back for seconds. · Food pyramids make sense. So, do apportion the best part of your meal to good proteins and flavourful salads and vegetables (the base of your pyramid) and keep the unhealthy elements (the tip of the pyramid) to the minimum. But the order in which you eat what's on your plate is equally important. So, eat your salads and raw vegetables at the beginning of the meal. Not only will this make you feel full quicker, it will also regulate the release of sugar in your blood. And you know, when it comes to eating, it makes sense to save the best for the last! From HT Brunch, June 28, 2025 Follow us on
Buzz Feed
23-06-2025
- Health
- Buzz Feed
People Shared Small Life-Changing Habits From Reddit
There's nothing better than discovering life hacks, especially when they're easy, small habits that deliver big results. So, for the people, someone asked on /r/ask, "What's a small habit you picked up that completely changed your life? Not a big life event, but something tiny you started doing daily that unexpectedly made everything better." Here's what people had to say: "Take a genuine interest in people. People notice when you're not just a passive person, and suddenly more opportunities open up." "Saying 'NO' to the things I don't want to do, listen, know, or buy. I should have done this earlier." — Dinilddp"I have suffered so much because I did not do it early in my life. Saying 'no' to conversations, saying 'no' to social gatherings, etc., that were just plain brain rot."— hellomouse1234"Sometimes it's peer pressure. I've lost some friends because of this before. I guess they weren't the right people for me."— rogfy_dot_com "Stopped talking, and started asking people questions." — Duke-of-Surreallity "This!! You cultivate so many relationships when you can truly listen and ask questions." — haley520 "Being curious, not judgmental." "I (64-year-old female) have this habit of saying to myself, 'No time like the present,' whenever I'm faced with something I could procrastinate on. For whatever reason, it inspires me to act." "Doing the dishes after I finish eating." — Uu-Sr "I stopped impulse shopping. I'll give it a few days, and if I still feel like it's necessary, then I'll buy it." "Walking." "Walking around my neighborhood for 2 miles after dinner helped a ton with my lower back pain and general stiffness."— blksmnr "Walking after eating, but also weight lifting. Nothing wild. I started with three days a week, doing half-hour workouts. Now, it's four days a week, but both together have made a HUGE impact in my life." "Never snooze. Ever. Wake up at the first alarm. Stretch everyday." — lostpassword100000 "Stand up to turn the alarm off. If necessary, turn your alarm to max volume and place it on the other side of the room."— Total_Grapefruit_785 "Hara Hachi Bu. Stop eating when 80% full. Eat The Frog. Do the quick, tedious stuff first." "After a year of doing Duolingo lessons daily, I liked the idea of a self-improvement streak. I added one set of max push-ups daily. When I got used to that, I added flossing to my daily routine. Eventually, I added crunches and leg raises for my daily ab workout. Recently, I completed two years of daily push-ups. Kept everything in the routine. Adding a small bit to your daily routine and sticking to it definitely adds up." "Drinking more water often." — SecretUnlikely3848 "Put your keys in the same place every time you come in." "Doing small tasks exactly when I notice them. Brush lying on the living room table? I'll bring it to the bathroom where it belongs. A used tissue? The trash can is 10 meters away. Full hamper? Takes about two minutes to start a load in the washer. In the long run, that's so much easier than looking at that tissue 15 times, thinking I should throw it away soon." — Idum23 "Not gossiping. Lost a lot of friends because of this." "Conversing to understand, not to respond." "Getting a daily pill box." — Elegant-Expert7575"Turned 40 (cliche, I know) and started taking more supplements and vitamins in addition to a few prescriptions. I also started traveling more, and it was getting to the point that halfway through most days, sans the vitamins, I couldn't remember if I had taken my Wellbutrin (a 90-count bottle), so it wasn't like I was going to stand there and count back like maybe you could with a 30-count. Anyway, it just keeps me accountable whether at home or traveling."— DowntownCountdown "Sobriety." "Making my bed in the morning." — Lower_Alternative770 "Keeping a consistent sleep schedule." "Accepting compliments rather than rejecting them." "Guarding what thoughts I allow into my mind." "The first 10 minutes when I get home after work, I don't allow myself to sit. I do laundry, dust, and do whatever needs to be done. Also, the last 10 minutes before bed, I'll load and unload the dishwasher or finish up whatever I started earlier. On my days off, it's the first 10 minutes after breakfast. This has made it incredibly easy to keep the house tidy. My mind used to focus on chores and forget to relax. By knowing I'm committing that time, I can actually relax." — shers719 These are too good! I'm definitely taking notes. Have any small life-changing habits to share? Drop them in the comments below!
India Today
17-06-2025
- Health
- India Today
Hara Hachi Bu: Japan's secret to healthy eating
Hara Hachi Bu: Japan's secret to healthy eating Hara Hachi Bu is a Japanese phrase that loosely translates to: 'eat until you are 80 per cent full.' Credit: Freepik It is a traditional ritual that focuses on mindful eating - portion size, reducing over eating, weight control etc. Credit: Pexels The idea here is to pay attention to food and how you eat it. It requires one to slow down and help body realise when it is full. Eating till you are 80 per cent full gives your body the time to catch up and realise how satiated it really is. Credit: Unsplash This helps to reduce excessive calorie intake, risk of over eating, and may help in weight management as well. To practice Hara Hachi Bu, one needs to eat smaller portion size, chew slowly and properly. It also calls for steering clear of distractions like phone. This further helps in better digestion, enhances metabolic rate and healthy ageing as well. In today's fast paced world, making little lifestyle changes can help go a long way.
