Ulrike Kuehl | Source | RD and Head of Nutrition at Lumen
Ulrike Kuehl
RD and Head of nutrition at Lumen.
Ulrike has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Hamburg, Germany, and a Master’s degree in Nutrition Sciences from the University of Halle, Germany. She is also a Registered Dietician from the German Nutrition Association.
She is currently the Head of Nutrition at Lumen, the world's first metabolic tracking device through the breath. She has been widely published as an expert and key opinion on metabolic health on the Telegraph, NetDcotor, the Express and other outlets.
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RD and Head of Nutrition
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The best time of the day to exercise to boost metabolic health
ANY FORM of exercise can help dodge deadly and life-long conditions. Getting the widest range of benefits from a workout, however, may come down to timing. Registered dietician, Ulrike Kuehl at Lumen explains how exercising at different times of the day may help maximise the benefits for metabolic health.
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How to keep fit in your 40s and 50s – your fitness questions answered
Here are all the answers for keeping fit and healthy in middle age
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‘Everybody is different, therefore would react differently to each food. Contrary to belief there aren’t any “superfoods” that positively affect your metabolism in any significant way. Some studies have shown consuming beverages such as coffee or green tea can temporarily increase your metabolism."
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“The key is to make sure you don’t over-fast, meaning when you ignore your body’s signals you may trigger a physiological stress response which puts your body into burning carbs rather than the fats we want in intermittent fasting. While age is related to how well we respond to prolonged fasts, it’s also important for women to be mindful. During menopausal age, excessive fasting may increase cortisol levels which can make it harder to lose weight during this time."
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"On low-calorie days, focus on non-starchy vegetables such as cucumbers, mushrooms, bell peppers and leafy greens,' says Kuehl. 'You also want to add in some lean proteins such as grilled chicken or turkey breast at the right portions. Always make sure you get all your nutrients in – try to eat at least four or five fist-sized portions of vegetables a day."
