In contrast to excessive alcohol intake, moderate alcohol intake has been shown to provide health benefits. The datais most convincing for preventing heart disease in middle-aged and older people. A review of twenty-nine studiesconcluded that moderate alcohol intake reduces the risk of coronary heart disease by about 30 percent in comparison to those who do…
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The Benefits of Physical Activity
Getting the recommended amount of physical activity each week, about 150 minutes of moderate, aerobic exercise, such as power walking or bicycling, does not require joining a gym, or taking expensive, complicated classes. If you can’t commit to a formal workout four to five days per week, you can become more active in simple ways—by…
EVIDENCE-BASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RECOMMENDATIONS✨
The other part of the energy balance equation is physical activity. The Dietary Guidelines are complemented by the2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in aneffort to provide evidence-based guidelines for appropriate physical activity levels. The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines provide guidance to Americans aged six…
My Plate Planner-an easy approach to healthy eating
Estimating portions can be done using the My Plate Planner. My Plate is divided according to how much of each food group should be included with each meal. Planner Methods of Use:• Fill half of your plate with vegetables such as carrots, broccoli, salad, and fruit. • Fill one-quarter of your plate with lean meat,…
EVIDENCE-BASED DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans offers specific, evidence-based recommendations for dietary changes aimed at keeping calorie intake in balance with physical activity, which is key for weight management. These recommendationsinclude:- Follow a healthy eating pattern that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level that includes • A variety of vegetables…
10 Badass and Inspirational songs to boost your workout💯
Music is powerful. As people listen to it, they can be affected. They respond. Lifting heavy ass weights or going on a long drive good music can change the whole journey or your workout routine. From inspiring lyrics to crazy beats there is no doubt music can ability to help you stay on track. I’ve…
Creatine-Nutrition,Metabolism and Exercise
Creatine, or methyl guanidine-acetic acid, is a naturally occurring compound found in abundance in skeletal muscle. It is also found in small quantities in brain, liver, kidney and testes. In a 70 kg man, the total body creatine pool amountsto approximately 120g, of which 95% is situated in the muscle. In the case of humans,…
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motivational quotes to kick start your day
3 Amazing ways to use Aloe vera💚
Aloe vera is a plant that grows 1-2 feet tall with thick green leaves filled translucent gel. Well known for it’s healing properties aloe vera is widely used in skincare products all around the world. There are a plethora of ways to use aloe vera for skin and health care. Few of them are mentioned…
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