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Trying to get in better shape this summer? We all know that the population of America and some other countries are on the verge of extreme obesity. But there may be more to excess fat than you thought.
Health.com compiled a list of five myths about that extra layer of fat:
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Are you on a diet? Thankfully, people are starting to take their health more seriously, focusing more on eating nutritiously and incorporating physical activities into their daily routine.
According to Shape.com, there are some last resort diet tricks to help shed that last 3-5 pounds:
1. Lose belly fat by eating more fiber. Fiber soaks up water and stimulates the digestive system to contract and push waster through faster.
2. Include healthy bacteria in your diet. Yogurt or kefir have probiotics that can help you lose weight.
3. Pump up the vitamin C. Vitamin C helps utilize your fat for energy, which makes your fat burn rather than using your muscle mass.
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Everybody snacks… but can you be a healthy snacker? Read these tips and find out if your snacking is good for you or not so much. (FYI: None of these tips include trips to the vending machines…)
CNN.com, has seven tips to transform anyone into a healthy, happy snacker:
that’s right – create your own snacks and steer clear of any pre-made snacks that are filled with tons of calories, very little nutritional value and way to much sugar.{ 1 comment }
Little did the processed food innovators in the 40s and 50s know that they were slowly digging graves, for Americans to come. Thankfully, some huge things are happening in this country to turn this situation around. Some people are still unaware of how poisonous processed foods truly are, for your body. If it isn’t something your grandmother would recognize on the label, then put it back. YES, that means frozen pizzas, frozen meals, mac n cheese, chicken nuggets, etc.
Yahoo.com has strongly recommended nine different, commonly used ingredients to steer clear of in processed foods (because we know you might eat processed occasionally):
1. Artificial coloring: made from coal/tar to enhance color- linked to allergic reactions, fatigue and skin rashes
2. Artificial flavor: cheap chemical mixture to mock natural flavors- linked to eczema, hyperactivity and asthma
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Bacteria in your stomach may actually have a big impact on your health and your weight. These germs in your gut might contribute to obesity, and can affect your “appetite as well as inflammatory bowel conditions like Crohn’s disease and colitis,” reports Maggie Fox from Reuters.
Obesity is caused from people overeating, and intestinal bacteria might be a cause for people eating more.
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According to the Food and Drug Administration Mommy’s Bliss Nipple Cream should not be used by new moms. FDA warns customers that this cream encompasses ingredients that may harm nursing babies.
FDA alerted WebMD.com that mothers and caregivers need to seek immediate medical attention if these strange symptoms: loss of appetite, trouble in waking the baby, limp arms or legs, weak grip strength or discoloration of skin occur.
Two ingredients that seem to be causing a lot of problems with respitory issues are: chlorphensein and phenoxyethanol. Chlorphenesin relaxes skeletal muscle and can slow the central nervous system and cause respiratory depression in infants. Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that’s mainly used in make up and medications- it can lower the central nervous system, cause vomiting, diarrhea and lead to dehydration.
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Feeling sad more often than not? You may not have depression but it’s younger, less severe brother…dysthymia. Nevertheless, it might still be interfering with your life.
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Hunger isn’t always the trigger for an increased appetite. Our emotions play a huge role in what and how much we put into our mouths.
Fatigue, depression, loneliness – these can all be triggers to emotional eating, but buring them with food isn’t the answer… fortunately, behavioral patterns can be altered to a much healthier approach.
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