How healthy is your fridge? Of course that takeout order of fettucine alfredo is unhealthy but what about those products which you purchase at the grocery store?
According to WebMD.com, there are quite a few products that have sneakily adding in extra calories, sodium, fat and sugar into your diet. Here is a list complied by a doctor:
1. Mayo: regular mayonnaise isn’t that terrible if it is used in the amount of a teaspoon or two but it gets to be unhealthy when people slather it on. Check out the new olive oil mayo which cuts half the calories and has no trans fat or saturated fats. To avoid mayo completely use mustard or salsa.
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Still have a jiggly tummy? Many people are pretty fit but are left stuck with a belly that leaves them self-concious and frustrated.
Health.com, has found a list of nine steps towards a stronger core:
Don’t refer to your “core” as a six-pack, but instead, think of it as all the muscles in your mid-section that support all your organs. The stronger these muscles are then the healthier you will be.
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Constantly wishing you were back in bed? Falling asleep at work? This might be a sign that you aren’t getting enough sleep…when you’re supposed to be asleep.
According to WebMD.com, there are 13 main causes of fatigue:
1. Are you getting 7-8 hours of sleep per night? An inadequate amount of sleep can negatively affect your health and concentration.
2. Have sleep apnea? Sleep apnea disrupts your sleep by stopping your breathing throughout the night, each time it awakens you for a moment. Fix sleep apnea by losing weight, quit smoking or use a CPAP device which keeps airways open.
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Do you brush your teeth twice a day? If not you are putting yourself at risk for heart disease.
According to BBC News, a Scottish study used more than 11,000 adults linked research done between gum disease with heart problems. Proper oral hygiene is one factor in great heart health.
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Hoping to live to be 100? You may think it is either impossible or takes some serious changes in your life to do so. Well that is just not the case, a few simple tweaks is all it takes.
According to Shape.com, a team of demographers and doctors searched the globe for healthy, happy senior citizens living in their 100s. Six secrets were revealed on how those lucky people were able to prolong their lives.
* Don’t hold back that laugh. Laughter reduces worry, relaxes blood vessels, lowers risk of heart attack and keeps you happy.
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We know processed foods are unhealthy for us, but did you know eating processed meats like bacon, sausage and hot dogs can significantly raise your risk of heart disease and diabetes? Reuters reports that a new study revealed that each daily serving of processed meat is associated with a 42 percent higher risk of heart disease and a 19 percent higher risk of developing diabetes; a daily serving equals about two slices of deli meat or one hot dog.
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Are you one of those people who spend hours on end at your office? If you are, you might want to cut back on those long hours at work because “according to a new study, people who work more than 10 hours a day are about 60 percent more likely to develop heart disease or have a heart attack than people who clock just seven hours a day,” reports CNN.
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Having a hard time deciphering what is the right/wrong thing to eat? The media has put such hype on healthy eating, that it has become difficult for people to understand which foods are best for them. As you all know, men and women are extremely different, which means women need to consume different nutrients than men.
WebMD.com has provided the top six super foods that women must eat to be strong and healthy:
1. Low-fat yogurt: is packed with calcium, which benefits your digestive system, reduces risk of vaginal infections and stomach ulcers. Three servings is strongly suggested by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines. Skip the flavored varieties or ones with fruit on the bottom…they have way to much sugar.
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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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