Quick Health Tips

Muscles burn more calories

Lifting weights is a great way to stimulate your metabolism. Every ½ kilo of muscle in your body burns 35-50 calories per day, where every ½ kilo of fat burns only 2 calories per day.

Brushing well to prevent heart problems

According to a University of Minnesota study, proper teeth brushing can help prevent blood clots, heart attacks and strokes.  The study revealed that bacterial deposits accumulated in the teeth due to lack of regular brushing can find their way into the blood stream and help form clots.

Breathing for brain power

The human brain makes up only 2% of your body weight; however it consumes 20% of the oxygen you breathe in. You can actually increase your creativity and learning power by taking a few minutes to relax and breathe deeply before starting any new project

Sleep your skin younger

Most people require at least 7 hours of sleep per night. It is during this time that your body produces collagen and elastin; two proteins which help your skin stay smooth and look younger.

Carbohydrates cause eye problems

Refined carbohydrates (white bread, sugar and flour, cakes, biscuits, soft drink, lollies, chocolates etc) can raise the risk of eye sight problems from macular degeneration by 49%.  According to a study at Tufts University, when your sugar load exceeds your cells ability to use it, protein in the eyes can become damaged and the eye sight can deteriorate.

Trans Fats can make you fat and sick

Avoid partially hydrogenated and hydrogenated oil; this is man-made oil that contains Trans Fats.

Margarine, Ramen noodles and soup cups, fries, chicken, and other foods are deep-fried in partially hydrogenated oil, frozen pies, pot pies, waffles, pizzas, even breaded fish sticks, doughnuts, cookies and cakes, chips and crackers, processed breakfast food, toppings and dips. Non dairy creamers and flavored coffees, whipped toppings, bean dips, gravy mixes and salad dressings contain trans fat.

These fats bind to a spot on your cells that will block your metabolism, slow fat burning, increases your cholesterol and lead to insulin resistance or trouble regulating blood sugar and diabetes

Junk Food = Junky health

The experts tell us about 45% of all food eaten is from the fast junk food restaurants. They also tell us that at least 60% of the food sold in grocery stores is from the non fruits and vegetable area and categorized as junk food. This means that approximately 80% of all food that is consumed is Junk Food. Junk Food is linked to all minor and major health problems. You can make a difference in your health by not eating junk food.