For the Health of It
Kale – A Superfood for Weight-Loss
More more Kale and weigh less! It will help you drop pounds by revving your calorie burn and curbing cravings. One raw chopped cup contains 34 calories and about 1.3 grams of fiber, as well as a hearty helping of iron and calcium! Slice into thin strips, sauté with vegetable brother and top with orange slices!
Mindful Eating
According to a study from Case Western Reserve University, people-pleasers may have a tendency to overeat in social situations. According to the researchers, the people-pleasers eat to make the people around them feel more comfortable. They also may not want to hurt the feelings of whoever offered them food. Next time your eating with a friend, be mindful of how much you are consuming. Eat with your non-dominant hand. It makes you really think about what you’re doing, so you can decide if you really want the food or not.
Breakfast Superstar – Eggs
People know that a healthy breakfast is the best way to set yourself up for eating healthy the remainder of the day. But what’s the best way to start your day off right? Protein-packed eggs. This breakfast superfood contained a nutrient called choline, a type of B Vitamin. Increasing your choline intake improves nervous system function and cardiovascular health. The protein will keep you full, preventing you from eating foods that are high in fat and sugar later in the day. (Hello weight loss!)
Don’t Skip the Commercials!
Don’t change the channel during commercials – leave the remote alone and get marching. New research shows that stepping in place during those commercials can seriously up your caloric burn. It might not seem like much effort, but during commercials, participants logged an average of 2, 111 steps over he 25.2 – minutes of commercials. Marching increased participant’s average calorie burn from 81 calories an hour (while sitting) to 148 calories an hour.
Meatless Mondays
February is Heart Month, the American heart Association’s big push to raise awareness about heart disease – the number one killer of women. There are countless ways to keep your blood pressure and cholesterol levels in check, like hitting the gym regularly, limiting alcohol consumption, and skipping cigarettes, but you might already be doing your heart a hufe favor if you cut out meat one day a week. Harvard University researchers found that replacing saturated fats (those found in meat and full-fat dairy) with polyunsaturated fats (found in nuts, seeds, and olive oil) improves heart health and makes weight loss easier.
Tips compliments of Self.com and Women’s Health
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