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When you think of fitness, you may naturally consider joining a gym. Gymnasiums and health clubs provide all of the fitness equipment you could ever use.
This way, you don’t have to purchase a lot of weights and fitness machines yourself. However, gyms also have several downsides you need to consider.
Gymnasiums can be unhealthy places to breathe. You have hundreds if not thousands of people coming and going. Some of them have colds, flus and other infectious diseases or germs they are dispensing in the very air you breathe. Continue reading
The bad news is, if you’re 30 years old, your bone density is already started to decline. Considering our lifespan now is around 75 to 80 years, that’s pretty scary.
Why? Because over half our lifetime will be spent with less and less bone density.
The good news is, proper nutrition can help slow, and even stop, bone loss. Starting a diet program that is rich in bone supporting nutrients is key to avoiding bone loss from becoming a critical issue.
Let’s take a look at some of the best nutrients and vitamins to preserve and build your bones:
Vitamin B12
This vitamin is responsible for creating new blood cells in the bone marrow. People with lower levels of vitamin B12 experience greater bone loss than people with adequate vitamin B12. Eggs, dairy, and meats are good sources for vitamin B12. Continue reading
Juices and smoothies can be healthy either as a supplement to a meal or meal replacement, but only if you know what ingredients went into making them. With store-bought smoothies and juices, there can be four issues:
Portion Size
As a meal replacement, 16 ounces is a serving; 8 ounces if drunk as part of a meal. But some purveyors have portions up to 64 ounces on their menu. That is anywhere from 4 to 8 times as much as what is considered a portion. The volume is one thing, but you are also getting way calories than you need.
Added Sugar
