Lona Sandon
Lona Sandon
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We've gotten away from preparing foods at home. We are eating foods that are much higher in fat and calories and larger portion sizes. We've gotten away from physical activity.
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Some fats are good for us, omega-3 being one of them. It's vital for health.
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It is pretty clear that as intake of sugary beverages increases, the intake of beverages with higher nutritional quality decreases. Replacing milk with sodas or fruit drinks means less protein needed for growth and healthy immune systems, less calcium for strong bones for the future, less potassium, less vitamin D and other nutrients needed for optimal health.
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That's eating less and moving more. We may not be able to change our genes and environment, but we can change the way we eat and exercise.
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The obesity epidemic in the U.S. can be largely explained by our inactive, over-indulgent lifestyle behaviors. It is possible that viruses may play a role in setting us up for becoming overweight, similar to how our genes may be programmed to lead to obesity under the right circumstances.
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That step counter makes you so much more aware of how inactive you really are. But, it's a lot easier to add a few hundred steps than to stop eating your favorite foods. This book focuses on small changes which equal big rewards down the road.
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That may help with depression or symptoms of depression.
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We've had a few more years to get obese and develop chronic illnesses, whereas they are just beginning. So, if they can look at these comparisons and say, 'We need to stop this now,' they might be better off in the long run.
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Body image is a big part of sexuality.
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Vitamin D's main role is to keep the balance of calcium and phosphorous in the blood, which helps keep bones strong. However, a lesser-known role is how it regulates cell growth and determines what a cell becomes. A vitamin D deficiency may allow cells to become cancerous rather than becoming healthy cells.
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As we age, we lose the ability to convert vitamin D into its usable form, so elderly people are at greater risk.
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A supplement of the active form of vitamin D would be the next option for those who just will not make even small changes, and likely to be a must in people over 50.
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For example, they've been looking at grapes for years, so it's not that surprising, but I'm concerned that the extract alone is not the best choice. There are so many components in the grape that act together synergistically to give you the biggest bang for your buck, that if you take one out you may not be getting the full benefit for your health.
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This book is a real timesaver. It helps you make comparisons without spending hours scanning food labels.