We all have great potential. Become your best you ever. Nourish your mind, #learn. Nurture your heart, #connect. Feed your soul, have #faith. Take care of your body, optimize your #health. Reach your fullest potential. Realize your #dreams. Live with #passion#motivationmonday
#Healthy habits stick best when they’re small, well-defined, & actionable. Ex. One extra #vegetable daily or a 10-min. #walk each day. Conquer one small habit before becoming more ambitious.
Sometimes when I speak to people about #epigenetics I can sense some skepticism in their eyes. Like 'if you got the bad genes you're cursed, no matter what'. The good news is A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CAN TRUMP GENETICS.
Read @DrKristieLeong revealing tweet and find out more.
A twin study published in Twin Research & Human Genetics found that physical activity overcame the impact of genetics. Active twins had better #hearthealth, #bonehealth, & less abdominal fat relative to the sedentary ones, despite similar genetics.
How supportive is your tribe?
People we spend most time with influence our eating and lifestyle choices.
The @BlueZones team has put together a simple quiz to help you assess the positive (or negative) influence of your social network.
Take the quiz:
https://t.co/xh4Cb1IRwU
Do avocados carry a label that says 'high fiber content'? Exactly. They don't.
Great tweet by @DrKristieLeong .
Healthy foods neither come in packages nor have food labels.
Be wary of health claims. If the manufacturer needs to say it's healthy... Read the label and find out ツ
Food manufacturers are clever. They design elaborate packaging & use marketing speak to make a product sound more #healthy or wholesome than it actually is. Think (and eat)outside the package. #healthyeating
Over the years I have noticed that patients who are grateful for something in their lives tend to handle health problems more smoothly, and rebound from illness more easily.
Just because you're not adding white sugar to your morning coffee, it doesn't mean you are not having sugar in your diet. You might be having loads in your favorite drink without you even realizing it. Have a look at the v informative chart by @LoriShemek and...
READ LABELS 🔎 https://t.co/jyWGAbNYHH
Apart from the amazing flavor, #cinnamon comes with many health benefits that you don't want to miss out on. Read all about this spice's goodness and 👉which type to buy to rip all the benefits on this great article by @DrKristieLeong
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Everything you need to know abt #gallstones.
https://t.co/RReWLaAPi3
As Summer holidays approach some decide to go on a crash diet to shed the unwanted weight. Rapid #weightloss can not only slow your metabolism but also lead to gallstone formation.
Change your diet & lifestyle
If you've dialed in your diet and training plan and you're still not seeing #weightloss results, your stress levels might be to blame. Learn why and what to do about it @DrKristieLeong Ohmmmm🙏 https://t.co/vOnGSwk58G
Some studies show #meditation boosts #weightloss. For one, it helps w/ emotional regulation so you’re less likely to overeat due to #stress. Plus, it increases mindfulness so you consume food more mindfully.
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According to the World #Health Organization, 80% of cardiovascular disease, type 2 #diabetes, & stroke could be prevented through diet & #healthylifestyle changes. Lifestyle matters & it all comes down to choices!
It's not only possible but also delicious to reduce inflammation with diet in order to help prevent chronic diseases and slow the aging process.
Learn which foods to eat more of @LoriShemek https://t.co/tUrR1WgsOt
Add foods to your plate that will give body what it needs to slow the effects of #inflammation & aging. More veggies, good fats, plenty of fatty fish, avocados, coconut oil, nuts & eggs go a long way to satisfying your hunger hours longer than after a high carb meal. #health
"The world’s longest-lived people don’t pump iron, run marathons, or join gyms. Instead, they live in environments that constantly nudge them into moving without thinking about it" ~@BlueZones#movement#health#walking