👆🏼Should athletes supplement w/ high doses of anti-oxidants? It’s not a simple answer, but too much could blunt a training response (not what athletes want). SOLUTION— FOCUS ON A NUTRIENT-RICH DIET instead of high- level supplementation daily! #ScanSymposium #@SCANdpg
#Yoga isn’t a major calorie burner but it can enhance power, #flexibility, mood, balance, and muscle endurance.Being a #mindfulness exercise, it can also help you make smarter food choices.
A picture speaks a thousand words! This photo shows clearly the anti-aging benefits of #exercise. The sedentary older person has less muscle tissue & more fat in his or her muscle. The active, older person has a muscle make-up almost identical to the younger person.
New study shows that #exercise alters the gut microbiome after only a few weeks by boosting bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids (#healthy for the colon) & reduce #inflammation. May explain some of the #health benefits of exercise.
Is #tea your go-to drink? You have lots of options. Here are guidelines for brewing the healthiest, most flavorful cup of tea. (INFOGRAPHIC) #hottea#drinktea
Sadly, many parents get their offspring started on an unhealthy diet early with commercial, processed #babyfood. Would you want your baby to eat this?https://t.co/EaRVEFfmH2
Processed food is less cumbersome to chew than whole foods. Therefore, you can consume them faster & end up eating more. Your body also expends fewer calories breaking them down. #healthyeating
“Lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks” - Don’t fall for false promises like this! Even if you #loseweight, you will do it in an unhealthy manner & it won’t be sustainable.
A1: Switch out refined carbohydrate dishes with whole grains such as ancient grain sorghum or freekeh. Find more of my favorite tips here: “Follow these 10 Steps to Create a Healthy Holiday Meal” #SeasonalEats https://t.co/hp9pDS7Hyr
A2: Bake in better ingredients. Nuts add protein & flavor while puréed fruits or veggies add sweetness naturally. In this Sweet Potato Pecan Pie we used puréed sweet potatoes instead of added sugar & topped with pecans for a nutrient boost! #SeasonalEats https://t.co/R2b6ZVrzhM