Discovering Your ‘Why’ for a Healthier You
In the quest for a healthier and more fulfilling life, one of the most important questions to ask yourself is why. Why do you want to embrace a healthier lifestyle?
In the quest for a healthier and more fulfilling life, one of the most important questions to ask yourself is why. Why do you want to embrace a healthier lifestyle?
Most people know the glycemic index (GI) but might not be familiar with glycemic load (GL). GI is a measure of how quickly a food makes your blood sugar rise, while GL takes into account both the GI and how much carbohydrate is in a food. In this post, we will explore what the evidence says about the benefits of using GL instead of GI.
Are you curious why certain foods or diets are better for some people but not everyone? Do you wonder how much your personal genetic blueprint—the DNA you inherited from your parents affects your health? And what, if anything, can you do to work with your genes to help you be an even healthier version of yourself? Find out how new science can tell an amazing story about how your genes affect your nutritional needs and what you, as a unique person in this world, should focus on to reach your optimal health goals.
If you think two pounds a month is not worth bothering with, think again. Studies have shown that weight gain in adults happens slowly, at a rate of approximately 1 pound per year. Unfortunately, most people don’t realize that their bodies are changing and getting heavier until they’ve added 10-30 pounds onto their frame and wonder how it happened. A 5-10 percent weight loss can have considerable health benefits, including a five-point increase in good HDL cholesterol while lowering bad LDL cholesterol and decreasing one’s risk of heart disease. Losing this weight may also improve weight-related sleep apnea, lower blood pressure and reduce inflammatory substances circulating in the blood.