Insufficient sleep can cause many negative side effects, including drowsiness, loss of productivity and impaired judgment. In addition, losing sleep can affect mood and increase the risk of accidents and injury. Long-term side effects of not getting enough sleep include weight gain, obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Body Mass Index (BMI) is an inexpensive method to determine if an individual is at a healthy weight for their height. BMI is not a direct measurement of body fat, but research suggests that it is moderately correlated with other direct measurements of body fat such as: skinfold thickness measurements, bioelectrical impedance, underwater weighing, and…
Breakfast is an essential step in starting your day. Ideally, breakfast should be eaten within 2 hours of waking up. A balanced breakfast consists of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. This allows for a gradual release of energy, maintains blood sugar levels, and helps to prolong hunger until lunch. Benefits of Eating Breakfast: Reduced Hunger.…
Which is better: margarine or butter?
Butter is full of saturated fat and cholesterol, but margarine often contains trans fat (though there are also trans fat-free margarine products available). While neither is ideal, it’s generally…
The New Year is the perfect time to take a step back and assess your health and well-being. Use healthy portion sizes, make time for fitness, and know your numbers. Whether you need to take a closer look at your diet or your physical fitness, what better time to do so than today?
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