Dedicate Health and Fitness

15/05/2024

Enjoy your next "refreshing" drink of Coka Cola.👍😱

16/04/2024

🤔 Commonly Asked Question: “Are organic veggies and fruits healthier?”

⚖️ The answer is… wait for it… it’s complicated!

There’s no real evidence that organically grown produce contains more vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients than conventionally grown, according to researchers.

But something that organic produce doesn’t have: a layer of pesticide residue!

Eating enough fruits and veggies (organic or not) is a key part of a healthy diet — so knowing which ones have the most residue can be good info when shopping!

It can help you save money AND upgrade from conventional to organic when it makes sense.

⛔ Here’s the latest top 12 “Dirty Dozen” fruits & veggies, from the EWG:

Strawberries
Spinach
Kale, collard, mustard greens
Peaches
Pears
Nectarines
Apples
Grapes
Bell and hot peppers
Cherries
Blueberries
Green beans

A total of 210 pesticides were found on Dirty Dozen items.

Some studies link those pesticides to health issues like hormonal imbalance, weight gain, mood issues, and a bunch of other struggles we’d all rather not deal with.

So if you CAN buy these items organic, that may be your best bet.

Save this and follow me for more health and wellness tips. 🎯🚀

16/04/2024

🤔 Commonly Asked Question: “Are organic veggies and fruits healthier?”

⚖️ The answer is… wait for it… it’s complicated!

There’s no real evidence that organically grown produce contains more vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients than conventionally grown, according to researchers.

But something that organic produce doesn’t have: a layer of pesticide residue!

Eating enough fruits and veggies (organic or not) is a key part of a healthy diet — so knowing which ones have the most residue can be good info when shopping!

It can help you save money AND upgrade from conventional to organic when it makes sense.

⛔ Here’s the latest top 12 “Dirty Dozen” fruits & veggies, from the EWG:

Strawberries
Spinach
Kale, collard, mustard greens
Peaches
Pears
Nectarines
Apples
Grapes
Bell and hot peppers
Cherries
Blueberries
Green beans

A total of 210 pesticides were found on Dirty Dozen items.

Some studies link those pesticides to health issues like hormonal imbalance, weight gain, mood issues, and a bunch of other struggles we’d all rather not deal with.

So if you CAN buy these items organic, that may be your best bet.

Save this and follow me for more health and wellness tips to help you live longer. 🎯🚀

11/04/2024

🏃‍♂️ Treadmill vs. Outdoor Running: 🌿🌞

Are you team treadmill or team outdoor running/walking? 🤔 Let's break it down!

🏋️‍♂️ Pros Treadmill Running:
✔️ Controlled environment
✔️ Consistent pace and incline
✔️ Protection from weather conditions
✔️ Access to entertainment while running/walking
✔️Steady Injury Rehab
🏋️‍♀️ Cons Treadmill Running:
❌ Limited variation in terrain
❌ Indoor air quality may impact breathing
❌ Monotonous scenery can lead to boredom
❌ Lack of fresh air and natural sunlight

🌳 Pros Outdoor Running:
✔️ Fresh air and natural scenery
✔️ Varied terrain for a more challenging workout
✔️ Vitamin D boost from sunlight
✔️ Connection with nature and surroundings
🌲 Cons Outdoor Running:
❌ Weather conditions can be unpredictable
❌ Uneven surfaces may pose injury risks
❌ Exposure to pollution in urban areas
❌ Potential distractions from outdoor elements

Each style of running has its pros and cons, so it's all about finding what works best for you! 🏃‍♂️💨 What challenges do you face when deciding where to run? At the moment I'm using the treadmill for short interval training sessions. Share your thoughts below! 👇

11/04/2024

🧑‍🎓Know your numbers and invest in a blood sugar monitor☝️.

You can choose a finger prick test monitor for around £20 from Amazon or you use the something like the Freestyle Libre that gives you real time data about how certain foods affect your blood sugar.

If you want to live a long and healthy life you have to control your sugar levels and reduce stress. A healthy adult should have lower than 7mmol/L before meals and less than 9 mmol/L upto two hours after a meal.

I’m trying to keep my sugars between 4 and 6 mmol/L just to make sure. As you can see it’s a struggle🙄

09/04/2024

I was up later than usual last night but still got up early to train. My biometrics are telling me that I have not had enough sleep to optimally perform. So it’s time for my (Collegen) chicken and veg soup and then a Power Nap 😊👍

28/02/2024

Keep an eye for my new program 😁

12/10/2023

20/04/2023

💥Start your day the right way 💥

19/04/2023

The NEW Dedicate Health Nutrition Website is now live. ☺️www.dedicatehealthnutrition.co.uk

17/04/2023

Great work by Dr Chetan Mathias smashing his upper body workout after a long day in his dental surgery 👌😊👍

22/03/2023

Great work Arun Sachdev smashing out the PT session in the Dedicate Heakth and Fitness Lab. Awesome Effort buddy 💪💪💪

03/04/2020

It is not all doom and gloom👍🍐🍏

A 103-year-old woman has become the oldest person to beat coronavirus and return home.

02/04/2020

🧐🔎How does YOUR yogurt measure up??

⭐A lot of us get our gut-healthy probiotics from yogurt! But how do you choose the BEST one!?

Here’s a list of tips to buy the healthiest yogurt …

👉Ingredients: Less is more!

🍬 Sugar: Aim for 10 grams or less per serving. Note: there’s some natural sugar in dairy products, so pay special attention to “added sugar.” Plain yogurt has the least sugar, but it’s nothing a few fresh blueberries can’t fix!

⚡ Live and active cultures: Yogurt isn’t yogurt without S. thermophilus or L. bulgaricus, but it gets bonus points if it also contains L. acidophilus, which can help you digest it more easily.
🔥 Protein: Aim for 5 OR MORE grams of protein per serving. Greek usually has the most. Protein not only helps your body repair, rebuild, and recover, but it also keeps you feeling full between meals.
😋Taste: Find one with a taste you enjoy, because it won’t do you any good if it just sits in your fridge!
My personal favorite yogurt is X!

What’s your fave yogurt? Let me know in the comments!



REFERENCES:
www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/your-complete-guide-to-choosing-a-yogurt-to-meet-your-needs
www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a19891629/best-probiotic-yogurts/

31/03/2020

⭐Have you heard of vitamin K yet? For such a little-known vitamin it sure does some pretty amazing things in your body!

💪It helps keep your teeth and bones strong, prevents kidney stones, balances your blood sugar, fights cancer, and even helps keep your heart healthy!

👉But a lot of us don’t get enough of it (and it’s not listed on most food labels, either).

Here are just a few of its jobs:
→ It tells calcium where to go in your body.
→ It teams up with vitamin D, boosting its efforts to keep your bones healthy.
→ It helps your body use insulin.
→ It helps soothe inflammation.

🥬Some of the BEST sources of vitamin K include fermented foods, leafy greens, and veggies: kimchi, sauerkraut, kale, spinach, collards, carrots, broccoli, and fermented dairy such as kefir and yogurt.

Will you be eating any of those foods today?

REFERENCE:
https://experiencelife.com/article/heres-what-to-know-about-vitamin-k/