Teresa Page 4 Food & Fitness

08/05/2019

Did you know that not drinking enough water, will actually destroy muscle cells in your body to extract needed H2o?

"There is evidence that those with persistent Chronic hypohydration appears to increase catabolism even when
dietary protein needs are met (Kavouras &
Anastasiou 2010; Lang et al. 2017; Stookey
et al. 2013)."

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08/05/2019

Consider drinking more water before your reach for another cup of coffee?

"Technically speaking, dehydration is a 4% or greater drop in TBW (Total Body Water), but a fluid loss as small as 2% of body mass will noticeably diminish both mental and
physical function." It can negatively affect mood, cognition, metabolism, kidney, and cardiac health, while possibly having implications for immune function and cancer
prognosis (Benton et al. 2016; Enhörning
& Melander 2018; Guelinckx et al. 2016;
Melander 2016; Perrier 2017; Roumelioti
et al. 2018)

08/05/2019

I am crazy about drinking water, especially in the Summer! In fact, my toddler plays with my water bottles and drinks, mimicking her mom.

Here's the research-
"Not only is regular fluid intake (particularly plain water) one of the easiest, cheapest
health interventions ever; it may also be
one of the keys to optimizing health and
well-being over the long term (Lang et al.
2017; Perrier 2017; Perrier et al. 2014). Good
hydration habits appear to have an outsized
positive impact on renal, cardiovascular
and endocrine health and may even play
an important role in addressing obesity
(Chang et al. 2016; Perrier et al. 2014).

Obesity has now been defined as being 30lbs overweight,
or having a BMI of 30 or above.

04/29/2019

I’d say I eat healthy 95% of the time except maybe when pregnant, more like 90% of the time. However, the majority of the time counts!

04/29/2019

Being fit is equally as much about your nutrition as it is about your exercise routine. You cant be fit on a bad diet nor can you be fit on just diet and no exercise. What you eat directly affects the quality of your exercise! Think of food as fuel. If you don’t have adequate vitamins and minerals, your body/ muscles like your heart wont function optimally, and exercise can become so dreadful.

Supplying your body with nutrients before you work out, after you work out and in the recovery period between workouts can impact the quality of your session and affect your fitness goals. In some cases, fueling up during an exercise session can improve your results as well.

01/07/2019

Lentils are amazing! We all need more.
This nutritional powerhouse is cheap for the budget conscious, easy, and quick to cook, explaining why they are a staple in so many parts of the world.

Including lentils in your diet will benefit both your short- and long-term health — read on to learn how.

01/03/2019

Happy New Year! I know the holidays are over but whose to say we cant continue to enjoy this beautiful delicious salad?

Kale salad recipe with butternut squash, cranberries, pomegranate, pumpkin seeds, and feta. This kale salad with cranberries is so festive and so fresh!

12/29/2018

https://www.google.com/amp/amp.timeinc.net/time/4703017/spinning-cycling-stationary-bike

If you’re new to it, you need to ease in slowly.

12/29/2018

Join me for cycling tomorrow morning at 8am @ InShape Hammer ln. It’s going to be awesome! Why miss it?

12/29/2018

In our tech driven society, we need to be reminded that no screens ( including tv) at least 1 hr before bed for better sleep.
That means no kindle night books for me.

Screen time at night keeps adults from falling asleep and sleeping well due to cognitive stimulation and sleep deprivation. Your brain's electrical...