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FIT BITS
Stay smooth AND healthy! Some of the latest FIT BITS* from our show!
Having a holiday party or get-together? Why not offer some healthy dessert options? Maybe along with that cake or pie, serve a fresh fruit tray or some luscious chocolate covered strawberries!
Want to avoid majorly overdoing it on Thanksgiving? Spread your eating out. Some families take a couple hours between dinner and dessert. Organize a touch football game or go on walk before your pumpkin pie for extra health benefits….and fun!
Should you eat organic? Nutritionists disagree on its value. However, The USDA’s tests do show that most non-organic produce contain residual pesticides even after washing. Buying everything organic can be pricey. The top recommended foods to buy organic are: celery, pears, peaches, apples and cherries.
You’ve heard the term attitude is everything? A group of researchers at the Stanford Longevity Center say having a good attitude may be the key to living longer. Staying positive can mean less stress and lower cortisol levels–and may well add to your life!
Go straight to the gym, do not pass go…or stop at home! If you work out at the end of the day (somewhere other than your home..a gym, fitness class, etc.), don’t go home first. That lure of being home and settling in may entice you to skip your workout!
*Fit Bits are collected from studies and stories around the net and can be great guidelines, but always talk to your doctor about your health.
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Positive Quote of the Day
“Time and health are two precious assets that we don’t appreciate until they’re gone.” ~ Dennis Waitley
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Fit Bits
Let’s stay smooth AND healthy! Here are some recent Fit Bits* from the show.
We all know that not getting enough sleep has many not-so-pleasant effects. As it turns out, not all all of them are as obvious as falling asleep when you shouldn’t. According to Lifescript.com, sleep deprivation has been linked to weight gain, depression, anxiety, heart disease and insulin resistance. Yikes! We better get our Z’s!
Need even more incentive to eat better? According to Web MD, a healthy diet is as good for your mind as it is for your body. If your diet lacks essential nutrients, it can decrease your ability to concentrate. In addition, eating too much or too little can also mess with your ability to focus. Too much can make you lethargic and too little leads to those distracting hunger pangs.
Trying to lose weight? Many studies say don’t skip meals. If you do your body may think it’s in “starvation mode” and your metabolism may slow down. Plus, you when you pass on, say, lunch…you are more likely to overeat at dinner. In the end, of course, calories in and calories burned are probably the key.
Got a few minutes? Let’s get physical! A new study posted in the Lancet shows that if inactive people put in just 15 minutes of exercise a day, they would increase their life expectancy by 3 years.
*Fit Bits are collected from various studies and news stories as noted. Always talk to your doctor about your health.
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FIT BITS
Some of the Latest Health Tips* from our Show
VISUALIZE! Even if you’re sitting at your computer, there’s something you can do right now to help you get in shape! Web MD says visualization can be a powerful tool in your workout arsenal. Just picture yourself enjoying your workout and then feeling great when you’re finished. This “mind trick” can be a great motivator!
LISTEN TO YOUR DENTIST! Flossing isn’t just great for your teeth, Web MD tells us that it improves overall body health! By reducing Oral Bacteria, your body has more resources to fight bacteria elsewhere!
CURB THE (UNHEALTHY) SNACKING! Would you believe the average American has added an extra 580 calories and gone from an average of 3.8 meals to nearly 5 meals per day because of our penchant for snacking?! This statistic is according to the Public Library of Science Online Journal. Does that mean we should stop all the between meal bites? Not at all, in fact many nutritionists recommend eating more than 3 times per day. It’s the quality and quantity that counts. Yes, it always comes down to that doesn’t it!
STOP THE MIDNIGHT SNACK ATTACK! Want to cut back on your late night snacking? Try eating dinner an hour later if you can. Just make sure it’s at least two hours before bedtime. It will reduce the hunger that can lead to late night (sometimes mindless) eating.
* Kenny and Sandy are not doctors and don’t even play them on the radio. You should always talk to your doctor about your health.
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