October 2019 - Better Health For Women

Superfoods… Which Are Good For You & Which Are Hype?

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Better Health For Women

“Superfood” is a popular buzzword these days, with everything from beets to chocolate being labeled as game changing for your health. One thing is certain, when food marketers label a food as a “superfood”, it’s sure to sell. We believe it’s important to question these claims and the following article debunks which foods are actually […] Read More

“Ultraprocessed” Foods Trigger More Calorie Intake

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Better Health For Women

A new theory regarding obesity points a finger at a very specific culprit – highly processed foods, also known as “ultraprocessed” foods. Pulling ingredients apart and then reconstituting them into snacks (including those ready-to-eat meals you find in the freezer section of your grocery store) is the source of the problem. A growing number of […] Read More

Study Finds People Living Near Green Spaces less Prone to Obesity & Heart Disease

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Better Health For Women

Source: Newsweek A study has found that middle-aged and older adults who live in greener neighborhoods have a decreased risk of developing metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions that includes obesity, hypertension and high blood sugar. The study, published in Environmental Pollution, was conducted by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal). It differed […] Read More

Lift Weight, Not Too Much, Most of the Days

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Better Health For Women

Source: TheAtlantic.com A few years ago, haunted by vague memories of being a weak middle-schooler, Brett McKay decided he wanted to be able to do more pull-ups. McKay, who runs the website and podcast The Art of Manliness, had in the past tried doing a traditional, twice-weekly regimen, gradually building up his reps. But this […] Read More

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Month: October 2019

Superfoods… Which Are Good For You & Which Are Hype?

“Ultraprocessed” Foods Trigger More Calorie Intake

Study Finds People Living Near Green Spaces less Prone to Obesity & Heart Disease

Lift Weight, Not Too Much, Most of the Days