Nutrition Corner

Myths about intermittent fasting, debunked: Intermittent fasting, a popular weight-loss method, has been proven safe through extensive research, offering an alternative to calorie counting. Despite its growing popularity, several myths about fasting persist and continue to circulate.

11 Best Foods High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Omega-3 fatty acids, crucial for cellular health, offer numerous benefits when included in your diet. The three main types—eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)—each contribute to heart health, brain development, and overall well-being, with EPA and DHA primarily found in fish and ALA in plant-based foods.

Recipe for The Day

Vegetable Detox Soup Recipe: To make vegetable detox soup, sauté onions, garlic, and ginger in olive oil, then add celery, carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower. Stir in turmeric, diced tomatoes, and water, simmer until vegetables are soft, and finish with kale, cabbage, lemon juice, and seasonings before serving with chopped parsley.

Lifestyle & Fitness Focus

Does daylight savings time lead to an unhealthy lifestyle? 

In the United States, the practice of changing clocks twice a year is under scrutiny, with debates over whether to keep the biannual shift or adopt permanent standard or daylight saving time.

Sleep scientists advocate for year-round standard time for better alignment with circadian rhythms, while retailers and outdoor industries prefer permanent daylight saving time for extended evening daylight, highlighting the need for a closer examination of the policy's impacts.

A new study in the Journal of Marketing reveals that the switch to daylight saving time may lead to negative consumer behaviors, such as increased unhealthy snack consumption and reduced fitness center visits.

The research shows that calorie intake from unhealthy snacks rises and gym attendance drops, particularly on cloudy days and during the evening.

These findings suggest that the time change disrupts sleep, impairs self-control, and negatively affects health, indicating a need for continued debate on abolishing time changes and for public health campaigns to address these issues.

5 of the best exercises you can ever do

If the gym feels intimidating and overwhelming, there are effective exercises you can do outside of the gym that can still improve your health and fitness. Here are five great options:

1. Swimming - Supports joints and improves mood.

2. Tai Chi - Enhances balance and relaxation.

3. Strength Training - Maintains muscle strength and aids in calorie burning.

4. Walking - Boosts cardiovascular health and mood.

5. Kegel Exercises - Strengthens pelvic floor muscles to prevent incontinence.

These exercises can help you manage weight, improve balance, strengthen bones, and boost overall well-being.

Incorporating them into your routine, along with everyday activities like gardening or dancing, can keep you active and healthy without needing to step foot in a gym.

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