Here is a list of facts that discuss healthy tips that you are probably not even aware of.
* Those of us who are emotional and stress eaters are more apt to consume extra unneeded calories. A recent study from the Baylor College of Medicine claims that those who learned how to handle stress by meditating or doing yoga were less likely to emotionally eat.
* Strawberries are not only be a delicious summer treat, but by consuming these scrumptious berries your chances of getting colon or oral cancer may drop a significant amount. Strawberries contain a significant amount of antioxidants that stop the growth of cancer cells. They also contain a high amount of vitamin C, folate and fiber. So eat up!
* People who eat almost 4 grams of trans fat per day triple their risk of heart disease compared to others who may consume 2.5 grams or less daily. It is important that before eating food to look at their nutrition information before consuming.
* Whenever you are out grocery shopping and you have the opportunity to choose between a big box of something or the same items already portioned sized, choose the already portioned items. People who consume food that is already portioned for them ate a significantly less amount of calories compared to those who guessed at what the adequate portion size would be. Pre-portioned servings will help you not overload on calories.
* Making a list of all the items you need from the grocery store before you go will make it so you are less likely to buy things that you don’t need such as junk food.
* Never go to the grocery store when you are hungry. Studies have shown that people who grocery shop when they are hungry will pick up a ton of unhealthy food, compared to those who went grocery shopping after they ate.
* Did you know ordering a salad at dinner could be just as worse as ordering a full out pasta meal? The extra cheeses on salads and creamy dressings can make a salad be a whopping 800 calories. So next time you go to order a salad, opt for vinegar and extra virgin olive oil for dressing and skimp on the creamy bleu cheese dressing.
* Eating pinto beans can help reduce the chances of getting heart disease. Pinto beans are a good source of copper, which can help improve cardiac function during stress.
* Your influence on your children, actually have an effect of how active your children may be. If you are one to always encourage your kids to get outside and ride their bikes and often stress the importance of being healthy, the likelihood of them maintaining that outlook increases than with those parents that don’t encourage it.
* Getting a massage a couple times a month can help ease muscle pain, increase positive moods, and help prevent illness. Massages allow the body to reduce the level of the stress hormone cortisol.
* Running moderate 10 minute miles (ONE mile) you can burn up to 640 calories per hour.
* Taking a multivitamin everyday will not only make you feel better, it also helps promote healthy skin by bringing essential vitamins and nutrients and resulting in beautiful glowing skin. You may wish to visit Vitamins Explained for more details.
* If you often wake up to a tired jaw and even a headache there is a possibility that you may be grinding and clenching your teeth whole you are sleeping. If you notice the headaches and sore jaw persisting mention it to your dentist about getting a mouth guard or any over the counter options they may have.