WANT A BALANCED DIET?
EAT DARK LEAFY GREENS!
After a long day of work, sometimes we want nothing more than to come home and relax, unburdened by the worry of whether or not our dinner is healthy. Unfortunately, these days add up, and the longer these unhealthy meals continue, the worse it can be for you. So how can you still eat a balanced diet even when you’re exhausted or busy? The answer is to add dark leafy greens to your diet. While any vegetable is better than a burger or a cookie, darker greens — like spinach, kale, bok choy, and mustard greens — provide many impressive health benefits. Because of their rich color, these greens have higher folate levels, a B vitamin responsible for promoting heart health and preventing cancer. Along with B vitamins, dark leafy greens have tons of vitamin K. This protects bones from osteoporosis and helps the body fight against inflammatory diseases. Their abundant antioxidants fight free radicals
that can damage our cells and contain very low cholesterol levels. To top it off, they have minimal carbs and sodium, too. Incorporating More Dark Greens Into Your Diet Unlike some people might think, you don’t need to eat a kale salad every night or Popeye your way through a can of spinach to consume a healthy amount of greens. Even if you’re in a rush, there are many simple ways to sneak some dark greens into your meals. • Wrap your favorite protein in a tortilla and add spinach, arugula, or kale. Whether it’s tuna salad or chicken breast, rolling it together with some dark greens and light sauce is an easy way to eat healthy while on the go. • Stir-fry your veggies with some chicken or tofu. Toss in greens like spinach, bok choy, or broccoli with garlic, onion, ginger, and soy sauce for an effortless weeknight meal.
• Soften your greens in a soup. Even if you’re quickly making a can of Campbell's or ramen noodles, tossing your dark greens into the broth right before it’s done can help soften them. Just make sure to chop them so they’re small enough to slurp up from your spoon. Any way you prepare them, darker greens are better for your health. Try to incorporate them into at least one meal daily to receive the excellent benefits they provide.
IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE How Weight Loss Affects Overall Health
Losing weight is never easy — it takes a strong commitment! But once you begin your journey, you reap the benefits with time. Achieving healthy weight loss isn’t about a diet or program; it’s a lifestyle change. When trying to lose weight, it’s natural to want it to happen quickly. But with gradual and steady weight loss, more people are likely to keep the weight off. Modest weight loss can mean significant health benefits, from improvements in blood pressure to reduced heart diseases.
of heart disease and stroke — two of the leading causes of death among Americans.
Heart Health As you gain weight, your heart tries to pump more blood. This makes the chamber size grow, and the muscle becomes thicker. Over time, the heart isn’t able to compensate, and it loses its ability to pump blood to the rest of your body — resulting in heart failure. With weight loss, you can significantly improve heart and vascular health, boost heart function, and even improve metabolism. So, achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best things to do for your heart. Weight loss has many potential benefits, and you may find a boost in energy and gain new healthy lifestyle habits! There are several keys to successful weight loss — to learn more about them, call us.
Weight loss reduces the strain on your heart because the heart has to work less to pump blood through a smaller body. In turn, there’s a significant drop in blood pressure. So, even losing a little bit of weight can reduce your high blood pressure risk and go a long way toward preventing serious health problems! Cholesterol Obesity is a leading factor in high cholesterol, and that increase leads to heart diseases. If you’re overweight and eat unhealthy foods — like processed meats or baked goods — the chances are much higher. When you lose weight and lower your cholesterol, you can help balance the fats in your bloodstream, which allows your heart to function smoothly and properly!
Here are a few ways weight loss affects your overall health!
Blood Pressure As your body gains weight, there is an increased risk of developing high blood pressure. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, high blood pressure is common, increasing the risk
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