Throughout this course each student will be responsible for providing a fit tip for the day. These tips will give your classmates new ideas on how to stay healthy physically, mentally and socially. Requirements for this assignment are as follows:
1. You must provide a link to the website or video of where you got your information.
2. You must provide a short written description of your fit tip and explain why you decided to research your topic
3. Give a short in-class presentation explaining your fit tip and show the class where they can find more information.
EXAMPLE
Chewing tobacco is not safe alternative to smoking! Attention if you are a smoker who is looking to quit don't look towards chewing tobacco as the solution. Currently there are four popular forms of chewing tobacco snuff, chewing tobacco, snus & dissolvable tobacco. Using any of these forms of chewing tobacco are highly addictive and can lead to cancer, cavities, gum disease, heart disease and precancerous mouth lesions. The best way to quit any tobacco product is to consult with your local physician and come up with a safe plan. The information for this post was provided by the Mayo Clinic. Click on the link below for more information.
Mayo Clinic Chewing Tobacco Information
Illustration of Chewing Tobacco Risk
Starting your day off with a detoxifying fruit water is delicious and a great way to cleanse your system. As you soak it overnight in the fridge, your water becomes infused with nutrients and flavor of the fruit. That contain anti-aging properties and help flush toxins from your body. { For a treat try Sparkling Water}
ReplyDelete:Cucumber Crush- vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, calcium, vitamin K and potassium.
Strawberry Kiwi: helps flush out toxins from the colon -
Watermelon Mint: stomach cramps.
Lemon Mint: detox water
Berry Blast: anti-aging and anti-cancer.
http://www.realityofyou.com/clean-eating-challenge-5-best-detox-fruit-waters-day-16/
Christina-
DeleteExcellent presentation today! Your information was received well by the class and very insightful. This was A+ work keep it up!
" Daily Multivitamin "
ReplyDeleteMultivitamins are a combination of many different vitamins that are normally found in foods and other natural sources.
I believe in taking a daily vitamin. There are many times in our daily lives where we don't get the proper dosage of vitamins
through food consumption. There are many health benefits when our body has the nutrition it needs.
There are many different brands and types of vitamins. Whether your use be for medical needs, physical such as eyes or joints,
and or dietary deficiencies. Different vitamins, cater to different needs.
The benefits of daily vitamins: physical energy levels are up, the ability to focus better, stable moods through out the day and
a better sound sleep through the night.
* ALWAYS, consult a medical physician before taking any vitamins
Tips on taking a daily vitamin:
http://www.drugs.com/mtm/multivitamin.html
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ReplyDeleteMany people think that skipping breakfast can help with losing weight since you're eating less. But it really doesn't, by skipping breakfast you tend to eat more later on. People who skip usually nibble on high calorie snacks to fight off hunger. The ideal thing to do is eat a nice breakfast to get your fuel for the day. Eating 5 times a day, about every three hours is key. Two mini meals between the main meals helps so you don't eat much later and so you aren't hungry throughout the day. I found much of this information on the website link below.
ReplyDeletewww.webmd.com/food-recipes/most-important-meal
Drink before, during, and after your walk (1-1.5 cups of water for a 20 minute walk). Lack of water can lead to dehydration, which can drain your energy and make you feel tired.
ReplyDeleteHot weather:Exercising in hot weather puts extra stress on your body. If you don't take care when exercising in the heat, you risk serious illness.
Heat related illnesses: Heat cramps,Heat syncope and exercise-associated collapse,Heat exhaustion and Heatstroke
http://worklife.columbia.edu/fitness-tips#section2
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048167
Excercise and stress. Get moving to manage stress.
ReplyDeleteExcercise is almost any form can act as a stress reliever. Being active can boost your feeling good endorphins and distract you from daily worries.
www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/stressmanagement/in-depth/except use-and-stress/art-20044469?pg=1
Ningxia Red Juice
ReplyDeleteIts is a powerful antioxidant drink that contains protein, fiber, vitamins, therapeutic grade essential oils, and much more. They recommend that you drink 2-4 ounces daily.
One ounce of the juice has the same amount of antioxidant levels as:
34 large onions
100 oranges
814 blueberries
22 medium carrots
10.85 lbs. of spinach
55.33 lbs. of almonds
59 broccoli florets
73 medium strawberries
93 apples or 130 tomatoes
Ningxiared.com
www.ningxiawolfberry.net/articles/benefits_of_ningxia_red.html
Sunscreen /yay/
ReplyDeleteUnless you love to have skin cancer, please put sunscreen 15 minutes before go outside. Even when you drive, UV ray can get through the window and harm your skin. Winter or summer doesn't matter, the sun still be on top of our head.
One sunscreen bottle can last for three years.
Don't think that the higher SPF will have more protective.
According to Spencer, an SPF 15 product blocks about 94% of UVB rays; an SPF 30 product blocks 97% of UVB rays; and an SPF 45 product blocks about 98% of rays.
"After that, it just gets silly," he says.
http://www.webmd.com/beauty/sun/whats-best-sunscreen
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/sun-safety.htm
Mental Health
ReplyDelete1. Connect with others
2. Take time for yourself
3. Participate and share interests
4. Contribute to your community
5. Take care of your physical well being
6. Challenge yourself
7. Deal with stress
8. Rest and refresh
9. Be in the moment
10. Ask for help
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/ten_tips_to_stay_mentally_healthy?open
Eating spicy food can help raise your heart rate and help with pain relief. Here are some lists eating spicy food/dishes can help you with:
ReplyDelete1. Weight loss.
2. Heart health.
3. Cancer prevention.
4. Lower blood pressure.
5. Fewer blow-your-top-moments.
http://www.self.com/flash/health-blog/2010/09/5-healthy-benefits-of-eating-s/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/412681-is-hot-and-spicy-food-good-for-you/
Drinking water vs drinking Gatorade
ReplyDeleteWater performs a number of essential functions to keep your body in balance and hydrated, and these include regulating temperature of your body.
Gatorade contains electrolytes that are naturally produced by your body, such as potassium and sodium, as well as carbohydrates. The sodium that is found in Gatorade helps your body retain the fluids that are lost through sweating.
The best thing to do is use a combination of water and Gatorade
http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/fitness/exercises/drinking-gatorade-vs-drinking-water-during-sports-games.html#b
Please copy and paste this URL and take the survey!
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When To Stretch:
ReplyDeleteYou should stretch after a short 5 - 10 minute warmup. You can walk or have a light jog, that way you increase blood flow to your muscles and they aren't cold. By doing that it also increases the mobility of your muscles. Stretching cold muscles is not a good thing to do, as you can get injured. So always remember to stretch after a light warm up.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/462832-should-stretch-cold-muscles/
GMO'S can cause health problems in humans and animals. Studies show that they cause organ damage, infertility, immune system disorders, and gastrointestinal problems. The American Academy of Environmental Medicine urges people to have a NON-GMO diet.
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Coffee may have health benefits, including protecting against Parkinson's disease, type 2 diabetes and liver disease, including liver cancer. It also can improve cognitive function and decrease the risk of depression. However, high consumption of unfiltered coffee (boiled or espresso) has been associated with mild elevations in cholesterol levels. (and many more)
ReplyDeleteThe Good:Drinking four or more cups of coffee per day could lower your risk of colon cancer by 15 percent. Drinking two to three cups a day could reduce your risk of developing Parkinson’s by a quarter. Having at least four cups a day may lower your risk of depression by 20 percent.
The Bad: Drinking more than four cups a day has been associated with a 56% higher risk of death. Drinking five daily cups of unfiltered coffee may raise cholesterol by 6 to 8 percent. Drinking four cups a day has been linked with a 2 to 4 percent decrease in bone density. (and many more)
5 Reasons To Drink Coffee Before A Workout:
1.Improved circulation
2.Less pain
3.Better memory
4.Muscle preservation
5.More muscle fuel
http://news.health.com/2014/06/19/5-reasons-to-drink-coffee-before-your-workout/
http://www.newrepublic.com/article/115693/coffee-health-benefits-and-risks-how-many-cups-day-ideal
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/coffee-and-health/faq-20058339
The (and many more) in the first paragraph is supposed to go down to the second paragraph
DeleteKale Chips:
ReplyDeleteKale Chips have many benefits to them and are low in calories and fat and only contain 33 calories and less than 1 gram of fat per cup, even with a drizzle of oil added adds only add 5 calories. There is a excellent source of nutrients.
Eating a cup of kale is like drinking a glass of milk. Also eating Kale is like taking all the multivitamin's one in serving.
www.collective-evolution.com/10/05/15-things-everyone-should-know-about-kale
Fitnessmagazine/ Videos/ How To Make Kale Chips
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ReplyDelete1. Meditation allows you to let go of everyday worries and live in the moment
ReplyDelete2. To effectively combat stress you need to activate the body’s natural relaxation response
3. Relaxation techniques include deep breathing, meditation, rhythmic exercise and yoga
4. When stressors throw your nervous system out of balance, relaxation techniques can bring it back into a balanced state by producing the relaxation response, a state of deep calmness that is the polar opposite of the stress response
5. When stress overwhelms your nervous system your body is flooded with chemicals that prepare you for fight or flight, which wears your body down when constantly activated.
6. The relaxation response brings your body and mind back into a state of equilibrium
7. Find the relaxation technique that’s best for you
8. Find a quiet spot away from distractions
9. Initially your mind may wander when you when you first start meditating
you will eventually find yourself finding yourself very peaceful and content
10. Most experts recommend meditating for about 20-30 minutes
11. Becomes easier as you meditate more regularly
12. Try to make relaxation techniques a part of your life
13. If possible schedule a time to practice every day
14. Practice relaxation techniques while you’re doing other things
15. If you exercise, improve the relaxation benefits by adopting mindfulness which means focus your attention to your body
16. Avoid practicing when you’re sleepy
17. Expect ups and downs, don’t be discouraged if you miss a few days or even weeks, just get started again
18. There’s a lot more information on these websites, so if you’re interested in more information make sure to check them out. Meditation and relaxation are very helpful in our extremely stressful society
psychcentral.com/lib/relaxation-and-meditation-techniques/0003200
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Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper.
ReplyDeleteEat dinner around 6pm and 6:30pm because our body needs time to digest food.
If you feel hungry at night, you may have a healthy snack (peanut, fruit, dark chocolate ...)
http://healthland.time.com/2013/07/23/why-you-should-eat-breakfast-and-the-best-times-for-the-rest-of-the-days-meals/
http://magazine.foxnews.com/food-wellness/still-hungry-here-are-10-low-calorie-late-night-snacks
Diet Pop vs. Regular Pop
ReplyDeleteGrowing up my mom never really had pop in the house. It was a "special occasion" type of thing. And now I know why! Personally I think if you're going to drink any pop at all, regular pop is the best way to go as long as you're not sipping on it all day. But some other people think differently. My grandma for example, a year ago was diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer. Before this she drank up to 8 cans of diet coke daily. Her doctor told her that a probable cause for her cancer was how many diet pops she drank. She has now finished chemo therapy and has cut pop, diet or regular, out of her diet completely.
Some facts on diet pop vs. regular pop:
http://www.eatingwell.com/nutrition_health/weight_loss_diet_plans/diet_reports_information/regular_soda_or_diet_soda_which_is_worse_for_your_healt
DRINK LEMON JUICE TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM!
ReplyDeleteDrinking lemon juice helps flushes down toxins and cleanses your body. It helps the immune system on track, THANKS to the iron present in it. Lemon juice ALSO strengthens cells to help improve your immune system and keep infections away.
1. Prevent kidney stones
2. Soothe a sore throat.
3. Support weight loss
4. Start your day right.
5. Stop an itch.
6. Aids in digestion
7. Anticancer properties.
8. Potassium power.
9. Brings down a fever.
10. Balance pH.
http://www.thehealthsite.com/fitness/diet-tip-26-drink-lemon-juice-every-day-to-boost-your-immune-system/
www.popsugar.com/fitness/10-Reasons-Lemon-Juice-Good-You-14860617