When I was born, breastfeeding wasn't so common. Many new moms weren't encouraged to do so, and they often felt more than a little shy about the practice (even in this day and age
many people get offended when they see a mom breastfeeding in public). Too bad that back then they didn't know the health benefits of breastfeeding.
I love yogurt. I am not lying when I say I eat it every single day. Mainly I eat yogurt because of the
intestinal benefits and
feel good ingredients, but now there is yet another reason to stock up on the stuff.
New
research has found that women who ate three or more servings of yogurt over a two week period on average had a 15% lower body mass index (BMI) than women who didn't consume any yogurt.
There are many ways to quantify a body. We weigh them. We measure their height and circumference.
There are 4 simple things that have been proven to significantly reduce your risk of developing heart disease.
They are:
- Eating at least 5 servings of fruits and veggies a day
- Exercising at least 30 minutes every day
- Maintaining a healthy weight (BMI between 18.5 and 24.9)
- Not smoking
These four things are basic components of having a healthy lifestyle and are easy to do. In fact, starting these habits at any time can help improve your overall health. To hear more on this topic I highly recommend you listen to the
Fitness Rocks podcast of an interview between Dr.
