Posts Tagged ‘physical activity’
Cancer Survivors: Diet and Physical Activity
In a recent paper published by the American Dietetic Association (ADA), discusses what the scientific evidence regarding the recommendations related to diet and physical activity aimed at this sector of the population. Most studies associate a protective role for fruit and vegetable intake.
More generally, the so-called “prudent diet” rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, poultry and fish, appears to reduce the risk of mortality in patients diagnosed with breast cancer.
Deserve special attention to the recommendations in relation to nutritional supplements (antioxidants, vitamins, etc..). Information concerning the United States indicate that 52% of the population consumed these products and, among survivors of cancer, this percentage rises to 64-81%. Read the rest of this entry »
Down the Cholesterol With a Gymnastics
Recent studies have revealed only to persons who have diseases like cardiovascular, the physical activity is recommended as a treatment with a proper diet.
Having practiced in a regular form of physical activity used to improve a substantial quality of life, especially when we speak of metabolic diseases. The recommended exercises are those that mobilize fat deposits, like in addition to losing weight eliminates the bad cholesterol that is accumulated in the body. The pace, the market in a bicycle, swim or perform gymnastics aerobic exercises are ideal for those who have high cholesterol.
Aerobic exercises are those that deal with areas in which fatty deposits are instaled, such exercises for waist, abdomen, hip and glucose being this type of gymnastics the most important down the cholesterol.
The recommendation is to make ten minutes of preheating, 15 aerobic exercise and the gym is located. Moreover, the practice of regular physical activity as least three times a week he must make a specific diet for hipocolesterolemia and obesity, drinking two liters of water per day, which has a detoxing and moisturizing action. A change of life regarding diet and physical activity are fundamental to reduce bad cholesterol and increase good.