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Inspire someone to quit smoking
Everybody knows that tobacco is bad for you, right?? No one has been living under a rock? Good!
National Eating Healthy Day
November 6th is almost here! Why is the 6th of November so significant you ask? It’s National Eating Healthy Day. This is a day started by the American Heart Association that encourages Americans to make some small, beneficial changes in their diet.
Not to ruin your shower time but…
I hate to tell you guys this but guess what? We aren’t even safe in the shower anymore! According to the Center for Environmental Health, a carcinogen called cocamide DEA was recently found in name brand (as well as off-brand) shampoos, soaps, and personal care products.
FLIP Cancer!
We are excited to introduce our new campaign, “FLIP Cancer”. The goal of this campaign is to broaden the reach of our message. FLIP is growing and we are moving in a direction that allows us to be more recognizable and make more of an impact.
How much exercise is enough?
Is a daily walk in the park good for your health? Of course! But is it enough? Probably not.
Healthy fats–it’s a real thing!
Most people avoid all fats in their diet, and miss out on the good ones! According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, adults should get 20% to 35% of their daily calories from fat. So which fats are the good ones? Polyunsaturated fats can lower cholesterol. Limit saturated fats because they can increase your chance for type 2 diabetes and raise your cholesterol. However, keep on consuming those monounsaturated fats, which raise HDL (good cholesterol) and lower LDL (bad cholesterol). And definitely don’t leave out omega-3 fatty acids, which fight inflammation, help control blood clotting, and lower blood pressure and triglycerides! For more detailed information about the types of fat you need or should avoid, go to health.com Post by Carolyn Smith
What the heck is a benzoate?
Even the names of some of these preservatives are scary… propionates? Sodium benzoate? Seriously? According to “http://news.health.com/2012/08/28/are-preservatives-bad-for-health/”>health.com, some of these preservatives are potentially dangerous carcinogens. Here are ten quick tips on avoiding synthetic substances!
Don’t pass the salt
(American Heart Association)- Most people think that as long as they lay off the salt shaker, they’re solid. No heart disease or bloating for them! But surprisingly, 65% of daily sodium intake comes from grocery stores, not the table top. Not to mention that excessive amounts of sodium also puts you at risk for stomach cancer!
Nutrition labels: Unriddled!
So you’re at the grocery store and you pick up a bag of Cheetos. “How bad are these actually for me?” you ask? Here’s how you can find out yourself! Everyone checks the calories and the fat, but do you really know what you’re reading?