STAYING ACTIVE REALLY PAYS OFF!
THOSE who are physically active tend to live longer, healthier lives. Research shows that moderate physical activity – such as 30 minutes a day of brisk walking – significantly contributes to longevity. Even a person with risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes or even a smoking habit can gain real benefits from incorporating regular physical activity into their daily life.
People who start exercising usually try to make healthier choices with their diet which helps them tone up and lose any excess weight, thus giving them the confidence to keep it going. Regular exercise can help lower blood pressure, control blood sugar, improve cholesterol levels and build stronger, denser bones.
In the past weeks we have covered hydration, carbohydrates and protein and this week we are going to cover healthy fats. This will then have covered the main Macro-Nutrients and making the small changes each week to include these in our diet is a huge step towards your healthy lifestyle and also getting you well fuelled for the big race day on April 8.
Good fats can improve blood cholesterol levels, lower your risk of heart disease, and benefit insulin levels and blood sugar. Healthy or ‘good’ fats, such as omega 3s – are vital to your physical and emotional health. They are essential to help manage your moods, stay on top of your mental game, fight fatigue, and even control your weight. The human brain is nearly 60 percent fat, therefore healthy fats are vital for proper brain development and function. Learning to make healthy choices of replacing bad fats with good ones will promote good health and well-being as bad fats can wreck your diet and increase your risk of certain diseases