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TAKE THE WEIGHT OFF WITH WEIGHTS
Metabolic syndrome is the name for a group of risk factors that occur together and increase our risk of heart disease, stroke, and type-2
diabetes. New research shows that people who lift weights either at
home or in a gym may lower their risk factor for developing metabolic
syndrome by more than 35%. If fat loss is your goal, you���ll get best results if you base your training around two or more resistance sessions
a week. While your resistance training sessions may not burn as many
calories minute per minute than cardio, the overall calorie burning benefits you receive from a weight training workout typically outweighs that
of cardio.
KICKSTART YOUR DAY WITH A SMOOTHIE
A breakfast shake made with whey protein is a great way to get a healthy
boost in the morning. Experts believe that women over forty should eat
more protein to compensate for the slowdown in muscle repair that accompanies ageing. This makes good sense, as our muscles, hormones,
skin, skeleton, thyroid and brain all depend on quality protein being
readily available in the diet every day. A study published in the Journal of
Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing concluded that hormonal
symptoms were significantly worse when blood sugar levels were low.
Eating regular low-glycemic meals throughout the day every three to four
hours will help you manage energy levels, fatigue and headaches. Try
this delicious smoothie recipe below and see how much better you feel.
It's high in protein, fibre, vitamin C and antioxidants. In a blender add 3
organic kiwifruit, 1 banana, 4 tablespoons of Reduce Vanilla Dream or
your favourite protein powder, lime essence to taste, 200mls of trim milk
or trim soy-milk and a handful of ice. Blend and add water if too thick.
Serves two and just 275 calories per serve.
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