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Be aware of what you’re eating. Grocery stores are loaded with fake and substitute food products, especially in the frozen food section. Meat substitutes can be a great way to add variety to your diet, but just because something is marketed as vegetarian doesn’t mean it’s healthy. Plus, these products are processed and often high in calories and sodium. Read the nutrition label carefully and eat them in moderation.
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If you need an alarm clock to wake up during the week and you’re sleeping in on the weekends, you’re likely suffering from “social jet lag.” This means that your body clock and your social clock aren’t matching up, and it could affect your weight, according to a new study by the University of Munich’s Institute of Medical Psychology [Time.com].
Researchers found that people with differing weekday and weekend schedules were three times more likely to be overweight compared to people who went to bed and woke up at the same time every day.
Visit www.CorePerformance.com/sleep for tips to improve your sleep habits.
A Fast Food Burger Is 3 Times Larger Now Than in The 1950s
Research has shown that the bigger your plate, the likelier it is you’ll overeat. The same logic may apply to fast food, where according to a new infographic by the Centers for Disease Control, portion sizes for popular items have increased dramatically since the 1950s.
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Cost is often used as an excuse for not eating healthy, but healthy eating isn’t as hard on your wallet as many believe. Healthy food can be affordable, according to a new study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service [CNN.com].
Overall, they found that foods high in saturated fat, sugars, and sodium were more expensive than fruits, veggies, dairy, and grains.
Read “Shop Smarter, Save Money” for budget-friendly grocery shopping tips.
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Making home-cooked meals may help you live longer, according to a new study published in the journal Public Health Nutrition [HuffingtonPost.com].
Visit www.CorePerformance.com/cooking for tips to make healthy home-cooked meals for your family.
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The smaller your technological devices for work the more likely you are to be stressed, according to a survey commissioned by Toshiba of Canada [FoxNews].
In a survey of 1,000 workers, researchers found that 86% of iPad and tablet users reported workplace stress compared to 68% of laptop users and 57% of desktop users.
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People with longer commutes tend to be less active and are at increased risk of chronic disease, according to a new study from Washington University [Time.com].
The study found that people who commute 30 miles or longer were less likely to exercise and more likely to be obese and have an increased risk for high blood pressure.
