Clean Eating Tips for 2018
The New Year is a time for new beginnings, positive changes and a fresh effort when it comes to your health and wellbeing. If there are things that you have been putting off in regards to your diet and lifestyle, then now is the time to begin instigating these changes!
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Nutrition and Sports Performance
Whether you are an athlete in training or simply someone who wants to improve their gym efforts then it is incredibly important to pay attention to your diet. In the following article we are going to take a look at the ways in which you can embrace this concept and build on your understanding. In doing so we hope that you will be able to reach your goals with greater ease and boost your overall health.
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Understanding Macronutrients and Micronutrients
Macronutrients and micronutrients are both groups of nutrients required by your body for optimum health. Each of the nutrients within each group is required in varying amounts by the body - and for different reasons. Today we are going to take a look at the difference between the two groups and analyse those that fall into either category!
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Quick Tips For Strong Bones
As we discuss frequently at Onto Orthopedics, preserving and building the strength of your bones is key to maintaining your health as you age. Although the health of your bones will be influenced largely by how they develop during adolescence and throughout your 20’s, there are still things that you can do to help your bones stay strong!
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Are You Confused by Carbs?
Carbohydrates have been demonised by health experts in the last few years, with much supporting evidence as to why they might not be a great choice for dieters. Although several diets may suggest that you eliminate carbohydrates if you are to lose weight effectively, they are actually an essential food group.
Calcium on a Plant-Based Diet
When you are attempting to decrease the amount of animal products in your diet, or eradicate them entirely, you will often hear that it is difficult to consume all of the necessary vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. However, the simple truth is that with a few dietary adjustments it is fairly easy to keep your body and mind healthy! This fact is certainly applicable when it comes to calcium.
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Working to Prevent Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is something that we have discussed previously on our blog and today we would like to take the time to touch on it again - this time in regards to prevention!
Let’s Talk About Fasting
You may not have heard about the concept of intermittent fasting - or perhaps you have heard about it but written it off as just another fad diet. An increasing number of nutrition experts have been advocating this way of eating, so today we are going to take a close look!
Prunes and Better Bone Density
The evidence has been mounting over the last few years to suggest that eating prunes every day could equate to great things for the health of your bones. Today we would like to take a look at this tasty fruit to determine how helpful they could be for you and your bones!
Are You Getting Enough Calcium?
It is widely known that calcium is essential when it comes to bone health. However, what is not so widely agreed upon is the best way to meet the recommended daily amount of this essential nutrient!