Keep yourself vibrant and healthy by remembering these 3 words - The Santa Clarita Valley ProclaimerKeep yourself vibrant and healthy by remembering these 3 words - The Santa Clarita Valley Proclaimer
Take care of the three Bs — brain, bones and belly for lasting wellness
Brain: Brains are 70% fat. To maintain peak brain performance, feed your brain its favorite fat
The omega 3 fatty acids DHA and EPA have been associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular mortality
Bones: Want to look and feel younger? Maintain strong bones and good posture. It takes more than calcium. Bones need vitamin D to absorb calcium
Dairy and plant milk products contain calcium and vitamin D. Dark green vegetables like kale, spinach and broccoli are a trifecta with vitamin K
Dairy and plant milk products contain calcium and vitamin D. Dark green vegetables like kale, spinach and broccoli are a trifecta with vitamin K
Belly: Abdominal or visceral fat is the unhealthiest fat since it wraps around vital organs
Visceral fat is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, fatty liver, and heart disease. It starts creeping up with age