🍀 St. Paddy’s Healthy Green Drinks!🍀
Get your green on this St. Paddy’s Day with these healthy drink alternatives to help you be festive yet celebrate responsibly!
Aging Gracefully After 50
We all want to “age gracefully”, but there are some habits that work against that goal. Did you know that avoiding strength training, mobility and balance work or skipping exercise altogether can be detrimental to keeping your body healthy after 50?
Check out the full article here.
If you’d like some help in staying healthy and fit after 50, schedule a consultation with Momentum today!
Get better sleep!
Good sleep is one of the foundations of optimal health since sleep deprivation has been linked to many diseases, including obesity, diabetes, and depression. Low levels of omega-3 fatty acids have also been associated with sleep problems in children and obstructive sleep apnea in adults. Studies in both children and adults also suggest that supplementing with omega-3 may improve certain aspects of sleep and could protect against sleep disturbances.And, in some animal studies, low levels of DHA are linked to lower levels of the hormone melatonin, which helps you fall asleep, but further research is needed.
Try out this recipe to get a good dose of those sleep-saving omegas!
Improve bone and joint health!
Osteoporosis and arthritis are two common disorders that affect your skeletal system. Research suggests that omega-3s may help improve bone strength by boosting the amount of calcium in your bones.
Omega-3s may also help treat arthritis. According to one review of six studies, omega-3 supplements were able to significantly reduce pain in people with osteoarthritis of the synovial joints.
Try this power salad recipe chocked full of Omega-3s:
Omega-3 Benefits: Reduce Inflammation!
Inflammation is a natural response to infections and damage in your body. But chronic inflammation, (persisting even without an infection or injury), can contribute to almost every chronic illness, including heart disease and cancer.
Studies have consistently observed a connection between omega-3 supplementation and reduced inflammation, reducing the production of inflammatory eicosanoids and cytokines and other molecules linked to inflammation.
Want to add more Omega-3s into your diet? Check out this guide to healthy cooking oils: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-cooking-oils
⏱ BENEFITS OF INTERVAL TRAINING #3 ⏱
Increased Cardiovascular Endurance
Next time you’re slogging through your cardio, pick it up—just for 60 seconds. Just one minute of a high-intensity burst during a steady-state workout can boost your endurance and your overall health, according to measures like improved blood pressure and higher counts of mitochondria, (helping to fuel your body and brain). Better yet, that improved endurance will carry over to your more moderate-intensity runs, rides, and other workouts!
