Nutri News February 2023
This month theme is Heart Health!!! You will find articles about: • Since this month theme is heart health our monthly hack brings you 9 easy things you can take at home to improve heart health!! • Do you want to eat more vegetables but don’t know how? Check out the lunch box article for a delicious veggie pot pie recipe that the entire family will love! • Are you looking to spice up your workout routine? Look no further, HIIT training is a heart-friendly cardio workout with a blend of aerobic exercise and strength training!!! Check page 25 for more info • Have you ever wondered what’s the difference between omega-3 and omega-6? Let’s talk fats! • Salt vs Sugar, who is the real culprit? Find out the truth in page 15! • If you go to the gym or partake in any physical related activities you might have heard or use pre-workout to get that extra pump of energy, but have you ever stopped to think about the actual mechanism of pre-workout? Go check page 6 for the pros and cons of pre-workout you might learn a thing or two!! • Calcium is a mineral mainly associated with bone and teeth health, but did you know that calcium plays a very important function in heart health? Check out our essential guide to vitamins and minerals article to learn more!! This month’s student spotlight is Lyla Palompo, check what she has to say in page 21! If you are looking to make an impact on campus as well as in the community, look for the fliers highlighting volunteer opportunities. These amazing programs are always looking for more volunteers. It is amazing the difference we can make when we all work together for a better and healthier tomorrow. Happy reading!
This month theme is Heart Health!!!
You will find articles about:
• Since this month theme is heart health our monthly hack brings you 9 easy things you can take at home to improve heart health!!
• Do you want to eat more vegetables but don’t know how? Check out the lunch box article for a delicious veggie pot pie recipe that the entire family will love!
• Are you looking to spice up your workout routine? Look no further, HIIT training is a heart-friendly cardio workout with a blend of aerobic exercise and strength training!!! Check page 25 for more info
• Have you ever wondered what’s the difference between omega-3 and omega-6? Let’s talk fats!
• Salt vs Sugar, who is the real culprit? Find out the truth in page 15!
• If you go to the gym or partake in any physical related activities you might have heard or use pre-workout to get that extra pump of energy, but have you ever stopped to think about the actual mechanism of pre-workout? Go check page 6 for the pros and cons of pre-workout you might learn a thing or two!!
• Calcium is a mineral mainly associated with bone and teeth health, but did you know that calcium plays a very important function in heart health? Check out our essential guide to vitamins and minerals article to learn more!!
This month’s student spotlight is Lyla Palompo, check what she has to say in page 21!
If you are looking to make an impact on campus as well as in the community, look for the fliers highlighting volunteer opportunities. These amazing programs are always looking for more volunteers. It is amazing the difference we can make when we all work together for a better and healthier tomorrow.
Happy reading!
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Exercise<br />
Another way that you can prevent the development of heart disease is to<br />
find a way to move your body with some exercise.1 The types of exercise<br />
that aid in heart health are aerobic exercise and resistance training.4<br />
Aerobic exercise helps lower blood pressure and heart rate as well as<br />
controlling your blood glucose.4 They do not need to be super exhausting<br />
and hard training. A few examples of aerobic exercises are swimming,<br />
cycling, brisk walking, jump roping and even playing tennis.4 It is important<br />
to participate in aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes a day and for at<br />
least 5 days a week.4<br />
Resistance training can increase HDL or good cholesterol and reduce LDL or<br />
bad cholesterol.4 Some examples of this type of exercise are: working out<br />
with free weights or with resistance bands.4 You can participate in<br />
resistance training on two nonconsecutive days.4 Some people may have a<br />
hard time doing exercise for a full 30 minutes due to a busy schedule. But<br />
planning blocks of time where you can do so can be highly beneficial for<br />
your heart health!<br />
Everything in Moderation<br />
Another way to maintain heart health is moderation. There are some food<br />
and drinks products that can hurt your heart in the long run if you tend to<br />
splurge on them, like alcohol.1 You do not need to completely avoid these<br />
types of products, but it is important to enjoy them in moderation.<br />
Hygiene<br />
An additional tip that can help preserve the health of your heart would be to<br />
wash your hands often.3 Illnesses like the flu and pneumonia can be tough<br />
on the heart can make the heart work harder than it usually would.3<br />
Washing your hands often can help your body fight against these heart<br />
threatening diseases.<br />
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