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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M Y T H B U S T I N G<br />
salt vs sugar<br />
Written By:<br />
Dahnine McCune-Moyer<br />
Salt and sugar are two substances commonly used in<br />
cooking and food preparation. While both are essential for<br />
adding flavor to food, their nutritional value and potential<br />
health effects differ.<br />
Salt, also known as sodium chloride, is a mineral that is<br />
essential for maintaining electrolyte balance in the body<br />
and for proper muscle and nerve function. However,<br />
consuming too much salt can have negative health<br />
consequences, such as increasing the risk of high blood<br />
pressure, heart disease, and stroke.1 The American Heart<br />
Association recommends limiting daily sodium intake to no<br />
more than 2,300 milligrams, or about one teaspoon.<br />
Sugar, meanwhile, is a carbohydrate that provides quick<br />
energy for the body. While small amounts of sugar can be<br />
part of a healthy diet, consuming too much sugar can<br />
contribute to weight gain and increase the risk of chronic<br />
diseases, such as metabolic disease and heart disease.2<br />
The World Health Organization recommends limiting added<br />
sugars to no more than 10% of daily calorie intake, which is<br />
equivalent to about 50 grams or 12 teaspoons for an adult<br />
following a 2,000-calorie-per-day diet.3<br />
One key difference between salt and sugar is that salt is<br />
essential for the body to function correctly, while sugar is<br />
not. Salt is necessary for maintaining electrolyte balance<br />
but consuming too much can negatively affect health. On<br />
the other hand, sugar provides quick energy but does not<br />
have any essential nutrients, and it can be harmful if<br />
consumed in excess.<br />
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