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GET HEART HEALTHY WITH MS. WILLIAMS. The Benefits of Staying Physically Fit. Prevent Heart Disease Prevent Osteoporosis Prevent Diabetes Create Lean Muscle Mass Increase Metabolism Strength Training has been proven to prevent injury. Physical Education Health. Macronutrients
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The Benefits of Staying Physically Fit Prevent Heart Disease Prevent Osteoporosis Prevent Diabetes Create Lean Muscle Mass Increase Metabolism Strength Training has been proven to prevent injury
Physical EducationHealth Macronutrients Carbohydrates Protein Dietary Fat
Benefits of Carbohydrates • Chief source of energy for all body functions and muscular exertion
Lack of eating or consuming bad Carbs results in the following • Depression • Loss of Energy • Insulin Spikes • Cravings • Headaches • Dizziness • Weight Gain
Benefits of Protein • Most plentiful substance in the body. • Vital to the growth and development of all body tissues. • Major source of building materials. • Lack of results in: Depression, weakness, slow recovery from disease, wounds and exercise.
Benefits of Dietary Fat • Also know as lipids, most concentrated source of energy in the diet. • Fats act as carriers for fat soluable vitamins, A, D, E and K. • Fats are also important for the conversion of carotene to vitamin A. • Too much leads to overeating and slow metabolism.
The Skinny on Fats • Monounsaturated fats are good. Great sources come from EVOO, avocados, pecans, macadamias, and almonds. • Saturated fats are good, The best to cook or fry with is real butter, coconut oil or palm oil. However, baking, boiling, or steaming is always best. • Polyunsaturated fats consumed in a natural unprocessed state is good. own. Omega 3 and Omega 6 come from great sources such as walnuts, de-shelled pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, and wild salmon.
Super Foods Superfoods are just what the name implies, “Super”. Experts say that these foods help prevent heart disease, cancer, cholesterol and so much more. Oh, and I need to mention, they put you in a super mood. Examples of Superfoods: Dark Chocolate and Blue Berries
Top Super Foods • Beans • Blueberries, Strawberries • Oats • Oranges, Lemons, Limes • Grapefruits • Pumpkins • Salmon • Spinach, Lettuce • Tea (Green or Black) • Tomatoes • Turkey • Walnuts • Yogurt • Broccoli • Cauliflower • Pecan, Walnuts • Almonds • Onions, Garlic • Oregano, Ginger
Why Hydrate? • Endocrine gland function improves • Liver function improves • Natural thrist returns. • Appetite decreases significantly. • Metabolic functions improve.
How much Water should be consumed? • 3 quarts per day, can be increased if exercising briskly, or reside in hot climate. • When exercising 3-6 ozs every 15-20 minutes. • Fluids should be cold (not hot beverage) because empty quickly from the stomach. • Workouts >90 min., use a sports drink to replace muscle glycogen. • <90 min., water is the experts choice of fluid replacement.