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Carbonated Drinks/ Information Share

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Carbonated water is a refreshing beverage and a good alternative to sugary soft drinks. However, concerns have been raised that it may be bad for your health.

Let’s look at the health effects of carbonated water.

Carbonated water is acidic, but your body should maintain a stable, slightly alkaline pH no matter what you consume.

Sugar-sweetened carbonated beverages can erode tooth enamel, but plain carbonated water appears relatively harmless.

Carbonated water has benefits for digestion. It may improve swallowing, increase feelings of fullness and reduce constipation.

Drinking carbonated cola drinks may harm bone health, but plain sparkling water appears to have a neutral or positive effect.

There is currently no evidence that carbonated or sparkling water is bad for you. It is not really that harmful for dental health and seems to have no effect on bone health.

Interestingly, a carbonated drink may even enhance digestion by improving swallowing ability and reducing constipation.

It’s also a calorie-free beverage that causes a pleasurable bubbly sensation. Many people prefer it over still water.

There’s no reason to give up this beverage if you enjoy it. In fact, it may actually improve your overall health.

All evidence & citations are from US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health

3 reasons not to weigh…/Information Share

3 Major Reasons Not to Weigh Yourself Everyday

Article posted in: Lifestyle

The temptation to incessantly step on the scale makes sense, when losing weight is top of mind: You’re eating healthier, moving more throughout the day and maybe need to justify your hard work so you’ll stay motivated. We get why you do it, but if you weigh yourself every day, stop now. This could be the best advice for weight loss you’ve ever heard.

Here are three major reasons not to weigh yourself everyday:

1. Daily weigh-ins don’t accurately indicate weight loss.

Not only can the number on that scale fluctuate from day to day, but it may even swing between morning and night—and that is perfectly normal. “People think they’re gaining fat when they see (their weight) creep up a bit, but that’s not always the case,” says Chelsea Lovell, weight loss counselor at Nutrisystem. Lovell explains that water retention is one of the main reasons weight fluctuates. High sodium intake, for example, may cause your body to retain more fluid. Women may also put on water weight during their menstrual cycle, she adds. So, hormones may tip the scale just like the size of a meal.

2. Fluctuating numbers can mess with your mindset.

It can be discouraging to see the scale go up and down, according to Lovell—no matter how many times you tell yourself its normal. Experts at the Mayo Clinic relay that the scale’s disappointing news can be particularly frustrating when you try to eat right and exercise. This event might send you straight for the nearest comfort food. And because most people should aim to lose one to two pounds per week, you’re not going to see a big loss when you step on that scale daily.

3. The scale isn’t the only measure of your success.

Yes, the scale is the best tool to quantify your weight, and when paired with body measurements, for example, it can be a good way to track your progress. “But there are many victories to pay attention to off the scale,” says Lovell—clothing fit, energy levels, better skin, overall health improvements, and more. The true happiness associated with losing weight is outside of the numbers anyway, tied to these life-enhancing benefits.

 

 

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Pass It On/Information Share

Good Morning Y’ll 

Of course, I have been looking at the news this morning. It seems to be a regular thing with me. Browsing for some sharable tidbits, so I can blog about whatever I find.

This morning, I found some traits that you can have that help you live longer. That is of course, if you really want to live longer then you might want to read this.

Here they are,

Positivity

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Strong Work Ethic 

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stubbornness

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Strong Family Bonds

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  • Strong Work Ethics gives someone an overall purpose, a belonging, and a sense of contributing
  • stubbornness gives an added grit, required to last through difficult times or hard times and there is a need to adapt to certain circumstances
  • Strong Family Bonds tends to help us have longevity and studies have shown that those surrounded by caring and given respect from family members, usually last longer.
  • Positivity, well that explains itself pretty much. Stay positive, your body will love that.

 

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