In the Pink
Welcome to “In the Pink” where you will get great tidbits of information that will keep you in the know about your health and wellness and make you say to yourself “who knew?” The phrase “In the Pink” means to be in perfect condition, especially in health. So from 101 ways to use lemon juice to improve your skin to how watermelon is great for replenishing after exercising, I will keep you in the know about your health. Think of these as health soundbites!
Fitness
Push ups are one of the best overall body exercises. Not only do you tone and strengthen your arms, but you are working your abs, lower and upper back and glutes. Want to do them better? Brace your abs, squeeze your glutes and keep your body in a straight line for the entire time you go down and then back up. You will see results sooner than you think.
There is a 28 percent increase in muscle endurance after consuming caffeine. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
You should replace running shoes every 300 to 500 miles or if you have regular pain or discomfort; replace tennis shoes when the tread patterns on the soles are less distinct or smooth spots emerge; and replace cross trainers every six months or sooner, based on visible wear and tear. Paul Langer, DPM, Great Feet for Life: Footcare and Footwear for Healthy Aging.
Nutrition
Make your own yogurt for a nutritious snack or breakfast that doesn’t have a lot of sugar. Blend together a low-fat plain yogurt with blue agave syrup as a sweetener along with fresh fruit and granola.
Spring is here so buy local produce!! Reduce your carbon footprint and consume less chemicals by joining a community supported agriculture (CSA) group in your area or hit the farmer’s market. Find one near you at localharvest.org
You can reduce your risk of dying from heart disease by 30 percent when you eat three or more servings of vegetables a day. Circulation
