Showing posts with label Moderation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Moderation. Show all posts

Friday, January 23, 2015

Fat To Fit Radio Show Topic: Pizza Prescription

As promised by the Fat To Fit Radio Show...

Pizza Prescription


Kids in the United States love their pizza and some researchers now argue the food should join the ranks of sugary drinks and fast foods — increasingly decried in recent years for the toll they take on health. In a new study, the researchers found that pizza is a large source of calories, saturated fat and salt in kids' diets. They argue kids should not eat more than one or two slices of pizza for a meal. However, many foods are eaten too frequently, and in portions that are too large. To address the problem, people don't have to swear off eating all pizza, but instead, they can eat smaller portions and healthier versions of it. They suggest making it at home, instead of ordering it out where you don't have any control over how it's made. Pizza being blamed as the problem in children's diets is not fair to single out. Eating things you enjoy in moderation is always key. 

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Drinking in Moderation

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Drinking in Moderation



Drinking in moderation can reduce the chances of serious health problems. It's recommended women should have 1 drink a day and no more than 2 drinks a day for men.

One drink for example:

Bottle of beer (12 ounces)
Glass of wine (5 ounces)
Shot of liquor (1.5 ounces)

Improve your health by cutting down drinking or quitting. If you have a problem see a doctor right away. Drinking less or quitting can help lower your blood pressure, lower your risk of injury, heart disease, some types of cancer, liver problems, lose weight, and save money. If you are concerned with your drinking keep track of it by writing down your set drinking limit and how much you consume for 1 week. Do not drink when you are upset and avoid bars, or other places that encourage you to drink a lot. If you drink often make sure you are keeping up with your blood pressure. Change your drinking habits for a healthier lifestyle. Surround yourself with friends and family who support your decisions to cut down or quit. 
Don't give up! Set goals for yourself and push yourself to conquer them!