Cardiovascular #exercise, which gets the #heart pumping, the muscles moving, and the sweat glands working, is one of the best medicines for overall health. And what’s good for the body also benefits the brain: https://bit.ly/3sln7dp#HarvardHealth
Strong core muscles support cardio health by helping people stay active. Easy core exercises, such as walk-and-carry #exercises, are especially helpful because they strengthen many muscles at the same time and simulate real-life activities: https://bit.ly/3qgJsWD#HarvardHealth
Probiotics are good bacteria that keep the gut healthy and help fight infections and #inflammation. Fermented foods like yogurt, pickles, sauerkraut, and sourdough bread are great sources: https://bit.ly/3zPQxl4#HarvardHealth
Smoothies are a quick and easy way to get probiotics. Here is a recipe that is ideal for a breakfast, snack, or post-workout drink. Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Simple Fruit Smoothie
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 banana, cut into pieces
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup ice
Servings: 1
Serving size: 12 ounces
Nutrition: 260 calories, 0.5 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 110 mg sodium, 42 g total carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 26 g total sugars (includes 0 g added sugar), 24 g protein
Source: The Harvard Medical School 6-Week Plan for Healthy Eating.
A good option for a simple but special #ValentinesDay dinner is baked salmon (or another fish variety), along with a whole grain such as farro, two types of roasted vegetables, and chocolate-dipped strawberries for dessert: https://bit.ly/33MmUG6#HarvardHealth
Too much refined sugar can cause a cascade of medical problems; too much social media can also affect health — especially mental health, writes #HarvardHealth contributor Sharon Levy. Here’s how: https://bit.ly/3EI7ijy
A good option for a simple but special #ValentinesDay dinner is baked salmon (or another fish variety), along with a whole grain such as farro, two types of roasted vegetables, and chocolate-dipped strawberries for dessert: https://bit.ly/33MmUG6#HarvardHealth