How much do you know about our body? We, KnowOurHealth have some very interesting informations about our Health to share with all of you…noreply@blogger.com (Know Our Health)Sat, 5 Oct 2024 05:01:31 +0300Blogger http://www.blogger.com1027125http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/en-usnohealth,topics,health,tips,health,information,health,knowledge,health,issues,health,disease,diet,exerciseHealth Topicsvarghese407@gmai.comhttp://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2016/04/relevant-or-outdated-3500-calorie.htmlHealth NewsTue, 12 Apr 2016 04:19:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-293873417150498979812 April 2016 In 1958, a now infamous study concluded one pound of body fat was equal to 3,500 calories. It's been conventional diet wisdom for over half a century: a 3,500 calorie increase or decrease, above or below maintenance levels results in a one pound change in weight. Most diets base their weight loss targets on this old rule: spread 3,500 calories over a week to see a gain or loss of varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2016/04/overview-of-sugar-part-2-effects.htmlHealth NewsThu, 7 Apr 2016 03:56:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-51430763309636084107 April 2016 Americans' intake of sugar is way too high and it has no real value in the diet. We use sugar for energy which is the extent of what it's good for. Too much sugar leads to very serious health effects including obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Though dietary sugar serves little purpose in the body, we can still eat some without facing negative health effects. varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2016/04/sugar-part-1-definition-sources.htmlHealth NewsWed, 6 Apr 2016 04:14:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-106091544265415019506 April 2016 Sugar is addictive, bad for you in large quantities and makes everything it touches delicious. Sugar is a type of carbohydrate found naturally in some foods such as fruits and vegetables, and added to other foods such as candy bars, sodas and cookies. Like all good things, Americans tend to ignore moderation and overindulge leading to profoundly negative health effects. varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2016/03/exercise-and-elderly-benefits-and.htmlHealth NewsThu, 31 Mar 2016 03:11:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-423557593963238269030 March 2016 Everyone benefits from physical activity: young, old, fat, skinny, healthy and sick. While younger individuals tend to ignore health benefits in favor of the aesthetic nature of exercise, physical activity has the potential to greatly improve the quality of life for the elderly population. From increased mobility and independence to decreased depression, physical activity and varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2016/03/benefits-of-strength-training.htmlHealth NewsSun, 27 Mar 2016 23:08:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-447516042296384149628 March 2016 Strength training, commonly known as picking heavy things up and putting heavy things down has always been thought of as an activity relegated to the bodybuilders, power lifters and professional athletes of the world. Casual gym goers sometimes limit themselves to treadmills, bikes and ellipticals rather than wading through dumbbell and squat rack territory. Unfortunately, this varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2016/03/sodium-effects-sources-recommendations.htmlHealth NewsWed, 23 Mar 2016 21:28:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-520989646668251657423 March 2016 What we commonly refer to as table salt is made up of two elements (sodium and chlorine) and known as sodium chloride. Though a high sodium intake is associated with adverse health effects, a small amount is required to maintain normal bodily functions. Unfortunately, with an increased reliance on processed and convenience foods, sodium intake in American diets is dangerously high. varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2016/03/top-5-benefits-of-fiber.htmlHealth NewsSun, 20 Mar 2016 02:37:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-805033057489521598620 March 2016 To say fiber is important is an understatement. This under-eaten nutrient prevents and treats digestive problems, lowers disease risk, increases satiety and even aids weight loss. Unfortunately, found in mostly unprocessed foods, Americans tend to stay well under the recommended intake for this extremely important nutrient. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate which humans lack the varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2016/03/fiber-soluble-vs-insoluble.htmlHealth NewsMon, 14 Mar 2016 00:45:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-734501101918306301214 March 2016 Fiber is a special type of carbohydrate which the body lacks the ability to digest. Though we do not absorb any calories from fiber, it is an important nutrient which aids in many bodily functions, specifically those in the digestive system. Fiber has been linked to a decreased risk of heart disease and some forms of cancer. Fiber is found mostly in unprocessed foods such as fruits,varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2016/03/how-to-become-vegetarian-or-at-least.htmlHealth NewsThu, 10 Mar 2016 00:42:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-47951898425882425309 March 2016 I had my last piece of meat in November 2013 and haven't looked back since. I'm not going to pretend the transition was easy; the November 2013 transition was actually my second and more thought out attempt. There might be a quicker, cold turkey approach to stop eating meat, and if you have the will power to successfully go through with that, you might want to stop reading now. If varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2016/03/all-things-vegetarian.htmlHealth NewsThu, 10 Mar 2016 00:42:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-597443330688226765709 March 2016 I had my last piece of meat in November 2013; it was a Fillet-O-Fish from McDonald's. It probably wasn't the best "last meal" but it was still pretty good either way. Since then, I've tried a lot of meat-less recipes, meat alternatives and other plant-based foods; some were delicious, others didn't even have a chance. On this journey, I've learned a lot and hope to provide some varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2016/02/complete-guide-new-years-resolutions.htmlHealth NewsTue, 16 Feb 2016 02:21:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-663964319956085544722 January 2015 Though resolutions are known more for their failure than success rates, the New Year offers a fresh start to erase bad habits and instill healthy new ones. Whether you'd like to quit smoking, lose weight, start an exercise routine or fix bad finances, the New Year affords a great opportunity to start anew. Regardless of the goal, successful resolutions are all built on the same varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2015/10/blog-exercise-and-diet-things-i-wish-i.htmlHealth NewsSun, 4 Oct 2015 23:34:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-95605223486214946005 October 2015 I started working out sometime in 2004 and eating right soon after. There's still plenty of room for improvement in the exercise and diet rules I follow today, but my routine is miles ahead of where I was. Had I known then what I do now, I would've made quicker progress, saved tons on money (on worthless supplements) and been ahead of where I am today. Please learn from my varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2015/09/blog-weight-gainers-are-waste-of-money.htmlHealth NewsTue, 8 Sep 2015 01:36:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-685167199291135823508 September 2015 Before I started working out and eating (relatively) healthy, I was a skinny 18 year old weighing [almost] 120 pounds. Once I started lifting weights, I got obsessed with ditching my skinny look and gaining some weight. An early tool I relied on were weight gainers which are loaded with calories and promise to help you pack on the pounds. Unfortunately, as I later learned, whilevarghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2015/08/top-5-ways-to-burn-fat.htmlHealth NewsMon, 17 Aug 2015 00:24:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-216769314971723707117 August 2015 Body fat is excess energy. When you consume more energy than you burn over a long period of time, you gain weight. This calorie surplus, when combined with physical inactivity, leads to unwanted weight gain, most likely in the form of body fat. The only way to rid yourself of body fat is to reverse the conditions which created the mess in the first place: moderate reduction in varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2015/08/things-that-annoy-me-5-people-who-dont.htmlHealth NewsFri, 14 Aug 2015 23:53:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-350494485768129162911 May 2015 The gym brings together people with different backgrounds, perspectives and goals. While we don't need to agree on what the best workout routine is (because there is no such thing), or which diet friendly foods taste best (hummus), we should all follow a few basic rules while working out to make everyone's gym experience (or just mine) more pleasurable. varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2015/08/difference-between-added-sugar-and.htmlHealth NewsFri, 14 Aug 2015 23:53:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-460550902751756795227 April 2015 Preface: sugar is all the same. Whether it was adding in during processing or already present, the word sugar refers to a carbohydrate in its most basic form. There really is no [as far as calories, obesity and health are concerned] difference between sugar found in a strawberry or soda. Let's begin! If we get past the all carbohydrates are bad mantra, we must start differentiating varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2015/08/top-5-reasons-to-eat-healthy.htmlHealth NewsFri, 14 Aug 2015 23:53:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-159192799767900169630 March 2015 A diet built on a foundation of healthy food choices has plenty of benefits including weight loss, increased energy and disease prevention. A healthy diet allows you to eat unhealthy foods sometimes, provided you make the right choices most of the time. A healthy lifestyle is about balance, not deprivation. varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2015/08/complete-guide-new-years-resolutions.htmlHealth NewsFri, 14 Aug 2015 23:53:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-911587705481236259022 January 2015 Though resolutions are known more for their failure than success rates, the New Year offers a fresh start to erase bad habits and instill healthy new ones. Whether you'd like to quit smoking, lose weight, start an exercise routine or fix bad finances, the New Year affords a great opportunity to start anew. Regardless of the goal, successful resolutions are all built on the same varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2015/08/top-5-ways-to-exercise-during.htmlHealth NewsFri, 14 Aug 2015 23:53:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-467828447703308115826 November 2014 Thanksgiving is a time to spend with friends and family while eating some delicious food. Unfortunately, physical activity and healthy eating are placed pretty far down the list of priorities. Here are a few simple ways you can incorporate exercise into the Thanksgiving Holiday while still spending time with those you care about. varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2015/08/how-to-cook-turkey.htmlHealth NewsFri, 14 Aug 2015 23:53:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-241137063923117872725 November 2014 A tasty turkey is the centerpiece of most Holiday meals, which is why it's especially important for you to learn how to properly cook one. Perfecting turkey cooking technique turns you into a Holiday Master Chef for a few days each year. This step by step guide walks you through the process of safely cooking a healthy Thanksgiving, Christmas or Holiday Turkey. varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2015/08/turkey-thaw-time-calculator.htmlHealth NewsFri, 14 Aug 2015 23:53:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-396174841411795510324 November 2014 Holiday food safety starts with properly thawing a frozen turkey. Simply enter the weight of the turkey in pounds and click calculate. A turkey requires approximately 24 hours (1 day) of refrigerated thawing for every 4-5 pounds. Place the turkey on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator in a pan to avoid contaminating other foods. If you are short on time, cold water thawing is a varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2015/08/healthy-thanksgiving-turkey-recipe.htmlHealth NewsFri, 14 Aug 2015 23:53:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-900079066071437256921 November 2014 There's no rule saying Thanksgiving has to be unhealthy, it simply has to be delicious. The centerpiece of most Thanksgiving Meals starts with the Turkey. Though the turkey on its own is relatively healthy, there are a few tweaks to make the meal even better. Here's a simple and healthy version of the Thanksgiving Turkey. varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2015/08/top-5-healthy-holiday-foods.htmlHealth NewsFri, 14 Aug 2015 23:53:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-677784741655259296020 November 2014 The Holiday Season is known for family, friends, cold weather and delicious though sometimes unhealthy food. Luckily, delicious doesn't have to mean unhealthy. Keeping healthy habits alive during the Holiday Months is crucial in continuing a well balanced lifestyle. The Holidays make it too easy to drop healthy habits in favor of gorging on unhealthy foods and practicing physicalvarghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2015/08/top-5-ways-to-reduce-calories-during.htmlHealth NewsFri, 14 Aug 2015 23:53:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-776278047831478600419 November 2014 If there's one thing the Holidays are known for, it's amazing food. Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, pies and eggnog are just some of the irresistible delicacies. As always, it seems the better the food, the higher the calorie content. If you're trying to keep calorie intake at a somewhat reasonable level during the Holiday Season, there are options which don't spoil all the fun. varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)http://knowourhealth.blogspot.com/2015/08/how-to-thaw-turkey.htmlHealth NewsFri, 14 Aug 2015 23:53:00 +0300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5795077528487536108.post-848441944369555646318 November 2014 Making a healthy Thanksgiving Turkey is more complicated than adding salt and setting the oven. You can't simply set it and forget it. The holiday season brings about an increased risk of food bourne illness partially due to overlooking simple food safety rules. Improperly thawing a turkey needlessly puts the ones you care about at risk. varghese407@gmai.com (Unknown)