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High Cholesterol Levels In Young Adults
People may generally think that high cholesterol levels may only be a concern for older, middle aged adults. But due to the changes in the way humans lived as well as the general lifestyles that they follow, this concern may now be increasingly affecting younger adults as well. Doctors have been seeing an increase [...]
Young Vegetarians Face Risk of Developing Eating Disorders
Vegetarianism and its many sub-categories offer number of health benefits including lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels and even decreased risks of cancer and heart disease (including ischaemic heart disease). A properly planned vegetarian diet can meet the nutritional needs of people at any age and improve overall health. Vegetarianism has steadily grown over the past several years. Its popularity has spread to teenagers who, unfortunately, may be at a higher risk of developing serio…
Secrets to Healthy Snacking
As teens, you are aware that some snacks are just not as good for you as others. The problem is how to put what you know in practice. What you should eat?In a survey conducted by Kidshealth.org, it was shown that most teens aged 13-18 know which foods are good for snacks and which ones are not. This is good because the first step to snacking healthy is to know foods to go for. A lot of teens are also making healthy snack choices, choosing whole-grains, yogurt, fruits and veggies over chips and j…
Exercise Logs for Teens
One of the best ways to stay fit is by getting enough daily exercise. As much as possible, teens are recommended to have at least 60 minutes of strenuous activity on an everyday basis. That is why it is best that they keep an exercise log for themselves. The good thing about an exercise log is that it helps teens stay motivated throughout their whole routine. In addition to this, it aids them in achieving their goals regarding getting fit. So if you miss your Tuesday exercise, you can do it on t…
Fitness Tips for Teens
Nowadays, kids are having a hard time to stay fit. This is because of the fact that after school, there are several activities that they have to accomplish, ranging from homeworks to out-of-school activities. But whenever they exercise, it may not be sufficient for them when it all accounts to staying fit and all that. One of these exercises that fall under this category is running. It may be good for them, but it may not be enough. Aerobic activities before strength training One of the things m…
Choosing The Right Sport For You
A lot of kids enjoy playing different sports. There are even kids who are good a number of sports that choosing just one sport to pursue in school can be difficult. Fun factorSome people have difficulty deciding which sports to pursue because they have never participated in a truly organized sport before and aren’t sure what to expect. Some can’t decide because they aren’t sure which sport they enjoy playing most. And then there are those who can’t choose because, although they enjoy playing a c…
Eating Breakfast May Beat Teen Obesity
Teen obesity has always been a problem among the youth today. But new studies show that it can be prevented by eating a healthy breakfast. It has been said that teenagers who opt for a healthy diet in their breakfast are more likely to become physically fit than those who skip the first meal of the day. In addition, over time, they tend to lose weight and have lower body masses. Though some teens think that skipping breakfast lowers their calorie intake, this notion has been proven wrong. Adoles…
How to Cope with a Teenage Vegetarian
For a teenager, a planned vegetarian diet is presumably healthy. This will only give them a chance of eating and living healthy. So to speak, there is nothing wrong with being one as long as they have their diet planned in accordance to what their body needs. But what if your teenage child decides to be a vegetarian? First of all, what are vegetarians? A vegetarian, in a general sense, is someone who does not eat meat. In fact, there are actually three types of vegetarians. Lacto-ovo vegetarians…
How Healthy are Teen Food Choices
Anyone who has seen Fast Food Nation or Super Size Me knows that fast food such as pizza, burgers, fries, etc. are not the best food options teens – or anyone for that matter – should go for. It is reported that Americans eat at fast food restaurants around four times a week on average. It’s also estimated that kids aged 6 – 14 eat at fast food restaurants 157 million times a month. Why are fast foods so popular? Because they are fast (hence the term), convenient and often inexpensive – making t…
How to Address Your Teen’s Weight
Parents may do nothing to change their teens’ music and fashion tastes, but weight is a completely different matter. How parents address their teen’s weight is in general very disappointing. Usually, they encourage their children to diet. However, this approach is not effective. According to a study conducted by the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, teens who are subjected to strict dieting are more likely to remain overweight after a few years compared to their counterparts whose parents ha…
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