Contador de Calorias

Um contador de calorias é um dispositivo que é usado para contar a ingestão calórica diária. Também é útil para aqueles que precisam de vigiar o seu peso. O valor calórico dos alimentos varia de acordo com o tipo e um contador de calorias fornece um meio de seleccionar os alimentos que se enquadram num plano de gestão de peso de tal forma que nem a saúde nem o sabor são comprometidos. Os indivíduos podem seguir um estilo de vida saudável, mantendo as suas calorias sob controlo; é uma melhor alternativa às dietas de choque e aos regimes de exercício físico extra-tenuosos.

Walking

Walking for Weight Loss

Every successful weight loss program includes both a meal plan and an exercise regimen. More than likely if you are struggling with obesity it has probably already been advised that you introduce some type of cardiovascular exercise into your lifestyle. These aerobic activities include; walking, running, cycling, spinning, swimming and dance classes.

How to Measure your Waist to Hip Ratio

The waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is the ratio of the circumference of the waist to that of the hip. The proportion of fat stored in the abdominal area to that stored in the hip region is an important indicator of the risk for a number of conditions. These conditions include major health risks such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. A high WHR increases the chances of acquiring these conditions.

Cholesterol and Obesity

Cholesterol is a lipid, or type of fat produced by the liver and derived from various dietary sources. Although often referred to in negative terms, cholesterol plays an essential part in many processes within the body, including formation of cell membranes and nerve linings and in the manufacture of bile acids, fat-soluble vitamins and certain hormones. However, high cholesterol or hypercholesterolemia is strongly associated with significant health issues including heart disease and stroke.