❌ Myth: Salad is always healthy and low in calories. ✅ Reality: Not necessarily. It depends on the ingredients, portion size, toppings and especially the dressing. 🥗 Approximate calories per 2 tablespoons: •Ranch: 130–150 kcal •Caesar: 150–180 kcal •Blue cheese: 140–160...
Honestly, the cholesterol world is complicated and almost like the universe 🌌 But there’s a cholesterol number already on your standard blood test that many people overlook: Non-HDL cholesterol (non-HDL-C) Here’s the simple math: Non-HDL-C = Total cholesterol − HDL (“good”...
Beginning of a new week. You don’t need a perfect workout to move more. 🚶 A daily walk counts. Studies consistently show that higher daily step counts are associated with better heart health and lower mortality risk. And pace matters too. A new study of 64,743 adults found...
Sunday Wellness Myth 🥣 ❌ Myth: Cereal is healthy ✅ Reality: Not necessarily A lot of popular breakfast cereals have ~30–40 g of carbs and ~12–15 g of added sugar per serving. “Whole grain” on the box doesn’t automatically make it healthy. And don’t forget the sugar and...