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More sun exposure means longer lifespan and better mood

More sun exposure means longer lifespan and better moodFor decades, we’ve been told how dangerous the sun is and how important it is to protect ourselves. Now, a large British population study of more than half a million participants reveals that getting more sun exposure – even using tanning beds – is linked to fewer deaths from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other things. The explanation lies in the UVB rays, which are the best way to get essential vitamin D, but only when the sun sits sufficiently high in the sky. It appears that all the sun awareness campaigns have done more harm than good, because it is vital to get enough sunlight, as long as we don’t get burned. The British study supports an earlier Swedish population study that revealed that lack of sun is every bit as harmful as smoking. People should take a vitamin D supplement during the winter period, and those who don’t get enough sun or who have difficulty with synthesizing vitamin D should supplement all year round.

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Overview of vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids

 

Overview of vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids

Vitamins, minerals, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and Q10 are nutrients that we need in certain quantities in order to support vital body functions.
Nutritional supplements containing vitamins and minerals must be labeled in accordance with the reference values.

This overview serves as general information about the different vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids and how they work.

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THE VITAMIN AND MINERAL GUIDE

the Vitamin and Mineral Guide

Weight loss that works and is permanet

BMI and waist circumference. Are you overweight or TOFI (thin outside fat inside)?

Weight loss that works and is permanetIt is a myth that the only way to obtain or maintain your ideal weight is to stick with boring, low-fat diets and loads of hardcore physical training.
The following guide will help you adjust your own diet and exercise program – so that you can see permanent results. First, let’s look at your BMI and waist circumference, as many people have a somewhat distorted picture of their own weight and appearance.

Measure your own BMI and learn how to decipher it.

BMI (Body Mass Index) is a method for measuring the relation between height and weight. The method is not relevant before you are fully developed.

BMI is expressed in numbers:

  • Lower than 20 – underweight
  • 20-25 – normal weight
  • 26-30 – overweight
  • 30+ - obese

BMI is your weight (in kilograms) over your height squared (in centimeters)

The BMI for a person, who weighs 75 kilos and measures 1.65 meters, is: 75: (1.65 x 1.65) = 27.6

According to this measuring method, the person should ideally lose seven kilos or more – but it is only an indication

A BMI measurement is not enough

BMI does not provide any useful information about bone structure or the relation between muscle and fat tissue, which is highly important for your figure and health in general.

A person with heavy bones or large muscle mass may be just fine in terms of body fat, even with a BMI that is above 25. This is because bone and muscle weigh more than fat tissue.

Conversely, a person with small bones may have too much body fat, even with a BMI reading that is within the normal range. Such individuals are named TOFIs (thin outside fat inside) because there is an imbalance between weight, muscle mass, and fat mass.

It is therefore important to go further by using a measuring tape to see if your weight and figure correspond.

What is the correct waistline measurement – and what does it mean to your health?

Abdominal fat is the most harmful type of fat.

Therefore, people with apple-shaped figures are most likely to have problems with their blood sugar levels, and they also have an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and other lifestyle diseases. This is the case for both those who weigh too much and are normal weight and for those with large waistlines.

How to measure and test your waistline

  • Stand with a relaxed posture and measure your waistline about two centimeters above your navel.
  • Alternatively, wrap a tape measure around your abdomen, just above the top of the hipbones. Make sure the tape measure is even and level all the way around your waist. Gently tighten the tape measure so it fits snugly around your stomach.
  • A woman’s waistline should ideally be less than 80 cm, while a man’s should not exceed 94 centimeters.

 

The chart shows the relation between waistline circumference and the risk of lifestyle diseases
  Slightly increased risk Increased risk
Men Above 94 cm Above 102 cm
Women Above 80 cm Above 88 cm

Don’t forget that height and body structure also mean a lot, and that the above listed is only indicative

If you have problems with your weight and waistline circumference, it may be a good idea to identify the underlying cause(s) and take relevant action

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