'By drinking green tea you live longer and prevent obesity'
Drinking green tea is very healthy. Tests on mice show that green tea slows down weight gain and also has life-prolonging work
A relatively high concentration of magnesium protects against arteriosclerosis. Epidemiologists from Mexico City write that in Nutrition Journal. According to their study, in which 1267 Mexicans participated, magnesium also protects against high blood pressure and type-2 diabetes.
Less educated people are more likely to be overweight
The lower a person's level of education, the more often he or she is overweight. A quarter of people aged 25 or older with at most primary education are seriously overweight (obese). This is 6 percent among university graduates.
Proteins: Fuel for your muscles
When you get older you will notice that your muscles also shrink. This is partly due to the reduced production of testosterone, the male hormone, and the increased need for protein. But there is something that can be done about it, namely training with weights and providing more proteins in your diet.
New Disk of Five: No more alcohol!
Stop drinking alcohol, because it can cause cancer. This and much more can be found on the new Wheel of Five.
'Breakfast makes you more active and is better for your figure'
Do you ever skip breakfast in Thailand? Or do you not eat anything in the morning? That may not be a good choice. Eating breakfast ensures that people are more active during the day and that they eat less during the rest of the day, according to research.
Chips, potatoes and soft drinks are the biggest fatteners
A fight with kilos who doesn't suffer from it? Especially in Thailand with all that range of food. You could start cutting out certain foods, such as potato chips, potatoes, and soda. Including yogurt, nuts, and fruits in your diet increases your chances of losing weight.