Debora Pedrosa

13/09/2022

Metabolic syndrome is a group of five risk factors, that when left untreated, increase the likelihood of developing heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.
The five risk factors are:
-High blood pressure, including taking medicine to lower your blood pressure
-High blood sugar levels (insulin resistance), or taking medication to lower your blood sugar
- Excess fat around the waist
- High triglyceride levels, or taking medicine to lower your levels
- Low levels of good cholesterol or HDL, or taking medicine to manage low HDL.

Having one of these risk factors does not mean that you have metabolic syndrome. However, having one will increase your chances of developing cardiovascular disease. Having three or more of these factors will result in a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome and will increase your risk of health complications including type 2 diabetes.

24/08/2022

Hello everyone!

Dietary fiber is a non-digestible carbohydrate found in foods.

It’s split into two broad categories based on its water solubility:

-Soluble fiber: dissolves in water and can be metabolized by the “good” bacteria in the gut. Such as oats, oat bran, rice bran, barley, citrus fruits, apples, and strawberries.

-Insoluble fiber: does not dissolve in water. For example, wheat bran, whole grains, cereals, seeds, and the skins of many fruits and vegetables.

The benefits of consuming fibers are:

-Soluble fiber is very important for optimal health because it optimizes the function of the friendly bacteria in your gut.

-Some types of fiber can cause weight loss by increasing feelings of fullness, leading to a reduced calorie intake.

-Foods that contain viscous fiber have a lower glycemic index and cause smaller spikes in blood sugar than foods that are low in fiber.

I love oats and strawberries. What about you, what is your favorite source of fiber?

08/07/2022

Pay attention to the symptoms! It's not normal to feel these symptoms.
Start today your new life!

08/07/2022

Weight loss is about more than fitting into smaller jeans. By maintaining a healthy weight, you could improve your overall health, more than you think.

Here are the benefits:

- Lower blood pressure
- Lower levels of triglycerides
- Less risk of heart disease
- Improved mobility and reduced pain
- Improve libido
- Improved mood
- Better sleep
- Higher self-esteem
- Improved insulin resistance
- Lower risk for multiple cancers

Take care! You deserve to live a healthy life.

06/07/2022

Reasons You’re Always Hungry

- You’re not eating enough protein, fat e fiber. They make you feel full and satisfied.

- You’re not sleeping well. If you’re not getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep a day, it can lead to weight gain. Sleep helps regulate ghrelin, an appetite-stimulating hormone. Not getting enough sleep increases ghrelin, leading you to feel hungry when you’re actually in need of sleep.

- You’re eating refined carbs. Watch out for foods made with refined carbs like white flour. Eating too many refined carbs doesn’t leave you feeling full for long. In fact, it spikes your blood sugar, and then when it drops, you’re hungry again.

- You’re not drinking enough water. Many of us feel like we’re hungry when in fact we’re just thirsty. Your body could be thirsty and not understand the difference between them.

- You’re stressed. A lot of us will turn to food when we’re stressed out. The solution is: to find something you enjoy and if you become stressed in the middle of your day, step away from your desk for five minutes, go outside, and get some fresh air.

Do you want to improve your health and change your nutritional habit? Contact me, and schedule a free session of 20 minutes to see what is best for you!

See you there!

18/06/2022

* Eating few calories for a long time - Cutting calories too much and for too long lowers your metabolic rate, which can make it difficult to lose and maintain weight.

* Not getting enough protein - Protein increases the metabolic rate more than carbs or fat. Increasing protein intake helps preserve metabolic rate during weight loss and maintenance.

*Sedentary lifestyle - Being inactive reduces the number of calories you burn during the day. Try to minimize your sitting time and increase your activity levels.

* Not getting quality sleep- Getting adequate, high-quality sleep can help preserve your metabolic rate.

* Drinking sugary drinks- A high intake of sugar-containing beverages can reduce the metabolic rate and promote the storage of fat in the belly and liver.

* Lack of strength training - Strength training increases muscle mass and helps preserve your metabolic rate during weight loss and aging.

Do you need to lose weight? I can help you. Schedule an appointment with me! See you there!

13/06/2022

An apple a day keeps the doctor away

Is not awesome?

I love apple, and about you?

24/05/2022