
Womens Health Center
Taking care of your little children requires you to be healthy. If you’ve been eating chips, fries, burgers, ice cream and other high-calorie foods, you’ll certainly benefit from the DASH diet’s emphasis on high-fiber, more nutrient-dense, lower-calorie foods. While much of the existing research on the DASH diet has focused on cardiovascular health, some studies also suggest that it promotes weight loss. As the NHLBI notes, exercise is an important component for those who want to lose weight on the diet. Researchers at The University of Missouri and Purdue University found that high protein intake helped overweight or obese participants feel more full every day and control their appetites in the evenings. The study, which was published in Obesity , a peer-reviewed journal, supports the use of protein powder to increase protein intake in one’s diet. Get Up & Go with an aerobics class for you – safe, heart-healthy and … Read the rest