Your Health by The Numbers - Part 3
>> 3 Glasses of milk you need to drink each day.
To maintain healthy bones, you need to down this much of the white stuff to get the recommended 1,000 milligrams (mg) of calcium a day. Don’t like the taste of milk? Consider some substitutions: A six-ounce cup of nonfat yogurt has 300mg of calcium two ounces of Swiss cheese has 530 mg; and a cup of spinach will give you 245 mg. Almonds, tofu and fortified orange juice are also great sources.
>> 24.9 Highest number for a healthy body mass index (BMI).
More revealing than the numbers on your bathroom scale is your BMI, which is a measure of your weight relative to your height. And, although not foolproof, it’s also an indicator of total body fat. A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered a healthy score. If your score is 25 to 29.9, you’re overweight; above 30 is considered obese. Any number greater than 25 puts you at risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, certain types of cancer, and a host of other health woes. A number below 18.5 means you’re underweight, and you could face osteoporosis. To calculate your BMI, multiply your height (in inches) by your height (yes again, and in inches); then divide your weight (in pounds) by that number, then multiply that by 703.
>> 60 Minutes you should spend being moderately active each day.
Sure, it may seem impossible to squeeze that amount of exercise into your schedule-but we’re not talking about a vigorous workout here. Take your baby for a 20-minute stroll after breakfast, walk up and down the basement stairs while you’re doing laundry, or ride your bike to the post office. You’ll see how fast it adds up.
>> 12 Ounces of salmon you can safely eat each week.
Yes, we know it’s been found to contain PCB’s, mercury, and other pollutants, but if you’re careful to consume only the recommended amount, you’ll reap plenty of benefits without risking your health. Salmon is high in omega-3 fatty acids and may help to fight cancer, prevent heart disease, and ease depression. What’s more, if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding omega-3s may help your baby’s brain development. When possible, eat wild salmons instead of farmed-it’s likely to be healthier and safer
August 4th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
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