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A Short explanation of the Measurements ( PART 2)
- High blood pressure: When the blood flowing through your blood vessels is too high, also known as hypertension. High blood pressure is 140/90mmHg.If you are someone who is very thin and you have 110/70 mmHg, then you are fine and healthy ( from another source).
- High blood sugar: Blood sugar levels constantly higher than 125 mg/dL in adults are also known as hyperglycemia. So try to maintain below that.
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More Accurate Predictors of Health
People should keep track of the following in order to stay healthy.
- Waist circumference.
- High blood cholesterol.
- Elevated triglycerides.
- High blood pressure.
- High blood sugar.
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Why We Should Not Depend on BMI Only
- BMI is not an accurate predictor of health because it does not account for body fat percentage or body fat distribution.
- In addition, BMI cannot accurately predict the health of different demographics and races because it was created with data from only white Europeans.
- Measu...
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Limitations of BMI
Body mass index (BMI) is one of the most popular ways to measure body composition as it pertains to health. However, research indicates BMI is not the most accurate depiction and can have serious limitations in weight distribution, body fat percentage, and different demographics....
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A Short explanation of the Measurements ( PART 1)
- Waist circumference: If your circumference is over 34 for a woman or over 39 for a man, you might have increased risk.
- High blood cholesterol: Overall cholesterol levels higher than 239 mg/dL in men and women can pose a greater risk to heal...
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Oats are high in soluble fiber and linked to lowering blood pressure and overall cholesterol levels. Oats are a good carbohydrates. It helps to slow the digestion of sugar. Oats are also a great source of plant protein helping with muscle growth and repair.
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Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet
- Weight loss.
- Keto naturally lowers blood sugar levels due to the type of foods you eat.
- Mental focus: Ketones are a great source of fuel for the brain.
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