Nutrition and exercise

Eating the right amount of calories with the proper macronutrients is the key to health, wellness, and weight loss. Adding exercise to your daily routine is beneficial for weight loss but also strong bones to help decrease osteoporosis. The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of purposeful exercise weekly. It does not matter how you get the minutes as long as you get them. 

Eating nutrient dense foods is a key factor is weight loss and overall wellness. A 4 ounce chicken breast is 176 calories, a 12 ounce can of Mountain Dew is 170 calories. Same amount of calories however very different macronutrients. The chicken has 35 grams of protein and no sugars. Protein keeps you full and satisfied. The can of Mountain Dew has ZERO protein and 45 grams of sugar (carbohydrates). While a Mountain Dew tastes great and gives you caffeine rush, the amount of sugars are going to leave you feeling sluggish after you come off the "sugar high."

Nutrition and exercise are important to reaching your goals. They also play a vital role in many chronic diseases we see in our society. Are you ready to heal your body from the inside out? Let One Health Wellness create a plan that works for YOU!