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Measure your thighs and knows your cardiovascular risk
Just as a large waist circumference is associated with increased cardiac risk, know the size of the thighs can be a true indicator cardiovascular and therefore, discuss your health, as has been found in a number Danish study of more than 10 years duration
Just measure the circumference of the thighs can know our cardiovascular risk, as having legs of about 60 cm was associated with lower risk of heart disease and more longevity.
The measurement of the circumference of the thigh should be at the top of it, just below the gluteal fold.
The researchers conclude that a good sized thighs implies a good muscle mass, which is associated with reduced risk of insulin resistance, less likely to develop diabetes and hence, lower cardiovascular risk. Furthermore, it is clear that the thighs have developed also indicates the physical exercise and as we know, this represents only benefits for the body.
While health professionals recognize that the circumference of the thigh can be a good indicator, which taken together with others, estimate cardiovascular risk, this requires further study, although it is clear that have legs or other muscles developed is a good indicator general health.
Of course, the debate here is the cut-off values and reference, which should not be the same in men and women, nor were such in young adults and older adults. However, if you measure the circumference of the thigh and is close to 60 cm, while you have a healthy waist circumference, you know your heart risk is low.
What Kind of Foods Have Saturated Fats (Part 2)
In a 2000 calorie diet, women should consume approximately 65 grams. total fat per day, of which less than 16 gr. should be saturated.
Men with a diet of 2,500 calories a day, can consume about 85 grams. Total fat, of which more than 20 grams should be saturated fat.
How to use low-fat?
Fry or cook in a lot of oil increases the fat and calories, so these forms must be used very sporadically or rarely.
To replace examples follow:
• If the ingredients need more moisture during cooking, add water, lemon juice or wine.
• Choose lean meats and poultry and remove skin and fat always visible.
• Use whenever you can grill or skillet with slotted, so that the fat to drain.
• Degrease the sauce. Avoid those that require cream or butter.
• Use nonstick pots and pans with vegetable spray.
• cook food in its own juice, not oil.
• Cook in microwave is a good option.
• Instead of frying in oil, rub or brush the food with a little oil and roast on the grill or a grill to brown.
• Accompany the dishes with salads or cooked vegetables (baked potato) instead of chips.
• Eat more fish and shellfish, skinless poultry and vegetable proteins.
• Reduce consumption of red meat and fat.
• The Milk & dairy must be skimmed or semidesnastados.
What Kind of Foods Have Saturated Fats (Part 1)
Saturated fats in general, are those that come from the animal kingdom, except for fatty fish (which are unsaturated and very healthy for the body).
They are called saturated because its composition each carbon atom joins the maximum number of hydrogen atoms. As an example we mention the butter, cream, tallow, poultry skin, etc.
Information is the key to know that fats should be included in the diet to be beneficial and what to avoid and differentiate in order to decrease the risk of certain diseases.
On the other hand, the consumption of any type of fat should be regulated to maintain a healthy weight and adequate, as obesity and overweight are associated with increased risk of developing diseases such as diabetes or cancer.