There is a lot of confusion when it comes to health and nutrition. People, even qualified experts, often seem to have the exact opposite opinions. However, despite all the disagreements, there are a few things that are well supported by research. Here are 27 health and nutrition tips that are actually based on good science. 1. Don’t Drink Sugar Calories Sugary drinks are the most fattening things you can put into your body. This is because liquid sugar calories don’t get registered by the brain in the same way as calories from solid foods (1). For this reason, when you drink soda, you end up eating more total calories (2, 3). Sugary drinks are strongly associated with obesity, type 2 diabete
1) Get Educated on Fitness and Nutrition: Set goals and stick to them! I can’t stress enough how important it is to set goals. You will honestly be more likely to follow through with this new lifestyle if you set goals and WRITE THEM DOWN! Be very specific with them. If you are looking to lose weight educate yourself on a program designed to lose weight, you’re not going to know how to eat right and do the right types of exercise for your body if no one has ever told you. A great way to do this is to hire a personal trainer, make sure they have the proper education. Ask them what certifications they have. Good certifications are I.S.S.A, N.S.C.A. A.C.E., or a B.S. In Exercise Science. G
