Rosi's Health & Fitness

Chronic insomnia tied to ultraprocessed food intake Research published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics shows that consumption of ultraprocessed foods, independent of lifestyle, mental health or overall diet quality, was tied to...

RD calls sole water trend "counterproductive" Registered dietitian Gillian Culbertson calls sole water, the latest fad that involves drinking dissolved Himalayan pink salt in water daily, "counterproductive," saying typically lowering salt intake and getting essential vitamins and minerals from whole foods is "the best way to care for your heal...

Ultraprocessed foods linked to risk of early death A 30-year study in The BMJ Journal found that individuals who ate the most servings of ultraprocessed foods per day had 4% increased odds of death by any cause and 9% higher odds of neurodegenerative death. Researchers fou...

Interesting.

Cardiovascular death risk tied to time-restricted eating Individuals who consumed food across 12 to 16 hours daily had lower cardiovascular death risk compared with those who restricted their food consumption to across fewer than eight hours a day, according to preliminary research presented at a meeting of the American Heart Association. Researchers foun...

Creamy Broccoli Soup Recipe Winter isn't quite over! If you're still firmly in soup season, make this quick and filling recipe that has a velvety texture thanks to pureed white beans.

Sad but true.

RD offers ways to boost healthful fiber intake Registered dietitian Charlyn Fargo Ware suggests ways to boost healthful fiber intake by making

RDs: Balanced breakfast ideas to help regulate blood sugar Eating a balanced breakfast that includes healthful sources of fat, protein and fiber-rich carbohydrates is helpful in regulating blood sugar levels, says registered dietitian Erin Palinski-Wade. Palinski-Wade and other RDs offer easy tips to help ensure you get the needed nutrients at breakfast, in...

Certain exercises are beneficial at different life stages Exercise experts say nearly any type of physical activity that provides enjoyment and makes people feel good can be appropriate and healthful at different age levels. Still, there are some types of activity that are especially beneficial for particular age groups, ranging from active play in childre...

Add at least one serving of leafy greens daily. An easy way: toss a handful of spinach in your smoothie.

Leafy greens top CDC's list of most nutrient-dense foods The most nutrient-dense foods are all leafy greens with watercress coming in at No. 1 when considering 17 different nutrient markers, according to a . Chinese cabbage, chard, beet greens and spinach round out the top five, but, while registered dietitians Frances Largeman-Roth and Vandana Sheth exto...

Fruity Guacamole Recipe Step up your guacamole with seasonal fruit.

Another quick cottage workout, this one focuses on core. All you need is a mat. Description on each pic.

Here's a quick full body resistance workout perfect for the cottage. All you need is a band and a tree or post. Perform 2 sets of 10 reps. Squat with row. Alternating lunge with press. Squat with biceps curl. Alternating rear lunge with press-back (works triceps and core). Lunge with Pallof press. Single leg deadlift with extended arms.

Good to know! Keep at it, or get back on track!

Eight healthful habits may extend life expectancy People who adopted eight healthy habits, including being physically active, not smoking and eating a healthy diet, by middle age were more likely to live longer than those who have none of these habits, according to research presented at an American Society for Nutrition meeting. The study, based on...

Homemade Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette This dressing can double as a marinade for chicken or fish.

What’s more important as you age — stretching, balance work or strength training? | CNN Muscle mass and strength decline as we age. While boosting strength, balance and flexibility are all important, is one more critical than another? Experts weigh in.

MIND diet for brain health shows surprising results in new clinical trial | CNN Does the MIND diet actually improve the brain? A randomized clinical trial set out to prove that it did – and the results were “surprising.”

Well this is interesting.

Pooping only every 3 or more days linked with cognitive decline, research finds | CNN Scientists have found concerning associations between constipation and brain health in the first research to look into this subject.

Quinoa Salad Stuffed Avocados With Hummus Dressing Use the avocado as a bowl for this colorful recipe.

One of my favourite clients, sorry she asked for this workout lol.

Well finally some good news for those of us that like a little indulgence. Cheers!

Researchers uncover why light-to-moderate drinking is tied to better heart health: The findings could help in identifying new interventions that reduce the brain's stress activity without the negative health effects of alcohol A new study offers an explanation for why light-to-moderate alcohol consumption may be associated with lower risk of heart disease. For the first time, researchers found that alcohol, in light to moderate quantities, was associated with long-term reductions in stress signaling in the brain.

Small bursts of exercise may help reduce death risk Recent research published in the journal suggests that small bouts of vigorous exercise during the day can offer considerable health benefits. Investigators followed 25,000 people with low physical activity over a seven-year period and found that those who had one- or two-minute bursts of intense ac...

Eating nuts daily may reduce CVD risks by up to 25%, review shows A systematic review and meta-analysis of 60 studies found that eating even just a few nuts each day may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 25%. The findings, published in the journal , involved nearly 2 million participants and showed that

Kefir is a perfect smoothie ingredient.

Kefir is high in probiotics, lactose-free, RD says Kefir, a lactose-free, fermented drink made from cow's or goat's milk, is

Stress fitness can improve the body's resiliency A technique known as

Study: Low-carb, high-fat diet may exacerbate CVD risks For people with existing risk factors like high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes, following a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet may increase cardiovascular disease risks compared with following a standard diet, according to a presentation at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session....

RDs: Understand the full spectrum of processed foods Understanding the full spectrum of processed foods -- from minimally processed to ultra-processed -- can help when making dietary choices, according to registered dietitians. It's important to read nutrition and ingredient labels and RD Gena Hamshaw says when making changes choosing whole grains ove...

Research: Eating walnuts may help improve diet quality An analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data using the Healthy Eating Index-2015 to determine diet quality found that adding 1 ounce of walnuts to the diets of children or adults who typically did not eat nuts was associated with an improvement in diet quality. The study was....

Year after year this comes out on top. Eat and enjoy real food.

Everything You Need To Know About The Mediterranean Diet The Mediterranean diet is one of the most studied diets out there, shown to promote heart and brain health.