Lacto-Vegetarian Diet Benefits – The Pros and Cons of Dairy

As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases at NO extra cost to you. Research shows that a well-planned and balanced lacto-vegetarian diet benefits your health in many ways. For starters, it supports a healthy weight loss. This diet focuses on nutrient-dense, low-caloric foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, soy, and dairy … Read more

What is Ovo-Vegetarian Diet – Inclusion of the Cage-Free Egg

What is Ovo-Vegetarian Diet? The U.S. News and World Report magazine writes that about 5% of the U.S. population follows some type of vegetarian diet, according to their latest Gallop Poll. This means about 16 million people are consuming a vegetarian diet (Nov. 2022). What is Ovo-Vegetarian Diet? An ovo-vegetarian diet excludes all animal-based foods … Read more

IVF BMI Over 40 – Weighing the Fertility Benefits Against the Health Risks

The cost of IVF treatment varies significantly depending on location, clinic, and specific treatment requirements, but I’ll give you an approximate range based on my knowledge cutoff in April 2024: In the United States, a single IVF cycle typically costs: Additional costs may include: Insurance coverage varies widely – some plans offer no coverage while … Read more

Is BMI a Reliable Measure -Time to Measure Up

BMI CHART

As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchase at NO extra cost to you When was the last time you received your BMI calculation? Did you understand your BMI score? Just so you know, you don’t have to stress out if your numbers are high. According to the latest information from medical experts your … Read more

What are Other Ways to Assess Excess Body Fat – Staying Ahead

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As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchase at NO extra cost to you What are other ways to assess excess body fat? For starters, let’s name a few. Hydrostatic Weighing, Bioelectrical Weighing, Dual-Energy Ex-Ray Absorptiometry, Waist-to-Hip Measurement, and Skinfold Thickness Measurements. These are all effective ways to assess body fat. Let’s examine the … Read more

Is BMI Accurate for Everyone- Does it Factor in Race and Gender?

As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at NO extra cost to you. Did you know that researchers estimate that nearly 75 million Americans are “misclassified” as heart-healthy? On the other hand, more than 30 percent of normal-weight Americans are metabolically unhealthy. What do you think? Is the BMI accurate for everyone? Is … Read more

Find Your Lean Body Mass – How to Guard Your Health

YOUNG LADY RECEIVING HOME DELIVERRD MEALS. SHE WANTS A LEAN BODY MASS

As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at NO extra cost to you Your body needs to take in more calories than it burns to put on weight. Eating more calories increases weight. In turn, this food surplus increases your waistline and body mass index (BMI). It is easier to lose weight than … Read more