Spring is in the air and, as the days get longer and jackets and tops get skimpier, there’s no greater incentive to lose weight, especially around the belly.
Not only is belly fat unsightly but it is also unhealthy. Researchers now know that if most of your fat is in the tummy area, your health risks are greater than if it sits around the hips (apples versus pears)
City people who live near green spaces are less likely to be overweight according to a study by the Indiana University School of Medicine, USA. Scientists studied thousands of kids aged between 3 and 18 and found that those close to green spaces were less likely to be overweight, probably because they were more active.
Calcium is a nutrient that is essential for strong bones and for supporting your body’s critical functions such as controlling your blood pressure and maintaining your heart beat. Ninety-nine percent of your body’s calcium is stored in your bones and teeth. This calcium makes up your bone bank. Throughout your lifetime, calcium is deposited in and withdrawn from your bone bank depending on your needs. When your dietary calcium intake is too low, your body will withdraw the calcium it needs from your bones. Over time, if more calcium is taken out of your bones than is put in, the result may be thin, weak bones that may break more easily.