06.19.10
EATING LESS (+ 1 year)
Ever since the 1930’s, results of dietary restriction experiments are always the same – calorie restriction adds years to your life. Eating fewer calories will result in less inflammation in the body as well as allowing the brain to regenerate and repair itself. According to many popular doctors (including Dr. Oz and Dr. Perricone), inflammation is the initial pathway to body aging. During normal aging, a progressive state of inflammation builds in the body, especially in the brain and nervous system.
Animal studies indicate that eating less often or fasting temporarily can extend your life. You could gain a year in life for every two years spent on a 1,200 to 1,5000 calorie diet. The important factor in a low-calorie diet is focusing on mineral-rich foods and working with a nutritionist who can show you how to get the most nutritional bang for your dietary buck.
Want to improve the quality of your life? Atlanta Nutrition coach Jennifer Hnat can show you how to get started on the road to longevity and your optimal weight!
06.12.09
YOGA (+ 5 years)
This type of physical exercise slows down the aging process by creating a more flexible spine, eliminating stress, correcting poor posture, and toning the skin. According to yoga philosophy, your spine’s flexibility is the biggest factor in determining your age, not the number of years. It is said that yoga affects all the crucial determinants of your longevity – the brain, internal organs, spine, and circulation as well as having a positive effect of the adrenals, thyroid, pituitary, and sex glands. Who can’t use a boost in that department?!
For those lucky individuals combating gray hair, yoga claims that the inverted postures assist with the common aging process due to increasing blood supply to the hair follicles. Toying around with the idea of botox? The inverted posture is a healthier solution that can assist with facial wrinkles, improving vision and hearing. After practicing several types of yoga for over a decade, Jennifer highly recommends discovering a yoga practice and instructor that suits your personality, fitness level, and health goals. The sense of deep relaxation and heightened sense of positive mental and emotional state after class is confirmation to make yoga a priority in my schedule.
Ready to take your health to the next level? Atlanta Nutrition coach Jennifer Hnat can lead you down the path of nutrition success!