Indholdsfortegnelse for May 2016 i Prevention

Low sex drive is so common, especially after menopause, that it verges on normal: Up to 52% of postmenopausal women experience a lack of desire. The causes can be complex, but that means there are multiple ways to feel more hot and less bothered. Start Here! TALK IT OUT Connect with your partner. Stress, relationship problems, and depression can quash your sex drive. Building intimacy outside the bedroom may fan the flames between the sheets. Talking specifically about sex—what you like, what you don’t—helps, too, as it can push you past habits that might have been established long ago. 20% Distressing desire problems are this much more common in postmenopausal women than in premenopausal women. EXERCISE Fit for sex. Active women have more energy, better body image, and less stress—all…

Hungry for more healthy options? Get the Eat Clean, Stay Lean book at prevention.com/ecsl. NOT CLEAN Most store -bought cereal The majority of these are made with refined grains and sugars, a slew of preservatives, and artificial colors derived from petroleum that have been linked to behavioral problems in children. CLEAN WHOLE GRAIN, LOW SUGAR The most important factor to consider is sugar: Keep it under 10 g per 1-cup serving to avoid spikes in blood glucose, which can cause intense cravings and overeating later in the day. CLEANEST WHOLE GRAIN, LOW SUGAR, HIGH PROTEIN /FIBER A whole grain cereal with less than 10 g of sugar and at least 5 g of fiber and/or protein per 1-cup serving will leave you feeling satisfied and energized. Toss Your Cookies? here’s a reason…

Source: Journal of Consumer Psychology Question Your Way to Success Simply asking yourself something like Will I exercise today? could significantly boost your odds of squeezing in a workout. People who used this questioning technique were much more likely to follow through with an intended healthy behavior, according to a recent review. “When you stop to ask yourself a specific question—like Do I need another piece of bread right now?—you recognize that you have a choice, and that leads to healthier decisions,” says cognitive-behavioral therapist Michelle Maidenberg. Beat Your Body-Weight Blueprint Even just a little bit of exercise can help you overcome your propensity to pack on pounds. In a recent study, people who logged 60 minutes of vigorous exercise a week blunted the effect of the obesity gene FTO…

This Level 1 WOW* is where you should start if you have 50+ pounds to lose, are dealing with joint issues, or are over 50 and just getting back to exercise. For Levels 2 and 3—and to access the workout videos for every routine—join the Challenge at prevention.com/21daychallenge. WHAT YOU’LL NEED A sturdy chair and a pair of dumbbells HOW TO DO IT Perform each exercise for 40 seconds, followed by 20 seconds of rest. “Do as many reps with good form as you can during each set,” says Freytag. Complete the circuit 3 times for a total of 15 minutes. Aim to do the routine 3 times a week. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WEIGHT Beginner: 3–5 lb Intermediate: 8–10 lb Advanced: 12 lb CHOOSE THE RIGHT WEIGHT Beginner: 3–5 lb…

COLORFUL QUINOA BOWLS SERVES 4 PREP TIME: 1 hour TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 30 minutes Heat oven to 425°F. Whisk 6 Tbsp rice vinegar, 1/4 cup white miso, 1/4 cup safflower oil, and 2 tsp freshly grated ginger in bowl. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray. Toss 14 oz firm tofu, pressed dry and cut into 1" cubes, in 1/4 cup of dressing; put on 1 pan. Season 1 lg sweet potato, cut into 1" cubes, and 2 med beets, cut into 1/2" wedges, with salt and pepper; put on other pan. Roast until tofu is crisp and vegetables are tender, 25 minutes. Divide 4 cups cooked quinoa among 4 bowls. Top with tofu; potatoes; beets; 11/2 cups shredded red cabbage; 1 cup halved snow peas; 1 cup cilantro;…

Eye masks can soothe tired peepers and calm puffiness, but when warm they also help quell pain from nasty sinus infections, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Microwave the Bausch + Lomb TheraPearl Eye Mask ($10) for 10 to 15 seconds and gently drape across your closed lids for quick relief. Your Heart Doesn’t Like Mondays, Either Even if you’ve got a standard 9-to-5 job, irregular weekend sleep hurts. The Monday am reality check after staying up late and sleeping in all weekend—called social jet lag—can affect you just like more extreme sleep changes (think working nights), a new study finds. It linked social jet lag to lower “good” cholesterol, greater insulin resistance, and more body fat. Stick to your usual sleep and wake times as much as you…

Meet Your Edible Allergy Rx Got the springtime sniffles? Good news: Research shows that foods high in the antioxidant quercetin, like onions, apples, blueberries, and green tea, can ease symptoms by preventing immune cells from releasing histamines, which cause sneezing, itchy eyes, and a runny nose. Omega-3–rich foods like salmon have been linked to reduced hay fever symptoms, while probiotic-packed edibles like raw sauerkraut may lower levels of allergy-triggering antibodies. Should You Be Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar? Lots of people drink ACV because they think it will help curb colds, weight gain, and even cancer. While there’s little science to support all the hype, some claims check out. first, ACV may help you absorb more calcium from food. second, consuming it after a meal can block digestion of starches that…

TIFFANY NAPPER 36, Publicist/brand manager INSTANT ENERGY “I live near Audubon Park, in a beautiful area of New Orleans, where I can pop out my door and connect with nature and my thoughts. It really refreshes my day.” FLEXIBLE FITNESS “Because I run my own business, my days can get very hectic. I love that I can fit a walk in whenever I have a spare moment.” SPACE TO CREATE “Walking clears my head and sparks creativity. I’ve found that new ideas come much more easily when I’m moving my body instead of sitting still, staring at a flat screen, and trying to force it.”…

Sounds crazy, but stirring collagen into coffee and smoothies is suddenly trendy—for good reason. Not only does the tasteless powder pack 15 g of protein in a 2-tablespoon serving, but studies show it may also plump skin, soothe achy joints, and improve gut health. That’s because it’s high in amino acids that help prevent intestinal permeability (i.e., leaky gut), a condition linked to autoimmune diseases.…

1 Choose plain. Almost all flavored varieties hide sneaky diet saboteurs like added sugar, chemical sweeteners, or artificial colors. 2 Say yes to fat. Yogurt’s fat can help you absorb more nutrients while preventing overeating and cravings by stabilizing blood sugar 3 Try to go organic. Don’t mess up by picking a yogurt made with milk from cows given GMO feed or artificial growth hormones. 4 Upgrade to grass-fed. It can be pricey, but 100% grass-fed yogurt packs more anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats, studies show. Brands We Love These Greek yogurt cups are additivefree, certified organic, and seriously delicious.…

How to do it: Complete the circuit 3 times. Perform each exercise for 60 seconds, resting for 5 to 10 seconds between moves. To deepen your abdominal engagement, use a mini ball as shown. Otherwise, just do the moves without it—your abs will tremble either way. 1 STATIC CROSS Lie on back with knees over hips and hands behind head (place ball between knees, if desired). Lift shoulders off floor and bring left elbow to right knee. Return to center; repeat on opposite side. Continue alternating sides. 2 OBLIQUE WOOD CHOP Lie on back with knees bent and feet flat on floor, arms extended overhead (holding ball, if desired). Lift shoulders off floor and reach arms outside of right knee. Return to start; repeat on opposite side. Continue alternating sides.…

Out of sight, out of mouth. That’s the rule when it comes to your kitchen: People who keep unhealthy food on countertops weigh up to 20 pounds more than those who don’t, while those who stock nutritious stuff are up to 13 pounds slimmer, research shows. The take-home? Simply reorganizing your kitchen could help you lose weight without going on an extreme diet, cutting carbs, or doing a crazy juice cleanse. Moreover, none of those tactics can help you maintain weight loss as effectively as filling up on delicious, clean food does, experts say. Where to begin? Here, we show you how to stock up on the foods that do double duty to burn fat and fight hunger, plus how to best use them to cut calories, junk, and, ultimately,…

DROPPED 7 POUNDS “The Challenge community kept me motivated and inspired. Whenever I had questions, I could hop on the discussion boards. I never felt alone, and my teammates always had my back.” —Deborah Muñoz-Chacon, 53 TONED EVERY INCH “The WOW [Workout of the Week] videos toned and strengthened my entire body, and I lost a total of 12 pounds. I learned that my workouts don’t have to be long to be effective.” —Caroline Bass, 59 RECLAIMED HER HEALTH “I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 16 years ago, and in 21 days I was able to clean up my diet and get back to regular exercise. I have more energy and no longer need a daily nap.” —Judith Haines, 47 LOST HER SUGAR BELLY “Before the Challenge, I was eating…

At my annual physical last fall, I asked for trouble. I told my doctor I wanted an A1C test, which measures average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months. It’s one of the tests used to diagnose diabetes as well as prediabetes— the first inkling that your body may not be metabolizing glucose properly. Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes are so prevalent in the United States— 49 to 52% of us have one or the other, and most don’t know it—that some experts, including those at the American Diabetes Association, say everyone over age 45 should be tested. Since I’ve been on the other side of 45 for a while, I asked for the A1C, even though I had no reason to believe there was anything wrong with my…

Brody was just over a year old when he started getting ear infections and itchy paws. After multiple tests, the pup was diagnosed with pollen, grass, and cat allergies, according to his human, Kristy Baker of Kirkland, WA. Brody’s not alone. “Every year I’m treating more allergic pets, but it’s unclear just what’s causing the uptick,” says Carrie Donahue, a veterinarian in Madison, WI. We do know that allergies usually develop in pets under age 2, though they can pop up later with lifestyle changes. Purebreds are most at risk, as sensitivities can be genetic, says Eva Evans, a veterinarian in Nashville. Here’s how to sniff out sensitivities— and bite back. Itchy Indicators Symptoms include sneezing, coughing, and/or itching from allergens like pollen, grasses, fleas, or dust mites. Food allergy…

ANDREW WEIL, MD, is founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Arizona. Send your questions for Dr. Weil to askdrweil@prevention.com. TURMERIC’S anti-inflammatory and antioxidant powers seem to protect against certain cancers and Alzheimer’s disease as well as help treat arthritis and depression. For preventive purposes, I prefer cooking with turmeric; sprinkle on some black pepper for optimal absorption. Supplements may be better for people who already have one of these conditions, because the concentration is higher. Look for products made from whole turmeric, which may provide other helpful compounds, rather than supplements of curcumin, the most active compound in turmeric. Speak with your doctor before choosing a supplement with black pepper extract, as piperine, a pepper compound,…

This simple steak and salad meal from anti-inflammatory expert and chef Amanda Haas strikes the ideal balance of healthy and hearty, with pasture-raised beef full of omega-3 fats and seasonal veggies loaded with antioxidants. GRILLED RIB EYE & SUMMER SUCCOTASH Serves 4 Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Pat dry 1 lb pasture-raised boneless rib eye steak, brush with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. In bowl, whisk 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 Tbsp lime juice; 3 Tbsp chopped basil; 1 shallot, minced; 1 Tbsp sherry vinegar; 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 Tbsp honey; and salt and pepper to taste. Prepare grill for high heat. Slice 3 zucchini and 2 summer squash lengthwise into 1/2" strips; halve and destem 2 bell peppers. Coat veggies in olive oil. Grill…