Effects of too much tv

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Hi Fit Friends,

I found this article and thought you might find it interesting.

Can Watching Too Much TV
Cause Heart Disease?

Most experts agree that watching too much television contributes to weight gain because it adds to sedentary time and potentially increases the likelihood of excessive snacking. A recent study has now linked TV time to the development of heart disease, irrespective of an individual’s daily physical activity level. This, according to a recent presentation at the American Heart Association’s Joint Conference on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism as reported by HealthDay.

The television viewing and physical activity habits of over 5,000 British men and women were assessed at age 23 and again at age 44. Researchers also measured triglycerides, HDL, LDL and total cholesterol, C-Reactive Protein, BMI, waist circumference and blood pressure.

After 21 years, the amount of television viewing was positively correlated with a greater risk of heart disease based on the measurements taken. Moreover, the risk remained even for individuals with higher physical activity levels. The more television one views, the greater his/her risk for heart disease even if he/she participates in some form of exercise.

According to researchers, as interviewed by HealthDay News, exercise cannot offset the effects of being sedentary. In addition, the increase in Heart Disease risk factors could be applied similarly to an increased risk for certain types of Cancer and Type II Diabetes.

This is why I suggest getting up during every commercial! Just walk one lap around your house, one push up, one jumping jack - ANYTHING! It will help!

Eat Intentionally and turn off the tv,

Cindy

FYI - 3/20/10 is national MEAT OUT day. It's a great way to get in lots of veggies and fruits, not to mention being kind to the animals:)