Fiber hidden in burritos and quarter-mile strolls on the golf course could be key to bringing President back from the obesity line, experts explain. In a press conference on Tuesday, the president's official physician said that Trump was in 'excellent' condition in spite of his fast food-heavy diet, adding that 'if he had a healthier diet for the last 20 years, he might live to be 200 years old. At 239lbs and 6'3", Trump's body mass index (BMI) of 29.9 puts him one tenth of a point away from obesity. President Trump told Reuters today that he is 'okay with' Dr Ronny Jackson's prescription for a better diet and a bit of physical activity. Daily Mail Online spoke to experts who came up some simple strategies that Trump's team might prescribe to ease him into healthier habits.
Trump needs to ditch the fries for fiber to bust bad cholesterol: At 71, with a BMI over 29, Trump has an elevated risk for heart attack or other potentially fatal cardiac issues..
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The president's bad cholesterol levels have only continued to climb - from 169 last year to 233 in last week's assessment - fueled by his beloved McDonald's and Diet Coke. It's never easy to get started on a major lifestyle change, and many people do well with a slow, gradual approach,' says Rui Li, CEO of New York Personal Training.
For example: when it comes to nutrition, I recommend starting with nixing out processed foods first and getting accustomed to preparing meals at home,' or in Trump's case, carefully designed meals cooked by the White House chef. Begin adding in lots of fibrous vegetables, especially dark leafy greens,' says Li. T
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