We all know that we must try to eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Turns out that 5 might not be enough for optimal health. The new call is for at least 7 servings a day. I think I eat at least 12 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. I eat even more on my meatless days, which are at least 2 days a week.
Researchers have found an association with mortality and vegetable consumption. Consuming 7 servings was linked to a 42% lower risk of death.
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Saturday, August 17, 2013
Coffee Bi-Polar Dilemma
Besides what we hear about wine that is healthy, not healthy, healthy, not healthy, etc., for you, coffee has to be the King of the on again/off again health issues. Coffee has been linked to possibly fighting Alzheimer's, You can Google all the benefits of coffee, but still you do have the negatives about coffee.
The key to the benefits of coffee is moderation. The limit is 2 cups a day, but more than four, may present a problem. Too much coffee might make you blind. That study declares more than three might cause this problem.
Many of us would say that we do keep it at 2 or 3 cups a day. If these cups come from a coffee specialty store, you can double the servings(and the calories!). Your beverages and food might contain caffeine, which may give you a false sense of the bigger picture.
Medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, may contain caffeine, especially weight loss and appetite suppressant. When it comes to anything healthy, moderation is the key.
The key to the benefits of coffee is moderation. The limit is 2 cups a day, but more than four, may present a problem. Too much coffee might make you blind. That study declares more than three might cause this problem.
Many of us would say that we do keep it at 2 or 3 cups a day. If these cups come from a coffee specialty store, you can double the servings(and the calories!). Your beverages and food might contain caffeine, which may give you a false sense of the bigger picture.
Medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, may contain caffeine, especially weight loss and appetite suppressant. When it comes to anything healthy, moderation is the key.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
The Trans Fat Chameleon
Trans Fat is in more foods than you are aware of. The artery-clogging fat is found in many foods, you just know where to look. Just because the label says 0 Trans Fats, doesn't mean it doesn't contain Trans Fat. Apparently we are allowed some trans fat in our diets, but we tend to overdue it and consume too much.
If you are eating fried foods in restaurants you are getting an overdose of trans fats. That is where it becomes a danger. Trans fat is what actually gives food a flavor that makes you want more. Sometimes it even disguises itself as 'healthy!'
To claim 0 Trans Fats manufacturers are allowed anything under 1/2 gram of trans fat per serving. The keyword is serving. More than likely you will consume more than one serving. GOTCHA!!!
Here you have 9 trans fat-laden foods.
1) Fried Foods
2) Fast Foods
3) Non-dairy creamers
4) Dessert Mixes
5) Certain Frozen Foods
6) Doughnuts
7) Stick Margarine
8) Refrigerated Dough
9) Microwave Popcorn
Imagine people who eat microwave popcorn thinking it is a healthy snack. It's not. Not to mention the Sodium level isn't exactly healthy. I'll add my own, most peanut butters.
Although the Trans Fat says 0 per servings, the ingredients are the main indicators of trans fats. Avoid, or limit, all products containing any type of HYDROGENATED OILS!!!
From WebMD article:
The only way to be sure you're getting a truly trans-fat-free food is to check the list of ingredients on the label. Avoid products containing "partially hydrogenated fats or oils" (the main source of trans fats) or "shortening." Also keep in mind that some manufacturers are listing components of food ingredients separately so they can move trans fats lower on the list of ingredients.
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Be aware that you are not going to totally avoid trans fats and this is where serving sizes should come into play.
By the way, if you eat at restaurants or fast-foods, here is a heart attack waiting to happen.
If you are eating fried foods in restaurants you are getting an overdose of trans fats. That is where it becomes a danger. Trans fat is what actually gives food a flavor that makes you want more. Sometimes it even disguises itself as 'healthy!'
To claim 0 Trans Fats manufacturers are allowed anything under 1/2 gram of trans fat per serving. The keyword is serving. More than likely you will consume more than one serving. GOTCHA!!!
Here you have 9 trans fat-laden foods.
1) Fried Foods
2) Fast Foods
3) Non-dairy creamers
4) Dessert Mixes
5) Certain Frozen Foods
6) Doughnuts
7) Stick Margarine
8) Refrigerated Dough
9) Microwave Popcorn
Imagine people who eat microwave popcorn thinking it is a healthy snack. It's not. Not to mention the Sodium level isn't exactly healthy. I'll add my own, most peanut butters.
Although the Trans Fat says 0 per servings, the ingredients are the main indicators of trans fats. Avoid, or limit, all products containing any type of HYDROGENATED OILS!!!
From WebMD article:
The only way to be sure you're getting a truly trans-fat-free food is to check the list of ingredients on the label. Avoid products containing "partially hydrogenated fats or oils" (the main source of trans fats) or "shortening." Also keep in mind that some manufacturers are listing components of food ingredients separately so they can move trans fats lower on the list of ingredients.
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Be aware that you are not going to totally avoid trans fats and this is where serving sizes should come into play.
By the way, if you eat at restaurants or fast-foods, here is a heart attack waiting to happen.
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