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Fighting Cholesterol—Eat a Cookie

January 29, 2007 by in Nutrition with No Comments

According to a study published in The Journal of Nutrition there is a brand of cookie now on the market that actually helps to lower your LDL cholesterol (bad Cholesterol). The brand of cookie is “Right Direction Chocolate Chip Cookies”. Among the ingredients are psyllium fiber and plant sterols, both known to be heart healthy ingredients.

Researchers from the University of Connecticut conducted a study with 33 healthy adults with moderately high cholesterol. For a month participants ate either two of the chocolate chip cookies or placebo cookies. The ones eating the chocolate chip cookies had roughly a 10% reduction in their LDL without any weight gain. Even better news, the ones with a greater link to heart disease showed the greatest dip in their cholesterol level.

In the past health experts have stated that a 10% drop in cholesterol is equal to a 30% drop in your risk of heart disease.

Source: Dr. Victor Marchione, M.D.—The Food Doctor

 

 

January 27, 2007 by in Weekly Tip with No Comments

To prevent bone loss women dieting after menopause should get 1700 mg of calcium a day.

Caffeine

January 23, 2007 by in Nutrition with No Comments

A study of 17,413 adults reported those drinking six or more cups of green tea or at least three cups of caffeinated coffee a day were 1/3 less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who drank just one cup green tea or coffee per week.

There is a catch, more than 500 mg dailly of caffeine has been linked to arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat). one cup of coffee has 100mg caffeine and green tea has 35mg. So before you start drinking truck loads of coffee for your health check with your doctor to see how much caffeine is safe for you. 

Source: Bottom Line Health 

Low Carb Diets

January 22, 2007 by in Uncategorized with No Comments

The more popular low carb dieting became the more low-carb diets and products manufactures introduced to you the consumer. A few of the low-carb diets like the South Beach Diet distinguish between the beneficial and harmful fats but this just isn’t the case with all low-carb diets and products on the market. As a result many of the low-carb products are high in saturated and trans-fats, the type of fat that has long been known to lead to heart disease.

In the beginning those on low-carb diets do lose weight faster but by the end of the year there is neither significant difference in weight loss or health benefits in any other area. There are ample studies that a diet high in saturated and trans-fats put you at high risk for such diseases as heart, diabetes and cancer.

Taking a minute to read the list of ingredients on commercially produced foods may save your life. Learn more about healthy eating at www.everydayhealth.com

January 20, 2007 by in Label Language, Weekly Tip with No Comments

Avoid yogurt with “heat treated“ on the label. Heat kills the beneficial living bacteria. 

Look for the Black and Gold

January 15, 2007 by in Label Language with No Comments

As a guarantee that you are getting a food product containing  whole grain look for the black and gold stamp on the package. Any packaged food with this stamp is a guarantee that a serving contains at least a half a serving of whole grains. Your goal is at least three servings of whole grains a day.

http://www.oldwayspt.org/index.php?area=whole_grains_council       

January 13, 2007 by in Weekly Tip with No Comments

A daily bowl of high-fiber flakes and milk can help tame blood sugar and insulin resistance.

FDA Approves Canola Oil Health Claim

January 10, 2007 by in Label Language with No Comments

In January 2006 the US Canola Oil Association filed a petition with the FDA to allow them to place a “qualified health claim” on their labels, this has now been approved by the FDA.

The FDA approved wording states: “Limited and not conclusive scientific evidence suggest that eating about 1- 1/2 tablespoons (19 grams) of canola oil daily may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease due to the unsaturated fat content in conola oil. To achieve this possible benefit canola oil is to replace a similar amount of saturated fat and not increase the total number of calories you eat in a day.”

This sounds more like double talk than a “qualified health claim”.  

Hoodia Gordonii

January 9, 2007 by in Special Reports with No Comments

Hoodia Gordonii, the latest diet pill to help you achieve your perfect weight. If you are now using Hoodia or considering the possibility you should read this review by Cathy Wong.

http://altmedicine.about.com/od/popularhealthdiets/a/hoodia1.htm?nl=1   

January 6, 2007 by in Weekly Tip with No Comments

From www.chooseyourdiet.com

If you want to lose weight and keep it off find a plan that you can see yourself sticking to for life.

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