Almonds… you’d be nuts not to eat them
Despite its high fat and calorie content, the almond is starting to emerge as one of nature’s so-called ’superfoods’.
‘Most of the fats in almonds are monounsaturated. It has been shown this can lower cholesterol and so reduce the risk of heart disease,’ explains Dr Joanne Lunn, of the British Nutrition Foundation.
According to the University of [...]
Olive Oil May Hold the Key to Weight Loss
A”good” fat found in abundance in olive oil may provide one of the keys to appetite control and weight loss.
Oleic acid, a type of monounsaturated fat, suppresses hunger pangs and so can help prevent snacking between meals, according to researchers at the University of California, Irvine.
In a study involving lab mice, the researchers found that [...]
Consumer Report ranks kid’s cereals
Consumer Report published a ranking of kid’s cereals which revealed the shocking fact that some kid’s cereals may contain the equivalent of a doughnut in sugar. For example, the report states that Kelogg’s Honey Smacks and Post Golden Strip get almost 60% of their calories from sugar. This is certainly not healthy for kids and [...]
Four women share how they lost weight, how they keep it off
Together, these four women lost almost 300 pounds after reaching a turning point. Because finding out what worked for others can be the motivation someone needs to find her own turning point, today we share their stories.
Jennifer Schrader, 35
Lost: 110 pounds. It took about a year, beginning in January 2007.
What made her do it: A [...]
Most people get too much sodium in their diet
Most people use too much sodium (salt, sodium chloride). The upper limit on sodium comes from a panel of experts, and often different panels come up with different limits. One group sets the upper daily limit at 2,400 mg of sodium. Another would like people to use less, somewhere in the range of 1,200 mg [...]
The Importance Of A Healthy Diet
Picture this: The year is 2030 and you´re at the annual family reunion. It´s you and 99 of your dearest loved ones. Glancing around, you see people laughing, dancing, and barbequing. Then you notice something that isn´t so rosy. Only 14 people out of the entire bunch are at a healthy weight.
Think having 86% of [...]
