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by Sue Gilbert, M.S., Nutritionist Although not a nutrient (it is non-nutritious), fiber has many health benefits, such as helping weight loss and maintenance, lowering the risk of certain cancers, keeping cholesterol in check and helping with regularity. Fiber is found only in plants, so including plenty of whole grains, fruits and vegetables in your [...]

One way to celebrate the joy of nourishing the body is with a glass of red wine and some French cheese. The health benefits of red wine are plentiful: it has powerful antioxidant properties that are derived from the red pigments in grape skins (members of a family of compounds called proanthocyanidins); it contains tannins [...]

by Sue Gilbert, M.S., Nutritionist The list below outlines both fruits and vegetables ranked for pesticide residues (from cleanest to most contaminated). We also provide a simple solution for reducing the risk of eating the pesticide residues. Bananas: peel Corn: remove husks Avocados: peel Oranges: peel with your fingers or a knife (don’t sink your [...]

Nirmala, Juni 2003 Ketakutan berlebihan untuk mengkonsumsi lemak, disebut kolesterolfobia, membuat seseorang sama sekali menghindari lemak. Mereka antipati terhadap makanan bersantan, gorengan, daging berlemak, makanan bermentega. Gangguan ini timbul akibat pemahaman yang salah mengenai pengaruh asupan lemak terhadap serangan jantung dan stroke. Akibatnya, hati (liver) tidak memiliki stok lemak untuk memproduksi kolesterol. Padahal, kolesterol dalam [...]

Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include salmon, mackerel, sardines, walnuts and flaxseed, and research has demonstrated that running low on these essential fatty acids can lead to depression and other mental disorders. Now a new study suggests that even if you’re just plain grumpy, omega-3s may help boost your mood. Researchers at the University [...]

Question: Is Meat Too Red to be True? What can you tell me about the practice of treating meat with carbon monoxide to keep it looking fresh? Is the process safe? Answer: In 2004, the FDA approved the use of carbon monoxide to keep meat looking red, fresh and more appealing to consumers. This process [...]

Eat regularly spaced meals and snacks, approximately every 4 to 5 hours, to avoid feeling famished and to keep energy levels high. Eliminate as much sugar as possible from your diet: soda, sweetened beverages, fruit juice, cookies, cakes, candies. Choose as many unprocessed foods as possible. Don’t worry if you use highly processed convenience foods [...]

by Jonny Bowden, M.A., C.N So many diet programs are about what you can’t have, but what about focusing on things you can add to your diet? What a concept! More food instead of less? Well, of course there’s a catch. Just adding more of these foods to a bad diet won’t cause a drastic [...]

HEADACHE? EAT FISH! Eat plenty of fish — fish oil helps prevent headaches. So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain. HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT! Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season. Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily. TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA! Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular [...]

by Sue Gilbert, M.S., Nutritionist Foods that stimulate the immune system Yogurt: Prevents colds and reduces hay fever symptoms. Must contain live cultures of lactobacillus bulgarius or bifidobacteria. Garlic: Increases immune system cell potency. Fruits and vegetables: Go for those high in beta-carotene (carrots, cantaloupe, spinach, broccoli, sweet potatoes, apricots, and pumpkin) and vitamin C [...]