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11/21/10
Health/Slim Tip for Thanksgiving
The American Chemical Society
confirmed that drinking 16 oz of water before a meal helped people who
were dieting lose 5 more pounds than those who didn’t. Twist some lemon
or plop some berries into a couple of glasses of water (still or
sparkling) for your Thanksgiving aperitif. It will help you eat less and
feel lighter on this mouth watering gastro-holiday!
11/28/10
BPAs and How to Use Plastics Safely
BPAs, chemicals inside many cans, plastic bottles, food storage containers
and even receipts, have been linked to breast cancer and heart disease.
HSM first reported on this December 2009 with a breaking news article from
the New York Times copied below. The danger continues so it is best to
follow these guidelines for decreased exposure:
Beware of plastic containers with the numbers 3, 6 and 7 on the bottom.
These are the most dangerous. Safer plastics are 1, 2, 4 and 5.
Opt for fresh or frozen foods in lieu of those in cans. If you do choose a
can, be sure it has not been damaged.
Wash hands after handling receipts.
Sip from steel or glass containers instead of plastic water bottles.
You’ll also be doing the environment as favor.
If you do drink from plastic water bottles, never reuse them or let them
heat up (as in on the front seat of your car) before drinking from them.
Do not microwave plastic containers or put them in the dishwasher.
Look for BPA-free containers
For original New York Times article, “Cancer in the Kitchen,” please
visit,
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/06/opinion/06kristof.html
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11/14/10
Health Tip: Peanuts for the Heart, Brain and Bod!
Peanuts, which are actually in the family of legumes, are a good source of
manganese, tryptophan, B3 (niacin), folate and copper as well as a good
source of monounsaturated fats, the type of fat that is emphasized in the
heart-healthy Mediterranean diet. Peanuts are high in antioxidants, one of
the reasons they decrease the occurrence of heart disease. Four large
studies’ combined research found that subjects consuming nuts at least 4
times a week showed a 37% reduced risk of coronary heart disease compared
to those who never or seldom ate nuts. The niacin in peanuts has shown to
improve cognitive functioning in people 65 and older. Researchers from the
Chicago Health and Aging Project found that people 65+ who consumed 22mg
of niacin per day had a 70% lower occurrence of Alzheimer’s than others
who consumed 13mg or less of niacin-rich foods like peanuts.
Despite being
high in calories and fat (but the good kind), eating nuts actually
decreases the risk of weight gain! So get crackin’ with these guidelines:
- Peanut butter: When purchasing peanut butter, be sure to read the
label. Hydrogenated (trans- fats) and sugar are often added to peanut
butter. Buy organic and choose brands that contain peanuts, salt-and
nothing else!
- All nuts should be refrigerated or frozen to keep fresh and rich in
their natural goodness
- Raw nuts are always best, but not always everyone’s favorite. If you
buy roasted, salted nuts try for reduced salt.
11/07/10
Health Tip: Fighting
a Cold? Call someone who cares!
A little TLC can go a long way in
getting you over the sniffles. David Rakel, MD
found that “kindness may be more effective for treating sickness than
zinc, vitamin C and even anti-viral drugs.” A University of Wisconsin
study backed up these findings: people with a cold who received empathy
felt better a day earlier than those who didn’t. A little kindness can
relieve stress and in turn boost your immunity.
Don’t want to catch a cold?
Workout! Exercise elevates the immunoglobulins,
which are proteins that help bolster your immune system and ward off
infection, according to Cedric Bryant, PhD,
Chief Science Officer for the American Council on Exercise. But on the
flip side exercising too hard when you’re already sick will compromise
your immune system and make you sicker.
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