Weekly Wellness
Issue 307
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Fitness Tip
Acid Reflux
Eating foods high in dietary fiber is a topic that is getting a lot of attention lately. And if you have acid reflux disease or GERD, you may want to be sure you are paying attention. That is because a recent study of almost 1000 participants found that a diet that was high in fiber was associated with fewer unpleasant acid reflux symptoms like heartburn or regurgitation. Researchers are not sure exactly why fiber has such a positive effect on acid reflux symptoms, but to be sure you are doing everything you can to manage heartburn, eat plenty of fiber on a daily basis.
Nutrition Tip
How Can You Easily Add Fiber to Your Diet?
- Choose bran and whole grain breads and start your day with a bowl of high fiber cereal.
- Make certain you are getting enough fresh fruits and vegetables, such as apples, peaches and carrots.
- Be sure to eat the skin of those fruits and vegetables, to.
- Drink plenty of water. To receive the full benefit of fiber, you must drink an adequate amount of fluid along with it. Are you getting your recommended 8 glasses a day?
Changing your diet alone may not make your heartburn go away for good. That is why it is still important to talk to your doctor if symptoms persist.
See also:
Fitting Fiber into Your Day
Fiber: A Non-Nutritional Vital Nutrient
Eight Conditions You Can Fight with Fiber
High Fiber Recipes
Quip or Quote of the Week
Quip:
The United States grows about 35 billion pounds of potatoes each year.
Quick Recipe
Chicken Stir-Fry
Cook sliced skinless chicken breasts (a pound for four) with a little reduced-fat Italian dressing in a large non-stick skillet on medium heat for five minutes. Add frozen stir-fry vegetables (a handful per person) and about 1/2-cup more dressing and a few dashes of light soy sauce. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender-crisp. Serve over hot, cooked minute brown rice. Makes 4 servings.
Tidbit(s)
FDA Proposes Health Claim for Calcium, Vitamin D
FDA is proposing a rule that would allow new health claims indicating the potential for foods and dietary supplements containing calcium and vitamin D to reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Adding vitamin D to the proposed claim updates an existing approved health claim showing the relationship between calcium intake and osteoporosis.
Food Fixes
Add nuts to your salad to make it a more substantial meal.
Instead of a bagel with regular cream cheese in the morning, try a whole-wheat English muffin with a slice of low-fat cheese or peanut butter and save 300 calories.
Baking bread can be a challenge. It is often difficult to tell when your dough has enough flour. Squeeze the dough with your hand. Your hand will pull away cleanly when the dough has just enough flour.