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Healthy Ezine of the Week: Issue 419

 

 

Featured Article

Which Organic Foods are Worth the Extra Price Tag? If you've been purchasing organic foods with wild abandon for their health benefits, you may be finding it's not so healthy for your pocketbook. You can typically spend 30 to 50 percent more on organic foods than you would on conventional foods. But there is a real difference.

Fitness Tip

Whole grains help lower heart failure risk
About five million people in the U.S. suffer from heart disease. A few small studies have shown that changes in the diet can reduce its risk, but up until now there have been only a handful of large studies done in this area. This new study had researchers observe more than 14,000 participants for more than 13 years. They found that whole grain consumption lowered heart failure risk, while egg and high-fat dairy consumption raised risk. Other food groups in the study did not directly affect heart failure risk. Jennifer A. Nettleton, Ph.D., one of the researchers of the study stated "Although risk estimates were modest*, the totality of literature in this area suggests it would be prudent to recommend that those at high risk of HF increase their intake of whole grains and reduce intake of high-fat dairy and eggs, along with following other healthful dietary practices consistent with those recommended by the American Heart Association."

Nutrition Tip

Coffee - A Life Saver?
People who drink the most coffee are much less likely to die sooner - from any cause - than those who drink the least. That's what American and Spanish researchers found after analyzing the diets of nearly 128,000 men and women for 18 to 24 years. "Most" in the study was four or more cups a day; "least" was less than one cup a month. Less heart disease accounted for most of the difference. The connection was strong even after taking into account body size, smoking, diet, existing diseases and caffeine intake. The researchers conclude that drinking a lot of coffee isn't likely to make you die sooner than expected and it might even be protective. Love coffee? See also: Fact Sheet: Caffeine and Health; Caffeine; Caffeine Content in Teas and Coffee ; Everything You Need to Know About Caffeine .

 

Quote of the Week

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"No gains without pains." --Benjamin Franklin

 

Quick Recipe

Cheesy Chili Dip
1 package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 can chili
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons copped cilantro

Spread cream cheese onto microwaveable plate; top with chili and Cheddar. Microwave on high 45 seconds to 1 minute or unti Cheddar is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serving suggestion: Serve with assorted crackers and cut-up fresh vegetables. Variation: Use your favorite variety of canned chili - with or without beans, regular or spicy.

 

Tidbit(s)

Whole Grain Intake
Penn State researchers found that adults who trim calories and increase their whole-grain intake for three months shed more abdominal fat than those who cut calories and do not include whole grains as part of their diets.
SOURCE: Penn State University research as reported in Family Circle magazine, August 2008

 

Food Fixes

Dried fruit is a treasure trove of fiber, iron and trace minerals. Try dates, apricots, cherries, bananas, papaya and mango, in addition to the common raisins.

Eating oatmeal, high-fiber cereals and whole-grain breads cuts the risk of macular degeneration by 30 percent, shows a recent study. Complex carbs prevent blood sugar swings that can damage delicate cells in the center of the retina. See also: High Fiber Diet

Tasty Tidbit...
Wrap thinly sliced cheese, salsa and black beans in a wheat tortilla for homemade Southwestern "take out." Warm in microwave.

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