Healthy Ezine of the Week: Issue 430
Featured ArticleStop Snacking at Work! - We have all been there, you turn up to work full of good intentions for the day. You promise yourself you will not give in to temptation and not a single sugary snack will tempt you at work today. Nope, no snacking for you today! Of course, later in the day your stomach rumbles. It's telling you it's hungry. |
Fitness Tip
Weaker on the Weekend? |
Nutrition Tip
Meat and Beans
All foods made from meat, poultry, fish, dry beans
or peas, eggs, nuts, and seeds are considered part of
the meat and beans group. The foods in this group give you many nutrients, including protein; B vitamins (niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, and B6); vitamin E; and minerals such as iron, zinc, and magnesium.
Meats, especially high-fat processed meats such as
bologna, contain saturated fats and cholesterol, so
it's a good idea to limit these, or to try lower fat
varieties. Also choose poultry, fish, beans, and peas
more often. Nuts and seeds can be included for
variety since they contain healthy fats, however,
limit the amount to avoid getting too many calories. For best health practices, bake, broil, or grill your meats - avoid frying.
Quote of the Week
Quote
"Smiles never go up in price or down in value." Unknown
Quick Recipe
Cucumber-Tomato Salad
In a medium bowl, combine one large cucumber, peeled and diced, with two tomatoes, cut into quarters. Toss with light Italian dressing, and garnish with some minced parsley.
Tidbit(s)
Food Additives May Make Your Kids Misbehave
Researchers at the University of Southampton in the UK found that artificial food coloring and sodium benzoate preservatives are directly linked to increased hyperactivity in children. The additives included Yellow #5, Yellow #6, Red #40, and sodium benzoate, which are commonly found in packaged foods in the United States, but the researchers don't know if it's a combination of the chemicals or if there's a single one that's the primary culprit. You can find Red #40, Yellow #5, and Yellow #6 in Lucky Charms and sodium benzoate in some diet sodas, pickles, and jellies.
Food Fixes
The number of neural tube birth defects has decreased by 26% since folic acid fortification. (Source Centers for Disease Control)
When faced with a large variety of items (such as a buffet), consumers tend to underestimate how much of each item is present thereby the potential to eat more than one realizes, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Tasty Tidbit...
For a quick refreshing dessert, simply hollow out lemons that have been halved lengthwise and fill with a large scoop of lemon sorbet. To keep them from rolling around on the plate, remove a thin slice off the rounded bottom of each boat. Freeze for several days, if desired.
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