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  A liter of milk (just under 1/3 of a gallon) contains 32 grams of protein coming from two primary sources: casein and whey. The two of these are hands down the best kind of protein your body can get.
You can get it at any store and it’s relatively cheap considering the amount of protein […]

  Do you have high cholesterol? Beside exercising some food can help you to lower it. Your “good” HDL cholestrol should be 60 or more. Your “bad” cholesterol LDL should be 100 or less. Doctors also look for the total number. It should be 200 or less. (HDL + LDL = 200 or less).
Certain food […]

This is the last part from the list of functional food. We talked about the function of food. Before you’ll eat, try to ask yourself what is good inside that meal for you. Vitamins, minerals, etc. …..
Apples, Pears, Citrus fruits
Contain caffeic acid and ferullic acid. They may bolster cellular antioxidant defenses; may help maintain visual […]

You could read about some food at part 1 and about it’s benefit for your health. When you are ready to eat try to look at the food and ask yourself: ” Is inside this dish something good for my health?” Don’t eat it if you’ll see that it is mostly a junk.
Here are another […]

  
We can call food functional when it provides more than just nourishment. Fruits and vegetables are natural functional foods loaded with antioxidants, phytochemicals and physiologically active components that protect us form illness and promote health. Some manufacturers fortified or enhance their products to make it functional. Examples include calcium-fortified orange juice, spreads that contain plant […]

 
What is whey protein?
Whey protein is a high-quality protein derived from cow’s milk. Whey protein is also one of the richest known sources of naturally occurring branched-chain amino acids – leucine, isoleucine and valine. Compared to many other proteins, on a gram-to-gram basis, whey protein delivers more essential amino acids to the body and is […]

 That plate pilled high with food looks back at you, tempting you to put your weight-loss plans on hold for just this evening. Or maybe it’s the buffet at your favorite restaurant singing a siren song.
Have no fear! Use these tremendous tricks from nutritionists to control your portions when you eat at home or dine […]

  People who opt for a meal at a “healthy” restaurant often consume more calories than they would dining at fast food joints that make no health claims, a new study shows.
The researchers found that individuals underestimate the calorie content of foods served at restaurants they see as healthier, to a degree that could easily […]

  Butter or margerine? In the tub or the squeeze bottle? What can you do to make gravy a healthier choice? Or find some healthier substitute for guacamole dip?
You don’t have to give up your favorite foods just because you’re on a diet and trying to lose weight. However, you do have to choose lower-calorie versions, […]

There’s no reason to put your weight-loss and diet plans on hold if you follow the tempting aromas into your favorite bakery shop. And you don’t have to forsake your waistline when the candy counter beckons.
But you do have to make lower-calorie choices. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, here are some […]

From the breakfast table to the dinner table, you can make healthy, lower-calorie substitutes for some of your favorite meals, from granola packed with calories to the quintessential American meal - TV dinners.
Yes, you can find lower-calorie TV dinner options. Will wonders ever cease?
Try these substitution ideas from the U.S. Department of Health and Human […]

  Losing weight and keeping it off means keeping your eyes pealed for lower-calorie alternatives to old favorites. Some foods provide most of their calories from sugar and fat but give you few, if any, vitamins and minerals in return.
Here is a chart from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with popular foods […]

  Surprising foods to boost your mood.
You’ve heard the expression, “You are what you eat,” so have that burger and don’t be a grouch.
Foods from peanut butter to salmon may help you blunt sadness, crankiness and even stress—and you don’t have to eat that much to enjoy the effects, nutritionists say.
Consider:
Down in the dumps? Enjoy […]

  “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”…but why? Do you really know what makes an apple so special? Why is it that we never hear an orange or a banana a day keeps the doctor away?
Apples have properties that no other fruits have and its benefits have been proven overtime. You will be […]

  Many of the “food cravings” you experience from time to time could actually reveal something larger that your body needs. For instance, begging for a burger? Then your body could need iron, which helps boost energy and mood.
Here are some possible reasons nutritionists give for your craving chocolate, potato chips, ice cream, and some […]

   Meat Sugar, Caffeine, and Bile!
Glucose
Like most popular soft drinks, Red Bull is largely sugar water. But don’t count on its glucose to “give you wings,” as the ad says. Multiple studies have debunked the so-called sugar high.
Taurine
Also known as 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, taurine was originally isolated from bull bile in 1827. Now made synthetically, it is […]

 Lay off the carbs. Take vitamins. Avoid eating eggs. We’ve heard these pieces of nutritional advice for years, but are they accurate?
Not necessarily, say exercise physiologists Wendy Repovich and Janet Peterson, who provide their top 10 “nutrition myths.” You’ll find the “M” word – moderation – crops up often.
10. Eating carbohydrates makes you fat. Cutting […]

Not all fat is created equal.  Fatty acids are healthy and have protective functions in the human body:
- Reducing inflammation
- Heart protection
- Osteoporosis prevention
Where can you find the good fat? The best source is fish (you should have 2-3 servings a week), nuts, and beans.
Good fatty fish: mackerel, salmon, lake trout, herring, sardines, and albacore tuna
The “Eskimo paradox”
In […]

 Generally speaking, our diets designed to prevent heart disease have moderately improved during the past 20 years, but we’re still taking in too much sodium and not burning enough calories.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota said they found in their poll that people are eating more fruits, vegetables and grains, and consuming less saturated fat, […]

 Would you rather get your fiber from something other than a powder mixed with your favorite liquid? Then searching for natural fiber sources may mean seeking out the “big bang for the buck.”
Lets look for ways to meet the  recommended daily intake of 20-35 grams of dietary fiber.
Studies from such leading health organizations as the […]

 Do you want to eat healthy and loose weight? Print this list of Core Food and use it as a shopping list and a meal planner. I took it from the Weight Watchers web site. I think that it is one of the most healthiest diet plans. So don’t buy or eat anything what is […]

  You hear about portion control, low-carb this, low-fat that, and we still feel hungry after a meal. So what can we do to feel satisfied after eating and not ravenous an hour afterwards?Family Circle magazine and website offers these eight tips to get more satisfaction for less calories:
•  Don’t reduce your portions too much. […]

Now, dietitians at Rutgers University have added another wrinkle to America’s growing waistline problem: portion distortion.
That is, you think the amount of food you’re putting on your plate is appropriate when, in fact, it’s not - and far above what the nutritional label says is a “serving size.”
For the past few years, restaurants have increased […]

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you probably are already planning the feast for you, your family and friends. Remember that Thanksgiving doesn’t have to equate overeating - even if the holiday involves sumptuous foods.
The Mayo Clinic Health Letter offers these tips for enjoying meal - and not worrying about your waistline:

•  Turkey - Roast the […]

Nubella News:
This holiday season, travel experts say five million Americans will take to the skies or hit the road, but  no in-flight meals and long stretches of open highway mean your tummy will start growling before you reach the baggage gate or the next restaurant.
Here are 10 snacks that are easy to pack to help satisfy […]

To lose weight, you’ve slashed 100 calories from a single serving of food. But what about over a year’s time,  if you eat the food three times a week?
Nutritionist Lisa Dorfman says do the math: 100 X 3 X 52. That’s 15,600 calories saved in a year, or almost  5 pounds. Add another healthy food, and you’re […]

People who skip or eat an inadequate breakfast may find mid-morning a time they are likely to eat high calorie foods. They may also get extremely hungry at lunch and overeat. Studies of binge eating consistently link it with a pattern of eating little in the morning and large amounts near the end of the […]

Some carbonated sodas and energy drinks will get you bouncing off the walls with caffeine just as much as a serious jolt from coffee, University of Florida researchers say.In 10 energy drinks, 19 sodas and seven other beverages tested at the university, some energy drinks contained up to 141 milligrams of caffeine in a single […]

A proper nutrition is an essential prerequisite for effective improvement of athletic performance, conditioning, and recovery from fatigue after exercise, and avoidance of injury. Nutritional supplements containing carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals have been commonly used in many sports to provide a boost to the recommended daily allowance. In addition, several natural food components have […]

Yes, you can be skinny and fat at the same time. The scale will not tell you a lot. You would be surprise how many models are fat. They have a very small bone frame and little muscles. So they might look skinny even if they have a high percentage of body fat.
The best way […]

We still can strive to tone up our bodies with flat bellies, just maybe not the “six-pack abs” on those late-night TV commercials for tummy toners or on our favorite movie stars. Let’s face it: flat tummies are more the norm than the six packs - and they’re more attainable.
Now, June’s Fitness magazine gives the […]

The Atkins diet is not a safe diet in everybody. It can cause potentially life-threatening problems.
“Low carbohydrate diets for weight management are far from healthy, given their association with ketosis, constipation or diarrhea, halitosis, headache, and general fatigue to name a few side effects,” Dr. Lyn Steffen, an obesity expert at the University of Minnesota […]

Yes, they may have less calories but that doesn’t mean that diet foods are better for you. Prepackaged diet foods can have a lot of sugar and trans fat. With fat it is the same as with carbs. It is about the quality of fat, not the amount. Beware of trans fats and saturated fats; […]

The good side:
Regular coffee makes you a better thinker.
Studies show coffee keeps you focused, particularly when you are doing tedious work. In the sleep-deprived, says Harris Lieberman, PhD, a leading caffeine researcher with the U.S. Army, caffeine improves scores on a range of cognitive tasks, such as decision-making, memory, learning, and attention. Coffee can […]

Even small changes in weight can result in consequential health benefits. Studies show that a 5% - 10% loss of initial body weight is associated with meaningful improvements in cholesterol levels, hypertension and glucose metabolism. In recent Diabetes Prevention Program study of 3,200 subjects, those who participated in a 4-year lifestyle intervention of physical activity […]

WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS
B1 - Thiamin
Helps cells obtain energy from food. B1 is needed for normal funcion of the nervous system.
Where you can find it:
Millet, Green Peas, Split Peas, Navy Beans, Lentils
Approximate Recommended Amount: 1.1mg women, 1.3 mg men
B2 - Riboflavin
Functions as part of a coenzyme in the production of energy within cells.
Where you can find […]

How many colors do you have on your plate?
It’s all about color – blue/purple, green, white, yellow/orange, and red – the power of colorful fruits and vegetables will promote your good health. So when you’re grocery shopping, planning your meals or dining out, think color. For more info check www.5aday.gov and find out what color […]

The new MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. Visit www.foodpyramid.gov for more info.

1 cup cereal…………………………………..Baseball
3 ounces meat………………………………..Bar of soap or deck of cards
3 ounces hamburger………………………….Medium mayonnaise-jar lid
1 ounce cheese……………………………….Thumb
1 teaspoon peanut butter……………………Thumbtip
1/2 cup cooked rice or pasta………………..1 cupcake liner

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