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Did you ever wish that there were foods which could help you to become your slim, sexy and calm best?
Well, it looks like there are ways to achieve your goals through nature’s bounty.
Maintaining your body’s need for for vitamins, minerals and fiber you can help to balance your nutritional needs and end cravings and moods swings, as well.
BPA has been found to be linked to obesity.
Bisphenol A is toxic and dangerous and so pervasive that it shows up in the urine of 93% of Americans over the age of 6 years.
The ubiquitous abundance of this organic compound is found in everything from the lining of cans to water bottles and a myriad of plastic products used by consumers everyday.
Aside from obesity concerns of BPA contamination include cancers and autoimmune diseases.
“During the development of the fetus, BPA exposure alters the development of stem cells,” vom Saal, a professor at the University of Missouri, said. “Think of it as tripping a switch in the DNA. BPA turns out to be a major factor in the number of fat cells that a person will have later in life.”
Critics label BPA an “endocrine disruptor” that acts like synthetic estrogen and link it to a wide range of ailments, including cancer. But its scientific defenders — as well as regulatory agencies in the United States, Australia, the European Union, Japan, and New Zealand — say there is no evidence that the minuscule exposure that consumers receive poses a health risk.
Although FDA approved the agency now recognizes “reason for concern” for the affects on fetuses and children.
Well, the good news is that chocolate may actually help you to stay thin even if you don’t diet.
What scientists are learning is that all calories are not created equal and our bodies don’t treat them equally.
Some foods contain substances which may actually helps us keep off the pounds.
“When people talk about the health benefits of chocolate,” says food scientist Joshua Lambert of Penn State University, “they typically talk about compounds called polyphenols.”
When he investigated some specific polyphenols found in cocoa, he found that they potently inhibit an enzyme, called pancreatic lipase, that’s responsible for digesting dietary fat.
This means that the fat in chocolate may exit our bodies before it has a chance to be absorbed. Or, in other words, these compounds in cocoa may help us fend off fat.
A recent study has found a link between consumption of trans fats and aggressive behavior.
As if the already known health risks were not bad enough this finding is just one more reason to limit trans fats in the diet.
There is already substantial data from many other studies that high trans-fat consumption leads to a variety of poorer health outcomes, including heart disease and certain cancers.
The mean age of the participants was 57 years (range, 45 – 69 years), 68% were male, and 80% were white. The mean trans-fat consumption per day was 3.49 grams (range, 1.02 – 5.96 g/day).
The researchers collected nutrient data using a food frequency questionnaire; they collected information on behavioral acts of aggression toward self, others, and objects, with a variety of validated instruments, including the following:
Overt Aggression Scale Modified – Aggression subscale (OASMa)
Life History of Aggression (LHA)
Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS)
Impatience
Irritability
They found that participants who ate more trans fats had higher scores on each of these measures.
New York City has taken the initiative to limit how much trans fat can be used by restaurants.
Air popped popcorn is packed with antioxidants.
Who knew that this treat was actually good for your health?
Now, we’re not talking about butter soaked, salt laden, carmel or chocolate covered confections but rather air popped corn.
Polyphenols have been linked to a reduction in heart disease and certain cancers. And, since it’s 100% whole grain, popcorn is also a great source of fiber — you get 5 grams in a 4-cup portion. That’s pretty darn impressive for a snack food.
Popcorn will never be a replacement for produce, which is brimming with essential nutrients and antioxidants not found in grains. But it’s still a terrific, low-cal munchie. And you do need to steer clear of varieties doused in butter, oil, and/or salt, ingredients that negate the health perks.
Low in calories, at only 30 per cup, this satisfying snack is nutritious and filling.
Experiment with flavors like olive oil, sea salt, pepper and spices to turn up the taste on this healthy snack.
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