‘Tis the season for cranberries, and they’re fresh in Nugget’s produce section from September through December. The fiber in cranberries is the water-soluble type that’s been shown to help curb appetite as well as lower circulating levels of cholesterol.’
Dr. Liz Applegate, a nationally renowned expert in nutrition and fitness, is the director of sports nutrition at the University of California at Davis, where she consults with student athletes and teaches the largest general nutrition class in the UC system. She is also the nutrition columnist for Runner’s World magazine.
Fat that’s good for you? Hard to believe, but omega-3 oils, found in seafood especially fatty fish like salmon, are a type of essential fat that work wonders. Omega-3s play an array of vital roles ranging from brain health to preventing age-related diseases. Much of omega-3’s roles have to do with their action in lowering various forms of inflammation, which appear to be the root of many diseases.
In Mediterranean countries such as France where folks eat diets that contain ample amounts of fat, it might seem improbable that the population has a lower overall risk for heart disease than does the population of the United States. Sometimes referred to as the “French Paradox,” the heart health of the French can partly be credited to their red wine intake at meals.
Sure you’ve heard that “whole grain” is better for you than “white” but what exactly counts as a whole grain food and how much should you eat? And what health benefits can you expect if you make the switch from refined grains?
Thinking of choosing organic produce, meats or packaged foods over conventionally grown? Both the planet and your body will thank you for it if you do! Here’s a run down on organic specifics, potential benefits and buying tips.
This is the time of year to eat “green.” Green leafy veggies, that is. These wondrous leaves are packed with traditional vitamins and minerals, along with a host of phytonutrients known to ward off a variety of ailments from Alzheimer’s to certain types of cancer. Whether you use them as a base for fresh salads, as a cooked side dish or for colorful sandwich fillings, greens are “in” this spring!