RRBBS In the ChatRoom: Nobody
User: Guest14133 (50.16.108.167)
Posts: 0
Read Mode: Topics
Status: Guest
  RRBBS Stats ~ Sign-Up As New User ~ Message Areas ~ FAQ

RRBBS.com Home : RRBBS : Tin Chef (Cooking and Recipes) : Reading "Bad Foods Actually Thought to be Good For You " Thread

Username Password


This ad only appears to Guests viewing a message thread

Message #2633 of 2744  *NEW*
To
From
Subject
Date
all
saundrabeach  
Bad Foods Actually Thought to be Good For You
11/16/06, 12:45pm (Last Edited: 11/16/06, 12:52pm)
graphic
Everyday we are told different things. What to believe?

Coffee

MISCONCEPTION: It only keeps you awake.
TRUTH: Arizona researchers recently discovered that caffeinated coffee helps improve memory in older adults. Plus, regular coffee drinking lowers the risk for type 2 diabetes. A new report finds that people who drink a daily four to six cups have a 28 percent lower risk of developing this illness, which is fast becoming an epidemic in this country, than folks who drink less than two cups each day.

2) Eggs

MISCONCEPTION: High in cholesterol.
TRUTH: Eggs are inexpensive, contain the highest-quality protein on the planet and are loaded with small amounts of a variety of vital nutrients, including folate, riboflavin, selenium, B12 and choline. At 75 calories apiece, eggs are also a nutrient-dense food that makes a smart and low-calorie contribution to any menu.

3) Peanut Butter

MISCONCEPTION: High in fat and calories.
TRUTH: Five major studies confirm that eating peanuts (and by extension, peanut butter) can lower risk for coronary heart disease. Even better, these health benefits seem to occur without promoting weight gain, since a tablespoon or two of peanut butter is all it takes to satisfy hunger among study participants

4) Avocados (My favorite) Can you say guacamole?


MISCONCEPTION: High in fat.
TRUTH: Avocados are rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. They are loaded with antioxidants, including disease-fighting compounds such as lutein, beta-carotene and vitamin E. They also help the body absorb nutrients from other foods. Researchers from Ohio State University recently reported that pairing avocados with salsa or salad allows for better absorption of antioxidants in those foods.

5) Mushrooms

MISCONCEPTION: A low-calorie food with little nutrition.
TRUTH: They may be 90 percent water and have only 18 calories per cup, but mushrooms are getting serious scientific attention. Compounds in mushrooms may do everything from bolster immune function to suppress certain cancers to decrease tumor size. They also contain significant amounts of the blood pressure-lowering mineral potassium -- more than in oranges.


--------------------------------------------------------
TREAT OTHERS LIKE YOU WANT TO BE TREATED WELCOME EACH NEW DAY! Just When Your Children Are Fit To Live With, They Are Living With Someone Else!
--------------------------------------------------------

Previous Topic
Next Topic
Reply to Msg #2633
Back to Topics

RRBBS© Software, designed by Robert Reed.
Copyright, November, 2002. All Rights Reserved.

Site Meter