Reprinted from PREVENTION MAGAZINE (A GREAT MAGAZINE)
September 2009 pages 37 & 38
An Apple - This unassuming superfruit boasts a bevy of health benefits
30% - The Percentage Drop In Systolic Blood Pressure For Regular Apple Eaters.
New science shows that this supermarket staple packs a powerful disease-fighting punch. It's pectin and polyphenols may help prevent colon cancer, suggests a study published my Nutrition. And Cornell University scientists discovered that feeding mice the equivalent of one apple daily reduced breast cancer tumor growth by 24%. Plus, apple-eating adults have a 27% lower risk of metabolic syndrome, finds research presented at Experimental Biology.
Nutrition News & Trends
BLOOD PRESSURE POWER PAIRS
Have high blood pressure? Pay attention to potassium. It helps the kidneys excrete surplus sodium from the body, thereby regulating blood pressure. Adults need about 4,700 mg per day* (*If you're taking blood pressure medication, cosult with your doctor before increasing potassium), so load up on bananas and try these potassium packed combos.
POWER PAIRS POTASSIUM(mg) BOOSTERS
(1 med.) Baked Potato and (1/2 C) Kidney Beans 1,254 mg mix in 1/2 C Cooked Corn
(1C) Fat-Free Milk and (1 peeled) Papaya 808 mg 2T ground Flaxseed
(1C) Quinoa and (1/2 C) cooked Black Beans 623 mg 1 large Tomato
(1C) Low Fat Yogurt and (1/4 C) Walnuts 544 mg 1 oz Raisins
METABOLISM BOOSTER ! WHOLE GRAIN BREAKFAST
Eat a morning meal of whole grains and fresh fruit to help to burn 50% more fat during a workout than you would with a breakfast of refined carb, say researchers from the University of Nottingham. When we consume refined carbs (like bagels), blood sugar spikes and muscles store more glycogen, which the body uses instead of fat for fuel. But eating foods that keep blood sugar in check (like whole grains) helps muscles store less glycogen so the body can stoke its engine with fat. - Stephanie Breakstone
Sunday, August 28, 2011
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