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Eating a “big” breakfast relative to other meals has been shown in past studies to be helpful with appetite control and weight loss. According to an intriguing new laboratory evaluation, it may be especially wise to include a hefty dose of fat in this first feeding of the day. In this study, mice fed a [...] Here is a recipe for “healthy” pancakes that taste great and that you can feel good about too! Almond Oatmeal Pancakes — Serves 4 (Get Recipe) 54% of the American population has unhealthy cholesterol levels. Soluble fiber and phytosterols are nature’s most potent cholesterol-lowering agents. Here is where you can get the most of each from mother earth’s apothecary: Soluble fiber – beans, peas, barley, flax seeds, oats, oat bran, chia seeds, avocado, carrots, collards, and oranges. Eating high glycemic carbs like white bread, white potatoes, and sweets (“The Great White Hazards” in my lingo), that send blood glucose soaring, appear to disrupt the function of the all-important cells lining our arteries known as endothelial cells. Endothelial cells, when functioning properly, work like a Teflon coating in our arteries and maintain [...] According to Consumer Reports (October 2008) many “kids’” cereals are more than half sugar by weight, and as would be expected, relatively low in real nutrients. A single serving of 11 popular brands provided more sugar than a glazed donut. (Keep in mind that most children typically pour at least 2 servings per bowl.) To [...] Shifting more of your daily calories from lunch and/or dinner to breakfast may represent a powerful strategy for slowing the highly predictable middle-age spread. Cambridge scientists followed over 6,700 adults, age 40 to 75, over a period of about 7 years and found that although everyone gained some weight over time, people who consumed a [...] |
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