Crock Pot Oatmeal:Quick Oats vs. Steel Cut Oats VS. When I talk about the benefits of whole grains, I often mention oats. They're easy, contain the phytochemical terpenoid and most people like them! In order to really understand which is better, we need to define what each type of oat is. Steel-cut oats are the whole oat kernel, which is cut into two or three pieces using steel discs. They are a better source of fiber than rolled oats, but take longer to cook. Rolled oats have … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Healthy Eating at Restaurants: Part II
Eating out has become a major part of the busy American lifestyle. Remember that improving your health is not the concern of the restaurant industry. Their biggest concern is making money! That's the bottom line. What sells food is fat, sugar and salt, so that's what they're going to serve! You know what else sells? A bargain! For some reason we all think that the more food we get for our buck, the better deal we are getting. Think about that for a minute... is it a good deal if … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Healthy Eating at Restaurants: Part I
It used to be that eating out was a special occasion. Now, the average American eats out 6 times a week. If you eat out frequently (more than 3 times a week), then restaurants are providing you with a significant source of nutrients!Unfortunately, restaurant foods are typically high in calories, fat and sodium and low in beneficial nutrients like vitamins, phytochemicals and fiber. This article will help you make choices when you eat out to minimize the amount of damage to your … [Read more...]
Cancer Fighting Foods: Beans and Legumes
Beans, Beans the musical fruit. The more you eat.... ok nevermind! Many of you might remember that pleasant rhyme from elementary school and it could be the reason you still don't like beans today! Whether beans give you unpleasant GI side effects or not, the fact is that they have many phytochemicals (cancer fighting plant components) that can keep your body healthy and strong. They are also great sources of protein and can take the place of meat at a meal. Cancer Fighting Beans … [Read more...]
Insulin, Sugar and Cancer: The Facts
There seems to be a lot of misinformation on the internet and through word of mouth regarding cancer and how sugar and insulin interact with tumors. I've even heard bad information passed from health care providers on to cancer patients. When it comes to sugar, insulin and cancer you have to know the facts! Insulin Basics Insulin is a protein hormone produced in your body. After eating any kind of carbohydrate (found in desserts, sweetened drinks, fruits, milk, grains and … [Read more...]
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