Cardiologist: Don't demonize saturated fat (CNN video)
The problem may be the dietary replacement of saturated fat with carbohydrates which may trigger metabolic syndrome.
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Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - October 25, 2013 Category: Professors and Educators Tags: Cardiology CNN Source Type: blogs
Dietary Fat and Heart Disease
Here's a provocative article at the British Medical Journal on cardiovascular outcomes and diet. Now, I free admit that the BMJ has a tendency towards controversialism, but I'm hardly in a position to throw stones. The author, Aseem Malhotra, says "Saturated fat is not the issue".
Human lipidology is a very complex field, and anyone who tells you that they have the definite answers needs to be treated with caution. As has been well documented, the consensus advice about dietary fats of all kinds has varied quite a bit, and I don't think it's anywhere near settling down. The role of pharmaceutical intervention isn't settl...
Source: In the Pipeline - October 24, 2013 Category: Chemists Tags: Cardiovascular Disease Source Type: blogs
31 Easy Ways to Eat More Plants: Celebrating National Vegetarian Awareness Month
31 Days in October, 31 Healthy Eating Ideas… Coincidence? I think Not!
October is National Vegetarian Awareness Month. It’s a great time to focus on incorporating more plant-based foods into every meal and snack. As part of my relationship with Silk (I’m a #SilkBlogger, one of two RDs on the team), I’m bringing you this post chock full of easy ideas to help you get more good stuff.
Why Aim for More Plants?
Eating more plants is a good choice for your health and the environment. Plants are loaded with beneficial fiber, vitamins, minerals, protein, antioxidants, and other nutrients your body needs to ...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - October 16, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition coconut milk easy recipes eating healthy plant based diet silk soymilk vegetarian Source Type: blogs
When Food Becomes Weird: More Fascinating Facts
By Amy Campbell
Last week, we examined some unusual facts about food. Because food is so fascinating, there's never a shortage of things to say about it. And while some foods may seem downright "weird," other foods may be a little deceptive — for example, a healthy food that actually isn't so healthy. As I can attest, that's the beauty and the frustration of being a dietitian! Let's look at some more food "weirdness" this week.
Durian — the world's smelliest fruit
"Hell on the outside and heaven on the inside" is the saying in Southeast Asia that aptly describes this fruit. Durian is a spiny, football-sized fru...
Source: Diabetes Self-Management - October 7, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: Amy Campbell Source Type: blogs
When Food Becomes Weird: From Arsenic to Insects
This study was done by looking at data of 187,000 people. Almost 13,000 of them developed Type 2 diabetes. Of course, this study was conducted by looking at questionnaires that the participants completed. Still, it's interesting. Also, the researchers found that people who drank fruit juice were more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes (we already knew this). Were there flaws in this study? Probably. But the take-home point is that eating whole fruit (not juice) is good for us and, as we've learned, may help protect against one of the most significant health issues we face today.
More next week!
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Source: Diabetes Self-Management - September 30, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: Amy Campbell Source Type: blogs
Marvelous Mushroom Meal Makeovers (Say That 5 Times Fast!)
We all know most of us should be eating more vegetables, but sometimes it’s easier said than done. One of the ways I recommend getting in more servings is by incorporating them into meals you already love. People love burgers, meatballs, and tacos — myself included! By finding ways to add in veggies, like mushrooms, you can help improve the moisture and taste of these dishes while increasing the vegetables and making the meal healthier.
In honor of September being National Mushroom Month I was on Let’s Talk Live DC this week sharing ideas for mushroom meal makeovers. You can watch the full clip here, or c...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - September 25, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: cooking eating healthy food nutrition recipes vegetables blendability burgers healthy eating lets talk live meatballs mushrooms National Mushroom Month pasta Source Type: blogs
Healthy Eating Guide for Kidney Disease
By Web Team
Diabetes is a leading cause of kidney disease, which currently affects roughly 31 million people in the United States. Because people with this chronic kidney disease must make changes to their diet to control the condition, the American Association of Kidney Patients has put together a guide to healthy eating that contains nutrition data for over 300 common foods, as well as menu items from 11 fast food restaurants. Information is included for carbohydrate, fat, saturated fat, protein, calories, sodium, potassium, and phosphorous levels.
The 36-page booklet has been reviewed by a renal dietitian and is avai...
Source: Diabetes Self-Management - September 21, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: Web Team Source Type: blogs
Slow-Cooker General Tso’s Chicken
Chinese food has always been one of my favorites! While takeout is easy, it’s not always healthy. Recently, I’ve been on the hunt to create a healthy alternative to a family favorite general tso’s chicken dish.
This image was reprinted with permission from http://mealmakeovermoms.com/ and http://healthyaperture.com
I wanted to find a way to pack in all of the flavor of this meal, while reducing the excessive amount of fat sodium that oftentimes comes in the fried takeout version. I was also looking for a way to increase the vegetables and make the recipe just as easy as ordering takeout.
Slow Cooker Me...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - September 9, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: cooking food nutrition recipes cooking healthy general tso chicken Source Type: blogs
Mood and Unhealthy Foods
Although some disregulated eaters
head toward food when they’re in a good mood, most emotional eating is done
when we feel crummy. If you think that eating unhealthy food makes you feel
better, think again. Research says it ain’t necessarily so.
Penn State researchers did a small
study on 131 women to assess their moods before and after eating unhealthy
foods, those high in salt, sugar, and saturated fat (Tufts Health and Nutrition
Newsletter, 6/13, v. 31 #4). Their results: “If the women were in a bad mood” before
they ate unhealthy food, eating made them feel even worse. Those who were in a
good mood b...
Source: Normal Eating - September 6, 2013 Category: Eating Disorders Authors: eatnormalnow Source Type: blogs
Ways to Cook with Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a fat that was once thought to be unhealthy, because it is high in saturated fat. Lately, it has become more popular as a cooking fat, due to its many health benefits.Contributor: Tonya Hillukka MickelsonPublished: Aug 29, 2013 (Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content)
Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content - August 29, 2013 Category: Other Conditions Source Type: blogs
My interview for Jimmy Moore’s Cholesterol Clarity
Jimmy Moore of the Livin’ La Vida Low Carb Show has posted my interview that helps launch his new book, Cholesterol Clarity.
In this interview, as in his Cholesterol Clarity book, Jimmy takes apart the arguments of the Lipid Hypothesis that have been used to justify an entire nation prescribed statin drugs. In addition to my comments, he includes the insightful commentary of Dr. John Briffa, Dr. Ronald Krauss, Dr. Malcolm Kendrick, Dr. Chris Masterjohn and others.
I posted my thoughts as a book review on the book’s Amazon page:
Cholesterol bashing at its finest
Widely-held beliefs, many of them propagated by ...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - August 28, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Cholesterol Source Type: blogs
Omega-7: The New Fat in Town
By Amy Campbell
Just when you thought you had the whole fat thing down, along comes another type of fat to think about. This fat (actually, fatty acid) is known as omega-7, and you might consider it to be a cousin of the omega-3 fatty acids (sometimes referred to as fish oils, although they're found in plants, too).
A brief fat primer
Fat, in general, can be confusing. It seems like there are so many types to contend with. In general, there are two categories of fat: healthful and unhealthful. Healthful fats are called unsaturated fats and they include:
• Monounsaturated fats. Found in olives and olive oil, canola oi...
Source: Diabetes Self-Management - August 5, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: Amy Campbell Source Type: blogs
The Healthful Vegan Diet
‘Let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food.’ ~Hippocrates
By Leo Babauta
Eat plants. Those two words are the best things I’ve learned about diet, and if you stick to that, you’re likely be pretty healthy.
That said, eating a vegan diet (no animal products) doesn’t necessarily equate to a healthy diet, despite what many believe.
Yes, vegans on average are healthier and leaner than the average person. But that’s an average — there are unhealthy vegans.
How is that possible? You can eat lots of sweets, fried foods, processed foods, foods with white flour (br...
Source: Zen Habits - July 25, 2013 Category: Life Coaches Authors: zenhabits Tags: Health & Fitness Source Type: blogs
Cool Down Now – Banana Split Smoothie Recipe
Who wouldn’t love banana splits for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even a snack? Try this delicious smoothie that tastes similar to the “real thing” and let me know if you have any cool variations you tried.
Banana Split Smoothie
Yield: 3, 1 cup servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
½ cup pineapple (fresh, frozen, or canned)
½ cup of strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1 ripe banana, sliced
1 cup plain Greek-style yogurt, fat-free or low-fat (or dairy alternative yogurt)
½ cup fat-free milk (or dairy alternative milk)
1 tablespoon chocolate sauce
1 cup ice
Directions
Place all ingredients in a blender...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - July 19, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: eating healthy food nutrition banana split smoothie bananas dessert pineapple recipe smoothies strawberries Source Type: blogs
What to Eat to Beat The Heat
If you haven’t heard, it’s hot outside. Most of the country is experiencing a “Heat Wave” with temperatures soaring high and air quality dipping low. The country is covered in red – 43 States to be exact.
It’s officially the dog days of summer and we all can feel it. NBC Washington’s Tom Kierein said it best “You’ll feel like you’re covered in maple syrup today!” – Ha! Sounds fun. I’m sure the last thing you’re craving today is hot waffles!
Cool Down with Healthy Foods, Snacks, and Drinks
So what’s the best way to beat the heat? From popsic...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - July 17, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: eating healthy food fruits nutrition recipes chilled soup kiwi chocolate soymilk coconut milk cold foods Core Foods creole stuffed tomatoes Gulf shrimp heat wave kiwi popcicles kiwifruit no cook foods pistachios shrimp ce Source Type: blogs
