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Selenium
Selenium is a trace mineral found naturally in Brazil nuts, walnuts, garlic, shellfish, poultry, eggs, corn, soybeans, and enriched pasta and bread. In the body, it combines with proteins to form antioxidants called selenoproteins that prevent cell damage from free radicals, regulate thyroid function, and boost immunity.
Nutty Nutrition Facts
Although good for your health, all nuts are not created equal. Match the nut to its nutritional qualities: 1. Almonds. a. Highest in fat 2. Brazil nuts. b. Only low-fat nut (1g per oz.); rich in fiber 3. Cashews. c. Rich in vitamin B-6 and heart-healthy oil 4. Chestnuts. d. Rich in vitamin E and folic acid 5. Hazelnuts. e. Rich in selenium 6. Macadamia nuts. f. Not true nuts, but legumes 7. Peanuts.
Eat to Compete: Nutrients For Endurance Athletes
Eat to Compete: Nutrients For Endurance Athletes Of course, proper nutrition is also a major component of athletic performance, and endurance athletes need more nutrients than the average Yogi Berra. Following is a list of nutrients and their daily requirements for athletes in training. Nutrient Daily Requirements Rich Food Sources Calcium 1,200-1,500 mg almonds, fish, dairy products, tofu, turnip
July 2009 Issue
Read the current July Issue online. This month's feature: WhatÂ’s fortifying your food and Classy Raw Cuisine
Escape your nut rut | Eat more nuts, postitives of nuts
We'll say it again: Eat more nuts. These hard-shelled seeds are loaded with protein, fiber, and antioxidants. And their mono- and polyunsaturated fats have been shown to aid satiety, protect against heart disease, and boost
More diabetes defense
1. Carotenoids, found in foods such as carrots, red and yellow bell peppers, apricots, collards, acorn squash, sweet potatoes, spinach, and corn, seem to protect against the development of type 2 diabetes (Diabetes Care, 2004, vol. 27, no. 2). 2. Chromium, a mineral found in broccoli, whole grains, shellfish, mushrooms, and brewers yeast, enhances the action of insulin, the hormone that transports
Happy meals
Some days just seem cursed. The alarm doesn't go off on time, so you're late to work. An unexpected project bumps your lunchtime workout, and you realize you have no idea what to make for dinner. When you finally get home, you'd like nothing more than to dive face-first into a pile of fries with a side of triple-chocolate ice cream. But not so fast: Treating your bad mood with junk food will only
4 foods with good fats
AvocadosNutrients: Vitamins A and C, folate, potassiumHow they help control weight: Although this fruit is calorie-dense, it is a good option for satisfying fat cravings because about 16 percent of its total weight is fatthe better monounsaturated kind. Serving size: About half of an avocadoNotes: The oils in avocadosoleic acid and linoleic acidmay help control cholesterol levels. Aside from the usual
Natural skin care 101 | skin care advice, skin care tips
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Dont sweat it
In ancient times, when women reached menopause, they were known as wise women. Because menstrual fluid was considered to contain vital powers, a woman was said to attain wisdom when she retained her blood for a year or more. While we can only speculate on how these women weathered their wise years, we can assume they relied upon foods and herbs rather than prescription drugs to see them through. Today,
What the experts eat
The people who founded and shopped at first-generation health food stores were, of course, on to something. Its now common knowledge that food is an integral component to health, as important as exercise, sleep, and stress reduction in preventing and even curing disease. Here, five noted visionaries in the natural health fieldexperts who have long championed good eating for good healthshare their
Spring Refresher about Organics, Vegan, Fair trade, Ecofriendly packaging, Superfruits | USDA's National Organics Program (NOP) | What is Organic, definition of organic, what is Vegan
With sales of organic beauty and body care products increasing by 20 percent each year, legions of mainstream brands are trying to get in on the action by marketing “natural” products. Meanwhile, truly natural companies are incorporating more humane production methods and clean, conscientious ingredients. So how do you separate the plain truth from the puffery?
Talk To Your Doctor
Talk To Your Doctor The ten most important questions a man should ask By Joel Warner From the time he was a teenager until his 40s, Ernest del Casal never set foot in a doctor's office.
Stepping Out
Mental illness has long carried a stigma of shame, something to be kept secret. Yet the more we learn about brain chemistry, the more we realize it's not a sign of character weakness but rather biological physiology. In his US Surgeon General's report from December 1999, David Satcher, MD, PhD, stated,
The Vision Thing
Beyond the common belief that eating carrots improves your eyesight, most of us dont know much about the relationship between nutrition and our eyes. We tend to take them for granted, especially if our vision is good. But all of uswomen in particularwould do well to pay more attention to the issue. According to the Womens Eye Health Task Force at Bostons Schepens Eye Research Institute, Americans
Getting enough selenium over time helps keep mind sharp, researchers say
Adequate, lifelong intake of seleniuman immune-boosting trace mineral found in soilmay help to slow age-related mental decline, says new research from the Indiana University School of Medicine (American Journal of Epidemiology, 2007, vol. 165, no. 8). Researchers recruited 2,000 rural Chinese men and women 65 and older, most of whom had lived in the same village since birth. They administered several
Natural Defense
Natural Defense Everything you need to know about cancer-fighting foods, supplements, and herbs By Victoria Dolby Toews, MPH Photo Illustration by Anne Elliot Cutting A stunning 1.2 million Americans will receive the scary diagnosis of cancer this year alone, according to American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates. No wonder it often feels like everyone around you knows someone who has recently been
GMOs: Future Foods Or Foul Play?
GMOs: Future Foods or Foul Play? by Todd Runestad The Arctic flounder uniquely evolved through time to thrive in freezing waters. It's safe to say that, until recently, this fish has never had any contact with tomatoes. And tomatoes have never considered the flounder a partner in procreation. Yet biotechnology has integrated these two species in a way Mother Nature never intended. By inserting a flounder
