Three common foods: healthy or harmful
There are many foods that are often misunderstood. Are they healthy or not? Nutrition is a difficult science where you can "prove" two opposing theories . Here are three very common foods that I often get questions. They are good additions to a healthy diet or should they be avoided at all costs. I'll try to give you some information so you can make your own personal decision as to whether they are for you.
1. eggs:
For many years, I was afraid to eat eggs . My cholesterol is very close to 200 and was told eggs are rich in cholesterol and mine was on the limit before my doctor of traditional medicine would start medication. So, this means very little, if any eggs for me. I started eating egg whites because I learned that all the cholesterol and fats lived in yellow. Well, guess what, this is not the whole story.
I am so happy that we learned more over the years. I love eggs and I eat every day, including yellow. So says the latest research.
Eggs are an incredible source of trace elements. They really are a super food. Each egg is about 75 calories, 6 g fat, and 6 grams of protein. They are an excellent source of choline for brain health and are rich in vitamins, especially A, E , D, K and beta-carotene Omega 3 fatty acids, all good things. Do not eat white. While most of the fat and cholesterol in the yolk life, so do all the vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Eat your yellow!
2. Coconut oil:
A few years ago you may remember all the hype about coconut oil and the fact that it is a very saturated and you must avoid at all costs fat. I remember thinking that I could never have a new movie popcorn, so sad. Well now you can hear that despite being a saturated fat , coconut oil is the new health food and you should switch to cooking with coconut oil and actually use all products containing coconut . So what is the problem ? Walnut oil is good for you coco?
Here are the facts. Coconut oil has been found to help normalize blood lipids and protect the liver against damage from toxins that we take every day. It has been known to optionally help prevent diseases of the gallbladder and kidney, and is associated with improved glycemic control and insulin. These benefits may even contribute to the prevention and management of diabetes. Furthermore, coconut oil has antiviral, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. Coconut oil is thought to help increase the absorption of minerals, which is important for healthy teeth and bones, and can also help to improve the condition and appearance of the scalp, hair and skin when ingested or applied.
Coconut oil is one of the richest sources of lauric acid . It is a fatty acid found in breast milk that has an antiviral effect in the body. Coconut oil is naturally stable at higher temperatures if it is a good oil to use for cooking. More recent studies have also shown that coconut oil is beneficial to the thyroid, stimulating the metabolism and does not pose cholesterol.
Other reported benefits of coconut oil include:· The improvement of symptoms of Alzheimer's disease· The improvement of skin and hair health· Bacteria and viruses Kills· Improved diabetesPromotes weight loss and preserves muscle mass
3. Coffee / Caffeine:
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of the benefits of caffeine include increased concentration, increased
energy and alertness and even improve mood and memory.
There are also studies that show a better athletic performance that allows you to exercise for longer periods. Caffeine also showed reduced muscle pain by releasing hormones that suppress the sensation of pain. There are also antioxidants in caffeine that help prevent free radical damage. Caffeine prevents asset levels that could help prevent diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease dopamine.
With all these good things, you can feel like it gives you a pass to drink as much of your favorite beverage as you want . But before we go too far, you might consider drop before reaching for that second or third cup.
Caffeine is a stimulant and can increase muscle contractions of the stomach causing all kinds of gastrointestinal disorders such as abdominal pain, diarrhea and increased bowel movements. Drinking caffeine is a bit like borrowing energy.
Your energy level increases and then tumbles generally makes you feel as if you need more or want it.
It's a bit the same answer that the consumption of sugar. In addition, caffeine has been shown to decrease blood flow to the heart during exercise, cause nervousness, sleep disturbances and even heart palpitations. Caffeine has also been shown to increase the levels of blood sugar in type 2 diabetes and a major cause of heartburn or acid reflux in many people.
Multiple cups of coffee can raise blood pressure for several hours, which may be associated with an increased risk of heart disease.
Caffeine affects the body throughout the day, magnifying stress levels by increasing stress hormones.
Coffee can inhibit the absorption of nutrients and cause excretion of essential minerals such as calcium , magnesium, potassium and iron. Women may be particularly affected as PMS, osteoporosis, infertility and menopause symptoms can all be aggravated by caffeine . As little as a cup a day can dehydrate the body, contribute to aging of the skin and kidneys and slow the liver's ability to detoxify toxins.
So what should you do? Well, here's my recommendation. I would say that a little caffeine can not too bad. However some of you are addicted and can not spend a day without it. If this sounds like you, you should probably reduce.
I experimented a lot with myself. I had trouble sleeping . So I took a good look at my caffeine intake. I had 2 cups a day, the second about 15 hours.
So I am past that cup of decaf. This helped a bit with sleep. But I also noticed that I was a little less gastrointestinal distress as well . Then I went to half the caffeine in the morning and it was even better.
So finally I decided to go completely caffeine free. It really does not affect my sleep. But I have not noticed a drop in energy.
So that's pretty much where I am today. I am a single cup of coffee a half-day morning. If this sounds like nothing you, I assure you that after a few headaches and other withdrawal symptoms, you will feel better. In addition, decaffeinated really does taste like regular coffee.
You get used to it. From time to time I could slip into another cup of decaffeinated coffee or half in the afternoon coffee. But boy, when you take in very little caffeine even just a small increase makes a huge difference . Once I went to Dunkin Donuts for my afternoon decaf and they neglected to do the "decaffeinated" piece. Oh my God. In half an hour my heart was pounding and I could not even hold my hand, without agitation. This does not sound like something that is right for you.
So the bottom line here is this: Most people drink too much coffee and depend for many things, especially energy. Examining the pros and cons, I would say reducing as much as you can, especially if you have no way to challenge belly or sleep problems. Find what works for you personally, but to improve the health and sleep, reduced.
I hope I have cleared up some questions for you. At the end you must make your own mind that most of the foods mentioned above have studies to support their services and studies in support of their negative effect on the body health. I hope I have given you enough good information to make educated choices for your own healthy diet.
There are also studies that show a better athletic performance that allows you to exercise for longer periods. Caffeine also showed reduced muscle pain by releasing hormones that suppress the sensation of pain. There are also antioxidants in caffeine that help prevent free radical damage. Caffeine prevents asset levels that could help prevent diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease dopamine.
With all these good things, you can feel like it gives you a pass to drink as much of your favorite beverage as you want . But before we go too far, you might consider drop before reaching for that second or third cup.
Caffeine is a stimulant and can increase muscle contractions of the stomach causing all kinds of gastrointestinal disorders such as abdominal pain, diarrhea and increased bowel movements. Drinking caffeine is a bit like borrowing energy.
Your energy level increases and then tumbles generally makes you feel as if you need more or want it.
It's a bit the same answer that the consumption of sugar. In addition, caffeine has been shown to decrease blood flow to the heart during exercise, cause nervousness, sleep disturbances and even heart palpitations. Caffeine has also been shown to increase the levels of blood sugar in type 2 diabetes and a major cause of heartburn or acid reflux in many people.
Multiple cups of coffee can raise blood pressure for several hours, which may be associated with an increased risk of heart disease.
Caffeine affects the body throughout the day, magnifying stress levels by increasing stress hormones.
Coffee can inhibit the absorption of nutrients and cause excretion of essential minerals such as calcium , magnesium, potassium and iron. Women may be particularly affected as PMS, osteoporosis, infertility and menopause symptoms can all be aggravated by caffeine . As little as a cup a day can dehydrate the body, contribute to aging of the skin and kidneys and slow the liver's ability to detoxify toxins.
So what should you do? Well, here's my recommendation. I would say that a little caffeine can not too bad. However some of you are addicted and can not spend a day without it. If this sounds like you, you should probably reduce.
I experimented a lot with myself. I had trouble sleeping . So I took a good look at my caffeine intake. I had 2 cups a day, the second about 15 hours.
So I am past that cup of decaf. This helped a bit with sleep. But I also noticed that I was a little less gastrointestinal distress as well . Then I went to half the caffeine in the morning and it was even better.
So finally I decided to go completely caffeine free. It really does not affect my sleep. But I have not noticed a drop in energy.
So that's pretty much where I am today. I am a single cup of coffee a half-day morning. If this sounds like nothing you, I assure you that after a few headaches and other withdrawal symptoms, you will feel better. In addition, decaffeinated really does taste like regular coffee.
You get used to it. From time to time I could slip into another cup of decaffeinated coffee or half in the afternoon coffee. But boy, when you take in very little caffeine even just a small increase makes a huge difference . Once I went to Dunkin Donuts for my afternoon decaf and they neglected to do the "decaffeinated" piece. Oh my God. In half an hour my heart was pounding and I could not even hold my hand, without agitation. This does not sound like something that is right for you.
So the bottom line here is this: Most people drink too much coffee and depend for many things, especially energy. Examining the pros and cons, I would say reducing as much as you can, especially if you have no way to challenge belly or sleep problems. Find what works for you personally, but to improve the health and sleep, reduced.
I hope I have cleared up some questions for you. At the end you must make your own mind that most of the foods mentioned above have studies to support their services and studies in support of their negative effect on the body health. I hope I have given you enough good information to make educated choices for your own healthy diet.
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