...European Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 1995. During the low-carb years, they fell out of favor, but lately there’s been a renewed interest in studying their effect on diet and weight loss. After all, even though a potato is carb-heavy, it is a vegetable—one medium spud contains 168 calories with 5 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber. Some experts argue that they are particularly satisfying because of they contain resistant starch—complex starch molecules that we can’t digest. Apples and Pears With a satisfying crunch—or in the case of certain softer varieties, a sweet, juicy bite—pears provide a lot of bang for your buck (the dollar kind and nutritional kind). For less than $1 and around 100 calories, you get between 4 and 6 grams of appetite-suppressing fiber, plus lots of antioxidants. A recent study from Washington State University suggests that Granny Smiths are the most beneficial for our gut bacteria due to their high content of non-digestible compounds, including dietary fiber. Researchers believe that re-establishing a healthy balance of bacteria in the colon stabilizes metabolic processes, helping to increase satiety and reduce inflammation, which has been associated with chronic health problems like heart disease and diabetes. Almonds If you’re looking for the perfect on-the-go snack, almonds might just be it. Several recent studies have found that snacking on them helps you stay satiated throughout the day, and eat less at meals. A small handful is the ideal...
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...often overlooked by doctors but it may be the underlying issue of a spectrum of problems. Thomas Edison once stated “The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but will rather cure and prevent disease with nutrition.” Many do not realize the great importance of nutrition and its correlation to health. What enters the body may greatly affect the overall individual physically and mentally. Americans have become unhealthier by the years due to the vast number of processed products sold in our grocery stores today. Many do not take notice of their daily consumption of food while others obsess over the very thought of their next meal. There is a great epidemic in America where more people die from the effects of overeating rather than starvation. Many resort to drugs, and surgeries as a quick fix in hopes of improving their health which leaves many wallets empty. What we feed our body can either nourish us or damage us. A vegan plant based diet may well be the answer to many health struggles Americans are facing today. We are led to believe that a nutritional balanced diet consists of meat, dairy, grains, fruits, and vegetables. The UN described the standard american diet as unsustainable and urges a vegan diet to “save the world from hunger,...
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...can refer to for information on this module, as well as suggestions for your journal entry for this module. Remember, working though these journal entries at the end of each module will help you create your Final learning statement at the end of the course. So take a moment to use your journal and write down your thoughts to the questions below. | | | | Journal Entry #1 : Preparation for Your Final Learning Statement | | | | So far in this module we have covered the definitions of nutrition and energy, label reading, the USDA Pyramid Food Guidance System, USDA Dietary Guidelines and the Exchange System for menu planning. In preparation for your final learning statement that is submitted at the end of the course. I would like you to:Log onto: www.mypyramid.gov and calculate your personal food intake needed to maintain your current weight, etc. Most of us learn by applying concepts, especially about nutrition and health to our own lives. There is a wealth of information and tracking sheets that the USDA has created that you may choose to use in your daily lives.Please write in your journal your thoughts on the concepts learned in this module. Review the sections if you need to. After looking at your MyPyramid Plan comment on your intake of adequate calories and whether or not you meet any of these guidelines. Remember: this journal is for you to use and keep notes. You do not need to submit any of your thoughts until you create your final learning statement at the...
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...unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, stabilizing your mood, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible– all of which can be achieved by learning some nutrition basics and using them in a way that works for you. You can expand your range of healthy food choices and learn how to plan ahead to create and maintain a tasty, healthy diet. ------------------------------------------------- Healthy eating tip 1: Set yourself up for success To set yourself up for success, think about planning a healthy diet as a number of small, manageable steps rather than one big drastic change. If you approach the changes gradually and with commitment, you will have a healthy diet sooner than you think. * Simplify. Instead of being overly concerned with counting calories or measuring portion sizes, think of your diet in terms of color, variety, and freshness. This way it should be easier to make healthy choices. Focus on finding foods you love and easy recipes that incorporate a few fresh ingredients. Gradually, your diet will become healthier and more delicious. * Start slow and make changes to your eating habits over time. Trying to make your diet healthy overnight isn’t realistic or smart. Changing everything at once usually leads to cheating or giving up on your new eating plan. Make small steps, like adding a salad (full of different color vegetables) to your diet once a day or switching from butter to...
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...Copyright 2007. Julie Merrick ND BHlthSc. www.poweroverpcos.com Page 1 TOP 20 TIIPS ffor HEALTHY EATIING WIITH PCOS Julie Merrick ND BHlthSc It has been said that you are what you eat, and it is known that what you eat (and what you don’t eat) can have a huge effect on the state of your health and hormones. Nutrients from our food nourish our bodies and allow our cells to function effectively, and non-nutrients or things we don’t need can put stress on our bodies and interfere with normal cell function. Healthy cells make healthy bodies, and it is up to you to take care of them. This ebook contains lots of useful tips that you can use right away, to get the most out of your diet and help to balance your hormones. Happy eating © Copyright 2007. Julie Merrick ND BHlthSc. www.poweroverpcos.com Page 2 1. FOCUS ON LOW GI FOODS GI stands for glycaemic index, which is a numbered ranking of foods based on how quickly that food raises your blood sugar. Low GI foods raise your blood sugar levels more slowly than high GI foods. When you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), it is vital to eat foods with a low GI. Because sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream more slowly with low GI foods , less insulin needs to be produced (Insulin is a hormone from the pancreas that allows sugar from the bloodstream to get inside cells for energy production). Lower insulin is desirable because too much insulin can stimulate the production of testosterone, the male hormone that is responsible...
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...National Cancer Institute U.S. Department of HealtH anD HUman ServiceS Support for People With Cancer Eating Hints Before, During, and After Cancer Treatment national institutes of Health About this Book Eating Hints is written for you—someone who is about to get, or is now getting, cancer treatment. Your family, friends, and others close to you may also want to read this book. You can use this book before, during, and after cancer treatment. It has hints about common types of eating problems, along with ways to manage them. This book covers: u What you should know about cancer treatment, eating well, and eating problems u How feelings can affect appetite u Hints to manage eating problems u How to eat well after cancer treatment ends u Foods and drinks to help with certain eating problems u Ways to learn more Talk with your doctor, nurse, or dietitian about any eating problems that might affect you during cancer treatment. He or she may suggest that you read certain sections or follow some of the tips. Rather than read this book from beginning to end, look at just those sections you need now. Later, you can always read more. Table of Contents What You Should Know About Cancer Treatment, Eating Well, and Eating Problems .........................................................................1 Feelings Can Affect Your Appetite During Cancer Treatment ......................................................................................................
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...Family Centered Health Promotion Nursing 429 Leslie Minjarez March 18, 2015 (Bench Assessment) Heritage assessment In the seventies, growing up in the inner-city ghetto of Baltimore, Maryland lived in a dilapidated, rat, and roach infested home. In addition, attended public schools, monopoly of corner store that sold unhealthy foods and observing on the streets men shooting dice for money. As nurses, we should be culturally sensitive to our patient’s needs and build a trusting patient-nurse relationship. Today this paper will evaluate the common health traditions and practices based on cultural heritage, compare and contrast cultural practices and traditions and address health maintenance, health protection, and health restoration. Usefulness of Applying a Heritage Assessment Different people from everywhere in the world are generating the population of the United States. (“APHA”, 2007) The purpose of applying a Heritage Assessment is to care for a patient mind, body and spirit with the help of the nursing staff, physicians, and social work. Moreover, a heritage assessment can help a patient’s, or a health practitioner’s to get a better interpretation of national, cultural and spiritual customs. Direct connection with all patient and their families is crucial. These historic practices include a state of harmony between the patient, family, and the community. There are special ways to maintain health, protect health and restore health. It is essential...
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...Rewind and recap...........................................................................................................44 Conclusion ...................................................................................................................... 48 2 copy@eraseherpes.com 2014 Introduction You probably hear every day in the media, see in papers, at work that the secret of a happy life is that of being healthy. But most of us might get scared when hearing about living a healthy life, thinking that this means making huge changes in our lifestyle, regarding our eating habits, spending a lot of money on healthy food or exercising several hours a day. Well, that is not quite true. You don’t have to thrive yourself in order to be happy and healthy. You just have to be informed regarding the harmful habits that may cause serious health problems and simple tricks that can keep you healthy without too much struggle. Besides, if you are not motivated enough to change something in your life, knowing the benefits of a healthy lifestyle...
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...International Markets Bureau MARKET INDICATOR REPORT | APRIL 2010 Health and Wellness Trends In India EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INSIDE THIS ISSUE DID YOU KNOW? PAGE 2 ALTERNATIVE BEVERAGES TO CARBONATED DRINKS ARE ENJOYING GREAT SUCCESS IN THE INDIAN MARKET. “ ” Health and Wellness in India Market Data 3 Fortified/Functional 4-5 Better-For-You 6-8 Nutraceuticals 8-11 Organics 11-12 Definitions 13 Reducing fat intake is the most important and frequently practiced dietary approach by Asia Pacific consumers. Health-conscious urbanites have increased spending on the services of dieticians, nutritionists, weight-loss centres and gyms. This report uses definitions for fortified/functional, better-for-you, nutraceutical and organic foods as defined in Annex “A”. India’s population of 1.1 billion, second highest in the world, is expected to reach 1.3 billion by 2015. India also has one of the youngest populations in the world, with the proportion of under-29s projected to reach 56% by 2015. This group views shopping as a form of entertainment and is brand-conscious. With more than half of the population young and single, the processed food, eating out, leisure, and health and fitness sectors have experienced high consumer spending. Middle-aged adults (ages 45-55) currently form the second largest proportion of the Indian population (21.2%), a share expected to increase to 23.4% by 2015. Health related products are an important part of this group’s discretionary...
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...diets claim to be scientific but do not follow the scientific method in establishing their validity. What is a fad diet? There are many different definitions of what a fad diet consists of. One definition is any weight loss plan that quickly gains popularity and may become unpopular just as quick. A more specific definition is any weight loss program or aid that promises to produce dramatic weight loss in a very short amount of time. Each type of fad diet varies in the amount of food that is restricted and what types of foods may be restricted. Are fad diets healthy? The basis of these diets is usually a very restricted diet that may even eliminate certain food groups all together. Research has shown that in order to obtain the amount of nutrients our body needs on a daily basis we must consume a balanced and varied diet. Fad diets do not allow consumers to eat a well-balanced diet in most cases which causes the lack of nutrients to the body. In particular, the diets that eliminate certain foods from a person’s diet completely put the person at risk for nutrient deficiencies. Many of the diet authors will suggest that consumers take daily supplements to make up for the lost nutrients; however supplements do not provide all the plant chemicals and nutrients that our bodies need to function properly. Another risk of these diets is that they produce rapid weight loss but do not teach the person about long-term weight management. There is also a misconception portrayed by the...
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...gives rigidity to the cells. The bonds between each cellulose molecule are very strong, which makes cellulose very hard to break down. Because there are so many plants in the world (think of all the flowers, trees, weeds, grasses, vines, and bushes), cellulose, which is found in every cell of every plant, is the most abundant organic compound on earth. Most animals can’t digest cellulose because it is so hard to break down. Animals that eat only plants (herbivores) have special sacs in their digestive system to help break down cellulose. Humans can’t digest cellulose either. (The proof is in the toilet the day after you eat corn, for example.) Because cellulose passes through your digestive tract virtually untouched, it helps maintain the health of your intestines. One way cellulose helps the intestines is that it clears materials from the intestinal walls, keeping them clear, which may help to prevent colon cancer. Cellulose is the fibre (orroughage) of which your cereal box says you need more. Cellulose * Put very simply, cellulose is the main carbohydrate that is found in living plants. It forms the structure of the plant cell wall; its basic function is to keep stems, stalks and trunks rigid. * Plants create cellulose from glucose, which is the simplest and most common form of carbohydrate found in a plant. It is formed by photosynthesis and is used for energy or it can be stored as starch to be used later. The cellulose is created by linking many simple units...
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...mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of Whurr Publishers Limited. This publication is sold subject to the conditions that it shall not, by way of trade or otherwise, be lent, resold, hired out, or otherwise circulated without the publisher’s prior consent in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published and without a similar condition including this condition being imposed upon any subsequent purchaser. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. ISBN 1 86156 216 0 Printed and bound in the UK by Athenaeum Press Ltd, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear. Contents Series Preface Introduction Background Current health targets – Saving Lives: Our Healthier Nation Nutritional issues highlighted in Saving Lives: Our Healthier Nation Contents Chapter 1 A healthy diet Dietary reference...
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...The Hungarian Consumer Behaviour, Attitudes and Perceptions Toward Food Products January 2013 International Markets Bureau Market Indicator Report PDF Version (350KB) | Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader Inside This Issue Executive Summary Global Trade Position Demographics Consumption and Expenditure Emerging Trends Conclusion Key Resources Executive Summary With a population of 9.9 million, Hungary is a small but open market that is highly engaged in international trade. Strategically located at the heart of the Central European region, Hungary joined the European Union (E.U.) in 2004. While the 2008 economic downturn negatively affected Hungary's economy, exports helped the country recover in 2010 and 2011. Although not part of the euro zone, Hungary is nevertheless affected by the economic challenges in the region, and began negotiations with the European Union and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a financial assistance package in July 2012 (Economic Intelligence Unit [EIU], 2012a). In 2011, agri-food and seafood trade between Canada and Hungary totalled over C$16.2 million. In the same year, Canadian exports to Hungary amounted to C$5.8 million, up from C$4.7 million in 2010, while imports from Hungary amounted to C$10.4 million (Statistics Canada, 2012). Hungarian consumers have developed a strong penchant for high-quality and convenience-oriented food products in recent years, a result of the country's increasing urban/suburban...
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...Dear nutrition student, Thank you for inquiring about my RD/DTR study guide. And yes, there is no catch, the study guide is COMPLETELY FREE! All I ask for is some feedback. So feel free to shoot me any questions/comments! A little background: This study guide is the culmination of years of my own research. And after careful thought, I put into the study guide what I feel are the most important concepts you need to know for the RD/DTR exam. If you notice, I spent much time teaching you in detail the concepts you need to know, not just “spitting” you questions with little or no explanation. I believe this is important. I know you might be thinking “oh, how am I going to absorb and learn all this material?” I say, just read and answer the questions at your own pace. Simply test yourself and of course take some breaks along the way. Just take it one concept at a time. After you have mastered one concept, then move on to the next. I know if you study whole-heartedly what I have outlined in this study guide, you are sure to pass! GOOD LUCK! YOU CAN DO IT! ϑ Your nutrition friend, -Jonathan Brown, B.S, DTR THE “NO FLUFF” RD/DTR STUDY GUIDE *Updated as of July 2011 The “NO FLUFF” RD/DTR STUDY GUIDE Tips for taking the RD/DTR exam 1. PERIODICALLY CHECK THE CLOCK TO MAKE SURE YOU’RE GOOD ON TIME! If you wish, get a basic digital watch with a timer for...
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...1332–1338 Research Fast-food consumption among US adults and children: Dietary and nutrient intake profile * Sahasporn Paeratakul, MBBS, PhD, , * Daphne P. Ferdinand, MN, RN, * Catherine M. Champagne, RD, PhD, * Donna H. Ryan, MD, * George A. Bray, MD Abstract Objective To examine the dietary profile associated with fast-food use. To compare the dietary intake of individuals on the day that they ate fast food with the day that fast food was not eaten. Design Cross-sectional study design. The dietary intake of individuals who reported eating fast food on one or both survey days was compared with those who did not report eating fast food. Among the individuals who reported eating fast food, dietary intake on the day when fast food was eaten was compared with the day when fast food was not eaten. Weighted comparison of mean intakes and pairwise t-test were used in the statistical analysis. Subjects/setting Data from 17,370 adults and children who participated in the 1994-1996 and 1998 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals. Dietary intake data were collected by 2 non-consecutive 24-hour dietary recalls. Results Fast-food use was reported by 37% of the adults and 42% of the children. Adults and children who reported eating fast food had higher intake of energy, fat, saturated fat, sodium, carbonated soft drink, and lower intake of vitamins A and C, milk, fruits and vegetables than those who did not reported eating fast food (P<.001). Similar...
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