11. Try to avoid charred grilled meats. Cooked over high heat, fat drips onto the heating element (coals, wood, gas flames, electric coils), forming potentially cancer-causing chemicals that are deposited on the meat by the rising smoke. Such substances form whenever meat is charred; this also occurs to some extent when meat is broiled or pan-fried, especially if it’s cooked until well done.
Thursday, 3 May 2018
Food and Nutrition Tips #10
10. Eat at least three servings of whole grains a day to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes. These foods include wholegrain cereals and breads, oats, and brown rice.
Food and Nutrition Tips #9
9. Drink vegetable juice—but don’t expect it to replace whole vegetables in your diet. Vegetable juices are fairly rich in vitamins and minerals but low in calories. For instance, 6 ounces typically contains about 60% of the RDA for vitamin C and nearly half the suggested daily intake of beta carotene. But vegetable juices
Food and Nutrition Tips #8
8. A glass of nearly any orange juice will supply at least the daily RDA for vitamin C. Freshly squeezed juice usually has the most vitamin C, followed by frozen and canned (which retain their vitamin C for months), then by chilled cartons and unrefrigerated “drink boxes.” Always check
the “sell before” date. The fresher the juice, the more C.
the “sell before” date. The fresher the juice, the more C.
Food and Nutrition Tips #7
7. If you’re trying to lose weight, eat foods with high water content. Fruits and vegetables and dishes made with them (such as stews and smoothies), as well as soups, can help you cut down on calories and still feel satisfied.
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