8 Basic Life-Saving Skills Everyone Should Know. 7 Tips to Avoid Processed Foods. We hear the terms "whole", "natural" and "raw" to describe foods.
But how do we know what is natural and what is not? We have all seen the cereal boxes that say "all natural", or the granola bars that say "whole grain". How do we know what is processed? Better yet, how can we shop for unprocessed foods? It's not as hard as you think. More: 11 Health Foods to Avoid While Grocery Shopping Avoid Boxes, Bags and Cans Obviously, if something comes pre-packaged, it has been touched. For example, white bread barely contains any natural nutrition. A better solution is to purchase whole-wheat bakery bread that is made fresh at the store—it's more likely to be made from natural products. More: 10 Common Pre-Packaged Meals to Avoid Stay Away From Anything White What does white bread, white rice and white all have in common?
To create the white appearance, the flour or grain (rice) is bleached. More: Healthy Eating: Red Quinoa Pilaf Recipe Shop on the Outside Edge of the Store. Eating Clean? 6 Processed Foods You Can Avoid & Easily Make at Home. With easy homemade recipes, cutting back on processed foods and eating clean is easier than you might think.
We may never all agree on just what "eating clean" really means, but if cleansing your diet means you think about your food, learn more about where it comes from and how healthy it is for you, that's a good thing. Start by eating wholesome fruits and vegetables, especially those that are in season. Choose whole grains and whole-grain products over refined ones. Try limiting (but not necessarily eliminating) saturated fats, sodium and added sugars in your cooking and in the prepared foods you choose. For many of us, the easiest way to eat clean is to cook at home. What are processed foods? While snack foods, candy, cookies and crackers are certainly considered processed foods, “healthy” foods can fall into this category too. —Hilary Meyer, Associate Food Editor Next: 1.
10 Highly Processed Foods to Avoid. By Lisa, on January 18th, 2013 There are a lot of these “foods to avoid” lists floating around the internet I so was inspired to make a list of my own.
Artificial ingredientsThis includes both synthetic dyes (like FD&C Red No. 40, Tartrazine, or Blue No. 1) and artificial sweeteners (like saccharin, aspartame, or sucralose). When you look at the history of food artificial ingredients haven’t been around all that long, and I don’t know about you, but I am not interested in being the guinea pig here. Plus the fact that artificial dyes require a warning label in many countries outside of the U.S. is enough of a deal breaker for me.Instead: Look for dyes that come from natural sources (like paprika, saffron, or annatto) or forget the coloring all together (it’s only for aesthetics). When it comes to sweeteners pick those that come from natural sources (like honey, maple syrup, and even sugar) over the artificial stuff, but always consume them in moderation (see #2). The Medical Checkups You Should Get for Each Decade of Your Life. Video Library. Cholesterol: Top five foods to lower your numbers.
Cholesterol: Top 5 foods to lower your numbers Diet can play an important role in lowering your cholesterol.
Here are five foods that can lower your cholesterol and protect your heart. By Mayo Clinic Staff Can a bowl of oatmeal help lower your cholesterol? How about a handful of walnuts or even a baked potato topped with some heart-healthy margarine? 1. Oatmeal contains soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the "bad," cholesterol. Soluble fiber can reduce the absorption of cholesterol into your bloodstream. 2.
Eating fatty fish can be heart healthy because of its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which can reduce your blood pressure and risk of developing blood clots. The American Heart Association recommends eating at least two servings of fish a week. Mackerel Lake trout Herring Sardines Albacore tuna Salmon Halibut You should bake or grill the fish to avoid adding unhealthy fats. 3. Walnuts, almonds and other nuts can reduce blood cholesterol. References. 16 Ways to Eat Healthy While Keeping it Cheap. This is a guest post by Mehdi, author of StrongLifts.com.
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