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Free radicals are highly reactive molecules which have been linked to both heart disease and cancer. A number of factors, including alcohol, stress and environmental pollutants can increase the generation of free radicals in the body. Polyunsaturated fats can also generate free radicals, especially when exposed to heat or sunlight. Because of this it is suggested that vegetable oils should be stored out of direct sunlight. Monounsaturated olive oil is less vulnerable to free radical generation and is a better choice for frying. Anti-oxidants such as vitamins A, C and E offer protection against free radicals. Fresh fruit and vegetables are rich in these anti-oxidants.
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 Some tips to help lower your blood cholesterol 1. Reduce excess body fat so that you reach your ideal body weight. 2. If you drink, do so in moderation. Alcohol is high in calories, it increases one's risk of high blood pressure, and it increases triglyceride levels. 3. Don't smoke, and avoid second-hand smoke. 4. Eat foods high in fiber-- fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and cereals; and foods high in complex carbohydrates. 5. Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. Get your doctor's permission if you haven't had a checkup recently. |
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 Cholesterol is a part of all human and animal cells. Your body makes cholesterol so you don't need to add it to your diet. Cholesterol is contained in all animal products such as meat, milk, and eggs, the muscle and fat of red meat, and the skin of poultry. It is not found in plant products such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, grain, or beans. Your genetic makeup and the total fat you consume determines your cholesterol level. Too high of a blood cholesterol level can increase your risk for heart disease.
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 Eat lots of legumes, including baked beans, butter beans, lentils, chickpeas, kidney beans, navy beans, soybeans, and peanuts. Add lemon juice or vinegar to foods. Studies show that 4 teaspoons of vinegar in a salad dressing with an average meal lowers blood sugar as much as 30%. The acid slows the digestion and emptying of the stomach. Drinking orange juice also may help. White potatoes and sticky rice raise blood sugar faster than some sugars or candies. Try eating basmati rice or brown rice in which the grains remain separate after cooking. Combining quickly digested foods with slowly digested foods can cause an intermediate rise in blood sugar. Which is better than a quick rise in blood sugar. Eat a lot of salad vegetables. They have nearly zero effect on blood sugar. Limit consumption of processed foods. Foods with refined flours go through the digestive system quickly and raise your blood sugar level just as fast.
from article by Jean Carper in USA Weekend, 9/99 |
 The thirst mechanism is so weak in many people that it is often mistaken for hunger.
Even mild dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.
One glass of water shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a U-Washington study.
Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.
A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.
Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer. |
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