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March 20, 2012
In Today's Issue
- Weight Loss Expert Loses 70lbs of Ugly Fat...
- Functional Foods Top 5 Nutrients...
- Medical Doctor Reveals The Shocking Truth
Weight Loss Expert Loses 70lbs of Ugly Fat...
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Functional Foods Top 5 Nutrients...
Dear Reader,
Functional foods are all the rage, and we're hearing a lot about breads, snack bars, yogurt, juices and even eggs that include extra nutrients thought to be beneficial to the body. In a perfect world, you'd get these essential nutrients from a balanced diet that included whole foods like veggies, fruit, whole grains, fish and low-fat dairy, but in the real world the diet of most Americans falls far short in most of the important nutrients, and functional foods seem to be a way to get all that nutrition in a single, healthy package.
Let's look at the nutrients in functions foods that might be beneficial...
Plant stanols and sterols - these substances are a natural part of fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds and chemically resemble cholesterol. But when they go through your digestive system, they get in the way of the real cholesterol and keep it from being absorbed into your bloodstream.
If you eat butter, margarine or oil based spreads, this nutrient will be a good addition to your diet. You should try to get two grams of plant stanols and sterols a day.
Vitamin D - is a nutrient that, together with calcium, keeps bones strong and the immune system working well. There's research that suggests this vitamin might also help prevent some cancers, high blood pressure and even depression. The trouble is most of us don't get nearly enough. Infants need 400 IU a day, kids between 1 and 16 need 800 IUs daily, adults 19 to 70 need 600 IUs and seniors should be getting 800 IUs of vitamin D a day.
With our diets, and indoor lifestyles (vitamin D is made naturally when we're exposed to sunlight), it's easy to see why we don't get enough.
Calcium - is a mineral that helps build bones, transmit nerve impulses and keep your heart beating, though most of us don't get enough according to the UDSA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010. If your body doesn't have the calcium it needs from foods, it may leach the mineral out of bones, which can bring on osteoporosis.
If you eat three servings of low-fat dairy each day, you'll probably get the amount of calcium your body needs. But if you're not a fan of dairy products, functional foods can make up the shortfall. One note, calcium from fortified foods might not be absorbed as well by the body as it is from dairy.
Babies need 210-270 mg of calcium, while kids under 8 need 500-800 mg. After 9 a child's need for calcium jumps to 1,300 mg, while most adults should be getting 1,000 mg of calcium per day.
Fiber - is a non-digestible carbohydrate that's naturally a part of plants and helps us feel full, keeps our bowels working properly and might even bring down the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Most people don't get enough according to the UDSA guidelines. Women need 25 grams of fiber a day; men should get 38 grams a day.
While most of our fiber should come from whole foods like beans, veggies and whole grains, fiber added to bread or cereal can be a good option, though it's not clear if this has the same benefits as if it came from the natural sources.
There are two types of fiber, soluble (in beans, nuts and grains) which slows digestion and insoluble (veggies and whole grains) that helps food pass through your body.
Continues below...
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Functional Foods Top 5 Nutrients... Continued...
Omega-3 fatty acids - include the DHA and EPA your body needs
so that your brain works properly and nerves develop, while research suggests
they might also be helpful in improving memory and your mood, while cutting the
risk of heart disease. While they are naturally a part of fish like salmon, cod,
tuna and sardines, and in smaller amounts in nuts and seeds.
Omega-3s are added to all kinds of functional foods, from eggs to cereal to soy,
though the most commonly added one, ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) may not have the
same benefits to health as DHA and EPA. Many functional foods just don't have
enough omega-3, so it might be a good idea to take supplements to increase your
levels.
You'll want to get 7 to 11 grams of omega-3 fatty acids per week and there are
2 grams in a 4-ounce serving of salmon.
Experts agree, that before you run out to stock up on functional foods, you should
remember that most of the nutrients you need should come from whole grains, low
fat dairy, fish, lean meat, fruits and veggies - not functional foods. The combination
of micronutrients that come from whole foods are still considered the best, healthiest
way to keep yourself healthy. If you feel you need a boost, adding functional
foods to an already balanced diet can't hurt.
To your good health,
Kirsten Whittaker
Daily Health Bulletin Editor
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Sources:
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/functional-foods-for-health-6-top-nutrients?src=RSS_PUBLIC
USDA: "Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010"
http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/dietaryguidelines.htm
Mayo Clinic info functional foods:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/functional-foods/AN02088
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