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Title: Eating for Life
Author: Carol Bond
Article:
By making the right food choices, you may reduce your risk of
developing cardiovascular disease and cancer. These diseases
take the lives of more Americans than all other illnesses and
causes of death combined. Each day, three out of every four
deaths in the United States will occur as a result of
cardiovascular disease or heart disease (like heart attacks and
strokes) and cancer. Although no diet can ensure you won't have
a heart attack, stroke or cancer, what you eat can affect your
health. How does a person eat for life? It's easier and more
enjoyable than you might think. There are seven basic
guidelines: * Eat a variety of foods. * Maintain desirable
weight. * Avoid too much fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol. *
Eat foods with adequate starch and fiber. * Avoid too much
sugar. * Avoid too much sodium. * If you drink alcoholic
beverages, do so in moderation. This article focuses on five
guidelines that are related to the prevention of heart disease
and/or cancer: eat a variety of foods; maintain desirable
weight; avoid too much fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol; eat
foods with adequate starch and fiber; and avoid too much sodium.
Keep in mind that staying healthy requires more than just good
nutrition. Regular exercise, getting enough rest, learning to
cope with stress, and having regular physical checkups are
important ways to help ensure good health. How Do the Foods We
Eat Affect Our Chances of Getting Cancer and Heart Disease?
There is much still to be learned about the relationship between
the foods we eat and our risk of getting cancer and heart
disease. To reduce your blood cholesterol level, it is important
to eat less saturated fat and cholesterol. Saturated fat and
cholesterol are often found together in foods. Saturated fat in
the U.S. diet is provided primarily by animal products such as
the fat in meat, butter, whole milk, cream, cheese, and ice
cream. There are a few vegetable fats--coconut oil, cocoa
butter, palm kernel and palm oils which are also high in
saturated fat. Cholesterol is found only in animal products
eggs, meat, poultry, fish and dairy products. Plant foods such
as vegetables, grains, cereals, nuts, and seeds do not contain
cholesterol. A few foods are high in cholesterol but relatively
low in fat--for example, egg yolks and liver. Watch out for
items in the grocery store that are labeled "no cholesterol" or,
"contains no animal fat." They may still contain a large amount
of fat or saturated fat. Examples are peanut butter, solid
vegetable shortening, nondairy creamer, and baked products like
cookies, cakes, and crackers. For people trying to lose blood
cholesterol level, these foods should be chosen less often.
Substituting unsaturated fatty acids (which are usually liquid
and usually come from plant sources) for saturated fats can help
reduce high blood cholesterol. Safflower, corn, soybean, olive,
and canola oils are major sources of unsaturated fats. The
omega-3 fatty acids which are found in fish and seafood may have
a favorable effect on blood fat and reduce the risk of heart
disease. The National Cancer Institute estimates that about 80
percent of all cancers may be related to smoking, diet, and the
environment. Studies at the National Cancer Institute suggest
that eating foods high in fiber may reduce risks of cancers of
the colon and rectum. Good sources of fiber are whole grain
breads and bran cereals, vegetables, cooked dry peas and beans,
and fruits. Some studies have suggested that fat may act as a
cancer promoter (an agent that speeds up the development of
cancer). There is some evidence that diets rich in vitamin A,
vitamin C, and beta-carotene (the plant form of vitamin A) may
help reduce the risk of certain cancers. Scientists recommend
that you eat a variety of foods rich in vitamins rather than
relying on vitamin supplements. Good sources of vitamin A
include yellow-orange vegetables such as carrots, winter squash,
sweet potatoes and pumpkin; and yellow-orange fruits such as
peaches, cantaloupes and mangoes. Sources of vitamin C include
dark-green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach, and
watercress; broccoli and asparagus; and tomatoes. Some fruit
sources of vitamin C are oranges, lemons, grapefruit, peaches,
berries, and cantaloupe. Eating for life doesn't mean giving up
your favorite foods. It means taking steps to choose more often
foods that are low in fat and high in fiber. For example, if you
enjoy eating steak, choose a low-fat cut such as round steak,
trim off the excess fat, broil it, and drain off the drippings.
Pizza? To try a low-fat version that is rich in fiber, use a
whole-grain English muffin or pita bread topped with part-skim
mozzarella, fresh vegetables, and tomato sauce. And cookies or
other desserts? In many recipes you can reduce the fat, and
substitute vegetable oils or margarine for butter. To increase
fiber, use whole wheat flour in place of white flour. To assure
an adequate diet, choose a variety of foods daily including
selections of vegetables; fruits; whole-grain breads and
cereals; low-fat dairy products; poultry, fish, and lean meat,
dry beans and peas. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute and the National Cancer Institute are committed to
promoting good health and reducing the loss of life from heart
disease and cancer. You can help. By using the ideas in this
article, trying recipes that have been modified to decrease fat
and sodium and increase fiber, and planning menus that are high
in fiber and low in fat, especially saturated fat, you may
reduce the risk of these diseases for yourself and for those you
love. So Eat Well, Eat Healthy... And Eat For Life!
This article is provided by Carol Bond Health Foods. Carol Bond
Health Foods has been serving natural health consumers for over
25 years. For the best vitamin supplements and health foods
visit www.CarolBond.com.
About the author:
Howard and Carol Bond were in a Houston shopping mall in the
year 1976. At a health food store, they were intrigued by the
health-related possibilities of the vitamins and supplements on
the shelves. Howard had achieved a substantial background in
human anatomy, and Carol had studied the effectiveness of
nutritional care. Based on conversations with the representative
in the health food store, both Howard and Carol began a regimen.
They quickly
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