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Health issues from added sugar

November 5th, 2008

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Ever since its discovery, sugar has been loved by people all over the world. It is like a special ingredient that adds magic to food. Every year, sugar consumption increases due to the rising demand for this commodity.

There is an environmental predisposition to sweet taste because sugar is one of the cheapest ingredients in food, along with water and salt, that adds flavor. From pastries, to bread, fruit juices, and candies, sugar is something that the world definitely can’t live without.

However, too much of anything is bad for the body. Hence, due to increasing health risks brought about by excessive sugar intake, the World Health Organization has recently recommended that added sugars should be at maximum of 10 percent of the total calorie intake per day. (more…)

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Short tips for a longer life

November 4th, 2008

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by Ching M. Alano

For so long has this been the topic of really lengthy discussions: longevity (or long life). Did you know that, according to World Health Organization world health statistics 2007, the life expectancy in the Philippines is 64 for men and 71 for women? Yes, the women outlive the men.

But oh, in Bontoc, Mt. Province, the life expectancy of the men must be 90! I was there a long time ago, and I saw this screaming sign at the entrance of a small restaurant: If you’re 90 years old, you can have beer for only P10 per bottle, but only if you’re accompanied by a parent.

Levity aside, you will probably see the hardy folk of Bontoc, at the ripe old age of 80 and up, downing barrels of beer and toiling in the rice terraces (not necessarily in that order). There must be something in their diet that consists mainly of vegetables and rice (but more on diets later). (more…)

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Care for coffee and antioxidants?

October 6th, 2008

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by Aleli Gana

If you’ve ever wondered about how antioxidants work and how they fit into a healthy lifestyle, you’ve just taken a crucial first step to wellness that could drastically improve your health and prevent the onset of disease and signs of aging.

Understanding the ways antioxidants work can help you appreciate the importance of a varied diet rich in antioxidants. For instance, by simply including a few servings of fruits and vegetables in your daily diet, you are already doing a lot to improve your well-being and increase your resistance to disease. (more…)

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Blueberry – rich diet may keep the colon healthy

October 1st, 2008

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A natural antioxidant abundant in blueberries called pterostilbene may help prevent colon cancer, according to an animal study reported in Chicago at the 233rd national meeting of the American Chemical Society.

“This study underscores the need to include more berries in the diet, especially blueberries,” study chief Dr. Bandaru S. Reddy, chemical biologist at Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, said in a statement.

Pterostilbene is similar to antioxidant resveratrol found in grapes and red wine, which also has anticancer activity. (more…)

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Keep cholesterol under control

September 28th, 2008

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ENSURE YOUR HEARTS HEALTH by keeping your cholesterol levels in check all the time.

One important and relatively easy way to do this is to watch what you eat. The American Heart Association says fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes tend to be low in fat and have no cholesterol. They are also good source of dietary fiber, complex carbohydrates and vitamins.

The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends eating foods high in complex carbohydrates and fiber. Large amounts of soluble fiber, such as pectin and oat bran, in a diet low in saturated fat, may reduce total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. (more…)

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