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May 25, 2001 - May 25, 2001
A Toast to Heart Health (HealthyLiving)Posted 25 May, 2001 by PAF-News Do you wonder if a drink a day can help prevent heart disease?
Red wine and other alcoholic beverages have been the subject of heart disease research. While the answers aren't yet conclusive, it appears that moderate alcohol consumption may help reduce heart disease risk.
This potential benefit is not a reason to start drinking.
The research reports that moderate amounts of alcohol, one to two drinks per day, can help increase HDL cholesterol and may slow formation of LDL, the bad cholesterol. Alcohol consumption was part of a routine that included a low-fat eating plan and regular physical activity, two habits anyone can benefit from.
More and more research is looking at compounds in foods that may maximize health. Until research makes a positive conclusion, don't deviate from the tried and true, consume a wide variety of food from the Food Guide Pyramid and include regular physical activity. 
Lean meats can fit (HealthyLiving)Posted 25 May, 2001 by PAF-News Confused about how much red meat is alright in a healthful eating plan? Anxious to enjoy that wonderful taste? There's good news!
All foods can fit into a healthful eating plan, including lean cuts of red meat. The key is portion control. Choose up to six ounces from the group each day. A three ounce serving is about the size of a deck of cards. Learn to look for "lean" on the label.
Lean cuts have less fat and marbling. Good choices include: loin or round cuts, ground beef that is from these cuts or with the highest percent lean, and meats where the fat can be easily trimmed from the exterior. A three ounce portion of eye of round provides about four grams of fat, only one gram more than a skinless chicken breast.
Combine red meat with pasta, beans or use in casseroles--smaller portions will give you the same taste.
These wise choices make it easy for all foods to fit into a healthful eating plan.
Tesco's annual profits have topped GBP1 billion. (FoodNews)Posted 25 May, 2001 by PAF-News With Tesco's expansion into non-food items and new markets going well, the annual results have been encouraging. Tesco's financial year ended before the foot-and-mouth crisis began, so the effects of higher meat costs have not yet kicked in. But strong growth in other sectors means the temporary cost increase is unlikely to hurt the supermarket much.
In a record year, Tesco's profits have exceeded the golden GBP1 billion mark. Pre-tax figures for the year came to GBP1.05 billion, up 13% on the previous year. Sales increased by 12%, reaching GBP22.8 billion over the period.
Unlike Sainsbury's results, which were announced on Monday, Tesco's figures do not include the effect of stockpiling at the outset of the foot-and-mouth crisis: its financial year was over before the trouble began. In the next financial quarter, however, there will be an impact, both from temporarily increased sales and higher meat costs.
What food is not good for our brain? (HealthyLiving)Posted 25 May, 2001 by PAF-News - Shellfish may contain oceanic toxins and pollutants, and it is best to keep clear of them.
- Meat can take quite some time to digest. Pork and beef take the longest time to digest, and turkey inherently contains a chemical which makes you feel sleepy. If you are to stay alert after a meal, with your concentration at peak level, it is best not to eat them. Take chicken instead. Meat can also contain synthetic chemicals. Wild meat and game are free from synthetic chemicals, and can be very good.
- Processed sugar and products made from it are harmful for a person’s memory. The immune system is weakened, as the ability to resist and fight infection is greatly reduced. When you take processed sugar, insulin in the blood is churned up, the pancreas goes wild, and a sugar rush occurs. This results in "high highs" followed by a "crash" which leads to depression. Your ability to focus and your memory will suffer. Sugar in natural form is either labeled molasses or muscovado, and it can be found naturally in fruits.
- Coffee and Tea. If you drink coffee to keep awake for an examination, you may have to think twice. Drinking several cups of coffee and tea a day will have a diuretic effect where essential minerals like potassium, magnesium and calcium are flushed out of one’s system. Caffeine, the stimulant that keeps you awake, is known to raise blood pressure, and can lead to high blood pressure, heart attack or stroke. Consistently high blood pressure can do great harm to the brain, heart and kidneys.
- Soft Drinks. These drinks contain a lot of processed sugar, and a regular high intake can lead to hypoglycemia or Attention Deficit Disorder. The latter is an affliction that has struck numerous children who are inherently bright, but unable to maintain concentration in the classroom. Water and fresh fruit or vegetable drinks are desirable alternatives to soft drinks.
- Alcohol. Unless taken in moderation, it ravages the brain cells and impedes the immune system. When the immune system is not allowed to function properly, a person’s ability to recall information can be adversely affected.
What is good for our ... brain? (HealthyLiving)Posted 25 May, 2001 by PAF-News The food we eat affects our body, and that includes our brain. Good nutrition is needed for the brain to receive nourishment. Only then will the brain receive a regular healthy supply of blood and oxygen, and be in prime condition.
- Water Water is a main component in the human body and makes up more than two-thirds of the body. It facilitates communication within the brain and the central nervous system because it is an efficient conductor of electrical and chemical energy. Drinking an adequate amount of water each day will keep you alert and is supposed to help you improve your memory. It is best to drink water at room temperature, in small doses, throughout the day.
- Fish Fish provides us with the ingredients which help in the development of human intelligence and genius. The flesh and oils from cold-water fish are good for the brain. Avoid shellfish, however. Some cold-water fish include: salmon, tuna, mackerel, anchovy, lake trout, bluefish, and herring.
Is cooked food good ? (FoodArticles)Posted 25 May, 2001 by PAF-News Cooking is a process of food destruction from the moment heat is applied to it. Long before dry ashes results, food values are totally destroyed.
And as if this isn't enough, a research has proved that cooking renders food toxic! The toxicity of the deranged debris of cooking is confirmed by the doubling and tripling of white blood cells after eating a cooked food meal. The white blood cells are the first line of defense and are, collectively, popularly called "the immune system."
As confirmed by hundreds of researches cited in the prestigious National Academy of Science's National Research Council's book, "Diet, Nutrition and Cancer," all cooking quickly generates mutagens and carcinogens in foods. Proteins begin coagulating and deaminating at temperatures commonly applied in cooking, and are devoid of nutritive value. Vitamins are rather quickly destroyed by cooking. Minerals quickly lose their organic context and are returned to their native state as they occur in soil, sea water and rocks, metals and so on. Heated fats are especially damaging because they are altered to form acroleins, free radicals and other mutagens and carcinogens as confirmed in, "Diet, Nutrition and Cancer."
On the other hand, cooked food tastes so good. We may as well enjoy it....
What are organics? (FoodArticles)Posted 25 May, 2001 by PAF-News Organic fruit and vegetables are produced without the use of artificial chemical fertilisers, artificial herbicides or artificial pesticides. In this unique form of agriculture, organic farms create a balanced biological system, with mixed crops, where pests are kept in check naturally.
Because organic food is grown without artificial fertilisers and pesticides, and the farms rotate the soil usage for different produce, organic farming benefits the environment in many ways:
- Preserves the natural features of the landscape.
- Helps preserve wildlife habitats.
- Encourages a greater diversity of birds, insects and animals.
- Can even help save certain species of bird & insect from extinction.
Changing the way we eat (FoodArticles)Posted 25 May, 2001 by PAF-News With changes to lifestyle and an increased knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements, consumers' eating habits are changing and manufacturers are having to change and develop their products to keep up with the trends.
People are now looking for meals which are nutritious, versatile and quick to prepare.
Foreign travel and a varied selection of restaurants has introduced new and exciting flavours. Ethnic cuisines containing such ingredients as lemon grass and exotic fruit which have not been available before are now entering the shops. We can also now find stir fry meat strips and vegetables, Eastern sauces and curries and ready meals which can be cooked quickly in the microwave.
Meals can now be designed for one or two people making them hassle-free and producing less food waste.
How to Cut Down Cholesterol? (Diets)Posted 25 May, 2001 by PAF-News Perhaps you don't worry about your cholesterol levels, but for some people these are very important. These simple to follow step will help you in cutting down cholesterol:
- Replace meat with bean curds, nuts, peas and beans on some days.
- Eat shellfish, prawns, crabs and organ meats (liver, kidney, brain) no more than twice a week and in small portions.
- Limit the number of eggs you eat. For normal healthy adults and adolescents, limit to 3-5 eggs a week. Young children can have 5-6 eggs a week. For persons with a high blood cholesterol level, limit to 2-3 eggs a week
Tasty Food Without Salt (KitchenTips)Posted 25 May, 2001 by PAF-News We have eaten salt for years, and food without added salt may taste a bit unusual, but we can still get used to the natural taste of the dishes we eat.
In place of salt, use fresh herbs for seasonings, such as ginger, garlic, onions and spices. Avoid over-cooking, especially when you are stewing or boiling, and do not prick meat or fish. This will release the natural salts in them and you may have the tendency to add more salt to compensate. It's best to taste any food before adding salt to it. Chances are that you will find it salty already.
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