Hello and Happy National Nutrition month! Yes the month of March is Nutrition month.
Today I want to tell you some facts about the apple. There are so many varieties of this fruit to choose from and all are packed with health benefits.
The old adage "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" could well hold true. According to many studies apples may reduce the risk of several common cancers, as well as protect the brain from the damage that causes conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Antioxidant compounds in the skin of apples, in particular quercetin, epicatechin and procyanidin, are thought to be responsible for this protective action. Apples contain a soluble fiber called pectin, which lowers high cholesterol levels and regulates digestive function.
Nutrients: Vitamins B3, C, E, K, beta-carotene, biotin, folate, calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc; fiber; and is a good carbohydrate (what the body uses and stores for energy)
Go ahead, enjoy a nice, crisp apple everyday!!!
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Friday, March 2, 2012
Oils...do you need a Change?
Wow, again I have not had spare time to give you guys some great health/fitness information. Sorry about that sometimes life is so hectic that taking a few minutes to relax and share some news with you goes by the wayside.
Today I want to talk about some "healthy" fats....oils!!!!
Oils are fat, but most often are healthy fats and full of flavor. A tablespoon of any PLANT sourced oil contains 120 calories and 14 grams of total fat. Color, flavor and recommended cooking uses vary and so does nutrition, specifically the mix of saturated and unsaturated fats. With sales of specialty oils booming, I will compare some of the oils for you. Olive oil and canola oil are definitely the favored healthy oils.
Remember that saturated and transfats are NOT HEALTHY FATS! You want to look for mono and poly UNsaturated fats.
Pistachio oil is widely used in cosmetics for it's vitamin E content, now its being used as a tasty addition due to it's full nutty flavor. 14% saturated, 49% mono, 33% poly.
Coconut oil long used in Asian cuisine it is loaded with SATURATED fat. Use small amounts if necessary. 86% saturated, 6% mono, 2% poly.
Olive oil is a SUPERSTAR for it's heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids and delicious flavor. Use the cheaper milder olive oils for cooking and save the more expensive full flavor for salads and dipping. 14% saturated, 73% mono, 11% poly.
Canola oil is lowest saturated fat content of any oil out there. Has neutral flavor so good for baking or cooking and salad dressings. 7% saturated, 64% mono, 28% poly.
Walnut oil is a leader in polyunsaturated fat meaning omega-3's!!! Flavor is not held in heat so used for dressings. 9% saturated, 23% mono, 63% poly.
Toasted sesame oil pretty much has an equal balance of mono and polyunsaturated fats. Use to give stir fry a rich, toasty flavor..not good to heat at high temps as it has a high smoke point. 14% saturated, 40 % mono, 42% poly.
Refined peanut oil is a healthy option for frying foods due to it's absorption factor. It also containes resveratrol, the hearth healthy antioxidant found in red wine. 17% saturated, 46% mono, 32% poly.
I hope this bit of nutritional information about oils has been healthful!!!! Enjoy healthy eating and a healthy life!!!
Today I want to talk about some "healthy" fats....oils!!!!
Oils are fat, but most often are healthy fats and full of flavor. A tablespoon of any PLANT sourced oil contains 120 calories and 14 grams of total fat. Color, flavor and recommended cooking uses vary and so does nutrition, specifically the mix of saturated and unsaturated fats. With sales of specialty oils booming, I will compare some of the oils for you. Olive oil and canola oil are definitely the favored healthy oils.
Remember that saturated and transfats are NOT HEALTHY FATS! You want to look for mono and poly UNsaturated fats.
Pistachio oil is widely used in cosmetics for it's vitamin E content, now its being used as a tasty addition due to it's full nutty flavor. 14% saturated, 49% mono, 33% poly.
Coconut oil long used in Asian cuisine it is loaded with SATURATED fat. Use small amounts if necessary. 86% saturated, 6% mono, 2% poly.
Olive oil is a SUPERSTAR for it's heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids and delicious flavor. Use the cheaper milder olive oils for cooking and save the more expensive full flavor for salads and dipping. 14% saturated, 73% mono, 11% poly.
Canola oil is lowest saturated fat content of any oil out there. Has neutral flavor so good for baking or cooking and salad dressings. 7% saturated, 64% mono, 28% poly.
Walnut oil is a leader in polyunsaturated fat meaning omega-3's!!! Flavor is not held in heat so used for dressings. 9% saturated, 23% mono, 63% poly.
Toasted sesame oil pretty much has an equal balance of mono and polyunsaturated fats. Use to give stir fry a rich, toasty flavor..not good to heat at high temps as it has a high smoke point. 14% saturated, 40 % mono, 42% poly.
Refined peanut oil is a healthy option for frying foods due to it's absorption factor. It also containes resveratrol, the hearth healthy antioxidant found in red wine. 17% saturated, 46% mono, 32% poly.
I hope this bit of nutritional information about oils has been healthful!!!! Enjoy healthy eating and a healthy life!!!
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