In a study released yesterday in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine, researchers from the Harvard School of Medicine concluded that eating as few as one ounce of nuts each day can reduce the likelihood of dying from heart disease by as much as 25%, cancer by 10% and 20% from diabetes and lung disease.
The study showed that all types of nuts were able to bring about these effects: walnuts, almonds, cashews and even peanuts. The researchers also concluded that the desired effects could be achieved regardless of whether the study participants exercised or were overweight.
The Harvard study actually confirmed a 10 year old study by the US Food and Drug Administration.
According to the researchers, the beneficial effects of eating nuts is derived from the substantial amounts of folate, potassium, fiber, good monounsaturated fats and antioxidants.
Given these results, it would seem that nuts are the latest superfood.
Sources: USA Today,New England Journal of Medicine
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Friday, August 9, 2013
Green Beans: The Latest Superfood
For years, my wife has been urging me to eat green beans. She says "they are good for you." My wife just loves green beans. When we are in the supermarket and she suddenly disappears, I always know where to find her: in the produce aisle, loading the shopping cart with--you guessed it--green beans.
Now don't get me wrong, I'm not opposed to green beans. I happen to like them from the can and mixed with a little French salad dressing. But raw or barely cooked (or blanched as the cooks like to say) just did not appeal to me. That has all changed now that I have read Dr. Weil's Daily Tip. He cites three reasons why everyone should eat fresh green beans: it promotes strong bones; protects against heart disease; and it can help prevent colon cancer. In addition, he says that green beans contain anti-inflammatory aspects that produce a stronger immune system.
How do green beans do all that? It turns out they are a good source of Vitamins K,C and A. In addition, they are also a good source of manganese and fiber.
So if the next time you are in the supermarket, check the green beans aisle. I may be there loading up my cart with green beans.
For a complete discussion of the topic, please see Dr. Weil's tip, "3 Reasons to Eat Green Beans." http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/TIP04898/3-Reasons-to-Eat-Green-Beans.html
Now don't get me wrong, I'm not opposed to green beans. I happen to like them from the can and mixed with a little French salad dressing. But raw or barely cooked (or blanched as the cooks like to say) just did not appeal to me. That has all changed now that I have read Dr. Weil's Daily Tip. He cites three reasons why everyone should eat fresh green beans: it promotes strong bones; protects against heart disease; and it can help prevent colon cancer. In addition, he says that green beans contain anti-inflammatory aspects that produce a stronger immune system.
How do green beans do all that? It turns out they are a good source of Vitamins K,C and A. In addition, they are also a good source of manganese and fiber.
So if the next time you are in the supermarket, check the green beans aisle. I may be there loading up my cart with green beans.
For a complete discussion of the topic, please see Dr. Weil's tip, "3 Reasons to Eat Green Beans." http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/TIP04898/3-Reasons-to-Eat-Green-Beans.html
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