Nutrition
The benefits of juicing are plentiful, but most importantly, it’s quick and easy.
Cholesterol levels can be lowered by reducing or eliminating your intake of foods that contain it, but also by consuming a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and proteins that naturally help the body to lower bad cholesterol and raise the good.
No longer limited to the four food groups, MyPyramid takes physical activity and the importance of good fats into account when making recommendations. Use MyPyramid to help you define, shop for, prepare and eat the number of servings you need from each food group each day.
The Glycemic Index ranks foods on a scale of 0-100 based on how carbohydrates affect blood sugar levels. The lower a food scores, the more even your blood sugar remains; the higher the score, the more sugar is released into your blood.
Following a strict diabetic diet plan that includes losing weight, engaging in daily physical activity and eating the right types of foods may help prevent diabetes.
Studies have linked inflammation to heart disease. Although taking a daily aspirin and losing weight can help to lower your level of inflammation, there are anti-inflammatory foods high in healthy mono-unsaturated and omega-3 fats can make a difference too.
Antioxidants work with the body to protect cells from the harmful effects of free radicals. Antioxidant vitamins include vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, selenium, and carotenoids like beta-carotene, lyopene and lutein.
Probiotics are living microorganisms that contain beneficial bacteria or yeasts that support metabolism, nutrient absorption and the immune system. Often recommended by doctors to counteract gastrointestinal and other side effects of antibiotics, probiotics help restore the body?s balance of gut flora.
Cutting fat, particularly saturated fats, from your diet along with increasing your intake of fiber, fruits and vegetables is believed to support the body's natural defense mechanisms and reduce the risk of developing cancer.
Eating a raw foods diet reportedly delivers more nutrients to the body, promotes healthy digestion and helps keep the body's pH levels balanced and more alkaline. Foods eaten are whole, minimally processed and with the exception of raw fish, almost entirely vegan.
Rely on whole grains, fruits and vegetables as your sources of dietary fiber and you'll not only up your fiber intake, but naturally increase the amount of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants you need to promote general good health.
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