tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:09:26 +0000http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/kmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)Blogger34125HealthyLifeFoodshttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-943191803424005544Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:18:00 +00002009-03-26T18:18:16.153-05:00     A recent survey involving people eating red meats, including pork, show that it adds to all kinds of illnessess and results in people dying from all kinds of diseases.      I'm not going to go into the details of the study proving that red meat is not good for you because I've heard this before and I really do believe it. Red meat is not good for us to eat.      I am not a vegan and I lovehttp://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2009/03/red-meats-shorten-your-life-span.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-4487572625170419431Fri, 20 Mar 2009 03:55:00 +00002009-03-19T22:55:19.681-05:00     How I need my daily diet to be for the rest of my life, at least till the next set of studies comes in. Red meat no more than once a week Fish no more than once a twice a week Turkey is the healthiest meat out there so far Replace transfats with good fats from nuts, seeds, chocolate, cheese, and avocados. Calories must be limited Fresh or frozen fruits and veggies are best Keep away from http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2009/03/what-i-know-so-far.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-7388516615297284541Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:06:00 +00002009-01-02T17:04:45.255-06:00Apples help maintain good blood sugar, because the fructose in the apple is considered a simple sugar and is broken down very slowly. Combine that with the amount of fiber and you won't get sugar spikes and will feel fuller longer.           An average apple contains about 80 calories.   If you eat one large apple per day you can knock your cholesterol level down by 8 to 11 %, two large apples ahttp://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2009/01/ten-reasons-why-apples-are-superfood.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-5681224220649122933Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:06:00 +00002008-10-28T12:57:32.932-05:00      Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas not only taste wonderful but they are very good for your body. It is believed that pumpkin seeds may have the following health benefits; lowers blood cholesterol reduces risks of some cancers helps the immune system very good source of magnesium, manganese, and phosphorus good source of zinc, protein, iron, and copper arthritic anti-inflammatory because of the http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/10/pumpkin-seeds.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-958810566222021882Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:56:00 +00002008-09-30T03:56:00.392-05:00The DASH eating plan requires no special foods and has no hard-to-follow recipes. One way to begin is by seeing how DASH compares with your current food habits. Remember that on some days the foods you eat may add up to more than the recommended servings from one food group and less from another. Similarly, you may have too much sodium on a particular day. But don't worry. Try your best to keep http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/09/getting-started.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-1939785011748649704Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:38:00 +00002008-09-29T03:38:01.847-05:00Vegetables                                                              Potassium (mg) Potato, 1 medium                                                    926                                                     Sweet Potato, 1 medium                                          540 Spinach, cooked, 1/2 cup                                         290 Zucchini, cooked, 1/2 cuphttp://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/09/potassium.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-6277970658108252796Sun, 28 Sep 2008 07:50:00 +00002008-09-28T02:50:00.887-05:00Because it is rich in fruits and vegetables, which are naturally lower in sodium than many other foods, the DASH eating plan makes it easier to consume less salt and sodium. Still, you may want to begin by adopting the DASH eating plan at the level of 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day and then further lower your sodium intake to 1,500 milligrams per day. The DASH eating plan also emphasizes http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/09/salt.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-667956031238485227Sat, 27 Sep 2008 07:33:00 +00002008-09-27T02:33:00.968-05:00If you need to lose weight, even a small weight loss will help to lower your risks of developing high blood pressure and other serious health conditions. At the very least, you should not gain weight. A recent study showed that people can lose weight while following the DASH eating plan and lowering their sodium intake. In a study of 810 participants, one-third were taught how to lower their http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/09/weight-loss-on-dash.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-6233539208260027123Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:21:00 +00002008-09-26T01:21:00.770-05:00Grains   6 to 8 daily servings -   1 slice bread ,  1 oz dry cereal†  ,  1/2 cup cooked rice, pasta, or cereal. Vegetables  4 to 5 daily servings - 1 cup raw leafy vegetable, 1/2 cup cut-up raw or cooked vegetable, 1/2 cup vegetable juice Fruits  4 to 5 daily servings - 1 medium fruit, 1/4 cup dried fruit, 1/2 cup fresh, frozen, or canned fruit, 1/2 cup fruit juice Fat-free or low-fat milk andhttp://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/09/following-dash-plan.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-1386217485890631980Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:58:00 +00002008-09-25T00:58:00.716-05:00Blood pressure can be unhealthy even if it stays only slightly above the normal level of less than 120/80 mmHg. The more your blood pressure rises above normal, the greater the health risk. Scientists supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) conducted two key studies. Their findings showed that blood pressures were reduced with an eating plan that is low in saturated fathttp://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/09/dash-eating-plan.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-6057118731726017449Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:45:00 +00002008-09-24T00:45:00.290-05:00Blood pressure is the force of blood against artery walls. It is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and recorded as two numbers—systolic pressure (when the heart beats) over diastolic pressure (when the heart relaxes between beats). Both numbers are important. Blood pressure rises and falls during the day. But when it stays elevated over time, then it's called high blood pressure. High http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/09/what-is-high-blood-pressure.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-7396863947187765342Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:36:00 +00002008-09-23T01:21:12.315-05:00     What you choose to eat affects your chances of developing high blood pressure, or hypertension (the medical term). Recent studies show that blood pressure can be lowered by following the DietaryApproaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan—and by eating less salt, also called sodium.While each step alone lowers blood pressure, the combination of the eating plan and a reduced sodium http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/09/high-blood-pressure-and-dash-diet.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-6595814906976335977Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:35:00 +00002008-08-27T14:37:06.499-05:00Wheat is very important to the food industry. Bread, pasta, bagels, crackers, cakes, and muffins are only a small portion of the list of foods that are made with wheat. However most of these items contain wheat that has been refined and that is not good for many reasons. The addition of whole wheat to your diet as opposed to the consumption of refined wheat is a wise idea. When you eat whole http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/08/why-eat-whole-wheat-by-suzanne-m.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-2036393716791627437Sat, 09 Aug 2008 02:36:00 +00002008-08-08T21:41:46.911-05:00 High fructose corn syrup is commonly used in place of sugar in processed foods in the USA. In fact, the average American eats an astounding 41.5 lbs of high fructose corn syrup per year.American subsidies and tariffs have resulted in corn being a much more economical sweetener than sugar--a trend that is not seen in other parts of the world. Now that high fructose corn syrup is being added to anhttp://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/08/how-to-avoid-high-fructose-corn-syrup.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-2133030027099683086Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:52:00 +00002008-07-17T17:10:47.460-05:00     Salmon is high in omega-3 fatty acids which is important because our bodies need this type of fat but cannot make it itself. Salmon is a cold water fish and the cold water fish have more omega-3 than the warm water varieties. It's also high in protein but low in saturated fats and calories. It also contains good amounts of vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, protein, magnesium, and niacin.http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/07/salmon.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-2586875639449404513Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:39:00 +00002008-07-08T15:01:54.684-05:00 Increase your calcium the tasty way by adding some lemon juice to home made chicken soup. Vinegar and tomato can be used instead of the lemon. By adding these acidic foods to bone in chicken soup you can increase the amount of calcium by over 60%. The same goes for ribs, use a vinegar barbecue sauce and your calcium intake will rise. Also increase your vitamin C by not cutting those http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/07/making-healthy-food-even-healthier-part_08.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-2429768329810308819Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:11:00 +00002008-07-07T03:38:02.336-05:00 Most of us are aware of which foods are healthy and the benefits they give us, but did you know the way we prepare these foods can drastically change the nutrients they offer? This mini series of posts will tell you the best ways to enjoy these healthy foods so that you can get the maximum amounts of nutrition from them. To increase the amount and effectiveness of lycopene from tomatoes, http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/07/making-healthy-food-even-healthier-part.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-8835639626945910145Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:42:00 +00002008-06-14T03:42:35.079-05:00How To Understand Food Labelshttp://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/06/understanding-food-labels.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-5587557126774007506Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:23:00 +00002008-06-12T15:51:50.716-05:00Dr. Steven Pratt has written a book about the foods he considers to be superfoods. There are fourteen of them, they are :Beans - to control blood sugar and weight, they are low fat and low calorie and full of proteinBlueberries - helps keep your brain functioning wellBroccoli - a cancer preventerOats - lowers your cholesterolOranges - full of vitamin C which helps prevent cancers and heart http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/06/superfoods-rx-diet-by-steven-pratt.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-3062751980704947153Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:32:00 +00002008-06-09T17:38:38.927-05:00This video introduces five new superfoods that look very healthy and promising.http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/06/5-superfoods-by-today-show.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-5058952604937259000Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:37:00 +00002008-06-09T01:38:32.885-05:00 Is the egg a superfood? Will it make my list of the top twenty? Let's take a look at the egg. Nutrient Content of a Large Egg Nutrient (unit) Whole Egg Egg White Egg Yolk Calories (kcal) 72http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/06/eggs.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-6105160925245646248Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:07:00 +00002008-06-08T03:43:05.139-05:00You might of heard of them already. You might not of. But soon these little berries are gonna be big business and everyone will have heard of them. Get these little miracle workers now and be the first to benefit from their supreme health benefits. And then go and tell all your friends about them and take the credit when they see what these berries can do for their health and wellness.The Goji http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/06/goji-berries-super-food-of-century.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-239126209755403284Mon, 26 May 2008 18:33:00 +00002008-05-26T13:33:01.474-05:00 Green tea is very rich in flavanoids. People who drink green tea seem to have lower risks of many diseases which include infections from viruses and bacterias, cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, osteoporosis, and gum disease. A study on green tea that took place in 2006, had followed over 40,500 people aged 40 to 79, for 11 years. More than half of those people drank more than 3 cups http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/05/green-tea.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-4208847497069303089Sun, 25 May 2008 18:04:00 +00002008-05-25T13:32:48.242-05:00 This study involves caffeine and insulin. Two groups of men were used in this study. The first group was asked to drink a cup of regular coffee, the second group drank a cup of decaffeinated coffee. An hour later they were given a bowl of low sugar cereal. The group that had the caffeine had blood sugar levels of about 250 times higher than the group that had the decaffeinated. They http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/05/results-of-new-study.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-1596481432162756492Wed, 14 May 2008 18:20:00 +00002008-05-14T13:36:56.653-05:00A small brown mushroom called a crimini is a young portabella mushroom. An adult portobella is just the larger adult version, usually four to six inches wide.Buy the portobella that is firm and not slimy. When you get it home, tap off the excess dirt gently and then take a paper towel and wipe off the rest of it. Most cooks recommend that you not rinse them off in water because mushrooms absorb http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/05/portobella-mushrooms.htmlkmilz44@gmail.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0