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You Are What You Eat: Nuts for nuts!

Posted: May 6th 2008 6:00AM by Martha Edwards
Filed under: You Are What You Eat

Each week, we'll be naming a Super Food and offering unique ways to use those Super Foods that pack nutritional power. After all, you are what you eat -- make it count!

Few health foods can be found in the junk food aisle of your local grocery store. But there is one healthy item to be had in the seemingly endless sea of stuff that's bad for you. I'll give you a hint: it comes in little tins. Give up yet? Next time you're not sure what to pick up for a quick a delicious snack, nuts are your best bet.

But wait a second, you say. Aren't nuts high in fat? And salt? And calories? The answers to those questions are yes, yes and yes, but don't be too quick to write nuts off -- I'll tell you why.

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Omega-3s lower blood pressure!

Posted: Jun 5th 2007 5:07PM by Jennifer Jordan
Filed under: Food and Nutrition, General Health, Diet and Weight Loss

Well, looks like those Omega-3s have done it again. Every time I turn around it seems yet another study has been conducted on the benefits of consuming foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. Recent studies have linked Omega-3s to heart health and possible weight loss. The article du jour covers a study comparing the eating habits and blood pressure of over 4500 adults.

As one might suspect, those participants who consumed foods containing Omega-3s had slightly lower blood pressure. Although that might not seem significant, Dr. Hirotsugu Ueshima of the study was quick to point out that "With blood pressure, every millimeter counts." He added that the effect of the Omega-3s was cumulative. According to Dr. Ueshima, "The effect of each nutrient is small but independent so together they can add up to a substantial impact on blood pressure."

Foods such as fatty fish, walnuts, flax seed oil and canola oil all contain Omega-3 fatty acids. It was noted in the article that consuming such foods along with a limited salt and alcohol consumption and avoiding weight gain would make a big difference.

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can lead to stroke, heart failure, heart attack, failing kidneys and loss of vision.



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