Food Tip: Let’s Talk Turkey
by Sherren Jegtvig
Turkey is big at holiday time, especially Thanksgiving, but turkey can be a terrific part of your healthy diet any time of the year. Turkey meat is a good source of protein, magnesium and selenium. And, unless you drown it in gravy, turkey is low in calories and saturated fat, so it can be a very heart-healthy food.
Unless you’re cooking for a large group, or you love leftovers, you might find that a whole turkey is just a bit too much. In that case, you can buy just the turkey breast or if you’re in a money-saving mood, just the big turkey drumsticks, and roast them in the oven. You can also buy frozen turkey cutlets or go to the deli and order a pound or two of sliced turkey for sandwiches. If you’re feeling real adventurous, you might try some turkey ham, turkey bacon or ground turkey for hamburgers. Sounds healthy, doesn’t it? Read more
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Sodium and Salt – How Much is Too Much?
by Shereen Jegtvig
Sodium is a dietary mineral that in the right amount is essential for your health. It’s called an electrolyte mineral, which along with potassium and chloride, helps to keep the fluids balanced in your body. Sodium also aids in muscle contractions and is necessary for nerve impulses. Too little sodium could result in low blood pressure and eating too much sodium may contribute to high blood pressure, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.
Most likely, you already get enough sodium from the foods in your diet, and actually it’s very likely that you get too much sodium. Experts calculate that healthy people should keep to no more than 2400 milligrams sodium every day, and people with high blood pressure should drop their sodium intake to less than 1500 milligrams. Sodium is naturally found in salt, which is half sodium and half chloride, milk, cheese, beets and celery and some tap water. Read more
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Drink Vegetable Juice & Lose Weight
According to a study (which was partly funded by Campbell Soup Company) from foodnavigator , low sodium vegetable juice can help overweight people with metabolic syndrome increase weight loss.
“What this study shows is that by taking simple, proactive steps such as drinking low sodium vegetable juice while watching calorie intake, people can begin to control their weight, which helps reduce the risk of long-term health implications,” said study author John Foreyt, PhD. Read more
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One Brand, But Several Differences in Varieties of Pita Pocket Bread
by Shereen Jegtvig
Pita pockets are great for making healthy sandwiches or for dipping into hummus or olive oil, both of which contain healthy fats. Of course, you’ll want to keep it healthy by choosing the best pita pocket breads. Let’s check them out on our FoodEssentials database. We find seven pita pocket breads, all of which come from one manufacturer, Kangaroo. It will be interesting to how the much the varieties differ with their ingredients and nutritional benefit. Read more
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