Paul Kedrosky’s Infectious Greed: Prison is Good for Your Health
The nation’s state prison officials reported that 12,129 inmates died while in custody from2001 through 2004, the Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) announced today. The deaths over this four-year period constituted an annual mortality rate of 250 deaths per 100,000 inmates, which was 19 percent lower than the adult mortality rate in the U.S. general population.
I’ll stick to eating more vegetables.
Eating trans fats may increase infertility risk - Women’s Health - MSNBC.com
The more trans fats a woman eats, the more likely she is to be infertile, Dr. Jorge E. Chavarro of the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston and colleagues found.
Which means the down side of New York’s recent ban on trans fats could be more New Yorkers.
Apples pack a big antioxidant punch - Nutrition Notes - MSNBC.com
The antioxidant power of flavonoids is one reason that apples are again in the spotlight. Apples contain only modest amounts of vitamin C. A medium apple averages about 6 milligrams of vitamin C, not much compared to the recommended daily intake of 75 to 90 milligrams for adults. But scientists have now calculated the antioxidant power of that apple is equal to more than 1,500 milligrams of vitamin C. The vast majority of its antioxidants come from flavonoids.
There may be more to them than sugar and water.
Vegan Grandma
Winter squash are more nourishing than summer squash. Winter squash are an excellent source of magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, and beta carotene. The deeper the orange color of the squash, the more beta-carotene it contains. Winter squash are also a good source of calcium, folate and other B-vitamins (except B12), potassium, and fiber. Winter squash are one of the few vegetables that do not lose nutritional value after picking.
Vegan Grandma has lots more interesting things to say about winter squash. Excuse me though while I go eat some.
Pittsburgh students bite for ‘mystery fat’ - Diet & Nutrition - MSNBC.com
It isn’t mystery meat — it’s more like mystery fat. And the kids in the Plum Borough School District have been eating it and liking it.The secret ingredient is a plant-based fat substitute called Z Trim. It’s been in the school’s popular ranch dressing for months, quietly reducing the fat and calories students are getting when they load up their salads and chicken with it.
We first heard of Z-Trim when we looked at the MegaMuffin recipe. We made a tasty batch yesterday, but can’t vouch for Z-Trim as we got the fat portion of the recipe from avocado instead.
For weight loss that counts, count calories - Diet & Nutrition - MSNBC.com
Enough with the dieting advice. Here is what actually worked for 99 percent of 5,000 people who lost weight and kept off at least 30 pounds of it.Count calories.
We’re not surprised. And you will be surprised if you do start counting calories how little things add up. Merely noticing almost turns it into a game to eat less.
The age revolution: How to live to be 150 - Health & Beauty - Features - Belfast Telegraph
Live dangerouslyMild sunburn, a glass of wine and some low-level radiation sounds like a recipe for disaster, but many researchers believe that small doses of ” stressors” can reverse the ageing process.
While this “hormeosis”, is not a licence to lie on a hot beach all day swigging vodka, mild exposure to certain harmful agents can trigger the body’s natural repair mechanisms. The body is tricked into producing particular DNA-repair enzymes and heat shock proteins to fix the damage that has been caused. Sometimes the body’s repair mechanisms overcompensate, treating unrelated damage - “rejuvenating” as well as repairing it. Hormeosis could stretch the average healthy life span to 90.
The article has nine more tips, many of which you’ve heard.
Disease Proof: Can Flaxseed Oil Cause Prostate Cancer?
Recent studies have suggested that flaxseed oil may contribute to increased prostate cancer risk. Fortunately, there is no need to consume flaxseed oil. The best way to get omega-3 fatty acids is to consume whole flaxseed. Plus, when you consume whole flaxseed, not only do you get the best plant source of omega-3 fatty acids, you also get the richest source of dietary lignans. Lignans are converted by bacteria in the intestinal tract to horomone-like compounds called phytoestrogens that have protective effects against hormone-related cancers such as breast and prostate cancer. In fact, consuming ground flaxseed has been shown to have beneficial properties for prevention and treatment of both breast and prostate cancer.
When you consume the whole seeds, not the oil, the results show significantly reduced growth rate of cancer cells, and increased death rate of cancer cells. Another way to safely and effectively contribute to your omega-3 intake is to eat a few walnuts and lots of leafy green vegetables. When you get your essential fats from whole natural foods, you get powerful disease-fighting nutrients in the process that are not found in oils.
Since I am not doing a hard-core fat reduction, I believe I am generally getting enough fat and have not tried to supplement it with “healthy” oils. Because they are rich in both good oils and fiber, and because they have an innocuously mild nutty flavor, I have taken to adding flaxseeds into many of my snacks:
- In a bowl of oatmeal
- As part of my salmon loaf recipe
- In nearly any baked good
- With yogurt and fresh or frozen berries as a healthy dessert
How do you use flaxseed?
The Good Mood Diet » iFitandHealthy.com
The Good Mood diet recommends consuming 30% of your calories from protein, 40% from carbohydrates and 30% from healthy fats.Among the “feel-great” foods are some of mine favorites: Turkey, salmon, cocoa powder, eggs, fish, lean pork, lean beef, blueberries, oranges, olive oil, sunflower seeds, spinach, nuts and strawberries
Now where have we heard that ratio before?
Coffee a top source of healthy antioxidants - Fitness - MSNBC.com
Coffee not only helps clear the mind and perk up the energy, it also provides more healthful antioxidants than any other food or beverage in the American diet, according to a study released Sunday.Of course, too much coffee can make people jittery and even raise cholesterol levels, so food experts stress moderation.
For more pros and cons, check out this article.