Eating For Health

What are some of the latest findings about nutrition?   Interested in following the Paleo Diet?   New research indicates this may not be a heart healthy diet.   Want less belly fat?   To reduce belly fat are there foods should you be eating more of? Paleo Diet – many personal trainers and others push the Paleo Diet for good health.   Many articles have been written about the Paleo Diet and many outline the health issues related to this diet.   I have never been a fan.   As Dr. Donohue once noted, cave man didn’t live a long life and this diet follows that of cave man.   The European Journal of Nutrition studied 44 on the Paleo Diet and looked at 47 others on a more traditional diet.   They found that people on the Paleo diet had higher levels of a gut-produced compound called TMAO than those not on the Paleo Diet.   Interesting that some people promote the Paleo Diet for gut health. The gut-produced compound that is increased ...

     What 5 things can you do for heart health?   A recent article on 5 Ways to Protect Your Heart Everyday gave some simple steps to follow:   Eat more fruits and vegetables – Fruits and vegetables are not only loaded with vitamins, minerals but also fiber and antioxidants.   Focus on color – each color has its own unique antioxidants and health benefits.   1 0,000 steps a day – if you haven’t invested in a pedometer than buy a Fitbit or other pedometer.   About 2,000 steps is a mile so 10,000 is about 5 miles give or take depending on your stride.   If 10,000 is too much to start with, then aim to start where you are whether it is 3,000 or 5,000 a day.   The start adding 500 steps a day for a week or two, then add another 500 steps a day until you can get to 10,000 steps a day.   Stop smoking and stay away from second hand smoke .    A handful of nuts – this is one of Dr. Oz’s recommendations and one I...