Eating For Health

Many Americans are working hard to support a healthy heart — choosing whole foods, exercising, and reading labels. But some foods that look healthy may actually work against your heart goals. Cardiologists warn that a few trendy choices can quietly raise cholesterol, spike blood sugar, or add unhealthy fats to your day.   (See: How to eat for a healthy heart? ) Here are three foods that seem heart‑friendly but may not be doing your heart any favors. 1️ ⃣ Protein Drinks with Additives 🥤 Protein is having a moment — “ protein‑maxxing ” is everywhere. And while real foods like eggs, yogurt, fish, poultry, meat, and cow’s milk are excellent protein sources, many bottled protein shakes and smoothies come with hidden pitfalls. Why protein drinks may harm your heart: Many contain as much added sugar as a candy bar 🍫 “Low‑sugar” versions often rely on artificial sweeteners , which may: Disrupt the gut microbiome Increase sugar cravings Aff...

Most people would like to live a long and healthy life.   While there is no fountain of youth, there are things nutritionists and dietitians recommend.   My husband sent me a great article, 4 simple ways to eat for longevity – and more tips we’ve gotten from nutritionist and dietitians so far this year .   I like anything that says “simple”.   So, what are some of these “simple” ways you can eat for longevity? 1.  Focus on whole foods I had a student who said he focused his eating on foods close to the earth.   What did he mean by that?   Foods that were minimally processed like fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, real cow’s milk, real meat, eggs, and nuts.   Diets rich in these foods, like the Mediterranean and Okinawan diets, have been shown to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and promote longevity.   What if you are not a fan of eating more fruits and vegetables?   One of my students did not really like many fruits or ve...