Eating For Health

Lots of people are talking about what RFK, Jr. may do to the food industry as he focuses on making foods healthier with less additives and chemicals.   Many articles have been written about it.   What foods might be affected by health policies favored by RFK, Jr.? Foods with additives:   Ever take the time to read the ingredient label on foods?   So many have ingredients that are hard to pronounce and most people have no idea what the chemical or additive is.   Food manufacturers add chemicals “to enhance flavor, color, or shelf life” but in doing so such chemicals may adversely affect our health.   Food Dyes :   EWG notes that three food colors comprise 90% of the food dyes in food, including Red Dye No. 40, Yellow Dye No. 5, and Yellow Dye No. 6.   o    Red Dye No. 40 – so many foods have been colored with red dye including candies, snacks, and many beverages like fruit punches and fruit drinks.   In fact, EWG says “more ...

Have you heard of “clean eating”?   A fad that has been around for a while.   I have had students that say they “eat clean”.   Or they have adopted a clean eating lifestyle.   What is “clean eating” and is it good for your health?    What is “clean eating”?   Actually, it means different things to different people.   Medical News Today investigated the studies on clean eating.   They noted clean eating can lead to healthier eating but can also lead to “disordered eating”.   At its core, clean eating means eating things as close to nature as you can.   Thus, you choose “natural, nutrient-dense foods and avoid processed and refined foods”.    Following this version of clean eating can lead to healthier eating and help with weight management.   These people focus on fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and high-quality proteins like eggs, cow’s milk, cheese, yogurt.   However, some people define clea...