“Hunger and malnutrition have devastating consequences for children and have been linked to low birth weight and birth defects, obesity, mental and physical health problems, and poorer educational outcomes.”
Marian Wright Edelman (born June 6, 1939) is an American activist for the rights of children
“People who promote an anti-grain or anti-gluten agenda sometimes cite our work in celiac disease, drawing far-ranging conclusions that extend well beyond evidence-based medicine.” One popular claim, is that wheat-based foods trigger inflammation throughout the body, which could contribute to “brain fog” like Alzheimer’s. But while diets heavy in carbohydrates and sugars may, over time, lead to neural damage, whole wheat is still better than other energy sources, such as potatoes, since it releases its sugars more slowly.”
Today our topic is future generations using healthier habits in their lifestyles with eating foods healthier overall for their bodies but still being able to treat yourself to foods not necessarily the best to be eating on a regular basis (Ex. Fast Foods. Even though their trying to be healthier their still not an item to be eating every day). I’m a female at midlife and am within my body mass index and still with some muscle tone which ending line is doing good but if you think I have natural high metabolism your dreaming. If you live on eating not 3 but 6 small meals a day with a limited about of calories, carbohydrates, and low fat you will allow your metabolism to stay at a steady level and it’s not for a few days, weeks or months but your regular way of living with treating yourself to foods now & than but know when you do that you cause your regular diet to go back 4 days and slow down the metabolism. If you’re in your regular body mass index at that point great and watch what you eat the next few days with going back on your regular healthy foods but if not in the therapeutic Body Mass Index (BMI) and you want to lose weight than no treats yet. Now we’ll get to the proper and improper foods to eat in one second. Eating healthy foods in your regular life will help you not only with keeping your weight at a nice weight but as you grow older you decrease a lot of diseases caused by eating foods high in fat, cholesterol=in time blockages in the arteries can happen causing cardiac problems. Eating foods high in carbohydrates, calories, and sugars will just put high probability that you will become overweight especially if you’re not doing any work-out or activity other than work and regular daily activities. Becoming overweight or just eating foods that are unhealthy or even both can cause many problems as getting older (Obesity, Diabetes II, Hypertension, blockages in the arteries=Coronary Artery Disease and more). The younger you are the easier it is to change but even being older you can change (its putting your mind to it). So for both age groups it just takes being a strong person and discipline but also knowing when you mess up in your diet and activity to restart the regular dieting/exercise that you do with making it less mess ups in the diet. You need to know when you do mess up yuu probably put yourself back 4 days in your diet. So lets cover foods to avoid: Cereals: So-called “healthy” cereals are the worst foods you can possibly eat at the start of the day.
They are usually loaded with sugar and refined carbs, which are some of the most fattening ingredients in existence.
Starting your day off with a processed cereal will spike your blood sugar and insulin levels. When your blood sugar crashes a few hours later, your body will call for another snack high in refined carbs.
This is the blood sugar roller coaster that is familiar to people on high-carb diets.
Seriously… READ the label. Most breakfast cereals, even those with health claims like “low-fat” or “whole grain” on the package, are usually loaded with sugar.
If you’re hungry in the morning, eat breakfast… but choose something unprocessed and that has protein in it (like eggs and veggies).
If you really must eat cereal for breakfast, find one that doesn’t include sugar or highly refined grains.
Bottom Line: Most commercial breakfast cereals are high in sugar and refined carbs, which are highly fattening and extremely unhealthy.Agave nectar (or Agave syrup) is often marketed as a natural alternative to sugar and high fructose corn syrup.
The problem with Agave, is that it is not healthy at all. If anything, it is even worse than sugar.
One of the main reasons sugar is so unhealthy, is that it contains excessive amounts of the simple sugar fructose.
Whereas sugar contains 50% fructose, Agave contains as much as 70-90%!
Of course, small amounts of fructose from fruit are fine, but consuming excessive amounts from added sugars can have devastating effects on metabolic health.
High amounts of fructose can cause insulin resistance and chronically elevated levels of the fat storing hormone insulin.
It can also cause high triglycerides, elevated blood sugars, harmful effects on your cholesterol, abdominal obesity and a ton of other metabolic problems.
If you think you’re doing your body a favor by replacing sugar with Agave, think again. You’re actually making things worse.
Whole Wheat Bread
Whole wheat is often recommended as a healthy alternative to refined wheat.
Instead, use a natural sweetener that is low in fructose.
Well… it’s true. Whole wheat is, at the very least, “less bad” than refined wheat.
But one of the main problem with most whole grain foods, is that they aren’t made from actual whole grains. It is a marketing ploy.
Almost without exception, the grains have been pulverized into very fine flour that is just as easily digestible and spikes blood sugar just as fast as the refined grains.
In fact, whole wheat bread has a glycemic index (a measure of how quickly foods spike blood sugar) that is just as high as regular white bread.
Whole wheat bread might contain a little more fiber and some more nutrients, but there really isn’t much difference when it hits your system.
Plus, there really is NO nutrient in wheat (whole or refined) that you can’t get in even greater amounts from other foods.
There are some grains out there that seem to be healthy for people who can tolerate them, but wheat definitely does NOT belong in that category.
Many studies show that wheat (even “heart-healthy” whole wheat) can lead to health problems, especially in people who are sensitive to gluten.
Bottom Line: Whole wheat bread is usually not made with actual whole grains. It spikes blood sugar just as fast as white bread and can contribute to various health problems.
Bottom Line: Agave is even higher in fructose than sugar and high fructose corn syrup. Excessive fructose consumption is strongly associated with obesity and all sorts of metabolic diseases.
=Granola: If granola is made with real ingredients, it certainly can be healthy.
But it suffers from the same problem as most other “health foods.”
-Low Fat Yogurt:
Low Fat Yogurt: This food yogurt is often considered to be a healthy food… and it is.
But the problem is that most yogurt found in stores is low-fat yogurt… which is highly processed garbage.
When food manufacturers remove the fat from foods, they taste terrible. That’s why they add a whole bunch of other stuff to compensate for the lack of fat.
In the case of yogurt, they usually add sugar, high fructose corn syrup or some kind of artificial sweetener.
But new studies are showing that saturated fat is actually harmless… so low-fat yogurt has had the good stuff removed, only to be replaced with something that is much, much worse.
There is also no evidence that dairy fat contributes to obesity. In fact, one study showed that people who ate the most high-fat dairy products were the least likely to become obese!
When the food manufacturers start mass producing them, they alter them in a way that they aren’t healthy anymore.
Granola contains some healthy ingredients like oats and nuts, but when you add sugar and oil to it and combine it in a package that encourages overconsumption, then it isn’t healthy anymore.
This list of foods NOT to eat has been sorted into food group categories also. You should avoid these unhealthy foods as much as possible.
Your body’s an amazing machine with an extraordinary network of systems operating inside you right now. Healthy food provides the nutritional fuel necessary to keep you running smoothly and prevent breakdowns.
As you learn what unhealthy food to avoid, start today replacing the foods NOT to eat with the very best foods to eat for great health.
“I want every person who leaves this to be as healthy as possible when they leave. We all give up stiffness in knees, backs, joint pain stuff. You don’t want to give up your brain.”
Indianapolis Colts center Jeff Saturday.
“Folic acid is a B vitamin. It helps the body make healthy new cells. Everyone needs folic acid. For women who may get pregnant, it is really important.”
MedlinePlus
What is folic acid? Folic acid is a type of B vitamin that is normally found in foods such as dried beans, peas, lentils, oranges, whole-wheat products, liver, asparagus, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and spinach.
What does folic acid do for us?
1-Supports Normal Fetal Development. Folate plays an integral role in fetal development and the benefits for pregnant women and their offspring cannot be understated. Folate deficiency during early pregnancy can lead to neural tube defects. This is a serious problem that can lead to pregnancy termination or a baby born with spina bifida. The good news? Studies have found increased folate levels from one month prior to conception to 3 months afterward can reduce the chance of these defects by 50%.
2-Folic acid plays a role with our nervous system. This B vitamin is required for proper brain function and aids in maintaining healthy emotional and mental health.
3-Cell growth is also significantly impacted by folic acid. This vitamin assists in the production and maintenance of DNA, RNA, and blood cells. This is especially notable during adolescence and pregnancy, when cell health and growth is particularly important.
4-It reduces the effects of our aging process. Folic acid is not only useful for early development and pregnancy, but it may also prevent age related conditions later in life. One study found that elderly individuals who had high levels of homocysteine and reduced folate levels benefited from folic acid supplementation. Patients showed a reduction in the rate of hearing loss as they aged. Another study showed that patients who took 2,500 mcg of folic acid in addition to 500 mg of vitamin B6 and 1,000 mcg of vitamin B12 daily showed a reduced risk of developing AMD (a condition leading to loss of vision). Having proper levels of folic acid can assist health at any stage of life.
5-Reducing the risk of heart disease, so vital in America. Heart disease is a major concern in the United States and folic acid may help lower the rate of occurrence. Through regulating possibly harmful substances, such as the amino acid homocysteine, folates may reduce the risk of heart disease. Studies have shown that patients with high levels of homocysteine have an increased risk of heart disease by 1.7 times and an increased risk of stroke by 2.5 times. Although more research is required to make a definitive link between this amino acid and heart disease, regulating it via folate supplementation takes little effort.
Even if one is not interested in preventative benefits of this vitamin, it is important to maintain proper levels. This can be challenging for some as there are several factors that reduce folic acid levels in the body. Alcoholism, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, and some medications such as tetracycline (an antibiotic), methotrexate (used for treating cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis), and chemotherapy all significantly hamper folic acid levels by inhibiting absorption.
Deficiency of this B vitamin can lead to:
Folic acid, and B vitamins in general, are not associated with any severe side effects. Because they are water soluble any excess left over is simply excreted through urine. However, extreme dosages may cause:
Consult a physician if you intend to take more than 800mcg of folic acid. Those undergoing treatment for seizures or cancers should speak to their physician before taking folate supplements.
One of the best ways to ensure that you have adequate levels of folic acid in your diet is taking a folate supplement. Although, one usually acquires enough vitamin B9 through a balanced diet, dietary restrictions, food allergies, and food availability may impact one’s ability to ingest the requisite amount of folic acid. Mega B, produced by HoltraCeuticals, provides the needed daily amount of folic acid as well as a supporting cast of B vitamins to ensure the greatest impact. As an easy-to-digest form of B vitamins, Mega B is particularly beneficial for the elderly, vegetarians, and those who have chronic conditions as they are at greater risk of deficiency.
Even if you’re not at risk of deficiency, increasing B vitamin, or more specifically folate intake, can help prevent a slew of debilitating conditions and keep your body running at its best. Because there is relatively little danger associated with vitamin B supplementation, there are very few reasons not to utilize one. By taking a folate supplement and further spreading awareness during Folic Acid Awareness Week and throughout the year, you can fight against B vitamin deficiency and help reduce the occurrence of life-altering conditions.