The food pyramid set forth by the FDA some 20 years ago, and then revamped in 2005, seemed like a fair approach for most Americans to follow. Eat enough vegetables and fruit, limit red meat intake and don't consume too many sweets. This could have come from any mother's mouth.
However, given the current dire state of American health, in regards to preventable diseases and diet, this food pyramid is woefully inept at getting the message across that things must change and a cookie cutter... Read more...
Breakfast is the foundation meal of our day. If we truly are what we eat, or more accurately, “feel” the way we eat, then this is especially true of breakfast.
Eating breakfast reduces your hunger later in the day, making it easier to avoid overeating. When you skip breakfast, you may feel ravenous later and be tempted to reach for a quick fix, such as candy from the vending machine. Prolonged fasting, which occurs when you skip breakfast, can increase your body's insulin response, which... Read more...
Fiber is a main ingredient in many items classified as superfoods, and for good reason. Fiber keeps you full and regular, both for a relatively low fat trade-off.
One third of a cup of beans offers up to 12 grams of fiber, which is almost half of the USDA recommended amount for adult women. The fats present in beans are of the “good” variety, including the omega class.
