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 Table of Contents Wheat germ contains phytosterols that play a role in reducing cholesterol absorption. A recent clinical trial reported that slightly less than 6 tablespoons of wheat germ per day caused a 42.8 percent reduction in cholesterol absorption among the human volunteers in the’ study. Sprinkle wheat germ on yogurt or on cold cereal or hot oatmeal. Add it into pancake and muffin mix and into quick breads. When you think that only 2 tablespoons of wheat germ can significantly boost your day’s nutrition, why not keep a jar of it in the fridge. Before we make a case for the truly impressive health-promoting abilities of whole grains, I’d like to clear up some confusion that may have unfortunately encouraged you to avoid whole grain foods in the past and/or conversely might be encouraging you to buy the wrong “whole grain” foods, which are of little nutritional value. Few issues in the diet and nutrition wars are more confusing than carbohydrates. Low-carb diets have increased the confusion: they’ve drawn attention to carbohydrates, but unfortunately have oversimplified the issue of protein versus carbs. Many people have come to believe that carbs equal weight gain and are bad. Foods are now being labeled with banners that claim “no-carb” or “carb-free.” Consumers trying to lose weight are being told that eating carbs will destroy any hope of weight loss. What’s been lost in this battle, at least for many consumers, is the fact that, like fats and protein, not all carbs are created equal. Carbohydrates are found in a vast array of foods, from table sugar to vegetables, beans, and whole grains. A teaspoon of sugar is a carb. So is a slice of whole grain bread. You can guess which is better for you, but you may not know precisely why. This chapter—starring oats—is going to convince you that not only are carbohydrates—whole grain carbohydrates— good for you, they also are absolutely critical in your quest for lifelong health. |
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What is a “Super Food”? Well, the most important thing for everyone to know is that superfoods are easy to find in every local supermarket. They’re worth looking for! These nutritional powerhouse foods are loaded with nutrients crucial to a healthy, long life. If you can include a variety of them in your diet, everyday, we promise they will change your life! These foods were chosen because they contain high concentrations of crucial nutrients, as well as the fact that many of them are low in calories. Foods containing these nutrients have been proven to help prevent and, in some cases, reverse the well-known effects of aging, including cardiovascular disease, Type II Diabetes, hypertension and certain cancers. When you click on each superfood you’ll find information including a list of the primary nutrients that elevated them to superfood status. This is not meant to be a complete list of every single nutrient that food contains, but rather, a list of the high-profile nutrients that have shown health benefits and that are present in that food in sufficient quantity to make a difference. Many of the superfoods have “Sidekicks”. These are foods that are generally in the same category as the flagship superfood and offer a similar nutrient profile. So click around and find recipes and tips on how to incorporate these foods in your daily diet. SUPERFOODSRX PRINCIPLES: Principle 1: SuperFoodsRx- the best diet in the world Principle 2: Super Foods are whole foods Principle 3: SuperFoods Rx equals synergy Principle 4: SuperFoods Rx are simple and positive |
