March delivers the first breaths of spring, which promise new beginnings and fresh starts. Providence experts offer ideas on how everyone can start again with their health - by paying attention to nutrition. Whether it’s the first meal of the day or the last snack, what you eat and drink does make a difference in your overall health.
VEGGIES FIGHT CHOLESTEROL
If you are fighting high cholesterol you might want to turn to the farm, rather than the pharmacy. New research indicates diets rich in fiber and vegetables can lower cholesterol as much as taking certain drugs. Providence experts say cholesterol-lowering foods include soy milk, soy burgers, almonds, oats, barley, okra and eggplant.
BREAKFAST BATTLES CALORIES AND HEART DISEASE
Think smarter at the beginning of the day and live healthier the rest of your life. Researchers find that high-fiber breakfast cereals with nonfat milk and fruit can help you lose weight and fight diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
ENERGY BAR EDUCATION
Tens of millions of energy, nutrition or diet bars fly off the grocery shelves every year. Consumers buy them to be healthier, happier or to lose weight. But the bars do not always live up to the claims listed on the wrapper. In recent studies, some bars had 25 to 50 percent more saturated fat or carbs than the labels claimed. Providence experts can explain the differences in the bars, and what consumers should look for if they are fans of the food.
COFFEE DRINKS AND SMOOTHIES DROWN IN CALORIES AND FAT
Stop and think what is really in that next latte or fruit smoothie you buy. Coffee drinks are often laden with high fat milk products, caramel or chocolate. Smoothies come with hidden calories courtesy of all the little extras like full fat yogurt or peanut butter. Providence experts have tips on how to make your favorite coffee or smoothie drink healthier.
Contact:
Jean Powell Marks
503-215-6200
jean.marks@providence.org
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