Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Control Hunger and Lose Weight
A kind of dietary fiber known as "resistant starch" is emerging as a new weight loss powerhouse.A 2008 Swedish study found that people who ate a resistant starch at supper (in the form of barley bread) felt much less hungry than those who munched on plain white bread — and the hunger-quenching effect lasted past breakfast the next day. Found in beans, slightly green bananas, and potatoes (white and sweet), among other foods, this kind of fiber "resists" being digested. Because the starch doesn't enter your bloodstream, it stabilizes blood sugar levels and may lower diabetes risk. It also boosts levels of healthful bacteria that nurture the immune system.
Stay healthy
Load up your diet with these indigestible carbohydrates, also found in brown rice and corn, says Leslie Bonci, RD, author of the American Dietetic Association Guide to Better Digestion. Because the starch becomes resistant during cooling, serve these foods at room temperature or from the fridge — think three-bean or (low-fat mayo) potato salad. You can find foods fortified with a resistant starch made from corn under the brand name Hi-maize (see our picks). "If you're eliminating carbs to watch your weight, you're not doing yourself any favors," Bonci says. "Adding these starches is an easy way to control both hunger and blood sugar."
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Labels: bananas, beans, fiber, healthy diet, resistant starch, study, Sweet potato
Monday, August 11, 2008
Potassium Rich Foods
Potassium helps regulate blood pressure and maintain normal heart and artery function. It also reduces the risk of stroke.| Potato, baked, with skin (1 medium) | 1,082 mg | |
| Sweet potato, baked, with skin (1 medium) | 694 mg | |
| White beans, canned (1/2 cup) | 595 mg | |
| Yogurt, low fat (8 ounces) | 531 mg | |
| Beets, cooked (1 cup) | 519 mg | |
| Halibut, cooked (3 ounces) | 490 mg | |
| Banana (1 medium) | 422 mg | |
| Kidney beans, canned (1/2 cup) | 328 mg | |
| Raisins (1.5-ounce box) | 322 mg | |
| Salmon, cooked (3 ounces) | 319 mg | |
| Blackberries (1 cup) | 233 mg |
Labels: essential nutrient, healthy diet, potassium, Sweet potato, Whole Foods
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
One Potato....Two Potato... SWEET POTATO!
A nutritional All-Star — one of the best vegetables you can eat. They're loaded with carotenoids, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. Bake and then mix in some unsweetened applesauce or crushed pineapple for extra moisture and sweetness.Labels: carotenoids, healthy diet, potassium, Sweet potato, vegetable
