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grain breads are vastly superior to their refined relations. A cup of whole wheat macaroni, for example, has more than twice as much fiber as the regular kind; same for whole wheat bread. And they are good sources of antioxidant vitamin E as well. When you shop, make sure you're buying the real thing: just because the color is dark, that doesn't mean you're getting whole grain. Check the ingredient list to make sure "whole" is listed first; if it's far down the list, you may be getting only a sprinkling, and that won't do you much good. |
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As long as you avoid high-fat, high-calorie choices, dairy foods are a prime nutritional source, especially for calcium and protein. |
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Before you balk at the idea of eggs as a healthy food, take a look at what's working in their favor. |
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Eggs are an excellent source of high-quality protein. They provide plentiful zinc, vitamins A, D, and E, and B vitamins, especially B12. One of their most important components is lecithin, which is vital to many of the body's metabolic processes. Lecithin helps prevent heart disease by dispersing fat deposits and cholesterol; it also helps convert fat from food into energy. And lecithin is essential for brain function: memory, concentration, and mood will all suffer if you don't get enough. |
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It's a mistake to avoid this nutritious, protein-rich food because of cholesterol scares. Dietary cholesterol, the kind you get from eggs and other foods, does not add to the circulating blood cho- |
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