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01-04-2007, 09:49 PM | #1 | |||
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Nutrition & Fitness Challenge
Get on the path to a healthier you The Nutrition & Fitness Challenge 2007 is a three-week program that will help you achieve your nutrition and fitness goals by making healthy eating and active living easier. By participating, you will: * Learn your Body Mass Index (BMI) and calorie needs * Find out which foods are high in nutrients and can improve your overall health * Assess your current physical activity level and develop a plan for meeting your goals * Track and review your progress with our food and activity logs * Test your health knowledge with our informative articles and quizzes Plus, you can enjoy our menu ideas and food facts each week of the Challenge! The Nutrition & Fitness Challenge 2007 is fun and FREE! http://www.mealsmatter.org/EatingFor...eature_nc.aspx and also- http://www.healthywomen.org/take10/j...7/feature.html
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01-05-2007, 12:41 AM | #2 | |||
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Many functional foods can be found in your grocery store… and you may even have some of them in your refrigerator and pantry! Remember that to reap the benefits of functional foods they need to be consumed in appropriate amounts. Your health care provider can help you establish realistic and maintainable goals for both foods and activity to help you achieve your goals.
Almonds May lower LDL and total cholesterol May reduce risk of heart disease Monounsaturated fatty acids, protein, fiber, vitamin E, magnesium Blueberries May reduce risk of cancer May improve vision problems May prevent urinary tract infection Antioxidants such as anthocyanin, fiber Broccoli May lower LDL cholesterol May reduce risk of cancer May maintain healthy immune system Vitamins A, K, C, E; beta-carotene, potassium, folate, fiber, sulforaphane, glucosinolates Cheese May decrease risk of certain cancers Calcium, vitamins A, D; protein, riboflavin, phosphorus, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) Chocolate, Dark May decrease risk of heart disease Flavonoids, potassium, iron, phosphorus, monounsaturated fatty acids, and stearic acid Cranberries May improve urinary tract health May reduce risk of acute and recurrent urinary tract infection May reduce risk of heart disease Fructose and proanthocyanidins Flax Seed May reduce risk of heart disease May decrease high blood pressure May reduce osteoporosis risk May decrease total cholesterol and LDL Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, fiber, beta-carotene, magnesium, potassium, lignans Garlic May reduce risk of cancer May lower total cholesterol levels May lower blood pressure May protect against common cold Antioxidants, potassium, phosphorus Grapes and Grape Juice (Red and Purple) May reduce risk of heart disease May inhibit tumor growth May prevent cell damage Phytonutrients, polyphenols, vitamin C Milk May reduce risk of osteoporosis May decrease colon cancer risk May reduce high blood pressure Calcium, vitamins A, D; protein, riboflavin, phosphorus, potassium Oatmeal May reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels Beta-glucan (soluble fiber), protein, B-vitamins Salmon May improve mental and visual function May reduce risk of heart disease Omega-3 fatty acids, protein, potassium, vitamins D, E; phosphorus Soy May reduce risk of heart disease May decrease risk of certain cancers in some people May lower LDL cholesterol May ease menopausal symptoms Omega-3 fatty acids, protein, potassium, vitamins D, E; phosphorus Tea Black: May decrease heart disease risk May reduce risk of some cancers Green: May reduce risk for heart disease May boost immune system Vitamin C, tannins, catechins, flavonoids, theaflavin-3’-monogallate (TF-2) Polyphenols Tomatoes May reduce risk of prostate cancer May decrease heart attack risk Lycopene (an antioxidant), vitamins A, C; potassium, beta-carotene, phosphorus Whey Protein May reduce the risk of cancer May strengthen immune system May improve exercise performance May increase muscle mass on resistance training program Lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase, alpha-lactalbumin, sphingomyelin and calcium Wine, Red May reduce heart disease risk May decrease risk of some cancers May reduce LDL cholesterol May raise HDL cholesterol Flavonoids, phenols (an antioxidant), resveratrol Yogurt, cultured dairy products Some strains may improve intestinal health May reduce risk of some cancers May reduce cholesterol in some groups Calcium, vitamins A, D; protein, riboflavin, phosphorus, probiotics http://www.mealsmatter.org/EatingFor...func_list.aspx
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