Sensible weight managemtnt
According to Dole Nutrition News, a Harvard study showing a link between red meat and a higher risk of death from heart disease and cancer wasn’t a surprise to doctors and nutritionists (NutritionNews@dolenutritionnews.com), but the ingredients of a healthy diet are still mysterious to people bombarded by confusing marketing and weight-loss schemes.
Says Dr. Ralph Vicari, a MIMA cardiologist who teaches at the University of Central Florida, “A lot of the beef industry would tout that red meat has low cholesterol. Some red meats do have low cholesterol, but they’re loaded with saturated fat.”
Less is best, but you don’t have to give up meat entirely, said nutritionist Kristine Van Workum, owner of Brevard Nutrition in Indialantic, Fla. She and her husband, Kevin, enjoy grilling. Alongside vegetarian dishes, fish and chicken, there’s occasionally a cut of red meat.
“More fruits and vegetables, more of a plant-based diet are generally healthier,” she said. “But I always tell people, too, there’s lots of different cuts of red meat that are pretty lean cuts. So if you do love red meat, it’s fine to plan in small amounts.”
Small is key.
“The standardized recommended serving size for a cooked piece of meat is 3 ounces,” she said. “When it says the ounces on the menu, it’s raw, so it cooks down a little bit, but restaurant portions are always larger than the standard.”
Sensible products such as “Hunger Caps” by RE Body and “Optimized Saffron” by Life Extension are available at the Herbal Path and help to support healthy eating habits and a positive mental outlook.
May 4, 2012
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