Not All Fats Are Created Equal
Not All Fats Are Created Equal
Saturated, Polyunsaturted, Monounsaturated, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Omega-6 Fatty Acids! Who can keep them straight? Thanks to our friends at Women’s Health Magazine we can! A few helpful tips to keep in mind. If the fat is solid at room temperature it is most likely saturated(think butter). Polyunsaturated fats tend to be in the liquid form at room temperature(think oils). These fats are found in plant-based foods like nuts and can help to improve cholesterol, control diabetes and prevent against heart disease. Monounsaturated Fatty Acids can help to improve cholesterol levels and are found in foods like avocado, peanut butter and olives. Omega-3 Fatty Acids helps protect against cardiovasicular diseases and inflamation and the best way to get it is to eat salmon at least 3 times a week. This fat can also be found in sardines and walnuts. Omega-6 Fatty Acids are tricky, they need to be ingested in a 1 to 1 ration with omega-3’s. Try almond butter or a little margerine. Don’t be afraid of fat, just eat the right type!
Is their such a thing as a Healthy Waffle??
According to SELF magazine most restaurant waffles with whipped cream and syrup contain at least 530 calories and 11 grams of saturated fat! Yuck! What is a girl to do when she needs her waffle fix? Eat Smart Age Smart insiders say Van’s Lite Waffles are delicious and with only 70 calories per waffle, you can have 2! Try adding sugar free syrup and skipping the whipped cream. Other yummy topping to add are peanut butter, strawberries and shaved almond slices. A great way to start the day off or eat for dessert!
Can EggNog be Healthy? Healthy Holiday Tips
Eggnog – Friend or Foe?
Healthy ingredient substitutes for holiday recipes are a must, but there is no reason why we shouldn’t be able to enjoy a delicious dessert or cocktail! Eggnog can be your enemy or your friend… A traditional glass of Eggnong has over 300 calories in it – what?? Here’s a healthy tip from your firends at Eat Smart Age Smart – Instead of using heavy cream and milk try soy or rice milk (which has less calories and fat)! Drink up and have a happy holiday.
Omega 3 Can Help Elevate Mood as a Calcium Channel blocker
Get in a Good Mood!
Rainbow Light Omega Skin & Mood – 60 Softgels, 2 pack
All we hear about are Omega 3s and how they are so important for our health. Did you know they are also important for our mood? The reason Omega 3s can help elevate mood is that it contains EPA(type of acid) that works as a calcium channel blocker similar to that of a mood-stabilizing drug. Rainbow Light Omega Skin & Mood mixes Omega 3s with Astaxanthin, ResVinol-25 and GLA to make you look younger and feel better! 2 in 1 vitamins are the best!
Spaghetti Squash is Loaded with Vitamins and Important Nutrients
Let Them Eat Squash!
Seems like everybody is trying to cut carbs. But what are you supposed to eat when you crave pasta? Try Spaghetti squash! Spaghetti squash is loaded with vitamins and important nutrients such as Riboflavin(B2), Folic Acid, Potassium, Vitamin A and Beta Carotene. One cup of squash has 42 calories, so you never have to feel guilty about eating it! To prepare the squash, cut it in half and bake it for one hour at 350 degrees, then scoop out the flesh with a fork (which looks like spaghetti) and mix in whatever you like. Olive oil, garlic and lemon or tomato sauce and grated parmesan work! Bon appetit!
Eat Chocolate Daily to Reduce Chance of Heart Attack or Stroke
Chocolate can Save your Life
Hershey Kisses Large Bag 5 pounds
This time of year there seems to be candy everywhere in sight! Trying to stay healthy and fit can go by the wayside come Halloween time. But, now there is some good news about eating certain candy. A study by the European Heart Journal found that people who ate a small amount of chocolate daily were 40% less likely to have a heart attack or stroke! However, the amount of chocolate is crucial, they recommend a piece around the size of a Hershey’s kiss. Better than nothing!
Taking Biotin as an Oral Supplement can really Help to Combat Thinning Hair
Stop Thinning Hair!
Nature’s Bounty, Super Potency Biotin, 5000mcg, 60-Count (Pack of 2)
As we age our hair starts to thin, an unpleasant fact but true. The good news is we can do something about it- Biotin! Biotin is a B complex found in our bodies and some foods. Taking Biotin as an oral supplement can really help to combat thinning hair and brittle nails. Many delicious foods containing Biotin also, nuts have the highest levels. Peanuts and almonds are the best! Biotin is also found in tuna, pork and bananas. Eat up your hair is depending on it.
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Olive Oil Lowers LDL Cholesterol – It Has Many Health Benefits
Olive Oil Has Many Health Benefits
Alessi Olive Oil, Extra Virgin, 17-Ounce
Next time you reach for the salad dressing-skip it and grab the olive oil. Olive Oil has less calories and preservatives and lowers LDL cholesterol-an extra bonus! Alessi is an insider favorite at Eat Smart Age Smart. This delicious Olive Oil goes great with every type of food and can also be used as a hair and skin treatment. Try brushing a little olive oil through wet hair for hydrated shiny look when dry. Olive Oil is also great to use in the bath-you’re skin will thank you!
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