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Which coffee brewing method is the healthiest?
No need to ditch your morning habit: Studies have proven coffee’s health benefi ts, ranging from reduced cancer risk to improved athletic endurance. But you may want to be selective about how you brew it. Research has shown that “boiled coffee,” such as French
press coffee, can signifi cantly increase cholesterol levels (8 percent in men and 10 percent in women). That oily sheen on unfi ltered coffee contains up to 80 times more coffee- specifi c fatty acids, one of which—cafestol—stimulates LDL (bad) cholesterol, says Rob van Dam, PhD, assistant professor at Harvard School of Public Health’s Department of Nutrition. Because most cafestol gets left behind in coffee fi lters, people with high cholesterol levels should choose drip coffee. Prone to heartburn? Consider cold brewing. This method retains and concentrates coffee’s volatile fl avor elements as well as the caffeine, but may cut out up to 85 percent of its oils and acids, making a smoother, nonirritating brew. Cold brewing is easy—you just need to do it ahead of time.
–Susan Enfi eld
Animal Welfare Approved
“Natural.” “Free range.” “Farm fresh.” Ambiguous and misleading marketing terms on animal products often lead to confusion and skepticism. But the Animal Welfare Approved (AWA) label deserves your attention. Rigorous animal care standards back the label, which appears on packaged meat, dairy, and eggs. AWA indicates a farm is family-owned and that its animals are pasture-raised and humanely treated. Trained auditors annually inspect the farms to ensure the standards are enforced. What’s more, you can support compassionate farmers near you by searching online (animalwelfareapproved. org) for products, farms, restaurants, and retailers that comply with AWA qualifi cations.
–J.B. Omega-3s for vegans
Good news for vegetarians and vegans who find it challenging to get an effective dose of long-chain omega-3s found in fatty fish and fish oil supplements. A recent study in The Journal of Nutrition reported that algae- sourced DHA supplements may reduce triglycerides and boost heart health by increasing HDL (good) cholesterol. Though the DHA supplements also slightly raised LDL (bad) cholesterol, researchers noted these were generally large particles, which are considered less harmful than small, dense particles. The net effect is likely to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.
–S.E. 18 deliciousliving | may 2012
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