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FOOD & NUTRITION
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Favorable
Fish Findings
Two recent studies add to the evidence
that fatty acids in fish have a range of
health benefits. In March, it was reported
that men who consumed the most omega-3
fatty acids from fish, such as salmon,
mackerel, herring and sardines, had a 63%
lower risk of developing aggressive prostate
cancer compared to men with the lowest
intake of omega-3s. An April study
Studies continue to
showed that the omega-3 fatty acid in reveal the nutritional
fish called DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
bonanza of fatty fish.
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THE TAKEAWAY Include fatty fish in your diet
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MICROWAVE VS.
To neutral-
ANTIOXIDANTS
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Don’t zap the zip out of
Although it’s quick and easy,
of the
your veggie nutrients. microwaving vegetables may chemicals in new
reduce their health benefits by
clothing and
destroying disease-fighting
antioxidants. It was found that
bedding, soak
broccoli cooked in water in them in a sink or
a microwave lost 97% of its
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flavonoids, while boiling it on
top of the stove destroyed 66%.
with one cup
Steamed broccoli lost only 11% of baking soda
of its flavonoids. It appears that the culprit may be direct contact with water, as the nutrients are
or borax for
released into the liquid. So if microwaving, mist your vegetables rather than submerging them.
THE TAKEAWAY The closer to their natural state, the better when eating veggies.
several hours
(or overnight).
Vital Stat
The CDC reports that Americans on average consume more than 3,000 mg of sodium daily, double the
recommended intake for most people.
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