FOOD & NUTRITION
MORE FIBER, LESS “BAD” FAT
ncreasing dietary soluble fiber can help you cut danger- ous fat located deep in your belly, say researchers. In a study published in the journal Obesity, subjects were able to cut metabolically nasty visceral fat located in the stom- ach region and wrapped around vital organs by ingesting more soluble fiber from vegetables, fruits and beans. A higher fiber intake can also help lower the risk of car-
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Fiber foods help your gut and your waistline.
diovascular disease. That’s the conclusion of a different study performed at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, whose lead author, Hongyan Ning, MD, told
Healthday.com: “The results are pretty amazing. Younger (20 to 39 years) and middle-aged (40 to 59 years) adults with the highest fiber intake, compared to those with the lowest fiber intake, showed a statistically signifi- cant lower lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease.” THE TAKEAWAY Start making fiber a big part of your diet. Try to ingest at least 35 g a day.
Thanks a Latte Drinking coffee helps fight diabetes, depression. Five cups of coffee
per day for two months were associated with metabolic benefits. A different study found that drinking more than two cups of coffee daily helps reduce depression in women.
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Could it be?
A treat you enjoy is good for you?
Snackin’ Pistachios are weight-man- agement superstars. UCLA scientists found that the fat in pistachios is not readily absorbed by the body, making these nuts the perfect snack.
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That’s how many people in the United States are sensitive or allergic to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. The hard-to-digest “gluey” substance is a hidden danger and a much bigger problem to people’s digestive systems than previously believed. Look for more gluten-free products hitting shelves next year.
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