Nutrition Tips by Jane Thurnell-Read

Here are some quick nutrition tips to help you live a healthier life.  Easy to implement using food and nutritional supplements - get a healthier life.

The Benefit Of Nuts
Nuts are associated with a lower risk of heart disease, but eat in moderation as they have lots of calories, so too much could cause weight gain. Snacking on pistachio nuts may help to lower levels of so-called “bad” LDL cholesterol, suggest results of a study by researchers at Penn State University, USA.

Coping With Stress
Over-eating and over-dependence on alcohol are ways of coping with stress, but there are other healthier options too.

Have A Healthy Breakfast
Stir low-fat or fat-free granola into a bowl of low-fat or fat-free yogurt. Top with sliced apples or berries. Porridge/oatmeal is a great breakfast food - with a low GI value it helps to sustain you to lunch time without snacking.

Dieting?
Aim to be the last to finish. If you slow down your eating, you'll eat less.

Quercetin Supplement
Quercetin acts like an antihistamine and an anti-inflammatory, and may help protect against heart disease and cancer. Quercetin can help counteract hay fever by changing histamine levels in the body. Take a supplement or try foods such as cherries that are rich in quercetin.

Chromium
An American study showed that 90% of diets were at least slightly deficient in the important mineral chromium.

Sterols
Sterols in plants help to balance the immune system naturally, but every time you freeze, boil, cook or dry out foods sterols are damaged.

Pomegranate Juice
Pomegranate juice can help prevent the build up of plaque in the arteries which can cause heart attacks and strokes.

Cinnamon
Cinnamon as a spice or a supplement can help those with type II diabetes lower their blood sugar, fats and cholesterol levels, particularly if taken regularly in the morning.

Goji Berries
Goji berries taste like a cross between a raisin and a cherry. In China they have been traditionally regarded as excellent for longevity, strength-building and sexual potency. Dried goji berries are becoming more available. They're rich in beta-carotene and also contain vitamin B1, B2, B6 and vitamin E.

Eat Less Meat
A single cow can produce as much as 500 litres of methane per day. Methane has 23 times the global warming impact of carbon dioxide.Livest ock is responsible for 70% of the Amazon deforestation in Latin America where the rainforests have been cleared to make new pastures. Eating less meat is good for your health too.

Prostate Problems
Prevention is best. Up your intake of antioxidant rich fruit and vegetables and eat some  pumpkin seeds every day.

Coenzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10 production in the body reduces as you get older and can leave you feeling tired and lacking in energy. A coenzyme q10 supplement could help.

Fennel Tea
This tea is great for digestive problems.

Recurrent Mouth Ulcers
This can be a sign you are over-stressed and your immune system is suffering. Take extra vitamin C and zinc, and check if you are short of iron.

Mint Tea
Mint tea can relieve chronic sinusitis, respiratory and digestive problems.

Cow's Milk
Cows that graze on grass and clover produce milk with higher levels of beneficial nutrients - fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamins.

The Benefits Of Ginger
Ginger has traditionally been used for arthritis, rheumatism, dyspepsia, flatulence, colic, sore throats and muscle sprains.

Magnesium
In a UK study 7 out of 10 women were found to be short of magnesium. Beans, pulses, seeds and nuts are a good source of magnesium.

Chilli
Chillis are thought to increase blood flow and have anti-bacterial properties. Add chillis to your food when you have an infection.

Coriander
The herb coriander relaxes bowel muscles and reduces wind and bloating. Add fresh coriander leaves to a salad; or use in place of parsley.

Jane Thurnell-Read Copyright 2009 Online Nutritional Supplements