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Never eat bread that has mold.
Ten nutrition mistakes, even very healthy people do >>>>
Never eat bread that has mold.
Ten nutrition mistakes, even very healthy people do >>>>
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Flax seeds are filled with omega-3 fats, fiber and lignans (antioxidants), all of which are good for heart health. But whole flax seeds can pass through the intestines without being digested, which means you will not be able to enjoy the health benefits inside the seed. Instead, buy ground flax seeds or put them in a coffee grinder or spice mill. Less
Flax seeds are filled with omega-3 fats, fiber and lignans (antioxidants), all of which are good for heart health. But whole flax seeds can pass through the intestines without being digested, which means that … more
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It's easy to start a combination of superfoods in a blender. Blueberries, cashew butter, chia, kale, bananas and coconut milk sound like a dreamy breakfast elixir, but these concoctions can quickly become caloric bombs. Keep smoothies in the 300 calorie range by serving smaller portions (about 8-12 ounces), using more vegetables than fruits, and easily going with high calorie nuts and seeds. Less
It's easy to start a combination of superfoods in a blender. Blueberries, cashew nut butter, chia, kale, bananas and coconut milk sound like a dreamy breakfast elixir, but these concoctions can quickly … more
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The caffeine in coffee can interfere with your body's ability to absorb some of the vitamins and minerals in your supplements, including calcium, iron, B vitamins and vitamin D. Drinks such as tea and coffee cola also contain caffeine. Enjoy your coffee about an hour before taking your supplements, and instead swallow pills with water. Less
The caffeine in coffee can affect your body's ability to absorb some of the vitamins and minerals in your supplements, including calcium, iron, B vitamins and vitamin D.
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Beans are an amazing source of fiber and protein, but canned varieties can hold up to 1,000 mg of sodium per cup – two-thirds of what you need in a whole day! Look for boxes that say "no added salt" or "low sodium". If you can not find them, empty and rinse your canned beans, which will remove about 40% of the sodium. Less
Beans are an amazing source of fiber and protein, but canned varieties can hold up to 1,000 mg of sodium per cup – two-thirds of what you need in a whole day! Look for cans that say "no added salt" … more
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The main source of sugar in the American diet is sugary drinks, not fruits. Sugary soft drinks contain no beneficial nutrients, while fruits contain protective fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. In addition, we do not tend to eat too much fruit, but tend to drink too much soda. Consider how easy it is to lower a 20 ounce soda, rather than eating six bananas at a time. Both contain 16 teaspoons of sugar. Choose fruit and pop the soda. Less
The main source of sugar in the American diet is sugary drinks, not fruits. Sugary soft drinks contain no beneficial nutrients, while fruits contain protective fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. In addition, we do not tend to … more
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For many years, we have relied on labeling claims that tell us what our food does not contain – fats, sugars, gluten. It's more important to watch what foods contain. Ultra-processed foods can be fat-free or sugar-free, but also loaded with preservatives or refined ingredients. Read the ingredient lists and choose foods as close to nature as possible. Less
For many years, we have relied on labeling claims that tell us what our food does not contain – fats, sugars, gluten. It's more important to watch what foods contain. Ultra-processed foods can be fat-free or … more
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Alternatives to soy-based milk, almonds, cashew nuts, rice, etc. are often enriched with calcium and vitamin D. But the nutrients added do not stay very well in the liquid and tend to sink to the bottom of the container. If you drink without shaking first, you can not enjoy the benefits of added vitamins and minerals. Shake well before serving. Less
Alternatives to soy-based milk, almonds, cashew nuts, rice, etc. are often enriched with calcium and vitamin D. But the added nutrients do not stay very well in the liquid and tend to sink to the bottom of the food.
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Vegetables contain fat-soluble vitamins A, E and K and a host of antioxidants that require the absorption of fat. If you skip oil and vinegar, you miss the key nutrients of the salad. Serve your veggies with oil-based dressing, nuts, seeds or avocado to dramatically increase your body's ability to absorb the beneficial nutrients from the veggies. Less
Vegetables contain fat-soluble vitamins A, E and K and a host of antioxidants that require the absorption of fat. If you skip oil and vinegar, you miss the key nutrients of the salad. Serve your greens … more
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Yogurt is fermented milk and fermented foods contain probiotics. So, logic would dictate that all yogurts are rich in probiotics, but this is unfortunately not the case. If the yoghurt has been heated or pasteurized, the probiotics are destroyed and can not be added. Look for the words "live active cultures" or check the list of ingredients for specific probiotic names (Lactobacillus acidophilus, L bulgaricus, etc.). you get these beneficial bacteria, which facilitate digestion and support the immune system. Less
Yogurt is fermented milk and fermented foods contain probiotics. So, logic would dictate that all yogurts are rich in probiotics, but this is unfortunately not the case. If the yoghurt has been heated or pasteurized, … more
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Sports drinks are meant to replace the liquids and electrolytes that are lost when you sweat excessively, and are suitable after endurance sports like football games or marathons. But extra sugar and salt in sports drinks are not needed for occasional exercises with minimal perspiration. After a walk, moisturizing with water is the best choice. Less
Sports drinks are meant to replace the liquids and electrolytes that are lost when you sweat excessively, and are suitable after endurance sports like football games or marathons. But extra sugar and salt in the sport … more
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Never eat bread that has mold.
Ten nutrition mistakes, even very healthy people do >>>>
Never eat bread that has mold.
Ten nutrition mistakes, even very healthy people do >>>>
Photo: Getty Images
Never eat the "clean" part of the moldy bread
We have all been there. The loaf of bread that you bought a few weeks ago is starting to grow and you may be wondering, "Maybe I can just cut the part where I can see the mold and eat the clean part." Even if you can not see it, all your bread can be associated with a mushroom. Here is a transcript of the video.
You are all ready to make the sandwich of your dreams. Turkey, tomato and Swiss on a bed of romaine lettuce caught between two slices of yeast. Classic.
Oh no, what's that? Mold? But look, good new. The mold is only on a part of the bread. So, can I just cut that and go well, right?
There is no "clean" part of the moldy bread. This is because mold is a mushroom, like mushrooms. The caps on the surface are fairly easy to spot. But there is a vast network of underground "roots" called hyphae that you can not see.
So let's take another look at your bread. Ugh, disgusting!
Maybe you can just grab another piece of the same bread. Well, it's not a great idea either. Because when the mold emerges from its fuzzy head, what you see is the reproductive part of the mold called sporangia. Each sporangium releases tens of thousands of spores.
So, even if you can not see it, this whole bread could be full of mushrooms.
But it seems like such a waste to just throw it away. After all, you eat mold all the time, like the mold used in making cheese, soy sauce and even life-saving antibiotics like penicillin. Eating a little on your bread can not be so bad, right?
In the end, it's a gamble. Just like eating a wild mushroom, many are fine. But some can be deadly.
Mold is the same thing. There are thousands of different mold species, many of which are harmless to humans. But as so many types can grow on foods, it's almost impossible to know if what you eat is safe.
Cladosporium, for example, can sometimes trigger allergies but is usually harmless. While other molds, like Penicillium crustosum, produce harmful poisons called mycotoxins. An elderly couple in 2005, for example, was admitted to the hospital after eating a can of soup contaminated with this type of mold. They had severe muscle tremors but eventually recovered.
But other molds, like Rhizopus stolonifer, can have permanent effects. And you could recognize this mold because it usually grows on bread: blue-green, with black spots and super blur. In rare cases, it can cause a deadly infection called zygomycosis, which causes clotting of your blood and can, eventually, starve your cells to the point that they die.
And it's not like bacteria where a little heat will eliminate the threat because high temperatures will not break down mycotoxins. And since you have no idea what you are about to put in your mouth, ask yourself: is it really worth the risk?
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