PETER'S PRINCIPLES - August 19, 2007
Mary from Waterford says her husband switched from smoking to chewing tobacco. He insists it is not as bad as cigarettes. Is this true?
Absolutely not! All tobacco is horrible for your health. Get rid of it! In fact a new study found all forms of tobacco, whether it is cigarettes, cigars, a pipe or chewing tobacco, can cause you to have a heart attack.
Researchers found using tobacco doubles and in some cases can even quadruple the risk of a heart attack. Previous studies have also confirmed any sort of tobacco use increases your risk of cancer and stroke. Cigarette smoking is the leading most preventable cause of death in the United States. 1 out of every 5 deaths is due to smoking. That is about a half million people each year.
Our children are at risk as well! More than 5 million children today will die a premature death because of tobacco use. We need to educate them so they don't start!
Mary from White Lake is having a lot of barbeques this summer and she is also trying to lose weight. What can she serve that is healthy and delicious?
Mary, check these out!
- Chilled soups, like cucumber dill. Research shows a low calorie, broth based soup at the beginning of the meal will fill you up so you eat less.
- Grilled vegetables. They are delicious on the grill and packed with antioxidants and other good stuff.
- Fresh fruit. Ditch the high calorie dessert and serve fruit instead.
The best way to lose weight this summer is load up on fruits and vegetables. Produce is at its peak in summer. Besides being lower in calories, produce is loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber.
