PETER'S PRINCIPLES - April 9 -
13, 2007
Millions of American men are trying to take off that extra
holiday weight with a special diet. New research shows
they'd be smart to include fish in that new meal plan!
Whether it's salmon- shrimp- or canned tuna - the study from
the Journal of American Medicine says getting enough fish
can literally be a life saver! And if you're not crazy
about the taste of fish- don't give up me ship! Researchers
at Harvard examined the diets of more than forty thousand
men. They found as little as two five-ounce servings of
fish a month cut the risk of stroke as much as fifty
percent! It works because the fatty acids found in fish
makes blood flow more freely- preventing clots that can
cause stroke! Another important development- new research
seems to indicate the kind of fish you eat may not even
matter!
Gregg from Novi emails for tips on keeping his risk
of prostate cancer in check.
Gregg--once again exercise is the key! Exercise cuts the
risk of benign prostate enlargement or BPH -- which can
cause urinary problems in older men. A recent study
examined seventeen hundred men in a nine-month period.
The findings are startling! The most active men were fifty percent less likely to develop BPH! That study re-enforces previous research showing that more active men are generally less likely to develop BPH. Moderate activity can make all the difference! Just walking two to three hours per week can reduce the risk of BPH by 25 percent!
Right now there's no concrete evidence that exercise cures BPH once it develops. Think of it as a pre-emptive strike against a known killer!
Sarah from Rochester Hills wants the heart -healthy benefits of red wine without the alcohol. She emails
asking if grape juice packs the same healthy
punch!
Sarah-- both have their own unique benefits!
One study shows that red wine triggers more antioxidant activity in the blood stream. The fermentation process may create flavenoids -- an important antioxidant that's easier for the body to absorb. Alcohol in wine also seems to boost HDL -- good cholesterol.
But don't write off grape juice just yet! Research shows that purple juice may make platlets less likely to clump -- which reduces the chance of blood clots. Another study shows that grape juice seems to have antioxidant properties similar to Vitamin E.
It really just depends what benefit you're after! Talk to a nutritionist for more information!
Carol from Lincoln Park emails for tips on making
her bones their healthiest.
Carol- Vitamin K is definitely KING when it comes to bone
health!
Research shows that high intake of the nutrient is closely associated with bone density. Green leafy vegetables are one of the best sources of Vitamin K. Scientists find that women consuming around three hundred micrograms a day have greater bone density!
And you don't have to eat much to reap the benefits! One cup of spinach has around three hundred and sixty micrograms-- brussel sprouts two hundred and thirty five-- and broccoli one hundred and thirteen.
Vitamin K interacts with the bodies chemistry to provide healthy bones. It works by allowing a particular protein to take its place in the skeletal structure!
Talk to a nutritionist for more important information!
Bill from Pontiac e-mails for tips on cutting his
risk of stroke.
Bill.. get ready for some heart healthy tips you're sure to
find easy to swallow!
High blood pressure and stroke are linked to low potassium in the diet. The FDA now allows foods high in potassium to advertise that they can help cut the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. The best way to increase potassium and cut salt in your diet is to eat more fruits and vegetables! People who eat this way increased potassium levels by 50 percent ... while decreasing blood pressure. Health professionals say you can expect a 40 percent drop in your risk of stroke by boosting your potassium intake to the recommended 35 hundred milligrams per day.
Remember.. don't try to get all that potassium from
supplements. They don't provide the same stroke prevention
you'll find in a healthy diet.
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