“Natural” is an odd term. It has no regulatory meaning. -Marion Nestle, author, Food Politics
MY COMMENT: Don’t be deceived by food labels that include the term “natural.”
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In one study, college students were given one of two menus. One menu featured French fries, chicken nuggets and a baked potato; the other included those same items as well as a salad. The French fries, widely perceived as the least healthful option, were three times as popular with students selecting from the menu that had the salad as they were with the other group. -NY Times
MY COMMENT: Ok, let me get this straight- students that select food items perceived as healthy feel justifed to also eat more less healthy foods?
Drinks or food with caffeine can pick things up a bit. So can the thermal effect of digesting protein, but overall impact is not going to be that significant, at least in the short term. Exercise does a far better job stimulating metabolism and burning calories.
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Though many organic-food advocates remain adamant that the eco-friendly, pesticide-free methods of farming deemed organic by the USDA produce better-for-you foods, there’s not a strong body of science to support that stance -washingtonpost
YES
There is mounting evidence that organically grown fruits, vegetables and grains may offer more of some nutrients, including vitamin C, iron, magnesium and phosphorus, and less exposure to nitrates and pesticide residues than their counterparts grown using synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. -organic trade association
1. Buy in bulk.
2. Shop at Costco, Sam’s Club or a comparable warehouse store.
3. Stop buying unhealthy snacks like cookies, candy, and soda.
4. Buy day old bread- stock up and freeze.
5. Choose smaller fruits.
6. Use coffee grounds twice- just add a little extra new.
7. Shop with a list.
8. Set a time limit that you spend shopping for food.
9. Eat before you shop.
10. Check dates on foods in your freezer. Reduce or eliminate waste.
11. Check the size of your carbohydrate portions- make sure you are not preparing too much and throwing away the rest.
12. Get creative with leftovers. Think how you can use food before you throw anything away.
13. Rotisserie chicken is cheaper than frozen cutlets (abcnews).
14. Skim milk is cheaper than 2% (abcnews)
15. Choose fruit that is in season
16. Look through your local paper and clip coupons. You can also find coupons online- shortcuts.com
17. Consider forming a buyers club and qualify for volume discounts from local vendors.
18. Invite friends over for potluck instead of eating out.
19. Make large casseroles, divide up and store for future meals.
20. If you have more than one choice in grocery stores, check prices of items you buy frequently. Find the cheapest store.
21. Check out ebay’s food section.
22. Shop for local produce at farmers markets.
1. Oatmeal and oat bran.
2. Walnuts and almonds.
3. Fish and omega-3 fatty acids
4. Olive oil
5. Foods fortified with plant sterols or stanols.
source: mayoclinic.com
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