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Hungry and Tired? What Did You Eat Last?

07 Tuesday Aug 2012

Posted by creatingahealthylifestyle in Healthy Body

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Angry, Blood Sugar, Complex Carbohydrates, Fat, Fiber, Health, Healthy Body, Hungry, Simple Carbohydrates, Sugar, Tired, Whole Grains

Hungry and Tired? What Did You Eat Last?There’s a saying, “Never let yourself get too hungry, tired or angry.” Did you know that what you eat can have a direct effect on how you feel hours later?

For example, When you eat or drink something high in sugar, your body gets a sudden surge of energy followed by an insulin surge that rapidly drops your blood sugar level. Then about two hours later, you feel really hungry, tired and sometimes irritable. To avoid this, replace simple carbohydrates/sugars and processed foods with whole grain/complex ones.  You will feel better and more satisfied. Sugar does not have to be completely avoided, but it should be eaten with some fat (from cheese or nuts) or fiber (from fruit or grains) so you can absorb it more slowly.

Also, remember to eat often enough so that you don’t let yourself get too hungry.

Love, Health & Happiness,

Phyllis

Fiber Promotes Health!

14 Thursday Jun 2012

Posted by creatingahealthylifestyle in Healthy Eating

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Adults, Blood Sugar, Children, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Dietary fiber, Fruit, Health, Healthy Eating, Heart disease, Low-density lipoprotein, Vegetables, Weight Loss, Whole grain

Fiber Promotes Health!Quiz: Which food has the highest amount of fiber?  

a.  1 apple                   

b.  ½ c. blueberries 

c.  1/2 cup black beans

d.  1 whole wheat pita

(See answers below)

Dietary fiber can be found in whole grains, fruit, vegetables, cooked beans, peas, lentils, nuts and seeds.

Fiber has important health benefits for adults and children. It promotes regularity, prevents constipation and can aid in weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight.  Fiber has also been shown to prevent some cancers, especially colon and breast cancer.  In addition, fiber may help lower the LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) and total cholesterol, therefore reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Fiber can also help lower blood sugar, therefore helping better manage diabetes, and possibly preventing diabetes. 

A product or food item can be labeled “High Fiber” when it contains 5 grams or more per serving of fiber.  Fiber-containing foods such as vegetables help provide a feeling of fullness with fewer calories.  And research has shown that children who eat a wide variety of fiber-rich foods will likely continue with this healthy habit later in life!

Answers: c. 1/2 cup black beans has 6 grams of fiber; a. 1 apple has 4.5 grams; b. ½ c. blueberries has 4.4 grams; d. 1 whole wheat pita has 4.5 grams.

Love, Health & Happiness,

Phyllis

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