What’s your latest diet? Are you colon cleansing or converting all your recipes to fat free, lower calorie versions? Maybe you’re eating no carb or low carb or maybe you’re forsaking meat in the name of weight loss and better health. There will always be a new diet trend to grab your attention and your bucks, but there’s a new philosophy in the world of health. It’s choosing certain foods, intentionally, in measured portions, to confer health benefits. So rather than just focusing on all the things you shouldn’t eat, this particular approach emphasizes the foods that should invade your meal plans with serving size still in mind, to improve your health or specifically to reduce your risk of certain diseases.
Fish is one of the foods that you are supposed to include several times a week in order to benefit from its omega 3 fatty acids. Of course, you’re supposed to choose the oily fishes that are low in mercury, like salmon. Nuts are another food that is now getting a lot of attention. They are high in healthy protein and fiber and a small portion can satisfy hunger.
According to a study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research 100th Annual Meeting, a serving (about 2 ounces daily) of walnuts may be the newest recognized weapon to reduce risk of breast cancer. Since the average consumer wants a snack that is crunchy, takes time to eat, provides satiation and good taste – why not ditch chips, and pretzels and cookies and other traditional snacks in favor of this easily portable and satisfying treat? You’ll have a pleasurable food moment and lower your risk for breast cancer.
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