Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Top 5 Food Stories for Wednesday June 22nd, 2011

1) Online Votes Lift Last-Ranked "Caveman Diet" (foodsafetynews.com)
Ever hear the saying "Eat Like a Caveman"? Well the Paleolithic Diet (aka the Caveman Diet) is gaining popularity as of late by focusing on eating only plants and animals just as the hunter and gathers did thousands of years ago, when cheeseburgers, candy and other junk foods were non-existent. So let's turn back the clock, when obesity and diabetes were a thing of the distant future.


2) Healthy Diet Tips - 6 Reasons You Should Drink Beer (accessrx.com)
Like we need a reason to drink beer? Check out this list reasons why we should drink beer including stroke prevention and lowering your blood pressure. As Benjamin Franklin once said, "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." Cheers!







3) Olive Oil Protects Against Stroke (abcnews.com)
According to a recent study, including olive oil in your diet (either cooking with it or using it in dressings) may lower your risk of stroke by 41%! Used heavily as part of the Mediterranean diet, which has been associated with longer life spans, olive oil is low is saturated fat and high in monounsaturated fat, which lowers bad cholestoral (LDL) and raises good cholestral (HDL). Plus, as an added bonus, it helps bring out the flavor of foods that it's being cooked with. So make sure to replace butter with olive oil the next time you make scrambled eggs! Your body will thank you later.


Source: drinknectar.com
4) 4 Things to Avoid at Restaurants (nasdaq.com)
We all love going to restaurants both for the convenience of not having to cook and for the variety of delicious flavors and atmosphere. However, here is a list of 4 things you should avoid to maximize your dining experience without breaking the bank.





5) When Does Your Metabolism Really Change? (self.com)
Your metabolic rate is the number of calories you burn everyday while sitting still without exercising. Unfortunately, this rate decreases as we age. The good news is that there are steps we can take to fight against this slow down. Here are 5 ways to boost your metabolism as we age. Eat up and get moving!

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