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There are many forms of soy, including miso, tofu, whole soy beans, numerous dairy-comparable products such as milk, yogurt and cheese, and meat-alternative products. Healthy Food Secrets deems soy as a healthy food because of its many health benefits, including the promotion of a healthy heart and healthy bones, the prevention of cancer and the alleviation of menopausal symptoms.
Soy beans contain high amounts of protein, including essential amino acids, and soy beans are a great source of calcium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, B-vitamins, magnesium, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. |
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Grains And Breads
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Monday, 19 January 2009 03:33 |
 Tips to increase fiber:
Healthy Foods 10 tips to increase fiber are below. So I’m sure you’ve read the Healthy Food Secrets article on fiber. Now, here are top tips on boosting up your fiber!
1. Have a high-fiber cereal for breakfast such as whole grain rasin bran or frosted shredded wheat.
2. Put any of these in your cereal and you’ll boost up your fiber intake by 1-2 grams: Bananas, Berries or raisins.
3. Include whole grain and enriched grain breads in your diet! When making a sandwich, do a 2 for 2; you can eat one slice of white bread and one slice of 100% whole wheat bread. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 20 February 2009 17:26 )
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Monday, 19 January 2009 03:30 |
 All grains originated from whole grains. After milling, if the germ, bran and endosperm are all in their proper amounts, then grains still qualify as whole grains.
The USDA Dietary Guidelines state that one serving of grain is equivalent to:
-A slice of 100% whole grain
-A half cup of 100% whole grain rice, cooked pasta, hot cereal or other grain.
-1 cup of 100% whole grain cereal. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 13 February 2009 06:38 )
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Saturday, 08 November 2008 01:45 |
 Fiber:
Weight gain has been the harsh reality of life for alot people. Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to eliminate your urge to eat, drop tremendous amounts of body fat and still retain the muscle in your body ? According to recent research Dietary Fiber has been the answer to this question. Most of the time over weight individuals just lack the self esteem to get up, get out and do something about their weight problem. Others have trouble making healthy meals on a consistent basis. The healthy food staff had a problem with finding the right healthy foods that aid with weight loss so we created healthy food secrets to help ourselves and our readers.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 13 February 2009 06:38 )
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Thursday, 11 September 2008 23:43 |
 Quinoa:
Quinoa is one of the best kept healthy diet secrets because so few people know about it. Those who do know about quinoa may not know how to best include it in their diet. Many consumers may be vaguely aware of quinoa vaguely as some kind of wheat type bran fiber or cereal. The seeds of the quinoa plant are edible and can be prepared in a number of ways to promote a healthy and nutritious diet.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 14 February 2009 07:19 )
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