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Eggs Are Actually Not As Unhealthy As Most People Think

February 20, 2016 By Rebecca McGhee Leave a Comment

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Are egg yolks unhealthy? The latest evidence says no.

New findings show that eggs are actually not as unhealthy as most people think. In fact, the new study clearly states that eating a high cholesterol item, like an egg yolk, does not increase the chances of a heart disease. The study has been published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Humans have been eating eggs for thousands of years. They’re widely thought of as a good thing, but there are some conflicting opinions out there; many people believe eggs to be cholesterol-packed, and therefore a food to be avoided.

First and foremost, eggs are a meatless source of complete proteins. Complete proteins contain essential amino acids that your body cannot produce itself, and which must come from the diet. This makes eggs a great food choice for vegetarians, who may otherwise struggle to get these essential amino acids with meat and fish cut from their diet.

Fat, both saturated and unsaturated, is another macronutrient found in eggs. Luckily, most of that fat is of the unsaturated, heart-healthy variety that your body needs for keeping cell membranes healthy, protecting internal organs, and helping with absorbing fat-soluble vitamins.

They are also one of the few foods that contain iodine, a mineral that’s essential for keeping your thyroid glands, which produce the hormones that control your metabolism, functioning properly.

Now, it is true that eggs contain small amounts of cholesterol. However, unless you have high cholesterol levels and have been advised by a doctor to cut down or cut out your intake, there’s no reason to avoid eggs. This is exactly what the study shows.

Dietary cholesterol does not translate into high levels of blood cholesterol.

stated Dr. Luc Djoussé, an associate professor and heart disease researcher.

During the study, researchers followed over 1,000 healthy men between the ages of 42 and 60-about a third of whom were carries of ApoE4-a gene variant that may increase the risk of both Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and heart disease.

Researchers examined the participant’s diets by providing them with questionnaires and followed them for about 21 years-during which time, 230 men developed coronary artery disease. Men in the study consumed about 2,800 milligrams of cholesterol every week, on average. Much of this, or a quarter, came from eating an average of four eggs weekly, according to The New York Times.

Specifically, the researchers found that even a relatively high intake of cholesterol, which is found in one egg, is not linked with increased risk of coronary artery disease. The same results hold true even for ApoE4 gene-carrying people, whose blood cholesterol is said to be more strongly affected by intake of dietary cholesterol or cholesterol found in animal food sources.

Julia Zumpano from the Preventive Cardiology Nutrition Program of Cleveland Clinic affirmed that there is no current recommendation on how many eggs you should consume each week. However, moderation is still part of the picture.

Experts recommend that a person without heart disease, diabetes or high cholesterol can have a daily intake of one whole egg on the average. Doing so will not elevate the person’s risk of cardiovascular disease.

For people with known high cholesterol, heart disease or diabetes, the intake of whole eggs must be limited to two or less weekly. Such practice will help prevent heart disease, especially if consumption of other food rich in cholesterol, trans and saturated fat is kept at a minimum.

Another helpful tip is to cook and eat eggs in the right way. To make egg dishes healthier, experts recommend cooking it without salt or additional fat. For example, hard-boiled or poached eggs are better cooked without salt, while scrambled ones are better cooked without butter, which is high in saturated fat.

Lastly, eat egg whites more than yolks; these contain less saturated fat and cholesterol, which are actually the key culprits that make eggs less desirable.

So, no need to panic. As long as you’re staying right around that one-a-day average, you probably have nothing to worry about.

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Filed Under: Health Tagged With: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, blood cholesterol, cholesterol, cooking, diet, disease, Dr. Luc Djoussé, egg yolks, eggs, fat, healthy eating, healthy food, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Disease, high cholesterol levels, high intake of cholesterol, nutrition, recommendation

It’s Official: Americans Are Not Getting Enough Sleep

February 20, 2016 By Brian Galloway Leave a Comment

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Guess what? You are not the only one who didn’t get enough sleep last night.

According to the latest study, it’s official: Americans are not getting enough sleep at night. If all this time you felt like you were the only one who is sleep-deprived, you were completely wrong. Turns out, a full third of Americans aren’t able to get the amount of shut-eye they need.

How many times did you hit the snooze button this morning? We all crave sleep, but too many nights we fall short of the seven or eight hours we need to thrive.

An estimated 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from a chronic sleep disorder, according to the Institute of Medicine. Gayle Greene, author of Insomniac, explains how sleepless nights can have a devastating effect on daily routines. She affirms that chronic insomnia is often mistaken as ‘a bad night’ and that few people realize just how debilitating sleep deprivation can be.

Now, according to latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, 1 in 3 Americans are sleep deprived. This situation can prove extremely dangerous since insufficient sleep is linked to obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart diseases, stroke, mental illness and eventually premature death.It also impairs cognitive performance, which can increase the likelihood of motor vehicle and other transportation accidents, industrial accidents, medical errors, and loss of work productivity that could affect the wider community.

The conclusion is quite simple.

As a nation, we are not getting enough sleep.

declared Wayne Giles, director of the CDC’s Division of Population Health.

For this particular study, the CDC reviewed data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), in order to determine the prevalence of a healthy sleep duration (seven hours or less) among 444,306 adult respondents in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

More than one-third of the adults reported sleeping less than 7 hours during the 24 hour period, meaning 83.6 million people aged 18 and over sleep less than required. Of all the respondents, around 11% were reported getting less than five hours of sleep while 23% were getting six hours of eye shut. Only 4.4% people reported getting nine hours of sleep.

Moreover, people in Hawaii have the lowest percentage in terms of getting sufficient sleep and states with the highest reported amount of sleep were South Dakota, Colorado and Minnesota.

On the other hand, these sleep habits among Americans vary by geography, race, ethnicity, marital status and employment, the CDC found.

A person’s employment status played a role in sleep duration. The 51 to 60% of those unable to work or unemployed respectively reporting getting enough sleep, compared to 65% for those with jobs, prove the fact that sleep habits depend on many factors.

However, no theory as to why the under-educated or unemployed aren’t getting enough slumber was put forward, but the CDC did call on employers to initiate changes that will benefit the health of their employees. The advice for them was to consider adjusting work schedules to allow their workers time to get enough sleep.

On the other hand, being married also helped, according to the CDC study. The 67% of respondents saying they got enough sleep, compared to 62% for those never married and 56% for those divorced, widowed or separated, sustain that theory.

So, what can that sleepy third of Americans do? Although it is known that 9 million people take sleeping pills, none of them actually work.

Experts suggest that healthy sleep can be promoted by sleep health education and behavior changes. For instance, making sure that the bedroom environment is quiet, dark and relaxing and has modest temperatures and adults should avoid large meals, alcohol and caffeine before going to bed at night.

All in all, getting a good night sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health and well-being. That being said, next time you go to bed, just unplug yourself and take into consideration all of the advice the experts give us. After all, they must know better.

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Filed Under: Health Tagged With: Americans, CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, chronic insomnia, chronic sleep disorder, getting enough sleep, health, Healthy Lifestyle, how to sleep better, insomniac, rest, sleep, sleep deprivation, sleep disorders, sleep problems, sleepless nights

Analysis Shows Organic Milk And Meat Have 50% More Omega-3

February 16, 2016 By Deborah Nielsen

Organic meat and milk contain 50% more omega-3, study finds.

Organic meat and milk contain 50% more omega-3, study finds.

A new analysis shows organic milk and meat have 50% more Omega-3 fatty acids than non-organic produce.

While the opinion is divided over whether organic foods are healthier than conventional options, a new study that analysed data on milk and meat has found clear differences between organic and conventional milk and meat.

In the largest study of its kind to date, an international team of experts led by Newcastle University, UK, reviewed 196 papers on milk and 67 papers on meat. The study analysed fatty acid composition and concentrations of certain essential minerals and antioxidants.

Key findings were in their fatty acid composition, and the concentrations of certain essential minerals and antioxidants.

Professor Carlo Leifert, who lead the study.

Professor Carlo Leifert, who lead the study.

Firstly, according to Chris Seal, Professor of Food and Human Nutrition at Newcastle University, both organic milk and meat contain around 50% more beneficial omega-3 fatty acids than conventionally produced products. Also, Omega-3s are linked to reductions in cardiovascular disease, improved neurological development and function, and better immune function.

Secondly, according to the analysis, organic meat had lower levels of myristic and palmitic acid. The long chain saturated fatty acids are known to raise LDL cholesterol levels and contribute to cardiovascular diseases.

Another interesting fact about the results of the research is that conventional milk had 74% more iodine. Accordingly, half a liter of milk would supply 53% of and 88% of the daily recommended intake from organic and conventional milk respectively.

The more desirable fat profiles in organic milk can be attributed to outdoor grazing and low concentrate feeding in dairy diets, as prescribed by organic farming standards, says the study. The information about iodine content is important as it can help to avoid excessive or inadequate intake, state the researchers.

The findings are published in the British Journal of Nutrition.

The same team previously worked on a global study of organically produced crops which found they had up to 60% higher levels of antioxidants than conventionally grown fruit and vegetables.

Study leader, Professor Carlo Leifert, declared that the research indicated that people could increase their omega-3 intake by choosing organic, or they could maintain their intake of the important fats but eat less meat if they switched.

Nutritionists do not agree on many things, but they all say we should double our intake of omega-3.

he added.

However, taken together, the studies underline that meat and milk suggest a switch to organic fruit and vegetables. It is now scientifically proven that meat and dairy products would provide significantly higher amounts of dietary antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids.

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Filed Under: Health Tagged With: bio products, body health, diet, fatty acids, healthy food, Healthy Lifestyle, meat, Milk, nutrition, nutritionists, Omega-3, organic, organic meat, organic milk, organic products, Professor Carlo Leifert, study, UK

80% of Heart Attacks in Men Might be Prevented by Lifestyle Changes

September 23, 2014 By Rebecca McGhee Leave a Comment

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A recent study indicated that, the 80% of the heart attacks in men could be prevented by lifestyle changes.

With the help of five simple measures, men can considerably reduce the risks of heart diseases; American College of Cardiology Journal published a new study. These steps are typically common-sense measures; take on a healthy diet, maintaining a good body shape, doing exercise on regular basis, stopping the use of tobacco and the preventing the alcohol intake. However, 80% of the men’s heart attacks are truly avertable, the study stated. The research team, who came from Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, explained that how each preventive measures eventually lowers the risks of heart ailment in men. Agneta Akesson, who is the lead study’s researcher, stated that, “It’s not quite shocking that the healthy way of life will eventually lead to lowering the risks of heart attack. What’s shocking is how radically the chances dropped due to these factors.”

Agneta Akesson, who is the lead study’s researcher, stated that, “It’s not quite shocking that the healthy way of life will eventually lead to lowering the risks of heart attack. What’s shocking is how radically the chances dropped due to these factors.”

The team of researchers studied almost 20,000 men residing in Sweden aged 45-79. The study actually took 11-years to finish declares that the men who haven’t taken care of themselves for a long period f time could also protect themselves against heart ailment. The authors claimed that the little percentage of Americans, which is nearly about 2%, have way of life that boost up cardiovascular health.

There seems to be huge reduction in heart attack and results are really incredible, Kaiser Permanente Dr Sam Brar (cardiologist) stated. If healthy lifestyle could be maintained by patients who have developed blockages in their arteries and already had an open heart surgery and have used different procedures to fix the blockages, could help them to increase their life expectancy.

Furthermore the study stated, staying away from tobacco could result in fewer heart diseases in men up to 36%. Men who exercise daily, walk 1hour/week, or ride a bicycle for 40 min/day, suffer less from heart disease as compared to other persons. Meanwhile, men who have their waist size of 37-inches suffer less from heart diseases and this will lower the risk up to 12%. Men that eats lots of fruits, fresh vegetables, fish, whole grain nuts and low fat of dairy products result in decreasing of risk up to 18%. Men who controlled themselves, 2drinks/day decrease their risk up to 11%.

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