Food To Eat To Lose Weight

Here's a list of food to eat if you are trying to lose weight or just keeping healthy:

1. Yogurt - it's loaded with calcium which helps curtail weight gain by hindering absorption of fat in the small intestine.
2. Eggs - been given a bad reputation. Generally good for healthy people, not for people who have coronary problems. More on the egg-issue at another day.
3. Pistachio may be high in oil, but it's the good kind.
4. Grapefruit - not advised for people taking statin drugs.
5. Avocados- eat it with salad
6. Mushrooms - use in soup or stir-fried veggies
7. Olive oil - for cooking or salad dressing
8. Whole grain
9. Red pepper - has capsaicin helps curb appetite, gives flavor to food
10. Fava beans - source of lean protein
11. Rice with veggies - veggies high in fiber such as broccoli, carrots, kale, celery. These appear to slow the stomach emptying, so you feel full longer.  

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Aspirin | Acetaminophen | and Arthritis

Aspirin

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is related to drugs called salicylates . It is an over-the-counter pain medication under familiar brands such as Anacin, Bayer, Bufferin, Ecotrin, Excedrin, and St. Joseph.

These are used to relieve mild pain, fever, and as a blood thinner.  People who have arthritis take aspirin for arthritis pain.

What are the common side effects? You may experience stomach problems such as stomach pain, indigestion, nausea, heartburn and vomiting. Stomach irritation may lead to stomach ulcers and bleeding.

You can reduce the risk of stomach problems by taking aspirin with food or milk.

Other possible side effects include allergic reactions such as hives, facial swelling, wheezing, and asthma. You may also experience ringing in the ears and slight deafness.

If you notice any of these effects, stop taking the medication and call your doctor.

Aspiring may be a “wonder drug,” but there are times when you should avoid taking it. Obviously, if you are allergic to it, you should avoid aspirin, or if you  have stomach ulcers, bleeding problems or you are scheduled for surgery.

If you have liver or kidney disease, ask your doctor if you can take aspirin. Do not take aspirin if you drink more than three drinks a day.

Acetaminophen

Patients with arthritis know that sometimes acetaminophen (Tylenol)  relieves them of pain. Acetaminophin is an ingredient in pain medicines labeled “aspirin free.” Before using it, with your doctor.

Acetaminophen, when taken as directed, has few side effects, but if taken more than what is directed or taking it longer than directed and combined with alcoholic drinks, it can cause liver damage or even liver failure.

Like aspirin, acetaminophen is an ingredient in many over-the-counter (OCT) drugs. So, it is important that you check your other medications to avoid overdosing. Because of the danger of overdosing, the maker of Extra-Strength Tylenol has reduced the 8-hour pill which had 4,000 mg to a 6-hour pill which has only 3,000 mg.

The side effects of acetaminophen over dose is not immediately noticeable, but if you think you may have taken too much, call 911 or poison control at 1800-222-1222 immediately.

(to be continued) 

Diet to Control Diabetes

Let me share what I received in an e-mail from Real Age.

These three simple diet tweaks may help you dodge diabetes: Eat more leafy greens, choose fat-free yogurt, and add nuts and seeds to your diet. Each of these changes may help lower your risk of diabetes anywhere from 10 to 20 percent.

The Greens Scene
In a study, eating just one serving per day decreased diabetes risk by almost 10 percent. So stock up on spinach, arugula, romaine, and kale. (Reverse prediabetes with these three simple steps.)

Fat-Free-for-All
Keeping your overall fat intake to under 30 percent of your total daily calories will do your pancreas big favors, according to research. It helps improve pancreatic function, and because the pancreas produces insulin, good pancreatic function is key to controlling diabetes risk. (Learn the difference between good fats and bad fats.)

Nuts About Seeds
In a study, middle-aged and older adults who consumed the most alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) -- a beneficial fat found in walnuts and flaxseeds -- lowered their risk of developing diabetes by 20 percent. In animal studies, higher levels of ALA have also been linked to improved insulin sensitivity and better regulation of glucose levels.(Use these three spices to get a better handle on your blood sugar.)

Diabetes Forecast
Diabetes is a leading killer -- and more than 25 million people in the United States have it. Isn't it great to know that you could avoid being a statistic just by eating the right foods? (Here's more straightforward advice on eating for better blood sugar.)

Wondering if you’re at risk for diabetes? Learn why keeping tabs on your blood sugar could save your life.

Food Favorites to Avoid

Watch your diet; eat healthy foods, exercise and stay fit. We all want to live relatively free of physical problems like obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, but we are not careful about prepared or packaged foods sold in supermarkets. Take for instance our love for ice cream. We think that the best is Haagen-Daz.  Nutritionists and scientists, according to a Nutrition Action Newsletter, an average half-cup serving squeezes half-a-day's saturated fat and a third-of-a-day's cholesterol into your artery walls and makes nearly 300-calories on your fat cells. That's of course assuming that you can stop after the first half cup of ice cream.
Whether or not you can believe this report, it is always a good idea to watch what you eat -- stay with healthy foods. More later on favorite foods to avoid.

Coffee Benefits and Pancreatic Cancer

Research now shows that coffee might decrease the risk of developing diabetes (or help diabetics?) by about 25 percent. But watch the sugar. Here's why.

Some coffee or tea drinkers like to add sugar to their coffee or tea. By doing so, according to the information, they don't get the protective blood sugar effect, and may run a higher risk of developing cancer of the pancreas. The risk of developing pancreatic cancer is related, in part, to the amount of sugar in the diet. 

People who drink soft drink or syrup-based sweet drinks twice a day or more have a 90 percent higher risk of getting cancer of the pancreas than those who never drink them. This information came from RealAge.com. The article also said that some people may be sensitive to caffeine's effects, so you may want to avoid it. But even if you aren't sensitive to caffeine, you may want to limit yourself to two or three cups of black coffee a day. At least that's what my doctor says.

Memory Problems

Unless someone else knows more than I could find in researching the Internet about Procera

 I am almost convinced it will help improve my memory. I started taking it three days ago, but it is too early to tell if there is any memory improvement. I have read glowing testimonials about it, so it must be good. I need it because I am becoming forgetful more and more. I hope Procera will help slow down, if not prevent, memory loss. I'll keep you posted.

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