Plan The Shop & Lose Weight!

Flaxseed, called linseed in some countries, is a good source of dietary
fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and lignans. Flax seed oils is the form in which
the oil was extracted from the seed. Omega-3 fatty acids which contain
the majority of flax seed health benefits are very susceptible to heat.

You can either buy the seeds just like that, or you can buy the flax
supplements in pill form. Whatever you fell more comfortable with.

Another study has found that omega-3 fatty acids, and by extension,
flaxseed, can reduce the risk of macular degeneration, which is an eye
disease that destroys vision by damaging nerve cells in the eye. In one
study men with prostate cancer who ate an ounce of ground flaxseeds
(almost three tablespoons) a day as part of a very-low-fat diet were able
to slow the progress of their cancers between the time they were
diagnosed and the time of surgery.

Empower Your Shopping Experience

Healthy living begins with healthy eating and healthy eating begins with
healthy shopping...

Regardless of what nutritional program you are following - whether it is
low fat, no-sugar, low carbohydrate, or based on some other method -
there are always healthier choices that can be made when you are
shopping. Support your nutritional program week-by-week and day-by-day
by ensuring that you stock up on the wholesome foods you need for your
meals and snacks. Having the right food on hand helps you avoid eating
the wrong things such as food, which are too high in fat, calories, sodium,
and sugar. Additionally, shopping wisely helps you eat more of the good
things like fibre, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Use the suggestions below to avoid supermarket "traps" and help stay on
track...

Plan The Shop & Shop The Plan

Put on your 'thinking cap' and make a list of the foods you need before
you shop and stick closely to it. Plan your shopping around your favourite
meals and recipes & don't be tempted by those wayward specials that
may fall outside of the foods best for your program. HALT! Don't Shop
When You're Hungry-Angry-Lonely-Tired

Heed this word and make sure to eat before you shop to avoid impulse
buying or stocking up on items you may regret later.

Begin With Colours Fill up your shopping cart first in the produce section
with lots of vitamin-rich vegetables and fruits. Select a variety of colours,
flavours and textures to add interest and variety to your meals. Be
adventurous and go for exotic fruits or vegetables that you may not
usually choose.

Choose Individual Servings

When buying chicken, fish or meat, get single meal-size servings that you
can freeze and use as needed. That way you'll always have good-quality
fresh protein on hand and won't be tempted to eat more than your body
wants. Likewise, buy fresh vegetables like mini carrots in small packages
too. They'll stay fresh and make convenient "on-the-go" snacks.

Read Labels

Like the omega-3s found in fish, it appears to reduce the risk of heart
disease and numerous other ailments. The primary sources of omega-6 are
corn, soy, canola, safflower and sunflower oil; these oils are overabundant
in the typical diet, which explains our excess omega-6 levels.

Diets high in lignans can lead to a lower chance of getting colon, prostate,
and breast cancer. Flax is 100 times richer in lignan than most whole
grains. The lignan constituents of flaxseed (not flaxseed oil) possesses in
vitro anti-oxidant and possible estrogen receptor agonist/antagonist
properties, prompting theories of efficacy for the treatment of breast
cancer.

Flax seeds contain vitamin E and B. The seeds are also rich in zinc, iron,
copper, magnesium, nickel, calcium and many other essential minerals.

Supermarket aisles are avenues to greater nutritional knowledge as the
food label offers more complete, useful and accurate nutrition information
than ever before. Become a fervent 'label reader' and scrutinize packaged
foods, dressings and sauces before purchasing.

Avoid The "Aisle Of Weakness"

In all honesty, everyone has their "aisle of weakness"-be it the ice cream,
cakes or sweet section. Do yourself a favour and avoid mouth watering
temptation by steering completely clear of the entire area. And this
"aisle" (or "aisles") is usually found in the centre! So, shop the perimeter
of the store first, which is where you find the healthier foods.

Tantalize & Excite Your Taste Buds

Stimulate your palate and your recipes with the inspiration of fresh herbs
like basil, ginger, lemongrass and cilantro. In addition, stock up on spices
that can literally transform an ordinary meal into an exotic dish. Actively
pursue variety. Expand your range of choices and explore new tastes,
within and among food groups. Eating a wide variety of foods not only
promotes optimal nutrition but also provides us with the 'pleasure factor'.

Don't Feel Deprived

Even though there are certain foods you'll want to avoid on your
nutritional program, the supermarket is packed with a great variety of
health-friendly food items. By choosing a variety of the foods you enjoy,
and watching your portions, you need never feel deprived -no matter
what foods you choose. Make moderation your goal, you decide how
much and how often. Healthy eating doesn't mean feeling deprived or
guilty.

Final Check

Before you check out, ask yourself (honestly!) if there is any item in your
shopping cart that you could remove to better support your program. Put
yourself and your optimal nutritional program before all else.

When you shop healthily, it is a great contributor to the 'feel good
factor'!! Additionally, consider clearing your cupboards and fridge of any
foods that don't support your program. With only great-tasting nutritious
foods around you can cook up a healthy storm and enjoy your meals &
snacks to the fullest -and enjoy the pleasurable aspects of eating and...
living!

The truth is that although the odds of surviving bypass surgery have
improved since the operation was introduced, bypass surgery kills
anywhere from 2% to 4% of the patients on the operating table, and
more within a few months. Why is Flaxseed called the miracle food? Find
out at http://www.flaxseedfitness.com Avoid or limit these oils. Omega-3,
meanwhile, is typically found in flaxseed oil, walnut oil, and fish. However,
flax seed oil is the best oil where Omega-3 and Omega-6 are balanced.

Essential fatty acids are further metabolized into hormone-like substances
in the cell known as prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are involved in the
regulation of many important physiological functions.

Let me first address the issue of fat. Fat seems to receive a lot of
reprimand but the fact is we all need fat; fat helps nutrient absorption,
nerve transmission, maintaining cell membrane integrity etc. However,
when consumed in excess amount, fat contributes to weight gain, heart
disease and certain types of cancer.

Does Omega 3 Lowers Cholesterol? Does Flaxseed Oil Prevent Cancer too?
Most of the nutrients are contains in the flax seed. So from a nutritional
standpoint, flax seeds are the way to go. BUT, the flax seed oil gives you
a concentrated source of the "good" fats we are looking for. Which
would give the oil an edge!
 
 

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