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Healthy Tips
Reduce Cholesterol
New research shows how the combining of two nutrients may help you keep from gaining additional weight, while also curbing fat accumulation in the part of your body where a continuous buildup of fat sets the stage for serious health problems.
We'll start with a little maths.
One: Chromium is a trace mineral that's a component of insulin and is required for proper metabolism of glucose, carbohydrates and fats. When your body is deficient in chromium, heart attack risk rises.
One Picolinic acid (which is naturally produced in the body) has been shown to improve absorption of trace metal ions.
And one plus one equals: Chromium picolinate (CP), which combines chromium with picolinic acid for improved absorption and greater bioactivity.
Dietary sources of chromium include broccoli, turkey meat, liver (and other organ meats), seafood, whole grains, oysters, eggs and cheese.
The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for chromium is 25 mcg per day for women and 35 mcg per day for men. For most people, however, a daily supplement of 600 mcg is well tolerated.
Talk to your doctor or a healthcare professional before beginning any new supplement regimen, especially if you're already taking a drug to address diabetes issues. 2006 Agora Lifestyles Ltd
Reduce Asthma
According to a recent study, certain foods have the ability to reduce the risk of developing adult asthma.
By analysing the diets and other health factors of nearly 69,000 French women, researchers found that the ones who ate plenty of tomatoes, carrots, and leafy green vegetables were less likely to have asthma.
Among the women who were surveyed using a food frequency questionnaire, those who reported eating the most leafy greens – mainly spinach and lettuce – were 22 percent less likely to have asthma than women with the lowest intakes of such vegetables. Carrot eaters had a 20 percent lower risk of the disease, and tomato fans had an 18 percent lower risk. Overall, 3 percent of the women reported having asthma.
Lower Blood Sugar Levels
According to the latest cinnamon study, researchers in Malaysia found that cinnamon can lower blood sugar levels in people with Type II diabetes. This finding backs up previous research, which has shown that cinnamon extract mimics insulin action in cells. And a USDA study involving 60 Type II diabetics showed that 1 gram of cinnamon daily can improve the management of blood sugar levels, triglyceride levels, and cholesterol levels. (One gram of cinnamon is less than half a teaspoon.)
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