When people see it on processed foods, two-thirds think it means the product has no artificial ingredients, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms GMOs , according to a nationally representative survey of 1, adults by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. This article also appeared in the September issue of Consumer Reports magazine.
Get Ratings on the go and compare while you shop. Sign In. Become a Member. Remember Me. Forgot username or password? Not a member? Need further assistance? Please call Member Services at Subscribers only Sign in or Subscribe now! Forgot password? Check this box if you wish to have a copy mailed to you. As the gorger feasts on a high-fat, all-you-can eat steak house buffet followed by dessert , two things happen: Her blood levels of "sticky stuff "--cardiology-speak for artery-damaging fats--act like sludge in her bloodstream, clinging to the lining of her arteries, contributing to plaques, and ultimately stiffening arteries.
The body doesn't like to waste food, so it also pours out the food-storage hormone, insulin, to deposit excess food fats into her body's storage bank--belly fat. And we all know how bad that is for you. As for the grazer, by eating smaller amounts of food more frequently, she has less indigestion, heartburn, and sticky stuff in her blood vessels, and her insulin levels remain stable along with her weight.
In fact, I realized that Gut Health could be summed up by what I now call my rule of twos:. The problem for me, 13 years ago, was that even though I was heartened by what I had learned, I couldn't immediately put it into practice. Right after having part of my intestines removed, the last thing I felt like doing was eating, even small meals. I faced a real dilemma: Following my surgery, I needed more treatment and wanted to build up my body before it got zapped with the chemicals and radiation that kill cancer cells--along with healthy cells and appetite.
I knew that not eating would spur a vicious cycle: I would become weaker, deplete my immune system, and get sicker from medicines and treatments that were supposed to make me well.
I wanted to nourish those healthy cells, make them even healthier and more resilient, so they could withstand the physical insults that were about to come. But how? The solution: supergrazing. I made a list of top healing foods I would have grazed on if I could, blended them into ounce smoothies, and sipped on them all day long. Even though you are going to eat smaller portions, choose foods that are high in nutrients and low in fat, sugar and sodium. Chicken breasts, lean beef, fish, turkey loins, eggs, low-fat dairy products, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and beans are quality foods.
These foods are quality sources of protein and complex carbs, which can help fill you up and keep you felling full between meals.
Prepare ahead of time. Spend several hours on the weekend baking and preparing foods and meals to have on hand for the week ahead.
Cook a dozen chicken breasts and yams, mix up and saute vegetables for a stir fry and simmer a batch of beans and brown rice. Place everything in containers, and store them in the refrigerator and freezer.
Include small containers with portioned out servings as well. You can easily take these to work and heat them up for quick meals. Begin your day with breakfast. Google Analytics tell us how customers use our sites and apps and provide information to help us improve the website, apps and your browsing experience. These technologies help us decide which products, services and offers may be relevant for you.
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Food Meals vs grazing: what's best for you? Big meals or small snacks — which is healthier? Nicola Down digs into the research to find out.
Typical day: 8am: Overnight oats made with low-fat yogurt, raspberries and blueberries. Cheese and crackers. Typical day: 9.
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