Now, keep up to date
with daily feeds of newly posted stories
about America's Seniors...click on the box
to the left
Wholesome
Nutrition: 14 Healthy Foods with solid
research behind them
Newswise, January 14, 2011 — With the start
of a new year, many of us resolve to better
our habits by trying to incorporate more
nutritious foods into our diets. An article
in the January issue of Food
Technology magazine
lists 14 foods that deliver
research-documented benefits to health.
Whole Grains
1. Barley: 11 clinical trials spanning
almost 20 years found that increased
consumption of barley products can lower
total and LDL cholesterol.
2. Quinoa and buckwheat: Research suggest
that seeds and sprouts from both quinoa and
buckwheat represent rich sources of
polyphenol compounds for enhancing the
nutrition value of foods such as gluten-free
breads.
3. Brown rice: Substitution of brown rice
for white rice may lower the risk of type 2
diabetes.
4. Rye: Rye is suggested to improve glycemic
profiles and rye bread can be used to
decrease hunger both before and after lunch
when consumed at breakfast.
Nuts
5. Almonds: A 2007 study showed that 300
calories of almonds (sufficient to produce
beneficial effects on cardiovascular risk
factors) per day may be included in the diet
with limited risk of weight gain. The study
found that the fiber in the almonds blocked
some of the fat calories from being
absorbed.
6. Hazelnuts: Research shows that it is best
to consume hazelnuts whole because many of
its antioxidants are located in the hazelnut
skin.
7. Pecans: A recent 2010 study suggested
that the vitamin E in pecans may provide
neurological protection by delaying
progression of motor neuron degeneration.
8. Pistachios: Pistachios are suggested to
have anti-inflammatory properties according
to a recent study.
9. Walnuts: A walnut-enriched diet may
reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in
those with type 2 diabetes.
Fruits and Vegetables
10. Black raspberries: A 2010 study found
black raspberries were highly effective in
preventing intestinal tumor development in
mice.
11. Blueberries: Whole blueberry smoothies
consumed daily improved insulin sensitivity
in obese, non-diabetic, and insulin
resistant patients in a six-week study.
12. Broccoli and cauliflower: A high intake
of broccoli and cauliflower may be
associated with reduced risk of aggressive
prostate cancer.
13. Pomegranates: A preliminary study
suggested that pomegranate juice can help
prevent a number of complications in kidney
disease patients on dialysis.
14. Tomatoes: A six-week study found that
people with high-blood pressure who consumed
two servings of canned tomato products daily
experienced a significant decrease in blood
pressure.
Food Technology magazine
is published by the Institute of
Food Technologists. Read the full article:http://www.ift.org/food-technology/past-issues/2011/january/columns/nutraceuticals.aspx
About IFT
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is
a nonprofit scientific society. Our
individual members are professionals engaged
in food science, food technology, and
related professions in industry, academia,
and government. IFT’s mission is to advance
the science of food, and our long-range
vision is to ensure a safe and abundant food
supply, contributing to healthier people
everywhere.
For more than 70 years, the IFT has been
unlocking the potential of the food science
community by creating a dynamic global forum
where members from more than 100 countries
can share, learn, and grow. We champion the
use of sound science across the food value
chain through the exchange of knowledge, by
providing education, and by furthering the
advancement of the profession. IFT has
offices in Chicago, Illinois and Washington,
D.C. For more information, please visit
ift.org.
