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HealthyLife is a part of www.WeRIndia.com, an all India – centric website (https://healthylife.werindia.com) and is solely owned and operated by WeRIndia.com. It is a Indian nutritional portal providing educational articles.This nutritional port was launched on February 5th, 2015.
SMART PHONES & ONE SIDED RELATIONSHIP

Smartphone & One Sided Relationship

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“Whether we admit it or not, we’re in a serious relationship with our smartphones. That relationship, however, is often one-sided,” according to Motorola.

Recently a story was going around on Social media. An old man takes his mobile to repair shop and request the person in the shop to look at the phone saying, “why it is not working”? Shopkeeper checks the phone and says, “It is absolutely fine and is working”. Then the old person asks, “Then why I am not able to receive any calls from my children?” This story was about a basic phone. Other day my friend was asking me – can I text you? I said no. She was like – why not? I told her that I prefer talking with you than texting and when I hear your voice, it makes me feel better! We are in the century where we cannot live without smart phones. If a person uses basic mobile phone in public, people look at him/her differently and in addition, many prefer sending text or messages rather calling. This puts pressure on the person and eventually he /she will end up buying a smart phone.

“We compare ourselves to the people around us. Even when we are reasonably happy with what we have, we become unhappy when we see devices, tools or the so-called better life that someone in our social circle has”.

Because of technology, everybody is connecting so fast through text and messages but … talking! Texting is considered efficient and if someone has to say Thank you -they just use TY ! Reason is, there is not time to acknowledge with “long sentences”. That means we are also moving (fast) away from relationships. We do not want to talk to our elders on dinner table, do not want to communicate with the person who is sitting next to us and do not want to see a vehicle that is approaching us while walking ! We have our smart phones in our hand 24/7 all-time and even while in toilet!

What is happening here? Let us see.

A smart phone is a simple little device that is supposed to make life easier. But convenience is not always the shortest route to happiness. It turns out; cell phone might be increasing your anxiety and decreasing your happiness. We all in different occasions talk about how smart phones making us dumb and less connected. This is not a joke anymore. Research shows that (as if we do not know) that little phone may have lasting consequences on our emotional well-being.

Mobile phones can be a source of great disruption in workplaces and classrooms, as they provide individuals with access to texting, games, social media and the Internet. Research conducted on Kent State University students showed that students who are continuously on phone ended in getting lower GPA and are always anxious and unhappy. Cell phone addiction is such that, recently in New Jersey, USA a student beat up a senior teacher because the teacher tried to take the phone away from the student during class hours! There are several reports showing how smart phone usage can cost your life. People forget to switch off the phone during meeting or during important discussion with boss or continuous browsing on phone while at work. This kind of behavior can cost you your job before you notice.

Talk about relationships – there are many stories about increasing divorce and breakups. While it helps to track and understand what your kids are doing, smart phone also makes kids move away from the parents. You will notice change in kid’s behavior once they get smart phones. They will not receive phone calls, always browsing, taking endless selfie, eating less, no interest in outdoor sports or not ready to take any advice as they have online advisors namely friends! Similarly, relationship between couples will suffer too due to less and less interactions.

Danger while driving – There are many incidents where many teenagers, young adults and parents lost their loved ones, infants or became victim of cell phone texting. There are several stories about -while on phone, people pass through red light (texting or talking) and colliding with upcoming vehicles causing deaths of infants. Things can wait but people are not ready to wait. With increasing awareness hand held phones are banned from many states and countries.

Medical experts at Pennsylvania State University say that everyone should stop using electronic devices such as smart phones at least an hour before bedtime so the glow emitted by the devices does not disturb the ability to produce melatonin, a natural hormone that’s vital to regulating our sleep cycles.

How are we going to solve these growing problems?

  • Do not allow smart phones to take over your life. Take control of your life. Here are few tips to disconnect with technology and to connect with life:
  • While sleeping turn off the phone or keep your ringer low -this will reduce your anxiety
  • While at work – keep your phone away in the bag or inside desk. Stick a note for yourself to take the phone when you head home.
    Leave your phone behind when you are going for a walk, while discussing with friends, while dining, in library and during family vacation.
  • Call your parents, grandparents and friends instead of texting and trying to send messages. Hearing to your voice will make them happy.
  • Minimize texting – have a limit – how many times you want to text in a day.
  • Things can wait – if you do not get updates about friend’s life for few seconds or minutes -it is okay.
  • Get a phone plan that has minimum browsing data or texting plan. This will also help you to take control of overshooting bills.
  • If you are a professional and have to be in contact with your clients – allot contact timings for customers and clients. They should contact you only during emergency.
  • Do not chase people- what is yours it will come to you.

Smart devices have taught us something good in life…. (Anonymus)
Whatever makes you happy — save it…save contact… Keep up relationship live.
Whatever makes others happy — forward it… spread the love… be available
Whatever will make no one happy — Delete it or minimize its use….!
Enjoy the journey called life…

(Author: Sumana Rao at WeRIndia.com)

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Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: November 4, 2015
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TRADITIONAL DAL MAKHANI

Traditional Dal Makhani

Dal makhani (“Buttery Lentil”) is a popular dish originating from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. The primary ingredients in dal makhani are whole black lentil (urad) with red kidney beans (rajma), butter and cream.

Dal makhani is now universally recognized as a quintessentially Indian dish, and variations of the fare are served in a wide variety of eateries and restaurants internationally.

Dal Makhani’s popularity is due in part to its versatility and the rich vegetarian dish can be served as a main meal, included in a buffet (thali) or as an accompaniment to a principal meal (Wikipedia)

Ingredients:

  • Serving size: 1/2 cup =113 grams =120 cal
  • 1 cup whole black urad dal
  • 1/4 cup split Bengal gram (Chenna)
  • 1/2 cup rajma (kidney benas)
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1-2 tsp green chillies, sliced thinly
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp cumin-coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 tsp dried Kasuri Methi powder (fenugreek leaf powder)
  • 2 tsp of vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp of butter
  • 2-3 cloves
  • 2inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 milk
  • Salt to taste and cilantro to garnish

Method

1. Soak the dal and rajma overnight.

2. Rinse and cook both dal and rajma together in a pressure cooker for 3-4 whistles. Mash using masher after it cooled.

3. In a saucepan, heat oil and add cloves, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, cumin-coriander powder, bay leaf, ginger-garlic paste, and chillies.Add the tomato puree, close the lid and cook for 5 min until the raw tomato smell disappears. Add dal, reduce the heat to simmer, add salt, then close the lid and slow cook for 15 minutes under low flame.

4. Add the kasuri methi powder along with cardamom powder, stir and then add milk and butter for flavor.

5. Cook for 5 more minutes and garnish with dhania leaves. Serve with naan, chapatti, roti or white basmati jeera rice.

*Black urad dal and rajma are full of fiber, protein, calcium and minerals. Why people hesitate make this dish is because of butter. The secret to make dal makhani without having to add too much butter, is the number of hours you cook the lentils.

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Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: October 29, 2015
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85% Of Feminine Products Are Contaminated With Cancer-Causing Glyphosate

85% Of Feminine Products Are Contaminated With Cancer-Causing Glyphosate

October 26, 2015 by Amanda Froelich,  http://www.trueactivist.com

The vast majority ‒ 85 percent ‒ of tampons, cotton and sanitary products tested in a new Argentinian study contained glyphosate.

Earlier this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared glyphosate, the main ingredient in Monsanto’s best-selling Roundup herbicide, to be “probably carcinogenic.”

While a number of countries scrambled to ban the sale and importation of glyphosate-containing products, few thought to consider what other items should be removed from store shelves to protect consumers.

Because cotton is one of the top four GMO crops produced in the world and is heavily treated with pesticides, there is reason to be concerned about the safety of products it is used in. This suspicion was confirmed recently in an Argentian study which found that the vast majority – 85% – of tampons, cotton, and sanitary products tested contained glyphosate.

Reuters reports that 62% of the samples also tested positive for AMPA, glyphosate’s metabolite. The study was conducted by researchers at the Socio-Environmental Interaction Space (EMISA) of the University of La Plata in Argentina.

According to Dr. Damian Marino, the study’s head researcher, ALL of the raw and sterile cotton gauze analyzed in the study showed evidence of glyphosate. This is very concerning for a number of reasons.

Not only are gauze pads often reached for in a case of an emergency to help heal wounds, billions of women use tampons and pads during their monthly menstruation cycle. Women, especially, are exposing themselves to the carcinogenic compound every time they insert a tampon or use a pad.

“Eighty-five percent of all samples tested positive for glyphosate and 62 percent for AMPA, which is the environmental metabolite, but in the case of cotton and sterile cotton gauze the figure was 100 percent,” Marino told Télam news agency. “In terms of concentrations, what we saw is that in raw cotton AMPA dominates (39 parts per billion, or PPB, and 13 PPB of glyphosate), while the gauze is absent of AMPA, but contained glyphosate at 17 PPB.”
An English translation of the Télam report can be found here. The products tested were acquired at local stores in Argentina

The public received word of the study last week when doctors convened at the 3rd National Congress of Doctors for Fumigated Communities in Buenos Aires.

Considering the widespread use of cotton for everything from basic hygienic needs to hospital gauze and pads, this research should be taken very seriously.

“[People are] thinking they are sterilized products, and the results show that they are contaminated with a probably carcinogenic substance,” said Dr. Medardo Avila Vazquez, president of the congress. “The report left us shocked.”

Dr. Vazquez believes the results of the study are serious enough authorities should get involved.

Alternatives to glyphosate-containing tampons and pads:

Ladies, keep Monsanto out of your vagina. Opt to use organic tampons and pads, a menstrual cup, a sea sponge, or another method of your choice during your monthly cycle.

Organic Cotton Pads & Tampons

If you prefer to use pads and tampons, opt to purchase and use only organic, natural feminine products. Most health food stores carry organic brands like Natracare.

Menstrual Cup

Just like it sounds, a menstrual cup is a reusable soft sided cup that fits inside the vagina to collect menstrual flow. It is reusable, leak-proof, and much more comfortable than regular tampons.
It can also be reused, does not need to be changed as often, and is much more eco-friendly than tampons and pads. The DivaCup is a popular product.

Sea Sponge

Sea sponges are the only menstrual product for insertion that is 100% natural. They come from the ocean and return the earth (they can be composted!). The resource does not have toxic cancer-causing ingredients like dioxins, furans, pesticides, and who-knows-what-else.

Cloth Pads

Reusable pads are another great option. They are more comfortable than plastic based pads and have a waterproof liner so they don’t leak through onto clothing.
Many work even better than disposable options. The only downside is that you do have to wash them, but this is a minimal inconvenience to avoid chemicals and keep plastics out of the landfill.

Read More: http://www.trueactivist.com/85-of-feminine-products-are-contaminated-with-cancer-causing-glyphosate/

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RELIEF FROM THE BODY STRESS- INFLAMMATION

Relief From The Body Stress Inflammation

What is “body inflammation” and how can we stop it from causing all kinds of problems ranging from weight gain to severe diseases like diabetes, hypertension arthritis, cancer, heart conditions and many more? Inflammation is response of our body immune system to foreign invaders -when the immune system becomes active and switches the gear. The familiar signs of normal inflammation — heat, pain, redness, and swelling — are the first signals that our immune system is being called into action. Body undergoes too much stress when inflammation kicks in. Some of the simple methods we can use to bring down the body stress and thus inflammation discussed below.

1. Simple exercises:

Simple exercises can help to relieve the inflammation. Those stressed muscles need to be stretched and relaxed. This can be done by yoga, Pilates and walking. People who suffer from inflammation should remember that too much exercise is not good for your body as it aggravates the condition.

2. Stay away from processed foods:

Additives, preservatives and other chemicals that are present in processed foods can only harm your body more. Consume fresh fruits and fresh vegetables. Make time to cook -simple meals will help. If you get organic food it is much better ! Avoiding processed foods for few days will help you to gain the strength and energy that you almost lost.

3. Good amount of sleep:

Sleep is an important factor. The more body is suffering from inflammation the more you will feel fatigue and loss of energy. Body needs good rest to get out of that swelling. Research findings shows that sleeping little extra -20 to 30 minutes makes body feel better. Go to bed early and get good sleep. You will feel better in a day, but continue this routine!

4. Food as medicine:

Instead of supplements, try leafy vegetables, orange juice and other fresh vegetables and fruits that have good amount of vitamins. When we eat these vitamins they also supply dietary soluble fiber for the body and body naturally gets rid of those toxins which are sitting in our system. Try eating raw organic carrots and your stomach will feel much lighter but filled and you will feel happy. Include a small handful of nuts and seeds in your diet daily, especially walnuts and freshly ground flaxseed, which are good sources of omega–3s. Include ginger, garlic, cinnamon and turmeric in your food. Eat anti-oxidant rich foods like papaya, strawberry, cherries, watermelons etc.

5. Microbes in our system:

We have good bacteria in our system, which are essential for our body digestion and other processes. They live with an understanding called “symbiotic association”. Do not consume too much of antibiotics that can harm these bacterial population. Look for alternatives; consume some amount of fermented food and probiotics.

6. Drinking water:

Keeping body hydrated helps a lot during inflammation. Drink recommended amount of water per day and sometimes one may need to drink more or less depending on condition. Drinking tender coconut water also is helpful as it has good benefits. Water removes the toxins from body by flushing toxins through kidney.

7. Meditation:

Practice meditation and Yoga mudras. Certain mudra poses helps the body to recover. Meditation helps the mind to calm and relieves the stress. When stress is relieved body feels much better.

References:

  1. www.huffingtonpost.com
  2. http://www.sharondricken.com/
  3. http://zenstrength.net/
  4. www.curejoy.com

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Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: October 28, 2015
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Sweet Potato Fry

Sweet Potato Fry (Curry)

Many people are afraid to eat sweet potato thinking that it can trouble stomach. Nevertheless, this genius vegetable has many health benefits. Before proceeding to recipe, let us see what benefits it offers.

  • High in vitamin B6 that reduce homocystein that is responsible for degenerative of cells and tissues.
  • Good source of vitamin C that helps in boosting the immune system.
  • Contain good amount of iron that gives strength to body.
  • Good source of magnesium, which is an anti-stress mineral.
  • They are also source of potassium, which is a source of electrolyte that regulates nerve signals.
  • Rich source of carotenoids, precursor of vitamin A that is needed for good eyesight.
  • In addition, they are good for dieting: Sweet potatoes have natural sugars that are slowly release to blood stream and help to balance energy without an increase in blood sugar that can cause fatigue and weight gain.

Ingredients:

  • Sweet Potato – 3
  • Curry leaves – One string
  • Oil – 3 tbsp
  • Mustard – 1 tsp
  • Asafetida – pinch
  • Red chilli – Two
  • Ginger – One inch -grated
  • Salt – as needed
  • Chilli powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Sambar powder – 2 tsp
  • Turmeric – 1/4 tsp
  • Rice flour – 1 tbsp

Method:

  1. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into cubes.
  2. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard, curry leaves and couple of red chillis
  3. Add cut sweet potatoes followed by salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder and sambar powder.
  4. Mix well and cover the lid. Cook in low flame for about 10 minutes.
  5. In between check the potatoes -they should not overcook. Cook potatoes until it becomes soft but not mushy.
  6. To cooked sweet potatoes, add rice flour and sauté. Fry it in medium flame for 5-7 minutes till the potato surface develops brown spots
  7. Serve the sweet potato curry with chapatti, roti, naan, cumin rice or as a side dish with main course.
Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: October 26, 2015
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CHOLESTEROL REDUCING FOODS, WHERE ARE THEY?

Cholesterol Reducing Food, Where are they ?

Cholesterol build up in the body can lead to many conditions – heart related diabetes, stress, stroke, high blood pressure etc. It is better to prevent cholesterol development in the body at early stage itself. Consumption of foods with low fat and no trans fat is first step and soluble fiber diet will help to prevent cholesterol accumulation in the body. Some of the common foods that help us to prevent bad (LDL) cholesterol development and improving good cholesterol (HDL) are below:

OATS: Nutrient recommendation of daily soluble fiber is about 25 to 30 grams per day. Start your day with soluble fiber. Have cereal for breakfast that contains oats or barley or whole grains. These cereals are rich with soluble fiber content, about 1 to 2 grams. To make it interesting add banana, blueberry, honey or strawberries to your cereal. Advantage of having this in the morning – reducing heart conditions.

OKRA: Also known as ladies finger or bhindi (Hindi) has about 3 grams of soluble fiber. Whether you have okra raw, make curry or stew or totally cooked it has lot of benefit for the body. The soluble fiber in okra help diabetics because of its ability to keep blood glucose levels stable. It also boosts immune system!

EGG PLANT: Some people do not like egg plant. However, it is such a good vegetable loaded with lots of medicinal values. It is rich in potassium, vitamin-C, vitamin B-6, phytonutrients and of course, fiber. Research shows that consuming egg plant (baked, cooked) reduced LDL level.

BEANS: Beans are rich in soluble fiber and protein. Advantage of eating beans is it feels that stomach is full for a longtime and people go for less snacking after eating beans. Beans are very versatile and have many varieties – Mung bean, black bean, green bean, cowpea, lentil, chickpea etc. One can prepare various dishes out of beans. Fiber and protein helps in heart conditions.

NUTS: Various types of nuts also give full benefit for the body. Peanuts, almonds, cashew, walnut, pecan, pine nuts, pistachio and other nuts are good for the heart. Eating nuts daily reduces LDL. Nuts have additional nutrients that protect the heart in other ways. Nuts are energy source of new plants as well as of humans.

VEGETABLE OILS: Instead of using fats like butter, lard or shortening for cooking it is better to consume canola, sunflower, olive oil or safflower oil. Canola and olive oils are rich with Omega -3 fatty acids. This increases good cholesterol level.

PLANT STEROLS AND STENOLS: “Eating sterol and stanol-containing foods is an easy way to lower your LDL cholesterol, which helps reduce the risk of heart disease,” says Ruth Frechman, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association (ADA). The molecular structure of sterols and stenols resemble cholesterol and in digestive system, they will come in way of cholesterol and prevent cholesterol’s absorption in blood. Thus, cholesterol washes away as waste from the body. Wheat germ, wheat bran, peanuts, vegetable oils (corn, sesame, canola and olive oil), almonds and Brussels sprouts contain plant stanols and sterols.

FRUITS & VEGETABLES: Eating fruits like blackberry, blueberry, cranberry, nectarines, guava, mango, papaya, carrot, avocado, apple, leafy vegetables, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce all have good soluble fiber. These fruits and vegetables help to reduce LDL cholesterol.

There are many other foods that help lowering blood cholesterol -food supplements containing soluble fibres, garlic, artichoke leaf extract, yarrow, ginger and turmeric to name a few. Avoid or reduce eating foods that contain high fat, clarified butter, white bread, transfats etc. – this will help body to build good cholesterol.

References:
http://www.joslin.org/
http://www.health.harvard.edu/
http://www.webmd.com/
http://familydoctor.org/

Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: October 23, 2015
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HEARTY PUMPKIN- PASTA SOUP FOR COLD SEASON

Hearty Pumpkin – Pasta Soup For Cold Season

Fall is setting in and soon we will have winter. Everybody wants something hot and spicy to keep the body warm. This is the best season to grab soup that soothes our itchy throat and cold. Well, it is Halloween month too -as Disney channel says “monstober” month. Let us see…. what vegetable is available in this monstober month? Of course, it is pumpkin season – and here is a delicious pumpkin- pasta soup recipe for soup lovers. Kids will love this because of pasta! It is simple and easy to prepare because most ingredients of this soup should be readily available at your home.

Ingredients:

  • 1 box rigatoni pasta or ravioli pasta (your choice)
  • One can pumpkin or 250 grams pumpkin (cooked )
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 6 medium cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped (about 2 tablespoon)
  • Half a cup coconut milk (optional) or cream 1 tbs
  • 1/2 Potato
  • 1/2 cup cut onions
  • 1/2 green chili
  • Pepper powder
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chili garlic paste
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • cilantro for garnishing (if scallion is available it can be used with cilantro)

Method

1. In a large pot, place ½ gallon of water and cumin and bring to a boil.

2. Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and set aside. In a pressure cooker, boil pumpkin, potato and green chilli.

3. While pasta is cooking, place oil in medium saucepan over medium heat.

4. Sauté onion, ginger and garlic till they become slightly brown and soft.

5. Add cooked pumpkin, potato and bring to simmer for 15 more minutes.

6. Add coconut milk, pepper powder and sugar then bring back to simmer.

7. Once the mix cools down to room temperature, grind in a wet mixer.

8. Season with salt and lime juice.

9. Add pasta and garnish with scallion stems and freshly chopped cilantro.

10. Add little butter on top and serve hot for dinner with bread rolls.

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Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: October 22, 2015
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Harvard scientist urges people to stop drinking “low-fat” milk

Harvard scientist urges people to stop drinking “low-fat” milk

(Credit: http://www.trueactivist.com/harvard-scientists-urge-you-to-stop-drinking-milk/)

Vegans may have had it right all along; while raw, organic milk offers numerous health benefits, a Harvard researcher and paediatrician argues that conventional milk and dairy products alike are a detriment to your health – thanks to added health-compromising sweeteners.

As David Ludwig mentioned in his research, which was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Paediatrics, there have been countless pieces of research concluding the ill effects of sugar-sweetened beverages. The over-consumption of sugar has been tied to obesity, diabetes, inflammatory-related pain, and much more. And because of sugar’s negative effects on our health, even the United States Department of Agriculture, the American Academy of Paediatrics, and other organizations are recommending against consuming calories from sugary drinks.

The one calorie-containing beverage they still heavily promote, however, is reduced-fat milk, where the organization recommends drinking 3 cups daily. This is where Ludwig questions the scientific rationale for such recommendations.

“This recommendation to drink three cups a day of milk – it’s perhaps the most prevailing advice given to the American public about diet in the last half century. As a result, Americans are consuming billions of gallons of milk a year, presumably under the assumption that their bones would crumble without them,” says David Ludwig.

As far as Ludwig is concerned, if the USDA is recommending to drink reduced-fat milk, it is also inadvertently encouraging the consumption of added sugars – a piece of advice that goes against all the research saying not to consume sugar and sugar-sweetened beverages. The idea of consuming low-fat milk or chocolate milk cancels out the whole reasoning for the recommendation in the first place since the fats are simply being replaced with dangerous sugars.

“The worst possible situation is reduced-fat chocolate milk: you take out the fat, it’s less tasty. So to get kids to drink 3 cups a day, you get this sugar-sweetened beverage,” Ludwig says. ”…we can get plenty of calcium from a whole range of foods. On a gram for gram basis, cooked kale has more calcium than milk. Sardines, nuts seeds beans, green leafy vegetables are all sources of calcium.”

The Case Against Low-Fat Dairy, and Other Dangers of Milk

Harvard researcher David Ludwig certainly has a point in analysing and ultimately criticizing the USDA’s recommendations, but there is much more to the full-fat vs reduced-fat argument for milk and dairy products.

There are plenty of reasons to avoid certain fats such as trans-fats and refined polyunsaturated fats in vegetable oils (like corn, soy, sunflower, and canola), but the evidence for moderate consumption of saturated fat, which is found in milk, coconut oil, and grass-fed land animals, is coming to the surface. While saturated fat was villainized for decades, a 2010 analysis published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded, “There is no significant evidence for concluding that dietary saturated fat is associated with an increased risk of [coronary heart disease or cardiovascular disease].”

Further, there are numerous benefits to drinking full-fat dairy products. In it’s most pure state (raw, organic, and coming from grass-fed cows), full-fat dairy has been found in research to potentially promote heart health, control diabetes, aid in vitamin absorption, lower bowel cancer risk, and even aid in weight loss. But while pure dairy could promote your health, conventional dairy may prove damaging.

Before you consume more conventional dairy, please educate yourself as to what is in your dairy. You would be surprised that there could be 20+ painkillers, antibiotics, and much more lurking in your milk.

Read More: http://www.trueactivist.com/harvard-scientists-urge-you-to-stop-drinking-milk/
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Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: October 21, 2015
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