There are lots of myths about food combining, most of which have never been proven with scientific research. Here are some of the few combinations with evidence to back them up. You'll see there aren't many.
The Good Combinations:
1. Lemon in your Green tea boosts the anti-oxidant effect
2. Vitamin C rich foods with iron rich foods boosts iron absorption
3. Veggies with a little healthy fat (like olive oil) help you absorb fat-soluble vitamins
The Bad Combinations:
1. Milk in your tea reduces the heart-healthy benefits
2. Iron-rich foods with calcium-rich foods blocks absorption of both minerals
It is also common for people to have their own personal food combination preferences. Listen to your body, but don't listen to the hype that comes from unproven fad diets.
Monday, September 8, 2008
The Mind-Mouth Gap
Here's a funny, depressing, but fixable statistic: According to the September 2008 Berkeley Wellness Letter, we Americans are terrible at accurately remembering what we put in our mouths. They report that the average person underestimates their food intake by 800 calories per day.
Whoa! That's enough to pack on the pounds and hamper the best intentions for weight loss. It only takes 3500 excess calories to make a pound of fat.
This helps explain why people who measure and record their food get much better results. If you are struggling to lose weight, get out your measuring cup and re-commit to your food journal, at least for a few days, to make sure you aren't mis-estimating.
Be especially mindful of the calorie-dense foods, like oils, butter, nuts, cheese and baked goods. These foods can add loads of calories in just a few easily-forgotten bites.
Whoa! That's enough to pack on the pounds and hamper the best intentions for weight loss. It only takes 3500 excess calories to make a pound of fat.
This helps explain why people who measure and record their food get much better results. If you are struggling to lose weight, get out your measuring cup and re-commit to your food journal, at least for a few days, to make sure you aren't mis-estimating.
Be especially mindful of the calorie-dense foods, like oils, butter, nuts, cheese and baked goods. These foods can add loads of calories in just a few easily-forgotten bites.
The Mind-Mouth Gap
Hello!
Here's a funny, depressing, but fixable statistic: According tothe September Berkeley Wellness Letter, we Americans are terrible at accurately remembering what we put in our mouths. They report that the average person underestimates their food intake by 800 calories per day.
Whoa! That's enough to pack on the pounds and hamper the best intentions for weight loss. It only takes 3500 excess calories to make a pound of fat.
This helps explain why people who measure and record their food get much better results. If you are struggling to lose weight, get out your measuring cup and re-commit to your food journal... at least for a few days, to make sure you aren't mis-estimating your way to failure.
Be especially mindful of the calorie-dense foods, like oils, butter, nuts, cheese and baked goods. These foods can add loads of calories in just a few easily-forgotten bites.
Have a good day!
Jill
Here's a funny, depressing, but fixable statistic: According tothe September Berkeley Wellness Letter, we Americans are terrible at accurately remembering what we put in our mouths. They report that the average person underestimates their food intake by 800 calories per day.
Whoa! That's enough to pack on the pounds and hamper the best intentions for weight loss. It only takes 3500 excess calories to make a pound of fat.
This helps explain why people who measure and record their food get much better results. If you are struggling to lose weight, get out your measuring cup and re-commit to your food journal... at least for a few days, to make sure you aren't mis-estimating your way to failure.
Be especially mindful of the calorie-dense foods, like oils, butter, nuts, cheese and baked goods. These foods can add loads of calories in just a few easily-forgotten bites.
Have a good day!
Jill
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