3 Healthy Cereal Suggestions, The Benefits Of Brown Rice, B1 Foods

[Dr. Weil's Anti-Inflammatory Diet] Monday 08/08/2016 Join the conversation! Are You Eating For Your Health? Tired of feeling tired? Want to help keep your brain and heart healthy? Enjoy delicious food? Good nutrition is the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. When you eat healthy, you feel healthy - and are healthier! Dr. Weil's Anti-Inflammatory Diet is an easy to follow eating plan for life. Its guidelines are simple to adopt into most any lifestyle, and the results will amaze you: more energy, a reduced risk of disease such as cancer and Alzheimer's disease, and maybe even a healthier weight! [Start your free trial of Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging today and save 30% when you join!] [Cooking with Dr. Weil] Why Is Brown Rice Healthier? Wheat has been one of the staple grains in the United States since its founding, and the glycemic load of highly processed wheat is a likely contributor to America's modern obesity epidemic. Rice is gluten-free and well tolerated by most people, making it a superior source of carbohydrates. Rice-based diets have historically been used to address a number of medical conditions, and have gained some popularity as a means to help lose weight. The health benefits of unpolished brown rice outweigh those of white rice, as brown rice is a whole grain that provides more fiber, iron, B vitamins and other nutrients. There are 1.5 grams of fiber per half cup of brown rice - almost three times the fiber in the same amount of white rice. However, white rice is a better carbohydrate choice than flour, even whole-wheat flour. This is because digestive enzymes attack the relatively intact white rice grain slowly, keeping blood sugar levels steadier. Dr. Weil's Vitamin Advisor Receive Your FREE Personalized [Vitamin Recommendation] & [Supplement Plan] Today! Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging Your Online Guide to the Anti-Inflammatory Diet. 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Tall and leafy with a crunchy stalk, this versatile green is slightly salty and a tad bitter, and works well with fish and vegetable dishes. But what makes chard so compelling is its nutritional profile: it is an excellent source of vitamins A, K, C, E, magnesium, manganese, potassium and iron. Its combination of nutrients, phytonutrients and fiber helps to reduce risks of digestive tract cancers, including colon cancer. Chard is also a good source of osteocalin, necessary for bone health. Try substituting it in recipes that call for fresh spinach or other greens. Experiment with seasonings, and you will likely find chard to be a welcome addition to your healthy diet. Try the [Hot and Sour Greens] recipe! [Food as Medicine] Foods With Vitamin B1 Vitamin B1, more commonly known as thiamin, is vital to optimum health, and involved in the normal activities of many vital functions in the body. Some of its health benefits include supporting adrenal function, calming and maintaining a healthy nervous system, and promoting healthy digestion. Good dietary sources of thiamin include legumes (beans, lentils), beef and pork, brewer's yeast, whole-grain breads and cereals, oatmeal, enriched pastas, rice bran and wheat germ, milk, nuts, seeds and oranges. I recommend 50 mg of thiamin daily as part of a B-complex supplement that contains a full spectrum of B vitamins. [Tip]Tip: When choosing Swiss chard, look for stalks and leaves that are paler in color, as white chard tends to be the most tender. [Checklist] Choosing Healthy Cereals Dr. Weil is not a big fan of cereals; he prefers breakfast options that offer some protein and healthy fat to keep blood sugar steady through the morning. But if cereals are part of your routine, you should know that just avoiding the brightly colored boxes of sugarcoated kids' versions may not be enough to assure the healthiest breakfast option. Sugars, over-processed grains, and altered fats can be hidden in many cereals - including those that are marketed as "healthy." Consider the following when choosing cereals: [Checklist] 1. Sugars: Choose unsweetened products or varieties with eight grams of sugar or less per serving. Be aware that cereals with dried fruits provide additional sugar that can quickly add up. Instead of dried fruit (which often has added sugar), add fresh, whole fruit to your cereal. [Checklist] 2. Fiber: Aim for at least three grams of fiber per serving. The terms "whole grain" and "whole wheat" are not always good indicators that fiber content will be substantial, especially if they appear as "flour" on the ingredient panel. Some healthful choices are steel-cut oats, bran and wheat germ cereals, and whole grain cereals with actual bits of grain and no added sugars. [Checklist] 3. Fats: Avoid any product that contains hydrogenated fats or trans-fats. 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