Drink Your Milk and LOSE Weight!Written by Cheryl Winter, M.S., R.D., R.N.
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of Medicine, people who believe they are lactose intolerant (and therefore avoid milk) do not actually demonstrate clinical symptoms. New research indicates that most people can tolerate one and even two glasses of milk. It has also been found that if lactose is consumed on a regular basis, and with other foods, it is better tolerated than if it is only consumed occasionally, and alone. In other words, symptoms are more likely to occur with a consistent dairy-“free” diet and that occasional ice cream cone on an empty stomach, then if one consistently consumed dairy on a daily basis. However, if this still doesn’t work for you, consider using a lactase enzyme with your dairy consumption, such as Lactaid® or purchase milk with lactase enzyme pre-added. Cheese and yogurt, also excellent sources of calcium, seem to be more easily tolerated than milk in people reporting lactose intolerance. And of course, low-fat and fat-free versions of dairy products are always better choices, when weight management is an issue. Children less than two years of age, however, still require full-fat dairy versions. This is exciting news on benefits of consuming calcium and dairy products in an effort to promote fat and weight loss. With today’s epidemic of obesity getting worse everyday, we need all help we can get! -=-=-=-=-=-=-= -=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Cheryl Winter, M.S., R.D., R.N. is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Registered Nurse and ACSM Fitness Instructor. Cheryl is owner and operator of HealthSteps Rx, Inc. at http://www.HealthStepsRx.com a wellness organization that will help you Build a Better Life…One Step at a Time. You can reach Cheryl at info@HealthStepsRx.com Learn all about HealthSteps Rx, Inc. Weight Management Program via TeleClasses, without leaving your home or office: http://www.healthstepsrx.com/services/online/steppower.htm -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- This article is available for reprint in your opt-in ezine, website or ebook. You MUST agree not to make any changes to article and RESOURCE BOX MUST be included. (c) 2004 www.HealthStepsRx.com . All Rights Reserved
Cheryl Winter,M.S.,R.D.,R.N. is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Registered Nurse and ACSM Fitness Instructor. Cheryl is owner and operator of HealthSteps Rx, Inc. at http://www.HealthStepsRx.com a wellness organization that will help you Build a Better Life…One Step at a Time. Learn all about HealthSteps Rx, Inc. Weight Management Program via TeleClasses, without leaving your home or office: http://www.healthstepsrx.com/services/online/steppower.htm
| | Low Salt Diet Tips for Kids and AdultsWritten by Laura Bankston
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So, what's a person to do? Of course, a person should follow advice of his/her doctor. But, for me - a healthy adult with great blood pressure - I just use my common sense to guide me. Tips for easy, common sense salt reduction: 1.Use less salt than recommended in a recipe. I've never found it to affect taste. Most of time I totally leave it out - especially if it's accompanied by a product that already contains salt/sodium. 2.Don't let your kids salt at table. The only time salt is on my dinner table is when company is over. I think that my two younger kids don't even realize that people salt their food at table. If you do decide to let your kids have additional salt - put it on for them. It comes out faster than they realize and it's hard to see! 3.Check nutrition label of every food that you buy. You will quickly become aware of how much sodium is in cereal, bread, canned goods, bacon, frozen foods, etc. Having an awareness of how much sodium you are consuming will make reduction much easier 4.Buy low-salt or low-sodium versions of a product. Why eat extra sodium when you'll adjust to difference in taste (if any) in a few bites? 5.Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. 6.Substitute salt with other spices that will give food flavor without adding sodium Forming good "salting" habits now, will make things a lot easier for your children in future. Do it for them, and you'll be doing it for you too!
Laura Bankston is author of Internationally selling Cooking with Kids Curriculum: “Homeschool Cooking in a Box” and the “Homeschool Cookbook”. Her articles are published online and in home schooling magazines such as The Homeschool Digest. She currently home schools her three children and maintains home school support websites. For information on her curriculum and free home school support services, please visit http://www.homeschoolcookbook.com
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