michael s
(Michael S)
#1
sell at the health food store, what are other ways to get them? You'd be
surprised how easy they are to find when you're doing your own
shopping and not relying on some fry-cook to scrounge up your meals.
The plant-based omega-3, called ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), is found in
nuts, whole grains (especially flaxseed), leafy green vegetables, and even
in free-range chicken and eggs and grass-fed beef. (The chickens and
cows get it from the grass they eat, then pass it on to us. Conventionally
raised livestock eat a diet of mostly corn and soy, so they never pick up
those healthy omega-3s.) Grass-fed beef also contains more conjugated
linoleic acid (CLA), which has been shown to reduce abdominal fat.
Focusing on the Abs Diet Power 12 will boost the omega-3 content of
your meals like magic. And the delicious seafood recipes you'll find
later in this book will have you working more fish dishes into your
weekly plan.
STAY TRIM, BEAT DIABETES
New Abs Diet Principle #7: Fight Fat with Fiber
A study at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center found
that people who boosted their fiber intake from 24 to 50 grams a day
enjoyed dramatic improvements in their blood sugar levels. Doctors say
the high-fiber diet was as effective as some diabetes medications! Fiber
fills us up so we don't overeat. High-fiber foods take longer to chew,
which gives your body time to realize that you're no longer hungry, and
they digest more slowly, keeping your belly full longer. Fiber slows the
release of glucose into your bloodstream, which prevents the blood
sugar spikes that can lead to insulin resistance and, eventually, diabetes.
Strong epidemiologic data suggests that it helps decrease the risk of
coronary heart disease, too.
The American Dietetic Association recommends we consume 20 to
35 grams of fiber per day. Unfortunately, Americans are lucky if they get
half that much from the foods they eat. It's even harder to get the most
