michael s
(Michael S)
#1
Doctors recommend we get between 25 and 35 grams of fiber per day,
but most of us get only half that.
A Penn State study also showed that oatmeal sustains your blood
sugar levels longer than many other foods, which keeps your insulin
levels stable and ensures you won't be ravenous for the few hours that
follow. That's good, because spikes in insulin slow your metabolism and
send a signal to the body that it's time to start storing fat. Because
oatmeal breaks down slowly in the stomach, it causes less of a spike in
insulin levels than foods such as bagels.
Another cool fact about oatmeal: Preliminary studies indicate that
oatmeal raises the levels of free testosterone in your body, enhancing
your body's ability to build muscle and burn fat, and boosting your sex
drive.
WAYS TO EAT MORE:
ADD OATS TO MEAT LOAF in place of bread crumbs.
USE HIGH-FIBER CEREALS to add bulk to yogurt.
INCLUDE OATMEAL in a post-workout smoothie.
#6: Eggs
POWER NUTRIENTS: Protein, vitamin B12, vitamin A
FIGHTS AGAINST: Obesity, diabetes, hunger at 10 a.m.
TRY THESE, TOO: Omega-3 eggs and Egg Beaters
For a long time, eggs were considered pure evil, and doctors were
more likely to recommend tossing eggs at passing cars than into omelet
pans. That's because just two eggs contain enough cholesterol to put you
over your daily recommended value. Though you can cut out some of the
cholesterol by removing part of the yolk and using the whites, more and
