michael s
(Michael S)
#1
Olive oil and its brethren will help you eat less by controlling your
food cravings; they'll also help you burn fat and keep your cholesterol in
check. Do you need any more reason to pass the bottle? If so, scan The
Oil Business on page 43 to compare these oils with unhealthy fats.
WAYS TO EAT MORE:
DIP CRUSTY BREAD into extra-virgin olive oil as an appetizer.
DRIZZLE OLIVE OIL and balsamic vinegar on salads instead of creamy
bottled dressings.
SAUTÉ WITH CANOLA OIL cooking sprays to avoid soaking vegetables
and meats in oil.
#10: Whole Grain Breads and Cereals
POWER NUTRIENTS: Fiber, protein, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine,
vitamin E, magnesium, zinc, potassium, iron, calcium
FIGHTS AGAINST: Obesity, cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease
TRY TH ESE, TOO: Brown rice, barley, couscous, quinoa, whole wheat
pasta, whole wheat pretzels
When it comes to breads and other things made from cereal grains,
here's all you really need to know: Avoid the white stuff.
We're talking about white bread, white rice, and any of those
carbohydrates you crave that come in packages and leave your hands
greasy: cookies, cakes, buttery Ritz crackers. All those highly processed
carbs have had their belly-busting, heart-healthy fiber removed. And
you're left with fast-absorbing starches that'll boost and trigger cravings
for another bowl of Froot Loops.
Want to know the details? Here's a little biology lesson: Grains like
wheat, corn, oats, barley, and rye are seeds that come from grasses, and
