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Is the Tide Turning on High Fructose Corn Syrup? |
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 From the Washington Post
For the past four years, since the publication of compelling research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition noting that an uptick in American obesity had coincided with the introduction and growing use of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in the late 1970s, HFCS has been demonized by those in the nutritional know.
But as I reported here in September, the case against HFCS has weakened in recent years as scientists and organizations -- including the American Medical Association in June -- have taken a closer, and more clinical, look at how the sweetener is metabolized by the body and to what extent it is to blame for our collective overweight.
Now comes the publication this month, again in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, of a suite of studies (some involving scientists who participated in the original research) that together suggest HFCS is no worse for us than any other caloric sweetener. Take that, organic honey! |
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Beyond Oranges and Grapefruit... |
 We're at the peak of citrus season, but most of us rarely experiment beyond oranges and grapefruit. Although other types are less familiar, they are no less nutritious. Try incorporating some of these: Kumquat: 26 calories 17 mg. vitamin C 2 gm. fiber 70 mg. potassium Try poaching them in equal amounts sugar and water. Tangerine: 47 calories 24 mg. vitamin C 2 gm. fiber 146 mg. potassium Pomelo: 116 calories 186 mg. vitamin C 3 gm. fiber 658 mg. potassium |
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Working Out in Cold Weather |
 Exercising in the cold is safe for most people. You just need to dress properly and be aware of environmental conditions, such as ice.
Here are a few important things to keep in mind:
- Dress in layers of "wickable" clothing. These move sweat away from your body, so you stay dry (terms such as "dry fit", "clima cool", "cool max" indicate moisture wicking fabrics. Anything that says "breathable" or "moisture management" also is good.) Cotton and wool tend to trap moisture. Layers are good, so that you can remove them as you get warmer.
- Wear a waterproof/windproof but "breathable" outer shell.
- Mittens are generally warmer than gloves.
- As in hot weather, you need to take frequent water breaks. You may not be aware of it, but you still sweat when it's cold out. You also lose more water breathing in the cold weather (what do you think you're seeing when you can "see your breath"?).
- And, don't forget sunscreen. Winter sun, while not as strong as in the summer, can still burn and damage your skin, especially if it's reflecting off snow.
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Top Ten Strategies for Managing the Holidays |
 1. Be aware and recognize your challenges. Keep records to see what you’re doing.
2. Stay focused on your goals and your behaviors.
3. Plan ahead for social events:
• Don’t arrive hungry
• Bring something healthy that you can enjoy
• Concentrate on the social aspects of the event, not the food
• Don’t stand next to the food
• Put your food on a plate, to stay aware of what you’re eating
4. Defend yourself against food at work (or anywhere else). Bring your own healthier treats, snacks, and meals.
5. Fight the "I have to bake syndrome" by starting new holiday (non-food) traditions and/or by lightening traditional recipes.
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 Many people avoid nuts, thinking they are "too fattening". New research suggests that nuts can help with weight control. The fiber and protein in nuts help make you feel full longer, so you are less hungry, and presumably eat less. Some studies also suggest that nuts may slightly increase calorie burning. Some research has also found that not all the fat in nuts is absorbed--from 4% to 17% passes out of the body undigested. However, this doesn't mean you can eat nuts with abandon - they still contain 165 to 200 calories per ounce, most of those coming from healthy unsaturated fats.
All nuts have a lot in common, particularly their healthy fat, fiber and protein. But there are some differences:
- Almonds are the richest in vitamin E and calcium.
- Brazil nuts are the best dietary source of selenium, which may lower the risk of prostate cancer.
- Cashews are the richest in copper and zinc.
- Walnuts are the richest in omega-3 fatty acids.
- Peanuts (while technically a legume) contain a phytochemical also found in grapes and red wine, and are the richest in arginine. They also have the most protein.
- Macadamia nuts have the most calories and fat (205 cals. and 21 grams per ounce), and chestnuts have the least (70 cals. and less than 1 gram of fat).
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A nutrition and weight management professional, Fran is the director of Lifestyle Consulting in Austin, Texas. She has worked exclusively in the health and wellness industry for over thirty years and is an ACSM-certified health/fitness instructor, an ACE-certified lifestyle and weight management consultant, an IDEA master trainer, a Cooper-certified wellness coach, and a cancer exercise specialist. Fran received her B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis, and her M.A. in Behavioral Sciences from the University of Chicago and is the author of two books, Dining Lite in Austin and The Lifestyle Cookbook. 
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