What makes people fat?
For many years, nutritionists have taught that too much of almost any kind of food could be converted to body fat. Recent research has shown this to be wrong: in almost all cases, the only thing that adds to body fat is the fat we eat.
It seems the body does not like turning protein into fat, and will only convert carbohydrates into body fat if you eat huge amounts. Carbohydrates are generally used to power the body. Any excess is stored as glycogen in the muscles, and can also increase the energy used for metabolism. It's not until you eat more than 500 grams of carbohydrate at one sitting--the amount in more than 30 slices of bread-- that the body converts into fat. This means we should stop avoiding bread and blame the spread instead.
Alcohol, so often blamed for excess fat, is not directly converted to body fat. It's obvious, since alcoholics who take in man calories from alcohol ut eat little food are almost always thin. Alcohol, however, does contribute indirectly to body fat by making it more difficult for the fats in food. Alcohol plus fat is therefore a bad combination for those who gain weight easily.
Sugar (a rapidly absorbed carbohydrates) when combined with fat may have a similar effect in preventing the body burning fat to provide energy. But in all cases, it's fatty foods that are the root cause of excess weight.
There is danger in using lead crystal stemware or decanter! Lead can leach out of crystral into the beverage inside. The longer your wine or brandy sits in the decanter or goblet, the more lead will migrate inot the beverage. Never serve drinks in your leaded glassware to children or pregnant women. Consider buying lead-free crystal stemware.(Source:Good Housekeeping April 2008)
What is good walking shoe? A good walking shoe should have a beveled heel - one that angles about a half inch up at the back- with a sole curving toward the front.
Coffe can help you fend off skin cancer! For each cup of caffeinated java that you drink everyday, there's a 5 percent drop in your odds of developing non-melanoma skin cancer later in life, researchers recently reported. "It's possible coffee's antioxidant effect helps to protect against skin cancer," says Ernest L. Abel, Ph.D, Professor of OB-GYN at Wayne State University School of Medicine.(source:Good Housekeeping June 2008)
What worries your dentist more, chocolate or a slice of lemon? Acid wear is a consequence of our preference for a modern diet and having to deal with acids found in today's food and drink, such as fruit juices, softdrinks, fruits and wine. These acids can temporarily soften te enamel on the tooth's surface. Over time, this weakened surface may then become thinner as it is gradually worn away by brushing. If you do nothing about acid wear, it may lead to more serious dental problems. So what can you do?
- Don't mull fruit over in your mouth; swallow it as soon as you feel it is ready to digest.
- Drink acidic drinks through a straw, avoiding your teeth.
- Wait at least one hour after consuming acidic foods or drinks before brushing.
- You need to start protecting you tooth's enamel now, because loss of enamel is irreversible.(source:Cooking Light magazine April 2008)