The bad numbers, it seems, just like the pounds, continue to pile up. A recent report comparing the health of adults in 17 developed nations put Americans’ health last, at all stages of life and all incomes, with some of the worst rates of cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes.
Generally speaking, we all know what we need to do be more active and eat healthier foods and we invite you to speak to your family doctor, nutritionist or physical fitness specialist to learn how you can make significant, long-term positive changes to your lifestyle.
In this month’s Shop Talk blog post, however, we didn’t want to bite off more than we could chew (so to speak), so here are few of the latest nutrition trends that can help you get started, slowly but surely:
- Butter is back: Yes, for years, we heard about the ills of butter but, in small amounts, and in place of artificial butters and margarines, there’s nothing to feel guilty about.
- Fat, too: Saturated fats are still bad because they increase our risk for heart disease, but fats from olives, avocados and other fruits and nuts are healthy so eat up.
- Honey beats sugar: We can all do with a lot less sweeteners in our foods, but if you have to choose, honey and natural syrups are a healthier choice over processed sugar.
- Feed yourself grass-fed: Whether you’re choosing dairy or meats, products from healthier grass-fed cows and other animals are healthier for you too.
- Go for goat: Speaking of meat, goat meat is more nutritious than beef, low in fat, higher in protein and iron. If you like lamb, you’ll love its chewy cousin.
- Poke rhymes with okay: If you love sushi or even if you don’t, this Hawaiian raw fish salad deserves your attention. Made mostly of mouthwatering cuts of fresh tuna or cooked octopus, seasoned with soy sauce, scallions and sesame oil, it’s high in protein, low in calories and rich in those heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids your doctor is always telling you about.
What are your favorite healthy food trends? Share your ideas and opinions in the Shop Talk Blog community forum!
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Please explain to me how to use turmeric. I have bought some, but I don’t know how much to use in food or drink or anything.
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Buffalo is also a great non-traditional meat, it is low in fat and at least buffalo are native animals to our continent, not just imported in to torture and eat.
I’m with you all the way.
I think this information was very good, although some of the things I wouldn’t eat. I also believe cutting down on salt intake is very healthy.
Glad to hear that butter back, because we never stopped eating it. And I could never get my husband to stop eating red meat. I won’t eat sushi. But I do appreciate all the health information you give out. Thanks
This was a very good use of my time; thanks for the great information!
Thank you for the information.
Great Idea’s. I am already using Turmeric on a daily. I will try the goat meat over beef even tho I love beef. I love seafood and sushi. Would love to make that salad.
I found out a long time that butter is back, real butter, thanks for letting others know
Thank you very much for the tips. I do all of these already well almost all, I won’t eat sushi. I love seafood but it has to be partially cooked
That is exactly how you start your day. Healthy.
It is interesting that what I have been doing pretty much my whole life is now a trend. It works
These tips are NOT good eats. Try leaving animals out of your meals. That’s the best TIP I can think of.
I use most of the th I ngs you mention with the exception of goat meat thank you for the info
Tumeric……I am tying to live into my 80s with full brain function….heard sprinkling tumeric on food will get me there!!
Interesting trends which are common sense. Never eat butter or margarine. Always use honey not use any kind of sugar. Mainly eat fats from vege and nuts.
Did not know about goat meat. Not eat raw fish but eat fist twice a week. Try to eat grass fed.
Thanks for the great tips!