The American Diabetes Association encrouages diabetics tochoose soy as their main protein source. Soy is easily digested and would be better tolerated among diabetics with poor [...]]]> For a plant-based food, soy has a surprisingly high protein content. The protein content of soy is twice of meat, 4 times of eggs and 12 times of milk.

The American Diabetes Association encrouages diabetics tochoose soy as their main protein source. Soy is easily digested and would be better tolerated among diabetics with poor kidney functions.

More good news for soy research has also found that eating soy based foods lessens the progress of osteoporosis in women after menopause In addition,  the United States Food and Drug Administration FDA has approved the use of this soy related health claim on food labels: A daily diet containing 25g of soy protein htat is also low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce blood cholesterol level and the risk of heart disease.

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Researchers at the Harvard Medical School discovered that people who took daily breakfast were a third less likely to become obese than those who skipped this meal. This is because eating first thing in the morning is believed to help regulate appetite [...]]]> It is important to start the day right by eating a nutritionally-balanced breakfast.

Researchers at the Harvard Medical School discovered that people who took daily breakfast were a third less likely to become obese than those who skipped this meal. This is because eating first thing in the morning is believed to help regulate appetite and enhance energy. Breakfast eaters are also less likely to be hungry throughout the day and hence, less likely to overeat.

Having breakfast is also believed to keep blood sugar in check – this prevents diabetes or high cholesterol, which in turn, prevents heart disease. The best benefits, say the researchers, comes from eating whole grain cerealsfor breakfast. Whole grain cereals are rich in fiber, which stabilizes blood sugar, curbs appetite and keeps the heart healthy.

However, it is still important to not overeat for breakfast as this burdens the digestive system and stops it from working optimally.

Nutritional Immunology urges that a healthy breakfast should be highly nutritious without burdening the immune and digestive systems. Nutrients such as phytochemicals and fiber are ideal. Eating ingredients such as ginseng berry, soy and psyllium husk in the morning supplies the body with an ideal amount of phytochemicals and fiber.

(extracted from enjoying health & longevity with Nutritional Immunology

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The more phytochemical-rich foods we eat, the lower our risk of various types of chronic diseases, [...]]]> Phytochemicals are compounds unique to plant foods, and have natural components that can protect against diseases. Research has shown phytochemicals to possess enormous healing and disease-preventing properties because of their amazing ability to nourish and bolster the immune system.

The more phytochemical-rich foods we eat, the lower our risk of various types of chronic diseases, including cancer, coronary heart disease, dibetes and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

(extracted from Excellent word, June 2008)

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