18 HEALTH What’s in your diet? Last time I mentioned that the human body has 12 major systems. It starts with digestion. These systems are extremely sophisticated and nuanced, and it starts with what you consume. Let’s do a refresher. Essential nutrients include: Water, the most abundant substance is necessary for the movement of nutrients to the cells. Your water should be supplemented with anti-oxidants, anti-aging and anticancer additives. Multitask your water. Protein is the second most abundant molecule and is necessary for many functions including ,DNA replication, providing structure to cells, and organizes components of body tissue, such as muscle,hair,collagen, enzymes and antibodies, and is an energy fuel source. NON MEAT PROTEIN is by far the best source in our polluted environment. Carbohydrates, are necessary as a fuel source, in that it’s converted to glucose and supplied for quick energy to every cell in your body, including your brain. The carbs should be unrefined, and contain at least 4% dietary fiber, anything less ,will be detrimental to your health. Dietary fiber should always exceed total fat, in the nutrition facts panel. Fats, are the 3rd fuel source. Fatty acids, a component of fats, are the major source of stored energy, and tissue development. Your essential nutrients should be of the highest quality, and you should avoid synthetic substances for your systems to function at their efficient best. Anything less than optimum efficiency diminishes your quality of life, and it gets worse as you age. I had an interesting conversation regarding dairy. So, I’ll rehash. In 1993 the FDA approved rBGH (recombinant bovine growth hormone) to be marketed to the dairy industry to increase milk production in cows. A side effect of the synthetic hormone is increased antibiotic use. Comments or suggestions? Email br549@modernmedianow.com Health and Nutrition Strategies for Cancer Survivors and Everybody Else Warren is a 30 year member of the Institute of Food Technology, A HAACP (hazard analysis critical control point) Instructor with a Batchelors degree in Nutrition Science. Antibiotics are used therapeutically for the inflammation caused by additional milking, and sub-therapeutically to fatten the animal, leading to increased antibiotic residues in dairy. In addition,epidemiologist are taking a serious look at IGF-1,in milk from rBGH treated cows. Early studies are indicating a relationship between elevated blood levels of IGF-1, and the development of prostate and breast cancer. We’ll explore that link in depth as more data is released. In many instances consumption of dairy causes discomfort and as aforementioned could cause certain cancers. Finally, since the United States no longer leads in pork production (China is the leading pork producer in the world), and therein, lies my concerns. April , 2008, in a press release by APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) 9 CFR part 166, titled - Swine Health Protection: Feeding of Processed Product to Swine. The release states that the rule regarding the treatment of garbage that consist of industrially processed materials makes clear that garbage fed to swine has been treated to inactivate disease organisms that pose a risk to the U.S. Swine industry. China’s pork production is considered equal to the U.S. The U.S. No longer has a law requiring Country Of Origin Labeling (congressionally initiated 2009 and congressionally rescinded 2016). China’s quality control leaves a lot to be desired, particularly during the tariffs. All very curious. Can’t wait until the “Beyond Meat” industry gets rolling. Should be quick,since they’re underwritten by major meat industry players. Next time we’ll go into detail of the importance of fiber, vitamin C, and omega 3, three of my favorite supplements. You are what you eat. This could be your Ad! Advertising with Carolina <strong>Footsteps</strong> Magazine is Local, Targets an audience and is Frequent. Call us at (252) 377-5296 We display your business to different demographics, in Print, Internet, and Social Media. All at a cost that is less than regular print ads. Are you getting enough protein in your diet? (BPT) - You may have noticed protein bars and shakes popping up at grocery stores or gyms. Coverage of the benefits of protein is all the rage. So it might be surprising to learn that almost half of older adults are not consuming enough protein, thus negatively impacting their health, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging. What role should protein play in our diet? “Protein can be thought of as one of the building blocks to our muscles, bones and blood,” said Dr. James Metcalf, a medical director with UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement. “Not only does protein help keep our body strong, it helps promote good balance and mobility - all important factors to being able to live independently as we age.” Additionally, protein helps combat common signs of aging, like declines in muscle mass, strength and function, which can put you at greater risk of falling and fracturing bones. But before you grab the nearest protein bar, let’s discuss exactly how much protein you should consume each day. How much protein do I need? The National Academy of Medicine’s recommended dietary allowance for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day. For an adult who weighs 195 pounds that’s 71 grams per day; for someone who weighs 170 pounds that’s 62 grams per day. While it is helpful to know how many grams of protein you should aim to consume each day, knowing the amount of protein in the foods we eat can be a bit of a mystery. Below are some sources of high-quality protein and the corresponding amount of protein in each, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database: * Chicken breast (one): 54 grams of protein * Salmon (0.5 fillet): 40 grams of protein * Lentils (one cup cooked): 18 grams of protein * Black beans (one cup cooked): 15 grams of protein * Greek yogurt (one container; plain, nonfat): 10 grams of protein * Egg (one): 6 grams of protein Bottom line If you feel you might benefit from adding some sources of protein into your diet, be sure to talk with your doctor before making any drastic changes. Increasing your protein consumption will not be a silver bullet to keeping your body healthy as you age. 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