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Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2012 03:02:01 -0700
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Subject: [Spam 8.84] How To Eat For Optimal Health

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Introducing a new authoritative report on Eating for Optimal Health 
from the editors of the University of California, Berkeley Wellness 
Letter...

The Wellness Report on Eating for Optimal Health

You've heard it a thousand times.

"You are what you eat."

The idea of eating right for better health has been pounded into our 
heads for decades.

Today, it's an idea whose time has come... and one that's right on the 
money. For eating healthy can pay big dividends - in improved health, 
increased vitality, and greater longevity - to men and women who are 
choosey and deliberate about what they pile onto their plates.

Unfortunately, many of us "talk the talk" when it comes to eating 
right... but don't "walk the walk."

It's not simply a matter of will power. Though it can take a fair 
amount of that to bypass your favorite "guilty pleasures" in favor of 
safer - and healthier - foods.

But most of us simply aren't up to date on how to shop, cook, and 
serve balanced, nutritious meals for optimal health and wellness.

Take a simple snack food like nuts. You've probably read that they are 
fatty, salty, and high in calories. And indeed, they are.

But studies have consistently linked nuts to a reduced risk of heart 
disease, largely because nuts have a favorable effect on blood 
cholesterol.

What about fruits and veggies? We've been told that raw is best. 
Cooking boils the nutrients out.

But cooking also makes some nutrients, such as lycopene, more 
available to the body. For example, cooked and processed tomatoes have 
2 to 10 times more lycopene than fresh tomatoes. Moreover, cooking 
destroys potentially harmful bacteria.

Hardly a week passes without headlines announcing some new study or 
discovery in the field of nutrition.

It could be a cancer-fighting vegetable... a diet that claims to lower 
cholesterol... or a food - like eggs - previously considered harmful 
that turns out to be healthful... or vice versa.

Fortunately, there's an authoritative, absolutely current resource you 
can turn to for evidence-based guidance on how to eat for optimal 
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The Wellness Report on Eating for Optimal Health

With thousands of books... articles... websites... reports... and 
clinical studies on eating for optimal health, no single person can 
keep up with all of the new developments in nutritional research. It 
would be a full-time job-and you probably already have one of those!

Also, unless you're an M.D. yourself, do you really have the 
background to separate the good science from the hype?

That's where the Wellness Report series from the University of 
California, Berkeley Wellness Letter can help save you time and money 
while improving your health.

Our editorial advisors, all M.D.s or Ph.D.s with impressive 
credentials in their specialties, conduct an exhaustive search of the 
medical literature on a particular topic - in this case, eating for 
health and wellness.

They then review the research to ensure that it's based on 
scientifically sound methods ... and to confirm the accuracy and 
reliability of the findings.

Next, our editors painstakingly convert medical jargon, formulas, and 
statistics into clear, plain English. I know you'll find it 
fascinating reading - and useful.

Here's a sampling of what you'll discover in our just published UC 
Berkeley Wellness Report: Eating for Optimal Health.

	* Is fruit the new dietary villain? Here's what to know before you 
toss your fruit bowl. Page 20.

	* An occasional splurge - of, say, prime rib, chowder and cheesecake 
- won't hurt you, will it? Well, it might. Five good reasons not to 
supersize your meals. Page 9. 

	* Chocolate news to take to heart. New studies offer the best 
evidence yet of chocolate's cardiovascular benefits. Page 18.

	* It's been nearly a decade since national organic standards went 
into effect. But confusion still reigns. Here are 7 common confusions 
(and clarifications) about organic foods. Page 25.

	* Why potatoes are not "fattening," despite what some recent research 
suggests. Page 23.

	* What do onions, sweet corn, pineapple, avocados, asparagus, sweet 
peas, eggplants, cantaloupe, kiwi, cabbage and watermelon have in 
common? Find out here. Page 28.

	* Which has more heart-healthy omega-3 fats: canned tuna packed in 
water or in oil? Page 30.

	* No question, nutrition labels can be confusing. This new 
industry-led labeling program aims to help you make healthier food 
choices. Our take on it. Page 45.

	* "Enjoy your food-but eat less." That's a key message of the latest 
edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Here's what else the 
guidelines recommend. Page 6. 

	* Is it time to go back to our early-human eating habits? Modern-day 
facts don't back up the claims made for the so-called Paleo diet. Page 
23.

	* Food manufacturers are adding fiber to all kinds of foods these 
days. But are fiber-fortified products as healthful as natural sources 
of fiber? Page 43.

	* Fruit juice can be the next best thing to fruit - as long as you 
don't go overboard and know how to choose the healthiest ones. Page 
21.

	* Potassium helps counter the effects of sodium on your blood 
pressure and, as new research shows, may reduce your risk of stroke. 
Here are 21 good sources. Page 7.

	* Topping your salad with this oil may help head off a stroke, a new 
study shows. Page 10.

	* Do omega-3-fortified foods reel in the same health benefits as 
fish? What you should know before you buy them. Page 31.

	* "Natural" and "grass-fed" beef cost more. But do you actually get 
more than with conventional beef? A beef eater's guide to meat labels. 
Page 33.

	* Rethinking cholesterol advice. Why it might be okay for you to 
consume more dietary cholesterol than you've been told. Page 11.

	* Does protein harm or help your bones? New study findings suggest 
there's an optimal amount to get to keep your bones strong. Page 14.

	* Don't let this "multigrain" marketing gimmick fool you. Page 45.

	* There's no sure way to prevent age-related eye disorders, but 
focusing on these nutrients and foods may help. Page 42.

	* True or false? Organic foods are pesticide-free. The answer may 
surprise you. Page 25.

	* Firing up the backyard grill? Marinating your meat helps prevent 
potential carcinogens from forming in your burgers and steaks. 
Marinade ideas, plus 6 more tips to keep it safe. Page 36.

	* If you're over 50, you're almost certainly getting far more sodium 
than the government guidelines recommend. Page 7.

	* "Dolphin-safe" labels on canned tuna sound great - but they don't 
tell the whole story. How to buy the most "ocean friendly" tuna. Page 
30.

	* Orange you glad? Here's more reason to eat orange-colored 
vegetables, such as carrots and pumpkin. Page 19.

	* Can beet juice lower your blood pressure, improve your sports 
performance and even make you smarter? You may want to dust off your 
blender after you read about this recent research. Page 43.

	* A lack of this vitamin can impair your immune system. One Brazil 
nut a day is all you need to get the recommended amount. Page 58.

	* Going vegetarian has many health benefits - but also some 
drawbacks. What you need to know to stay healthy on a plant-based 
diet. Page 37.

	* A life-saving tip: Eat more of this plant substance to reduce your 
risk of premature death by 22 percent. Page 15.

	* Bison meat is no longer exotic. Is it really better than beef, 
though, as claimed? Page 34.

	* Many people fall short on vitamin D, which is essential for strong 
bones and has other potential health benefits. Find out more about 
this "sunshine vitamin." Page 52.

	* How many servings of vegetables and fruits should you eat a day? 
There's no cookie-cutter answer - but here's how to find out your 
"daily number."  Page 19.

	* rBST-there's at least one good reason to avoid this controversial 
milk hormone. Page 27.

And so much more...

	* Coconut and palm oil are finding their way into an increasing 
number of packaged foods. But are these tropical oils really any 
better for you than the unhealthy fats they are replacing? Page 10.

	* Why going meatless just one night a week is good for the 
environment. Page 40.

	* Ever find glass-like shards in your canned tuna? Here's a crystal 
clear explanation of what they are. Page 30.

	* What high-dose supplement to be wary of - especially if you are a 
smoker. Page 47.

	* Dietary fiber has no nutrients. No calories. And your body cannot 
manufacture enzymes to digest most fiber. So why should you consume at 
least 25 grams of fiber a day? Page 15.

	* Trans fats have been phased out of many processed foods. But this 
label loophole can undermine your best efforts to eat more 
healthfully. Find out what it is. Page 12.

	* Green potatoes? What the green on the skin means - and what to do 
about it. Page 24.

	* Nobel prize-winning chemist Linus Pauling advocated taking massive 
doses of vitamin C. But there's little evidence that it can prevent or 
cure a cold - and good reasons to avoid large doses. Page 51.

	* This vitamin can help keep your bones strong - and these 
vegetables, in particular, are a good source. Page 39.

	* This plant form of omega-3 fat is good for you, but is no 
replacement for the omega-3 fats in fish. Page 31.

	* You've probably heard the terms "good carbs" and "bad carbs." 
Here's what they really mean. Page 12.

	* 7 foods rich in niacin - an essential coenzyme that helps keep your 
skin, nerves and digestive system healthy. Page 49.

	* Why none of us, even women, need to take an iron supplement unless 
a physician advises it. Page 56.

	* Exercise: It's the other half of the diet equation. How much and 
how intensely you need to do it to achieve and maintain a healthy body 
weight. Page 5.

Stop eating "junk food"-and start eating healthy!

The National Center for Health Statistics reports that 34 out of 100 
American adults 20 years of age and older - over 60 million people - 
are obese. That means they are 30 or more pounds over a healthy body 
weight.

Ironically, while our stomachs are full - even bulging - our bodies 
are malnourished and starved for vital nutrients... simply because we 
don't eat right.

But the good news is: you don't have to be fat... or sick... or 
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	* What Should You Believe About Salt? A low-salt diet benefits many 
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	* Salt Tips. Sodium lurks in unexpected places. Some fast food meals 
have three to five days' worth of sodium, in one sitting. What to 
watch out for.

	* Sodium Substitutes. These are a good option for many people. They 
help reduce blood pressure and heart disease deaths when used in place 
of table salt. But they are not for everyone.

	* Potassium Power. If sodium is a bad guy, then potassium is a good 
guy, since it helps lower blood pressure. Unfortunately, most of us 
consume far too little of this vital mineral. Here's why you should 
get your potassium from food, not supplements.

	* Making It Add Up: A Sample Menu. How can you get up to the 
recommended 4,700 milligrams of potassium a day? A sample menu shows 
you how it can be done.

You can literally "eat your way" to better health, more energy, and a 
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