Monday, February 19, 2018

Making White Potatoes More Nutritious

I like white potatoes. Don' you? They are very versatile, satisfying, affordable and store well. White potatoes has been a steady staple for many families for centuries now. What is their nutritional value? Is there real concern for them being "bad" for your blood sugar, heart and weight?
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Fact is white potatoes are often consumed in unhealthy ways, which may contribute to why so many think in general white potatoes are just bad for your health. People consume them in salty French fries, or bake them, then smother them in butter, sour cream and cheese. These unhealthy ways of preparation is first in line for what give white potatoes such a bad break.
White potatoes come in a variety of ways:
  • classic russets (makes good potato soup)
  • creamy red-skinned (my favorite)
  • yellow-tinged Yokon Golds
The impact of white potatoes on our health is important to consider since people probably consume more white potatoes than any other vegetable. Let's take a look at the nutritional value of white potatoes.
Vitamins
Thiamine (B1)
(7%)
0.08 mg
Riboflavin (B2)
(3%)
0.03 mg
Niacin (B3)
(7%)
1.05 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5)
(6%)
0.296 mg
Vitamin B6
(23%)
0.295 mg
Folate (B9)
(4%)
16 μg
Vitamin C
(24%)
19.7 mg
Vitamin E
(0%)
0.01 mg
Vitamin K
(2%)
1.9 μg
Minerals
Calcium
(1%)
12 mg
Iron
(6%)
0.78 mg
Magnesium
(6%)
23 mg
Manganese
(7%)
0.153 mg
Phosphorus
(8%)
57 mg
Potassium
(9%)
421 mg
Sodium
(0%)
6 mg
Zinc
(3%)
0.29 mg


There is valid concern about potatoes and "starch." Starchy vegetables of any kind tend to increase blood sugar more than non-starchy vegetables such as green beans and broccoli. This does not mean a person with diabetes can't eat potatoes. It only makes sense to eat them less frequently and in smaller amounts. You can also cut down on the impact of potatoes blood sugar rises. How can you cut down on white potatoes blood sugar rises?
  • top them with a healthy fat such as olive oil
  • eat them as part of a balanced meal with some lean protein such as grilled chicken breast and as a healthy alternative for the grilled children breast, you might try using Life's Abundance Plant Protein Powder for the protein fix. Prepare a Life's Abundance Plant Protein Powder milk shake to help you enjoy white potatoes within a healthy meal, of course, along with other colorful and flavorful vegetables and fruits
  • pass up the French fries most of the time (you can treat yourself occasionally)
For now, it is felt by most experts that you can still enjoy your white potatoes if you eat them:
  • in small amounts,
  • bake, roast or boil and mash them,
  • use herbs and spices for added flavor,
  • keep the skin on whenever possible and
  • eat them with a quality protein source to help take the bang out of the high blood sugar spikes, such as grilled chicken breast or a Life's Abundance Plant Protein Powder milk shake. You might even find ways to incorporate the Plant Protein Powder within your white potato recipes.
Life's Abundance Plant Protein Powder is 100% grain-free, plant-based protein powder is a nutrient-rich blend of clean, high-quality proteins including pea, chia, pumpkin, hemp and quinoa.
At only 100 calories, it contains 14 grams of high-quality protein in every serving. For comparison, one-half of a boneless chicken breast, cooked is about 13 grams of protein and 115 calories.
Life’s Abundance Plant Protein is absolutely delicious and you can feel great about drinking it every day, because each and every ingredient was carefully chosen for its quality and safety.
While other protein powders use sunflower oil, we decided not to use this oil because it is high in omega-6 fatty acids, a fat that is much too prevalent in the American diet. Our Life’s Abundance Plant Protein contains non-GMO coconut oil powder, which is a great source of beneficial fatty acids that are easily absorbed. In addition, this health-promoting oil adds to the delicious taste and smooth texture of our blend.
Life’s Abundance Plant Protein is ideal for pre or post workouts, breakfast or whenever you need a healthy boost of energy from protein or a quick on-the-go snack.

With a superior taste and texture, it mixes easily with water into a silky smooth, rich and satisfying shake. Add to smoothies, pancakes, baked goods, oatmeal and more for a delicious way to increase protein.
Try using Life's Abundance Plant Protein Powder it with your white potatoes either as a side drink or incorporated into your white potato recipes to help lower the punch of a blood sugar spike and make your white potatoes healthier to eat.

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Ways to Cut Belly Fats

That old belly fat sure makes it harder to fit into your clothes. A more important reason to get rid of belly fat is for good health. When you pinch up fat on your belly that sits just below the skin you are pinching up "subcutaneous fat." Deeper within the belly is visceral abdominal fat. Visceral abdominal fat is our main health enemy. Visceral fat usually increases in both men and women as they age. There are 3 things that play a significant role in how much belly fat you develop. They are:
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  1. your exercise level (helps to bust belly fat)
  2. types of foods you eat (either increases or decreases belly fat, depending upon what you eat)
  3. energy balance
About a decade ago our experts thought body fat was only storage for energy. Today, they know visceral fat cells are busy producing inflammatory molecules and other substances that interfere with insulin, the hormone for blood sugar control and fat storage.

According to experts the more visceral fat you have increases your risk for metabolic issues such as insulin resistance and alterations in blood fats (triglycerides and cholesterol). It is unclear to scientists which comes first, the increased visceral abdominal fat or a change in your body's metabolic health promoting the extra belly fat.

One of the earliest drivers of visceral abdominal fat is excess fat synthesis and accumulation in the liver, which is referred to as "fatty liver." Fatty liver grows from eating more calories than you need as well as from eating high intake of simple sugars, refined carbohydrate, trans fat and alcohol.

On the flip side, adequate intake of polyunsaturated fats like fatty fish sources (salmon, sardines, etc.) and canola, corn, soybean and peanut oils when eating within a calorie-controlled eating plan APPEARS protective against fatty liver.

Conclusion: If you have a long history of eating the wrong foods, you most likely will end up with a fatty liver problem.
Fatty liver disease is then associated with:
  • high triglycerides
  • insulin resistance
  • pre-diabetes
  • type 2 diabetes
What can you do to address excess visceral fat (bust belly fat) and the problems associated with it?
  1. lose excess weight gradually
  2. combine your weight loss program with healthier eating patterns
  3. beware of rapid weight loss or fad diets that can lead to loss of lean muscle
  4. if your are currently at a healthy weight, avoid gaining excess weight (best way to avoid metabolic disease)
  5. eat a diet rich in colorful vegetables, fruits and whole grains as is in the Mediterranean-style or DASH diet plans
  6. eat more nuts, fish, legumes, olive oil
  7. use moderate amounts of alcohol, red wine preferably
  8. limit sweets
  9. limit red and processed meats 
  10. eat whole grains, 2 to 3 servings per day
  11. skip the sugary drinks (use water, tea, coffee without added sugar and Life's Abundance Minerals and Antioxidant drinks instead)
Help cut your belly fat by using the Life's Abundance Minerals and Antioxidant drinks daily as one alternative to the sugary drinks in your diet. You can substitute one 16 ounce sugary drink with the Life's Abundance Minerals and Antioxidant drink and give yourself more nutrition at the same time. 
This unique mix is made with a variety of freshly harvested sea vegetables and contains approximately 74-plant based, naturally chelated, trace minerals. For an additional nutritional boost, it also contains antioxidants from 11 nutrient-rich super fruits like acai, cranberry, goji, maqui and pomegranate ... making this a high ORAC beverage blend. ORAC stands for oxygen radical absorbance capacity and it's a way of measuring the antioxidant level, which is important because antioxidants are essential to good health.
Americans are deficient in minerals. In fact, way back in 1936, the Department of Agriculture told congress that 99% of the population was deficient. Regrettably, there are many more recent studies confirming varying amounts of mineral deficiencies in our diet, mainly due to their depletion in our soil.
We need minerals! Vitamins cannot work properly without them and they are absolutely vital to maintain our mental and physical well being. Since the body cannot manufacture minerals, they must come from our diet.
Unlike many liquid water enhancers made from chemicals, our formula is made with coconut water and aloe vera and it does not contain any added sugar, artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. The organic coconut water replaces electrolytes plus it is alkalizing, which helps to restore a natural pH balance in the body and counters the effects of an acidic diet.

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Add the Life's Abundance Minerals and Antioxidants drink mix to your daily diet along with all the other healthy tips in this articles and you will be well on your way to "busting belly fat," which will help you fit into your clothes better as well as ward off life threatening disease. It takes doing it all, not just one change, but making all the healthy changes mentioned in this article to "bust belly fat." 
If it seems overwhelming, make a few changes at a time. I have been struggling with getting healthier for years now. It took me a long, long time to get into a regular routine of exercise and I am still working on it. 
When I added the Life's Abundance Minerals and Antioxidant drink to my schedule, I started with a few each week and now I am happily consuming one 16 ounce drink per day. I did see changes in my belly fat and my overall feelings of well being just by making this one additional change in my daily health promoting to do list. Anytime you go from unhealthy foods to  healthy foods, you should make your unhealthy changes to the healthier changes gradually so you don't give your body a sudden jolt. Trust me, the Life's Abundance Minerals and Antioxidant drink is a very healthy alternative to any of the sugary drinks, even healthier than just plain water.

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Use our products. 

If you become impressed with our products, just wait until you hear about our income opportunity. You might be surprised to learn that you can earn a substantial income from selling our health-promoting products for pets and humans. There's never been a more exciting time to sign-up as a Life's Abundance Field Representative. With new product releases on the horizon, you will find more ways to reach new customers and net serious wages. It is an opportunity that will keep you engage with other people in a "helping" kind of way.

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DISCLAIMER: THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE. ALL HEALTH CONCERNS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY A QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL.  THE ARTICLE CONTENT IS OFFERED AS A RESOURCE FOR HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES.



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