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You can access more nutrition information than ever? Magazine on the Internet, newspapers and television. If you add to that the hype over fad diets, the resulting information overload leads to more confusion than clarity. "Many people are still uncertain about what to eat and think that proper nutrition is complicated, "said Food Editor Ann Taylor Pittman." Even Cooking Light readers who are more at home in a good nutrition than most, to contact us with any questions about everything from what a healthy fat work more whole grains in their diet. "In these and other stories throughout the years, we will demystify the essence of smart power. First we have identified nine key nutrition issues that affect the way we eat. And we have a panel composed of the top authorities in nutrition, health, culinary and food marketing fields to help guide us in translating complex science into real-world information you can use. We share their strategies for setting smart food on your plate. Here is a preview of the nine issues this year to catch cooking light, all with recipes so you can enjoy the best food now. # 1: Eat smart, fit, and live longer. Dan Buettner, one of our panel of experts for the 2009 Series Essentials Nutrition and author of Blue Zones: Lessons for longer life of people who have lived the longest, he studied communities calls Blue Zones (including the inhabitants of Sardinia, Italy, Okinawa, Japan and Costa Rica) where people the age of 100 years living on a much faster rate than the general population. "Each Blue Zone was his own recipe for longevity, but many of the basic ingredients were the same, "he writes. What you can do: One of the fundamental lessons of the blue zone research: Eat a mostly plant-based diet that has a healthy balance of fats offers a range of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and the quality of sources of protein low in saturated fat, which is associated with increased rates of cardiovascular disease. Another important similarity between Blue Zone groups: Each meal is part of the fabric of life, which the family togetherness, collective effort includes, and sociability. And finally, each group has a daily exercise in common. Activity balances calories, helping to curb weight. View Recipe: Salad Frisee with persimmons, dates, almonds and # 2: Choose carbohydrates that meet. Much confusion surrounding the topic of carbs, because fad diets that promote fat and protein than carbohydrates. But, "if fat is the type of carbohydrate that is the key," says Walter Willett, MD, PhD, chair of the department of nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health and one of our panel of experts for this series. Eventually, all carbohydrates turn to sugar in our body. These sugars give us the energy needed to accomplish tasks system? Breathe out for biceps curls. However, a number of carbohydrates into sugar faster than others. For this reason, dietary recommendations for carbohydrates focus on complex carbohydrates, more slowly digested kind found in whole grains, legumes, and vegetables (such as quinoa, beans, squash and winter). They help you feel full and satisfied after a meal and keep your levels of blood sugar on an even keel, increasing the risk for developing type 2 diabetes. What you can do: Whole grains, in particular, a superior carbohydrate choice. Women who average two to three servings of whole grains per day have a 30 percent reduced risk for heart attack and type 2 diabetes compared with women who consume less than one portion per week, depending on the Nurses' Health. Such findings prompted the USDA to recommend three servings a day (two 100 percent whole wheat bread and half cup cooked brown rice, for example) in the current Dietary Guidelines. Our Sweet Potato-Pecan Burgers with caramelized onions make use of healthy complex carbohydrates, like sweet potatoes, oats and wholemeal bread. View Recipe: Sweet Potato-Pecan Burgers with caramelized onions # 3: Boost your power supply solution. Nutritionists recommend increasing and have a term for foods naturally rich in vitamins, minerals and beneficial nutrients without extra calories, "nutrient dense" or "nutrients rich. "The idea is to choose foods that are most bang for the buck-calorie food to offer." Consider skim milk: You get all the same nutrients? proteins, calcium, vitamin A and D? in a lower calorie package than whole milk, "says Cooking Light Associate Editor, Food and registered dietician Kathy Kitchens Downie. What to do:" If you understand the basic principle of choosing nutrient-rich foods, you can begin to apply to recipes, "says Downie." In the example below, we the refined flour and corn meal used to extend traditional corn bread with almond flour, which improves the nutritional profile with good-for-you unsaturated fats, fiber and vitamin E. "Salads are another example of nutrient-rich foods. Start with a low calorie greens, and add vegetables, fruits and other foods containing the nutrient profile increase. The salad above, we begin with feathery frisee, then add persimmons, which vitamins A and C to contribute data, which add fiber, and almonds. View Recipe: Almond-Cranberry corn bread # 4: Save room for treats. "Food is meant to be enjoyable, and part of the fun is to treat yourself, says another authority from our expert panel, Heather Bauer, RD, CDN, founder of Nu-Train, a nutrition and Counseling Center in New York City, and author of The Wall Street Diet. "Any way of eating that do not provide for the occasional indulgence is not sustainable." Even the current version of the USDA Dietary Guidelines allow goodies. For example, a typical 2000-calorie diet containing 265 calories, which can be "released" on deals?, Ranging from one (five-ounce) and a glass of wine (one-ounce) square of chocolate a scoop of ice cream. If the rest of your diet includes smart features such as non-fat milk and lean cuts of beef, plus a variety of products and whole grains, you have room for these so-called "discretionary calories "to enjoy as you like. How to do: The key is to make even your discretionary calorie nutritionally sound. Enjoy nuts (satisfying protein, fibers offer, and ultimately fat) as a snack, or make hot chocolate with unsweetened cocoa and a touch of sugar, and fat-free milk for added protein, calcium and vitamin D. Or try the Mango Lassi, below, which has the filling of protein and calcium, plus a hint of sweetness, for a morning pick-me-up or post-workout snack. Only 137 calories, you still have room for a sensible dessert after dinner. View Recipe: Mango Lassi # 5: savvy about salt. Sodium plays an important role in muscle function and maintenance of body fluid balance, but it's too easy to consume. Over time, excess sodium can increase blood pressure, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and strokes. The USDA recommends no more than 2300 milligrams (mg) sodium per day for adults under 50? The amount in one teaspoon of salt? But most Americans consume 2000-4000 additional mg per day, mostly from processed and prepared foods. Reducing the intake of 2300 mg to achieve target is important for everyone, but crucial to the construction developing high blood pressure, particularly African Americans, overweight people or people with a family history of disease. It is also important to sodium intake to match the age. Systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) increases an average of four points per decade. (The USDA recommends no more than 1,500 mg per day for adults than 50 and not more than 1,200 mg for those over 70.) How to do this: Clients often ask how your food tastes good without using the salt shaker, says Bauer. In the first instead focus on fresh, whole foods. "Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and meat can naturally contain minimal amounts of sodium, but that's hardly the sodium in many processed foods, "says Bauer. If you do not use processed foods, look for non-or reduced-sodium versions to help prevent the addition extra sodium to your dish, as with less sodium chicken broth is called in the Dijon mustard Chicken Fricassee below. Finally, enlist the help of herbs and spices, which can contribute to improving food "taste, without the need for extra salt. "Enliven savory dishes with salt and seasonings such as fresh or dried basil, oregano, parsley, cilantro or fresh ground herbs and garlic, "says Bauer.'s Recipe: Chicken Fricassee Dijon mustard # 6 Eat foods that are good for you? and the planet. Sustainability is a buzzword in the world of cuisine, such as chefs and cooks home search for ways to use their power to minimize the planet. It's easy to jam the many issues deal with how food affects the environment, and choosing among them can be confusing. To remove all organic foods to consume? Only local food to eat? Avoid foods with hormones or antibiotics? "You can not do everything," said panel member Marion Nestle, MPH, PhD, professor of nutrition, food studies and public health at New York University and author of What to Eat. "You have to address the issues that matter to you to pick." Many experts agree that consuming a diet rich in a variety of plant foods is a smart first step towards sustainability. The simple reason: fruits, vegetables, grains and fewer resources to produce. Shift of less then one day a week's worth of calories a plant-based diet can help reduce the equivalent of the emissions of gases produced by driving 1160 miles, according to researchers writing in the journal Environmental Science and Technology. The health benefits of eating this way are well documented, too. Consuming larger quantities of produce can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol to improve your cardiovascular health, according to studies, such as DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension). How to do it: Place as much emphasis on the production of basic side dishes and meat entrees. For example, the recipe includes rice, peas, potatoes, green beans, onion, carrot and all in a colorful and tasty dishes. View Recipe: Mixed vegetables and rice pilaf # 7: Beware of portion distortion. We have all seen what looks like a single-serve snack packaging, only to discover on the label indicates that it actually yields two servings. This can lead to overeating. When faced with larger portions, people naturally eat more, Brian Wansink says researcher, PhD, of Cornell University Food and Brand Lab, which has a lot of pioneering research into the treatment of the psychological evidence that people can turn to consume more. How to do: Portion control is easy to practice in your own kitchen. When ordering the mahimahi the recipe on the right, ask the fishmonger to 6-ounce cut? no more and no less. When cooking with ingredients that have not been prepared meal portions or plating, special attention to the measurements. Use tools like measuring cups and kitchen scales to help you get the correct amount. Practice will make perfect, over time, you will begin to automatically recognize a decent portion. View Recipe: Baked Mahimahi with edamame Succotash # 8: Choose premium protein. Whether meat, poultry, eggs, fish, nuts, or beans, protein helps you feel fuller longer. That is good news when it comes to managing your appetite. However, protein sources vary in their nutritional makeup. To clearly consider protein choices, you should also factor in fat. How to do: For most meals, choose a protein that most of the nutrient offers for the least saturated fat. Vegetable proteins, such as black beans, lentils, beans or navy, come with low in fat and abundant vitamins and minerals. They are always a good choice. Nuts are generally rich in beneficial unsaturated fats. Animal proteins contain different levels and species. For example, beef is inherently small, while a ribeye contains almost twice as much saturated fat? more than 5 grams per 3-ounce serving. But both portions about the same amount Protein: 24 grams for the ribeye, and 25 grams of pork. View Recipe: Crispy Tofu Pad Thai # 9: Sort the latest facts on fat. From now on, you will notice a change in The nutritional numbers for each Cooking Light recipe: We can no longer be the percentage of calories from fat per serving. We make this adjustment in light of the findings large-scale studies such as the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute under the leadership of Nurses' Health Study, showing that the kind of fat is important for a healthy heart is a particular food ratios of calories from fat, and the Omni Heart Study, found that replacing a proportion of total calories with unsaturated fat? as sautéing vegetables in canola oil instead of butter or snacking on a half gram of pecans instead of pretzels? can help protect against heart disease. "There really is no scientific basis for determining a percentage of total fat in the diet, "says Willett." It's the kind of fat that is important for health. Trans fats should be avoided saturated fat should be kept quite low, and unsaturated fats emphasized. "Here is an example of that point:" Salmon contains 45 percent of calories from fat illustrates, most of which are favorable, "says Downie." Removing the limit to 30 percent calories from fat in a serving, you can reap the benefits of healthy unsaturated salmon fats. "To help you avoid consuming excess fat, rich in calories, regardless of type, let's continue with the recipe of the overall nutritional profile evaluated in relation to the portions and the daily calorie needs. "When cooking light, a serving of cooked salmon size is 4.5 grams, is 177 calories, a very reasonable amount for a starter, "Downie says. What to do: Look beyond the total fat in a given food. If the food has a nutrition label, check than the amounts of mono-and polyunsaturated fats. Rates for these healthy unsaturated fats should be higher than that of saturated fats and trans fats linked to cardiovascular disease. (No numbers for these nutrients in the food you are considering? Just subtract the amount of saturated fats and trans fats out of the total fat in the unsaturated to estimate the amount.) Food rich in unsaturated fats, making changes in your diet to help maintain your overall daily calorie balance. For example, muesli recipe in here, we call fat-free yogurt to help rein in calories and saturated fats to a minimum. View Recipe: Muesli with cranberries and flaxseed References: The editors of Cooking Light sent Natalie Pyles
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