KTK-Nutrition

Everyone is complaining about high grocery prices.   And groceries have gotten more expensive.   What are some superfoods that you might want to add to your grocery list?        1.   Choose Extra Virgin Olive Oil over Coconut oil For years my students would say coconut oil was the healthier oil.   I always taught them that was not the case.   Still many people swear by coconut oil, even putting it in their morning coffee.   And many cook with coconut oil thinking this is a healthy thing to do.   What is so bad about coconut oil?   The high saturated fat content, “a whopping 12 grams of saturated fat per tablespoon.”   What’s the problem with saturated fat?   According to Medline Plus , ‘too much saturated fat can cause cholesterol build up in your arteries (blood vessels).   Saturated fats raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol.   High LDL cholesterol increases your risk of heart disease and stroke.”   ...

There are so many good reasons to add protein to your meals.   But not just any protein, you want high quality protein food choices.   Why are some proteins higher quality than other proteins?   What are some healthy protein foods you should be adding to your diet?   Many body builders focus on adding more protein to their diets.   But NIH notes that older Americans should also focus on protein as health benefits of more protein include:   an increase in muscle (lean body mass), increased leg power, improved gait and improved bone density.   Our bodies use protein not just to build muscle but also for our skin, to make antibodies, for our hair and even the hemoglobin in our blood.   Those trying to lose weight want to be sure to have adequate protein in their diets.   Studies have found that diets higher in protein can help with managing weight.   Protein at meals helps you feel full longer so you are not as hungry between meals. ...