The Thought For The Day: Going Nuts
Wednesday June 2, 2010
Inspiration: Studies show that people who eat about an ounce of nuts each day have a lower risk of heart disease. Nuts are high in monounsaturated fat which lowers the level of “LDL” (bad cholesterol) and keeps “HDL” intact (good cholesterol). American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Feb. 2006
Be: (positive Confession) I am Going Nuts.
Do: (first steps) Today, grab a handful of nuts! Eating raw, unprocessed nuts is a great way to enhance your health. Nuts are a great source of fiber, good fats, and plant based protein. The best part is that there is a wide variety to pick from. When deciding on which nut you choose to indulge in remember that in most cases nut butters use the poorest quality nuts available; so if you like peanut or almond butter get the kind that is made fresh in front of you while you realize that the whole nut has superior health benefits. You will also want to keep in mind that peanuts, while a good source of protein, vitamin e, niacin, and fiber are also commonly linked to allergies and aflatoxins (a naturally occuring poison spread through molds that have been correlated with a variety of liver problems including cirrhosis, heapatitis, and liver cancer). Better choices are Macadamia Nuts, Almonds, Cashews, Pecans, Brazilian Nuts and Walnuts!
Have: (making dreams reality) As I make nuts a staple in my diet I’ll reap the benefit of a healthier heart.
Be, Do, and Have the Best Day of Your Life! God Bless You!
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