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Saturday, 8 September, 2007 12:25 PM
Health Pioneer Defines 100 of
the World's Healthiest Foods
In
Just 4 Weeks They can Energize Your Life
We’re bombarded
with information telling us to eat ‘healthier.’ While
most of us understand that means we shouldn’t live solely
on potato chips, cheeseburgers and ice cream, many of us are hard-pressed
to understand what ‘healthy food’ really is. After all,
there’s so much conflicting information about food and diets
and some new study is always popping up in the news telling us that
we shouldn’t be eating this or drinking that. So, what if
someone created a lifestyle plan—not a diet—that features
100 of the world’s healthiest foods with quick and easy recipes
to prepare them in a way that tastes delicious and makes you feel
energized and healthier?
Someone has. George Mateljan has dedicated 10 years to researching
and writing his latest book, “The World’s Healthiest
Foods.” Alarmed by the steady rise in obesity, he’s
on a personal mission to help people eat healthier to live longer,
healthier lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 66%
of adult Americans are overweight, increasing their risk of heart
disease, type 2 Diabetes and some cancers. “Most people want
to improve their health,” says Mateljan. “With the Healthiest
Way of Eating Plan in just 4 weeks you can energize your life. All
of the information about the World's Healthiest Foods and their
health benefits are backed by scientific data. Plus, the food tastes
great. If food doesn’t taste good, people won’t eat
it.”
Mateljan researched cultures known for their health and longevity
and compiled a list of the 100 Healthiest Foods. “The health-promoting
foods on my list contain the maximum amount of vitamins, minerals
and antioxidants for the least number of calories,” says Mateljan.
“These factors all work together to help your body function
at optimum levels. He says by incorporating these foods into your
diet, you’ll have a healthier heart, better memory, and physically
you’ll see differences in your hair and skin. Your energy
level will increase and if you’re overweight, you’ll
shed some pounds too.
The Healthiest Way of Eating Plan provides a selection of foods
to choose for each meal, along with hundreds of recipes, most of
which take 7 minutes or less to prepare. The recipes are so easy
you can prepare an entire meal in less than 15 minutes-- a key benefit
for squeezing healthy eating into today’s hectic lifestyles.
“Most people cook the nutrients right out of their food,”
says Mateljan. “They don't realize that the way they wash,
store and cook their food can result in a loss of vitamins and minerals
and that overcooking can lose from 50-80% of the nutrients! My recipes
are super fast and easy and designed to help food retain the maximum
nutrition. Everything tastes so good you’ll forget that you’re
eating healthy. You won’t feel deprived and you’ll make
a positive and lasting impact on your health.”
Ten little known facts about healthy eating include:
- Eating fresh fruit
with each meal helps the digestive process
- Soaking produce in
water leaches out water soluble vitamins
- Don’t sauté
with olive oil; add it to sauces and foods after they’re
cooked to retain the flavor and nutrients in the oil
- Bell peppers may have
a protective effect against cataracts
- Eating one large apple
a day can lower serum cholesterol by up to 11%
- Adding fish, shellfish,
flaxseeds or walnuts to one meal each day provides anti-inflammatory
protection
- Refined sugars can
lead to reduced immune system function
- Refined grains can
lead to blood sugar elevations
- Whole foods high in
fiber such as beans and legumes digest so slowly that many people
eat them as natural appetite suppressants
- Three cups of green
tea daily can reduce body weight and waist circumference by 5%
in three months
About the author:
George Mateljan is an
expert on foods that are good for you and healthy cooking. The author
of five best-selling books and founder of Health Valley Foods, one
of the largest health food companies in the world, George was a
pioneer in the organic food movement, encouraging and supporting
the development of organic farming. After 26 years with Health Valley,
he turned his energies and resources to the George Mateljan Foundation.
The Foundation helps individuals learn about the Healthiest Way
of Eating through the creation of the number one website on healthiest
foods, whfoods.org and the publication of health-promoting books.
Whfoods.org provides information on how to include nutrient-rich
foods as part of your every day life. It is the most comprehensive
website with up-to-date information about the foods that are good
for you and the information is supported by more than 2,000 scientifically
based studies.
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