Foods that raise triglycerides- simple sugars, saturated fats, trans fats, refined grains, corn products, French fries, potato chips, cakes, pies, cookies, candies, sodas. Foods that lower triglycerides- omega-3 fatty acids, seeds, beans, legumes, kale, spinach, leafy greens, steel-cut oats, broccoli, cabbage, berries.
Foods that raise blood sugar- white rice, wheat products, processed corn products, French fries, chips, cakes, pies, cookies, sodas, sweetened drinks, dried fruits. Foods that lower blood sugar- steel-cut oatmeal, beans, lentils, hummus, seeds, broccoli, cabbage, dark green leafy vegetable, almonds, walnuts
Foods that raise cholesterol- fried foods, processed corn, trans fats, ice-cream, cheese, butter, whole milk, ground beef, bacon, sausage, hot dogs, saturated fats, processed foods. Foods that lower cholesterol- seeds, beans, peas, lentils, steel cut oats, garlic, avocado, walnuts.
Foods that usually raise blood pressure– table salt, sauces, salad dressings, cured meat, cured fish, cheese, pickles and canned vegetables, instant soups, roasted and salted nuts and seeds, chips, pretzels Foods that usually lower blood pressure– pomegranates, garlic, asparagus, kale, spinach, celery, beets, olive oil.
Most chronic diseases are choice diseases. We don’t catch them; we develop them by consistently choosing the wrong foods.
A waist measurement of 35” for women and 40” for men is usually associated with prediabetes.
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Cravings- the most favorite comfort foods are potato chips, ice-cream, cookies, chocolate, pizza or pasta.
The most consumed in North America- white bread, hot dogs, pizza, coffee.
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