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J Nutrition August, 2011 - 8 easy steps - The synopses [http://chemistry.beloit.edu/Ordman/nutrition/aln/1108jnutr.htm] have more details and ACTIVE LINKS.
1. 34.5% are severely deficient in vitamin D, a risk factor for cancer and cardiovascular, metabolic, infectious, and autoimmune diseases as well as bone weakness. Most of us need 2,000 IU daily supplements.
2. AFTER developing chronic disease, Americans pay better attention to what they eat - It is a tragic national health, cost, and suffering burden that most wait til disease develops to wake up.
3. An Italian diet (vs. Greek, DASH, and US food pyramid) is best to avoid all types of stroke - Main characteristics are high intakes of 6 typical Mediterranean foods (pasta; typical Mediterranean vegetables such as raw tomatoes, leafy vegetables, onion, and garlic, salad, and fruiting vegetables; fruit; legumes; olive oil; and fish); low intakes of 4 non-Mediterranean foods (soft drinks, butter, red meat, and potatoes); and also alcohol. [Note study sent out recently show serum vitamin C level is inversely related to stroke risk and reduces risk 50%).
4. Spices have lots of health benefits - Try using more black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, garlic, oregono, paprika, rosemary, and turmeric.
5. Lutein reduces cholesterol and oxidized LDL - Lutein exerts potent antioxidant and antiinflammatory effects.
6. Reducing Glycemic Index rather than Glycemic Load seems most important for weight loss - Here's an explanation of Glycemic Load and Glycemic Index of foods.
7. Whey protein supplements (that have more BCAAs) rather than soy provide slimmer waist and lower weight, compared to the same calorie intake from carbs.
8. Energy-dense, nutrient-poor diet causes osteoporosis in women

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