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Beware These Empty Calories! |
10 foods that can pile on the pounds
Soda, candy, chips? What do they all have in common? They are all top sources of what many dietitians refer to as "empty calories."
The American Heritage College dictionary defines "empty" as "holding or containing nothing." And for all the calories these foods add to your diet, they bring along almost nothing else for your body -- very little vitamins or minerals, very little fiber or phytochemicals. There are basically two empty-calorie culprits in our diets: .
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How Important Is Vitamin D and How Should You Get It? |
There is new evidence that recommends that daily Vitamin D intake should be ten times higher than the current U.S. RDA. When Vitamin D levels were studied in 1997 it was concluded that low levels were normal.
There was speculation that this had an anti-cancer effect.Numerous studies since that time have shown that low levels are actually deficiencies that may lead to cancer, osteoporosis, heart disease, hypertension, MS, and Crohn's.
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Empty Calorie Foods vs. Nutrient Dense Foods |
To lose weight, it is important to balance calories in and out. With lower calorie intake, you eat fewer nutrients and this may lead to a problem: you do not get the nutrients your body needs. The solution is to prefer nutrient-dense food to food and beverages packed with empty calories like sodas. For an equal number of calories, you can get more vitamins and microelements essential to your health. Pay attention to the nutrient density of the food you buy.
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