{"id":18716,"date":"2019-08-17T16:13:15","date_gmt":"2019-08-17T23:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/?p=18716"},"modified":"2020-01-19T14:36:07","modified_gmt":"2020-01-19T21:36:07","slug":"eating-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/eating-right\/","title":{"rendered":"Eating Right and Dieting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Diet Rules<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>At least one day every single week\n<ul>\n<li>One vegetarian day<\/li>\n<li>No alcohol<\/li>\n<li>Oatmeal for breakfast<\/li>\n<li>One No-carb day<\/li>\n<li>Four servings of vegetables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">In general . . .<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Slow down<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t have to get my money&#8217;s worth<\/li>\n<li>Meet step goal<\/li>\n<li>Exercise<\/li>\n<li>Leave three bites of food on our plate<\/li>\n<li>Stop when we are full<\/li>\n<li>Put fork down between bites<\/li>\n<li>Smaller servings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeissweeterbydesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/1-Freestyle-SmartPoint-Snack-Ideas-for-Weight-Watchers-4.jpg\">1 Point Snacks<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/snl-docs\/ww-zero-points-foodlist.pdf\">ZERO Point Snacks<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Food Additives to Avoid<\/h1>\n<p>While FDA generally recognizes most additives on this list as \u2018safe,\u2019 there are growing concerns about the safety of many common food additives, if consumed in large quantities.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Aluminum<\/strong>: A preservative in some packaged foods that can cause cancer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Azodicarbonamide<\/strong>: Used in bagels and buns. Can cause asthma.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BHA\/BHT<\/strong>: A fat preservative, used in foods to extend shelf life. Linked to cancerous tumor growth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brominated vegetable oil<\/strong>: Keeps flavor oils in soft drinks suspended. Bromate is a poison and can cause organ damage and birth defects. Not required to be listed on food labels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butane<\/strong>: <em>Butilated Anything<\/em> is bad.&nbsp; Put in chicken nuggets to keep them tasting fresh. A known carcinogen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carrageenan<\/strong>: Stabilizer and thickening agent used in many prepared foods. Can cause ulcers and cancer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Camauba wax<\/strong>: Used in chewing gums and to glaze certain foods. Can cause cancer and tumors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chlorine dioxide<\/strong>: Used in bleaching flour. Can cause tumors and hyperactivity in children.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disodium inosinate<\/strong>: In snack foods. Contains MSG.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disodium guanylate<\/strong>: Also used in snack foods, and contains MSG.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enriched flour<\/strong>: Used in many snack foods. A refined starch that is made from toxic ingredients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Magnesium sulphate<\/strong>: Used in tofu, and can cause cancer in laboratory animals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monosodium glutamate (MSG)<\/strong>: Flavor enhancer that can cause headaches. Linked in animal studies to nerve damage, heart problems and seizures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Olestra<\/strong>: Fat-like substance that is unabsorbed by the body. Used in place of natural fats in some snack foods. Can cause digestive problems, and also not healthy for the heart.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paraben<\/strong>: Used to stop mold and yeast forming in foods. Can disrupt hormones in the body, and could be linked to breast cancer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Polysorbate 60<\/strong>: A thickener that is used in baked goods. Can cause cancer in laboratory animals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Potassium bromate<\/strong>: Added to breads to increase volume. Linked to cancer in humans.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Propyl gallate<\/strong>: Found in meats, popcorn, soup mixes and frozen dinners. Shown to cause cancer in rats. Banned in some countries. Deemed safe by FDA.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Propylene glycol<\/strong>: Better known as antifreeze. Thickens dairy products and salad dressing. Deemed \u2018generally\u2019 safe by FDA.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Propyl gallate<\/strong>: Added to fat-containing products. Linked to cancer in humans<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH)<\/strong>: Geneticially-engineered version of natural growth hormone in cows. Boosts milk production in cows. Contains high levels of IGF-1, which is thought cause various types of cancer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refined vegetable oil<\/strong>: Includes soybean oil, corn oil, safflower oil, canola oil, and peanut oil. High in omega-6 fats, which are thought to cause heart disease and cancer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sodium nitrate<\/strong>: Added to processed meats to stop bacterial growth. Linked to cancer in humans. (Worst Offender)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sodium benzoate<\/strong>: Used as a preservative in salad dressing and carbonated beverages. A known carcinogen and may cause damage our DNA.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sulfites<\/strong>: Used to keep prepared foods fresh. Can cause breathing difficulties in those sensitive to the ingredient.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose<\/strong>: Used as a thickener in salad dressings. Could cause cancer in high quantities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1>Artificial Sweeteners to Avoid<\/h1>\n<p>Artificial sweeteners are regulated by FDA, just as food additives are, but this does not apply to products \u2018generally recognized as safe.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"27\">\n<li><strong>Aspartame S<\/strong>: An excitotoxin and thought to be a carcinogen. Can cause dizziness, headaches, blurred vision and stomach problems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Acesulfame potassium<\/strong>: Used with other artificial sweeteners in diet sodas and ice cream. Linked to lung and breast tumors in rats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agave nectar<\/strong>: Sweetener derived from a cactus. Contains high levels of fructose, which causes insulin resistance, liver disease and inflammation of body tissues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bleached starch<\/strong>: Can be used in many dairy products. Thought to be related to asthma and skin irritations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High fructose corn syrup<\/strong>: Sweetener made from corn starch. Made from genetically-modified corn. Causes obesity, diabetes, heart problems, arthritis and insulin resistance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saccharin<\/strong>: Carcinogen found to cause bladder cancer in rats. (Worst Offender)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sucralose<\/strong>: Splenda. Can cause swelling of liver and kidneys and a shrinkage of the thymus gland.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tert butylhydroquinone<\/strong>: Used to preserve fish products. Could cause stomach tumors at high doses.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1>Artificial Food Colorings to Avoid<\/h1>\n<p>Food colorings are used to give foods a more attractive appearance, but some experts believe they cause serious health problems, including asthma and hyperactivity in children.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"35\">\n<li><strong>Annatto<\/strong>: Food coloring that can cause hyperactivity in children and asthma.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bixin<\/strong>: Food coloring that can cause hyperactivity in children and asthma.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blue Dye #1<\/strong>: Used in bakery products, candy and soft drinks. Can damage chromosomes and lead to cancer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blue Dye #2<\/strong>: Used in candy and pet food beverages. Can cause brain tumors<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brown HT<\/strong>: Used in many packaged foods. Can cause hyperactivity in children, asthma and cancer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Caramel coloring<\/strong>: In soft drinks, sauces, pastries and breads. When made with ammonia, it can cause cancer in mice. Food companies not required to disclose if this ingredient is made with ammonia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Citrus Red Dye #1<\/strong>: Sprayed on oranges to make them look ripe. Can damage chromosomes and lead to cancer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Citrus Red Dye #2<\/strong>: Used to color oranges. Can cause cancer if you eat the peel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Green Dye #3<\/strong>: Used in candy and beverages. May cause bladder tumors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Norbixin<\/strong>: &nbsp;Food coloring that can cause hyperactivity in children and asthma.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Orange B<\/strong>: A food dye that is used in hot dog and sausage casings. &nbsp;High doses are bad for the liver and bile duct.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Red Dye #40<\/strong>:<em> Found in many foods to alter color. All modern food dyes are derived from petroleum. A carcinogen that is linked to cancer in some studies. Also can cause hyperactivity in children. Banned in some European countries. (Worst Offender)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Red Dye #2<\/strong>: A food coloring that may cause both asthma and cancer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Red Dye #3<\/strong>: A carcinogen. that is added to cherry pie filling, ice cream and baked goods. May cause nerve damage and thyroid cancer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yellow Dye #5<\/strong>: &nbsp;Used in desserts, candy and baked goods.Thought to cause kidney tumors, according to some studies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yellow Dye #6<\/strong>: A carcinogen used in sausage, beverages and baked goods. Thought to cause kidney tumors, according to some studies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1>Additives That are OK to Eat<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Ascorbic Acid P<\/li>\n<li>Ascrobyl Palmitate P<\/li>\n<li>Cellulose &#8211; Shredded cheese T<\/li>\n<li>Corn syrup (in moderation) S<\/li>\n<li>Cyclamate S<\/li>\n<li>Guar Gum M<\/li>\n<li>Inulin T<\/li>\n<li>Lecithin T<\/li>\n<li>Natamycin P<\/li>\n<li>Palmitic acid P<\/li>\n<li>Phenylalanine F<\/li>\n<li>Potassium sorbate<\/li>\n<li>Riboflavin &#8211; digestion<\/li>\n<li>Xantham Gum &#8211; T &#8211; small doses<\/li>\n<li>Yeast Extract &#8211; F &#8211; small doses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>B &#8211; Increases Bulk without affecting flavor<br \/>\nC &#8211; Coloring<br \/>\nF &#8211; Flavor enhancer<br \/>\nM &#8211; Keeps food moist<br \/>\nP &#8211; Preservative<br \/>\nS &#8211; Sweetener<br \/>\nT &#8211; Texture \/ thickener \/ keeps moist<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Conclusion<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid fast foods<\/li>\n<li>Avoid soda and sugary drinks &amp; juice<\/li>\n<li>Eat more fruits, vegetables and grains<\/li>\n<li>Eat hormone free meat<\/li>\n<li>Drink hormone free milk<\/li>\n<li>Know what you\u2019re eating!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diet Rules At least one day every single week One vegetarian day No alcohol Oatmeal for breakfast One No-carb day Four servings of vegetables In general . . . 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