One way people can improve their blood pressure is by limiting their sodium intake, usually by adding less salt to their meals. Petersen said that while people have long been encouraged to season their food with herbs and spices instead of salt to boost flavor without added sodium, less was known about whether herbs and spices have health benefits of their own.
For the study, the researchers recruited 71 people with risk factors for heart disease. Every participant consumed every spice diet — one low, one moderate, and one high in herbs and spices — in a random order for four weeks each, with a two-week break between each diet period. Blood samples were drawn from each participant at the beginning of the study as well as after each diet period. All three diets were based on an average American diet — reflective of what a typical American consumes in a day — but with three different doses of herbs and spices added.
The low-dose, medium-dose and high-dose diets included approximately 0. The doses included a blend of 24 different herbs and spices, ranging from basil and thyme to cinnamon and turmeric, designed to simulate the way people use different herbs and spices throughout the day while cooking.
Fat Albert Wiki Explore. Wiki Content. Explore Wikis Community Central. Register Don't have an account? Edit source History Talk 0. Some cheeses that she recommended based on this are light Swiss cheese, light cheddar cheese and ricotta.
Cheese to avoid. If possible, steer clear of the highly processed stuff, including cheese in a can, individually wrapped slices and those blocks that don't even need to be refrigerated. Some of the processed cheese varietals are not even technically classified as "cheeses" by the US Food and Drug Administration, but as "pasteurized process cheese foods" or "pasteurized process cheese products," depending on the percentage of actual cheese they contain along with other ingredients.
Dietary trends come and go, and Castro Mortillaro remembers the "fat-free phase" in the s and early s. Castro Mortillaro thinks that unless your specific goal is to lose weight, full-fat cheese should have a place in your diet.
Some cheeses can also be a good source of probiotics, according to Martorano, who pointed to feta, goat cheese and cheese made from raw or unpasteurized milk as great options. The artisanal cheese varieties, however, can cost a pretty penny.
When it comes to packaged cheeses, they're all fine in moderation," Martorano said. Moderation in all things.
It's best to think of cheese as a flavoring agent rather than as a meal in itself, according to both Martorano and Castro Mortillaro. Ricotta for breakfast, paired with some oatmeal and fruit, could be a healthy start to the day, Martorano suggested. An afternoon snack with Swiss cheese and vegetables, or a whole grain cracker, would also be a good idea, she said.
Ultimately, unless there are specific concerns you need to keep in mind, the healthiest cheese is your favorite one, enjoyed sparingly as the delicious occasional treat that it should be. So always pick the one you enjoy the most," Martorano said.
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