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Peace Cereal has
many good choices for a delicious low fat breakfast. Most agree
that Americans have too much fat in their diets – about
42 percent of our daily calories come from fat. The average
American now eats 30 more grams of fat a day than we ate a hundred
years ago. Much of this current intake is from "unhealthy"
fats – saturated fats from animal products, hydrogenated
oils, and foods deep-fried in cooking oils at high temperatures.
Reducing your intake of these foods, and upping your intake
of fruits and vegetables can significantly lower your risk of
high cholesterol and triglycerides. Choosing a low fat cereal
is one way to eat a great tasting, heart healthy breakfast.
Learn more about why low fat eating is a choice for life at
the USDA
website. |
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Whole grains found
in breakfast cereals are an important source of fiber. Whole
grains contain alkalinizing minerals – especially magnesium,
vitamins, essential fatty acids, and the fiber that helps you
feel more satisfied with fewer calories. A recent study found
that people with high carbohydrate diets actually consumed about
300 less calories per day than the average person!
Whole grains such as such as oat, rice, and wheat may also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as lower cholesterol. A bowl of cereal is an easy way to add good tasting and health promoting dietary fiber to your breakfast. |
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0.36
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of body weight for adults |
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Protein
is very important to a healthy diet. While carbohydrates
provide cells with energy, protein provides cells with
the building material they need to grow and maintain their
structure. The body is about 20 percent protein by weight.
Beans, peas and other legumes are an excellent source
of protein. If you include these in your diet, and also
eat whole grains such as whole wheat, oats, corn, barley,
millet, buckwheat, and rice, they provide the entire assortment
of essential amino acids that are the building blocks
of protein.
A good source of protein, along with the many nutrients
needed to metabolize it, is a whole grain cereal. Along
with a glass of milk, you’ll get the protein you
need to kick start your day.
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Nearly all Peace Cereals are vegan friendly foods. This means they are suitable for those who chose to eat an entirely plant-based diet without eggs, meat, fish, poultry, or dairy. Studies have suggested that eating Vegan could be a positive health choice for those with certain dietary problems. Both American and Australian studies found that high fiber vegan diets seemed to help decrease total cholesterol as well as aid in weight control.
If you choose a vegan diet, or are simply trying to eat high
fiber and healthier foods, enjoy a bowl of Peace Cereal for
breakfast and start your day right.
Learn more about a vegan lifestyle at www.vegan.org. |
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While refined, highly processed white flour carbohydrates can harm your health, eating whole grains and whole-grain foods is good for you. This food group can help regulate cholesterol and keep your digestive system healthy. It may also help you control your weight and support heart health.
Highly processed carbohydrates, such as white flour and white rice can cause a quick blast of blood sugar followed by a sudden drop in blood sugar. This large swing in blood sugar makes you hungry sooner than you should be, so you eat too much. Whole grains, like the kind found in natural cereals, bring slower, steadier increases in blood sugar which is much healthier. They also deliver far more fiber, vitamins, minerals and other healthful nutrients. |
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There are a number of reasons why eating low sugar, whole grain cereals are better for you. One reason is that the body is designed to maintain a fairly constant blood sugar level. Rapidly absorbed refined sweeteners cause blood sugar levels to climb. This leads to what some authorities call "sugar shock" or "sugar buzz" as the body turns foods such as cookies into simple sugars.
In certain people there can be a "let down" feeling. After the inevitable crash, the body again craves a quick "pick me up" snack to boost energy, resulting in an unhealthy spiral. Many Peace Cereals have far less sugar than other brands. Treat yourself to a crunchy and delicious bowl, and get the energy you need to keep you going throughout the busiest day! |
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Numerous reports indicate that, because soy is high in isoflavones, it can prevent imbalances and promote good health. Isoflavones are compounds found only in plants and a type of phytoestrogen, or plant hormone, resembling human estrogen in chemical structure. By mimicking human estrogen at certain sites in the body, isoflavones provide many health benefits.
Isoflavones have been shown to help support a healthy heart and even relieve some menopausal symptoms. For more on why soy helps your health check out this article. |
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Omega-3
fatty acids are a form of polyunsaturated fats that the
body can only derive from food, such as the flaxseed found
in breakfast cereals. A good intake of Omega-3 has been
linked to easing moodiness, and other studies have shown
that Omega-3 rich diets help protect the heart. All polyunsaturated
fats, including the omega-3s, are increasingly recognized
as important to good health. It is also important to balance
omega-6 fatty acids with the omega-3 variety for optimum
nutrition.
Because most people on a typical Western diet consume far more omega-6-rich foods (including baked goods, fried foods, margarine, and others), the ratio is out of balance for almost everyone. This means for most Americans the emphasis now needs to be on increasing omega-3s to make the ratio more even. It's easy to enjoy Essential 10 and get your daily intake in a good tasting bowl of cereal.
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Flaxseed
oil |
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1
teaspoon |
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Ground
Flaxseed |
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1
tablespoon |
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Canola
oil |
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4
teaspoon |
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Walnuts |
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1/4
cup |
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Soybeans,
mature |
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1
cup |
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Tofu,
firm |
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20
ounces |
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Dark
green
leafy vegetables |
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20
cups |
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