Fat http://bestneighborsever.com Wed, 15 Aug 2018 08:00:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Savory Salad Dressing Substitutes http://bestneighborsever.com/savory-salad-dressing-substitutes/ Mon, 28 Jul 2014 14:35:23 +0000 http://bestneighborsever.com/?p=758 Trying to lose weight or cut back on cholesterol? Almost everyone will tell you the same things: start eating salads for lunch. But if you’re making up for a salad’s bland taste by smothering it in a fatty, sodium-rich dressing, you might as well not be eating salad at all. The thicker, creamier dressings are the worst, and non-fat dressings can be just as bad for you. Here are some salad dressing substitutes that taste great without adding to your fat and salt intake.

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]]> NEC_BNE_SaladDressing_150x150Trying to lose weight or cut back on cholesterol? Almost everyone will tell you the same things: start eating salads for lunch. But if you’re making up for a salad’s bland taste by smothering it in a fatty, sodium-rich dressing, you might as well not be eating salad at all. The thicker, creamier dressings are the worst, and non-fat dressings can be just as bad for you. Here are some salad dressing substitutes that taste great without adding to your fat and salt intake. 

Olive Oil and Vinegar: This combination makes a great replacement for oil-based Italian dressings. Olive oil is full of healthy antioxidants—just remember to stick with the virgin or extra virgin varieties as they have undergone the least processing. Vinegar has no fat or sodium, so it makes a much healthier salad dressing base than mayonnaise. You can add some lemon juice to the mix if you want more of a zing.

Salsa: Believe it or not, more and more people are putting salsa on their salads. Although salsa can have as much fat in it as the average salad dressing, it’s mostly unsaturated fat, which is much better for you than the saturated fats found in Ranch or Thousand Island. Salsa is also full of fiber, which aids your digestion.

Avocado: Avocados are full of fiber, potassium, and vitamins. Very little of their fat content comes from unsaturated fats. Oh, and they’re delicious. Adding avocado is a great way to bring both great taste and nutritional value to your salad. 

Hummus: Hummus has unsaturated fats and lots of protein, so it’s much better for you than most salad dressings.

Make Your Own: Experiment a little and come up with your own homemade salad dressing recipe. Or look up a healthy recipe online. You’ll have total control over what goes in it, so you’ll be able to make it as healthy as you want.

Enjoy your healthier salads! And come into Neighbors Emergency Center the next time you have a medical emergency. Neighbors’ board certified physicians provide 24 hour emergency care in Houston and Austin so that no illness or injury puts you out of commission for long.

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]]> Fast Food on the Brain http://bestneighborsever.com/fast-food-on-the-brain/ Wed, 23 Apr 2014 19:10:54 +0000 http://bestneighborsever.com/?p=562 The post Fast Food on the Brain appeared first on .

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Did you know that just five days of eating junk food in a row can deteriorate your memory? That’s the news from recent Australian research. Rats fed a high fat diet versus rats fed a normal diet were less likely to have recall of the location of items.

In 2011, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that healthy people fed a diet of fast food for five straight days were less likely to do well on cognitive tests as opposed to their original scores reported.

Although it’s not proven, scientists suggest that memory problems are due to inflammation in the brain, especially around the hippocampus—the area associated with memory and special recognition. Damage to this area of the brain can lead to confusion of hunger and fullness cues, leading to weight gain and obesity.

In short, eat healthy! If just a few days can hurt the memory to this degree, imagine the effects of a poor diet over the course of years! Try to incorporate as many fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean proteins in your diet as possible.

Poor memory can be troubling, but if you experience symptoms of extreme confusion, loss of memory, or severe anxiety, contact Neighbors Emergency Center immediately for treatment. We can help with these symptoms and more! Check out www.nec24.com for more information.

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