TPC Health Ministries presents Let’s Go Nuts! – Part V

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Hazelnuts, Brazil Nuts Unfortunately, hazelnuts are one the least consumed nuts, which is a shame because a single serving of them contains 86% of the recommended daily amount of Vitamin E, a very important vitamin contributing to the health of your skin, heart, muscles and nervous system. You’ll also get half of the daily dose of magnesium, a mineral that helps regulate the calcium levels in muscles and maintain the skeletal system. Post-menopausal women are often deficient in magnesium, which makes hazelnuts an excellent food for that population. Hazelnuts are also a great source of the …

TPC Health Ministries presents Let’s Go Nuts! – Part IV

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For many reasons, nuts should be a staple of every healthy person’s diet. Put aside your fears of their fat content and focus on the many positive nutritional aspects of these crunchy snacks. Many studies have identified nuts as a rare superfood, packed with hard-to-get nutrients. Eating a handful of nuts on a regular basis ensures a healthy dose of antioxidants, Omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, protein and the good fats, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, which increase good cholesterol while lowering bad cholesterol (HDL vs. LDL). To put it as simply as possible, nuts of all kinds can …

TPC Health Ministries presents Let’s Get Started! – Part III

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In Part One, we looked at the importance of protein and carbohydrates in our everyday diet. In Part Two, we suggested: Reduce fats from animal sources and replace with fats from nuts and vegetables. Increase fiber intake from fruits, nuts and plant-based foods. Cut down on salt intake, by reducing use of processed and canned foods. Please ask for these handouts if you did not receive them! Today, we conclude our series on important dietary matters. What should I eat? Whole plant foods are bursting with nutrition! (Lots of nutrients and few calories). Every day we …

TPC Health Ministries presents Let’s Get Started! – Part I

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The American Dietetic Association has finally conceded it—a vegetarian diet can supply all the necessary dietary ingredients to maintain health. The prestigious Mayo Clinic endorses a plant-based diet. More and more researchers, physicians and nutritionists are beginning to echo the same “Go plant-based!” Eating a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts will prevent many diseases and cause others to disappear, largely through anti-inflammatory properties. A plant-based diet assures you of getting the most antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals with the least number of calories. Talk about eye-popping appeal to stimulate the appetite! Those brightly …

TPC Health Ministries presents Let’s Get Started! – Part II

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In Part One, we looked at the importance of protein and carbohydrates in our everyday diet.  Please ask for this handout if you did not receive it! Today, we take a look at other important dietary matters. Avoid bad fats. Lard, shortening, butter, meat, poultry, margarine, fried foods, cream, mayonnaise and cheese are not needed and contain harmful fats. Avocado, olives, seeds, and nuts contain healthy fats. Omega 3 fats are very healthy—and are found in walnuts and ground flax seeds. Fiber is like a scrub brush in your body to keep your digestive system clean and functioning …