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We are all faced with choices in life – everyday we face new challenges and decisions. Here are a few examples of easy choices and suggested decisions Pumpkin versus Sweet Potato - Both are sweet, healthy vegetables and a great source of the antioxidant beta-carotene but PUMPKIN DOES HAVE ONE BONUS. Its seeds brim with vitamins and can be had as a nut-like snack.
Tomato Sauce versus Fresh Tomatoes - When tomatoes are cooked they become more concentrated in flavour and the antioxidant lycopene which is known to have a powerful cancer-fighting properties. So it’s good news for TOMATO SAUCE. Spelt Bread versus Normal Bread - Most bread is made with wheat flour containing gluten. Spelt is a type of wheat with less gluten. Unless you experience abdominal discomfort after eating it, NORMAL BREAD is fine. Tahini versus Peanut Butter - TAHINI is ground sesame seeds made using a similar process to peanut butter. It is lower in kilojoules and higher in many nutrients than peanut butter and a good option if kids can’t eat peanut butter. Raw Nuts versus Roasted Nuts - Roasted nuts can deteriorate in quality when stored over time and can become rancid, releasing free radicals. These can damage body cells causing premature ageing and disease. Buy RAW NUTS and roast them yourself. Butter versus Margarine - Margarines contain hydrolysed or trans fats which have shown to be more damaging to the arteries than saturated fat from butter. It’s better to have a thin layer of BUTTER on your sandwiches and cook in olive oil. In fact – no matter what our age – elderly or not – we should be aware of Health Cooking and Eating. |
