Good for your health (From Satellite News)

HEADS UP ON EATING CORRECTLY - HEALTH FOR LIFE
BROWN RICE WHITE RICE
1 cup 1 cup
Calories 232 223
Protein 4.88 g 4.10 g
Carbohydrate 49.7 g 49.6 g
Fat 1.17 g 0.205 g
Dietary Fiber 3.32 g 0.74 g
Thiamin (B1) 0.176 mg 0.223 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.039 mg 0.021 mg
Niacin (B3) 2.730 mg 2.050 mg
Vitamin B6 0.294 mg 0.103 mg
Folacin 10 mcg 4.1 mcg
Vitamin E 1.4 mg 0.462 mg
Magnesium 72.2 mg 22.6 mg
Phosphorus 142 mg 57.4 mg
Potassium 137 mg 57.4 mg
Selenium 26 mg 19 mg
Zinc 1.05 mg 0.841 mg

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THE TRUTH ABOUT GHEE, FATS, WEIGHT GAIN AND CHOLESTEROL
Ayur-Veda has always emphasized the value of Ghee or clarified
butter, as a cooking oil. But many people believe that reducing
intake of oils and fats is needed for weight and cholesterol management.

Others believe that ghee, being a dairy, animal fat is "worse" than vegetable oils.
In fact 95% of all vegetable oil products are very unstable, highly toxic and full
of damaging "free radicals."

The latest scientific research points in a different direction.
Ghee on the other hand is a very stable, pure, nutritious food.

GHEE IS CONSIDERED THE BEST OIL FOR MANY REASONS:
*** Highest digestibility coefficient of any oil (96%) >br>*** Dissolves cholesterol deposits
*** Free of Caseine (a protein that elevates cholesterol)
*** Contains no oxidized cholesterol
*** Resists oxidation and spoilage
*** Non-hydrogenated oil
*** Good for the eyes, digestion, memory, longevity, immunity >br*** Only oil containing Vitamin A (except fish oil) br*** Free of Lactose (which many people find difficult to digest) br*** Acts as a nutrient carrier br*** Contains no trans-fatty acids br*** Acts as a powerful natural preservative br*** Contains 4 - 5% linoleic acid, an essential amino acid br*** Enhances potency of herbs when mixed together

WHAT COULD BE MORE IMPORTANT THAN WATCHING WHAT YOU EAT?
Ayurveda teaches that its not WHAT you eat ... but more
your body DOES with what you eat that really counts. Recent research
indicates that the American fixation with fat-freefoodsdesserts,
and snacks has been totally ineffective in managing weight.
fact, in many cases today the foods labeled "fat-free" can actually >brbe harmful to your health, since they often contain less nutrition,
or include harmful ingredients such as altered or synthetic fats.

For cholesterolit has long been known in scientific circles
(it takes an average of 20 years for science to reach the popular >brmedia) that harmful cholesterol is created when it gets damaged
by free radicalswhich makes it difficult for the body to remove
from the blood vessels. It gradually collectsleaving a toxic
coating that breeds highly toxic chemicals in the vessel walls.
This accumulates until it either blocks the natural flow of blood,
or bursts and releases harmful toxins that flow into the heart
where they do the most harm.

Traditional experts of Ayurveda have always proclaimed the importance
of maintaining healthy metabolism to protect against the buildup
of impurities in the blood. Fats are actually very necessary nutrients,
used as the raw material for cell walls. Without fatsyou cannot
absorb essential fat-soluble vitamins such as KD or E. Without
fats, the human body ages more quickly due to poor nutrition. >brWithout fats the body becomes more prone to infectious disease
due to a poorly nourished immune system. Poor fat metabolism and
inadequate fats in the diet leads to malnourished bonesnails,
hair and teeth as well brain tissue reproductive health.

METABOLISM OF FATS
Since we need to include some fats in our diet maintain health,
we need to:
Learn how to maintain healthy metabolism of fats process them
without creating harmful cholesterol or excess fatty tissue:



REGULAR EXERCISE IS IMPORTANT FOR HEALTH
Regular exercise is an important factor in maintaining healthy
fat metabolism. Alsomany spices help with overall metabolism,
including TurmericGingerand Cumin (all are best when cooked
with Ghee).