Tue, Sep 06, 2011
Few things feel more terrifying and random than a stroke, which can strike without warning. And fear of stroke -- when a blood vessel in or leading to the brain bursts or is blocked by a blood clot, starving brain cells of oxygen and nutrients -- is well founded. After all, stroke is the number-three killer in the U.S., affecting more than 700,000 people each year. Here are five food catergories that cause the damage that leads to stroke.
1. Crackers, chips, and store-bought pastries and baked goods
Muffins, doughnuts, chips, crackers, and many other baked goods are high in trans fats, which are hydrogenated oils popular with commercial bakeries because they stay solid at room temperature, so the products don't require refrigeration. Also listed on labels as "partially hydrogenated" or hydrogenated oils, trans fats are found in all kinds of snack foods, frozen foods, and baked goods, including salad dressings, microwave popcorn, stuffing mixes, frozen tater tots and French fries, cake mixes, and whipped toppings. They're also what makes margarine stay in a solid cube. The worst offenders are fried fast foods such as onion rings, French fries, and fried chicken.
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Personally, I never understood hydrogenated oils before this article. Does anyone know about butter? Is that a nasty choice too?
This article has more very useful information. Share this with others. For instance, diet soda puts humans in as stroke pending bind.
Also, Caring.com looks like a great site to have some familiarity with--lots of potentially useful information. For instance, I want to read "Slowing aging" Lots more potentially useful information on that site. This anti- aging article says:
"Have more sex. Is sex the new anti-aging secret? Some experts think so. Researchers in Scotland following a cohort of 3,500 people recently concluded that regular sex slows the aging process. Sex is good for the obvious reason: It makes you feel close to your partner and gives you that Zorba-like zest for life we all want to feel. But there's a physical effect as well. During sex, the body secretes the hormone DHEA, which has been linked to weight loss and muscle strength. Studies show DHEA production declines as we age; having regular sex may be one way to prevent that decline. For women, sex releases the hormone oxytocin, which can help moderate mood swings. For men, having sex stimulates production of testosterone, the decline of which is linked to a host of aging–related issues."
Gosh, I love the Internet. Bob H.
I read that article too, Bob. The title makes it sound as though eating these foods will give you a stroke IMMEDIATELY. I was disappointed. A bit.
ReplyDeleteAnd since my love life is a little sporadic, I take DHEA caps 4 days a week. Seems to be helping. So would a date. Heh heh!