*§ Pasta is usually free of cholesterol -- except egg
noodles, which are made with egg yolks and contain 55
milligrams of cholesterol per cup. That's 18 percent of the
300 milligrams daily limit recommended by the AMA.
*§ One fast-food chicken sandwich has as much fat as 1 pint
of ice cream.
*§ In a recent study, people were told to cook without the
salt they normally used and instead, to add as much salt as
they wanted at the table. They ended up using 50 percent less
salt than usual.
*§ For improved digestion, try eating some of your vegetables
raw. When you chew uncooked veggies, your mouth releases
enzymes that activate the digestive system before the food
even reaches your stomach.
*§ About 1 in 10 people with asthma--mostly adults--are
allergic to aspirin. In individuals who suffer from asthma,
aspirin may lead to an asthma attack or make an attack worse.
Ibuprofen, such as Advil, Medipren or Motrin, may cause a
similar reaction. People with asthma should avoid these
medicines and use acetaminophen (Acamol or Tylenol)
instead.
*§ A medicine commonly found in many nasal/decongestants,
anti- allergy drugs and diet aids--phenylpropanolamine--can
increase blood pressure. Whenever you get your blood pressure
checked, be sure to report all the medicines you take,
including any from over-the- counter.
Dr. Reuven Bruner, Ph.D., is a Health/Fitness/Nutrition &
Total Lifestyle Consultant, specializing in Fitness of Body &
Mind. For more information contact him at: POB 1903,
Jerusalem, 91314, Israel; Tel: (02) 652-7684; Mobile: 052 865-
821; Fax: (02) 652-7227; Email: dr_bruner@hotmail.com
