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Health
General Mills
Spicy Foods Might
Recalls Nearly
Help You Live Longer
2 Million Boxes
Of Cheerios
Eating chili peppers, jalapenos or other fresh, spicy-hot produce, 1-2 times a week, may lower your risk of premature death by 10%.
Capsaicin, the active ingredient in hot peppers, is proven to have anti-inflammatory, anti-hyper- tensive, antixidant, anti-obesity, anti-cancer and anti-microbial effects.
6 Seeds You Should Be Eating
People forget about the power of seeds.
Some seeds can give you the same, if not more nutrients than the fruit or vegetable them- selves. Here’s a few that you need to keep a handful of:
1. Hemp Seeds – Their high-quality protein and stellar nutri- tion numbers make them a heavenly choice for anyone following a plant-based diet.
Nutrients – The big plus of hemp seeds, a factor that separates them from all others, is that they’re a complete protein, one of the few plant foods that contain all nine essential amino acids or build- ing blocks of protein. Also generous amounts of vitamin E, plant- based omega-3 fats and minerals, including phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron and zinc. Two table- spoons contain 90 calories, 6 grams of fat, 5 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber.
2. Chia Seeds – Yes, the ones from the “ch-ch-ch-chia pet plants” commercials. Eat the seeds raw on their own or add to al- most any kind of food, like juice, yogurt, soup, salad dressing and smoothies.
Nutrients – Chia seeds pack a large amounts of protein, iron, cal- cium, magnesium, zinc and plenty of those plant-based omega-3 fats (alpha linolenic acids).
3. Pumpkin Seeds – Raw pumpkin seeds are a rich, green color, but they turn brown when toasted. Easily found in whole food or natural grocery stores, they make a crunchy topping for baked goods, yogurt and cereals.
Nutrients – An ounce of roasted pumpkin seeds has 126 calories, 5 grams of protein and 5.5 grams of fat, giving it ... the skinniest nu- trition profile of the seed family. Like other seeds, they’re also a good source of minerals, including magnesium, potassium and zinc.
4. Flax Seeds – Food companies may add them whole to snacks, but the only way to open yourself up to the health benefits of these tiny, nutty-flavored seeds is to grind them (or buy them already ground up). Try them in a healthy smoothie or sprinkled on yogurt and cereal. Both seed colors (dark brown or golden-colored) are good for you. Their nutrition profile is identical.
Nutrients – Rich in plant-based omega-3 fats, each 35-calorie tablespoon of ground flaxseed meets government guidelines for alpha linolenic acid — 1.1 grams per day for women and 1.6 grams per day for men. Also, count on that same tablespoon giving you 1 to 2 grams of soluble fiber, a big reason why flax is a good laxative.
5. Pomegranate Seeds – The pomegranate, with its edible seeds inside juicy sacs, is high in vitamin C and potassium, low in calories (80 per serving, which is just under one-third of a medium fruit), and a good source of fiber.
Nutrients – In simple words, pomegranate juice pumps the level of oxygen in your blood. The antioxidants fight free radicals and pre- vents blood clots. This eventually helps the blood to flow freely in your body in turn improving the oxygen levels in your blood.
Pomegranates are especially high in polyphenols, a form of an- tioxidant purported to help reduce the risk of cancer and heart dis- ease. In fact, pomegranate juice, which contains health-boosting tannins, anthocyanins, and ellagic acid, has higher antioxidant ac- tivity than green tea and red wine.
6. Sunflower Seeds – No, we’re not talking about the salty shells or BBQ-flavored shells that sometimes surround the sun- flower seeds–look inside the shell. The beautiful yellow flower is a sight to behold, but its real gold can be found in its black-and-white hulled seeds. Great for snacking or as a topping for cereal, crisps and yogurt. Or chop them into a healthy coating for pan-fried chicken tenders.
Nutrients - An ounce (1/4 cup) of shelled seeds delivers one-third of the daily requirement for vitamin E and phosphorous. That same 170-calorie serving also offers up small amounts of protein, fiber, zinc, folate, vitamin B6 and choline, which has been linked to better memory and cognitive performance in older adults.
If gluten is a no-no in your (or someone in your house- hold’s) diet, you may want to check that box of Cheerios in your pantry.
General Mills announced a recall of 150,000 cases of Chee- rios and Honey Nut Cheerios — totaling to 1.8 million boxes — because they contain wheat flour instead of gluten-free oat flour. (Wheat contains gluten.)
The affected boxes have the following BETTER IF USED BY dates and plant codes:
Honey Nut Cheerios
12JUL2016LD, 13JUL2016LD, 14JUL2016LD, 15JUL2016LD, 16JUL2016LD, 17JUL2016LD, 18JUL2016LD, 20JUL2016LD, 21JUL2016LD, 22JUL2016LD, 23JUL2016LD, 24JUL2016LD, and 25JUL2016LD.
Yellow Box Cheerios
14JUL2016LD, 15JUL2016LD, 16JUL2016LD, and 17JUL2016LD.
The affected boxes of cereal are being retrieved from ware- houses and store shelves by General Mills. If you have pur- chased a box affected by the re- call or you have questions, call General Mills Consumer Serv- ices at 1-800-775-8370.
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