两周的老酸奶?过期四天的牛奶?过了“销售截止日期”的沙丁鱼?过了保质期的食物可以吃吗?很有可能是这样。根据美国农业部的说法,食品杂货上的日期只表明产品的质量最好的时候,而不是它是否可以安全食用。
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两周的老酸奶?过期四天的牛奶?过了“销售截止日期”的沙丁鱼?过了保质期的食物可以吃吗?很有可能是这样。根据美国农业部的说法,食品杂货上的日期只表明产品的质量最好的时候,而不是它是否可以安全食用。
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When you are tired and achy from your arthritis, a hot, nutritious meal at the end of the day may be just what you need – but preparing it can create even more pain and exhaustion.
Instead of toiling to prepare a meal full ofanti-inflammatory foodsevery night, registered dietitian Sara Haas, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, recommends making meals in bulk and freezing them. At the end of a long day, all you have to do is reheat and serve.
Freezing meals, Haas says, “Is a great way to get balanced, more healthful meals in the comfort of your home.”
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While the frozen foods aisle can be a trap – so many highly processed items with large amounts of fat and sodium, from pizza to breaded chicken strips – healthy choices can be found. The good news is that many frozen fruits and vegetables – without sauces and syrups – have all the nutrition of their fresh counterparts; sometime more so because they are packaged as soon they are harvested. Plus, they’re convenient (no worries about spoiling) and available year-round.
人们常说早餐是一天中最重要的一餐。研究表明,不吃早餐的人往往会在其他餐中吃得过多,并且在一天中吃得过多。这使得你很难在控制关节炎的同时保持健康的体重。
But what you eat for breakfast is important. Hot and cold cereals are good options. They are quick ways to get a serving of fiber-full whole grains that can help reduce inflammation. While oatmeal may be your go-to grain, there are several nutritious cereals made from corn, brown rice, quinoa, hemp, buckwheat and kamut. Keep in mind that whole grain choices are not calorie-free and portion control is important.
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Vibrantly colored fruits and vegetables contain high levels of phytonutrients – which lend plants a rich hue and protect your health by reducing susceptibility to disease. For optimal nutrition, combine them in one meal. “The more colors you eat at once, the more powerful the phytonutrients are, because of the synergy that happens,” says Steven Pratt, MD, a California-based nutrition expert and author ofSuper Health: 10 Simple Steps, 6 Easy Weeks, 1 Longer, Healthier Life.
Many of these brightly colored fruits boast anti-inflammatory properties which make them a great addition to your arthritis diet. So splurge on color at the produce department and reap the benefits of different types of phytonutrients.