MARCH 3, 2008

DID YOU KNOW that sugary drinks make you fat? A Harvard analysis of 30 studies says so. Prime villian: sugary carbonated sodas. A 12-ounce can of soda contains the equivalent of 10 teaspoons of sugar. Drinking one can of soda a day can pile on 15 pounds a year. Increasing intake of soft drinks increase risk of type 2 diabetes, regardless of weight. (EATSmart)

DID YOU KNOW that there is an easy way to cut the fat content of your secret chili recipe? As soon as you finish browning the ground beef, pour it into a dish covered with a double thickness of paper towels. Then put another paper towel on top and blot the grease. If you want to remove even more fat, dump the beef into a colander and rinse it with hot (but not boiling) water. The water will wash away fat and cholesterol. Using these methods together can cut 50 percent of the meat's fat content. (Men's Health)

Eat salmon once a week. Salmon is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, a type of fat most experts say we don't get enough of. Omega-3s seem to keep the heart from going into failure from arrhythmia--men who eat fish once a week have fewer heart attacks--and they may even ward off depression. A weekly serving of salmon should supply the amount of omega-3 fats you need. (Men's Health)

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