- “Italian researchers found that eating as little as 1 cup of raw vegetables daily can add 2 years to your life. What does raw have to do with it? They say that cooking depletes up to 30 percent of the disease-fighting antioxidants in vegetables. Here’s a quick way to get your quota: Fill a zip-lock bag with chopped red and green peppers, broccoli and carrots, and toss them into your work bag with a packet of dressing for an easy lunch. The fat in the dressing will boost your body’s absorption of certain nutrients.” The New Abs Diet: The 6-Week Plan to Flatten Your Stomach and Keep You Lean for Life (The Abs Diet) (David Zinczenko and Ted Spiker). Paige 8
- “When researchers at Loma Linda University tracked the eating habits of 34,000 Seventh-Day Adventists—a population famous for its longevity—they discovered that those who ate nuts (an Abs Diet Powerfood!) 5 days a week tended to outlive those who didn’t eat nuts by 3 years. Scientists believe the monounsaturated fats and fiber in the nuts provide a longevity benefit and help keep weight in check.” The New Abs Diet: The 6-Week Plan to Flatten Your Stomach and Keep You Lean for Life (The Abs Diet) (David Zinczenko and Ted Spiker). Paige 9