8/29/2007
You’ve probably heard the term, trans fats. We all know they’re bad for us, but how do you know if they’re in the foods you love? The FDA now requires food manufacturers to list trans fats on nutrition labels. But what about when you eat out? The key is whether the restaurant fries with partially hydrogenated oils. If they do, avoid it! There's no official recommended daily allowance for trans fats, but eat just half a doughnut, and you've hit the 2-gram daily limit. That's not hard to do when about 40% of products in your supermarket contain trans fats.
Jumping on that treadmill or bike is not only good for one's health, but also can help significantly reduce depression. A new study showed that depressive symptoms were reduced almost 50 percent in individuals who participated in 30-minute aerobic exercise sessions three to five times a week.
If you are suffering from depression, talk to your doctor. There are options out there and it’s an important part of your overall health. For more info on St. John’s programs or to find a doctor that’s right for you, call St. John’s Referral One at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
