Say Cheese! New Study Confirms Health Benefits of Pecorino Romano Cheese

Universities in Italy, in conjunction with a team of doctors in the United States,

have some health news that’s whetting the appetite of foodies around the world. An ongoing, long-term study found that Pecorino Romano cheese (http://www.pecorinoromanocheese.it) is not only tasty, but it has health benefits (http://www.tasteandhealth.info), too. Pecorino Romano cheese, made from sheep's milk, is high in healthy fats essential to a nutritious diet.

Results of six-year study confirm that Pecorino cheese contains high amounts of omega-3 and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), unsaturated fatty acids naturally found in certain food groups that have proven to be very healthy for humans. The study suggests omega-3’s are beneficial in preventing cardiovascular diseases, improving immune function, reducing inflammation, improving vision and learning, and slowing down mental deterioration. Anti-oxidant and cancer fighting properties are among the health benefits attributed to CLA, which has also shown to prevent arteriosclerosis, is beneficial in improving bone formation and reducing body fat, suppressing diabetes, preserving muscle tissue and stimulating immune function.

Usually, Pecorino Romano cheese presents 3-5 times higher CLA compared to cow’s cheeses. Additionally, Pecorino contains a good amount of calcium, potassium, and magnesium and is a good source of protein. Although it has a significant amount of fat like most cheeses, many people like to use it because only small amounts are needed to provide a dynamic taste to their foods.

Here’s the rest of the skinny:

Heart healthy: Compared to a host of other diary products (fresh milk, ricotta, butter, parmesan cheese and more), Pecorino wins when it comes to Omega 3s, which have been associated with a lower risk of heart disease in women.

Lactose-free: Pecorino Romano is low in lactose which means lactose-sensitive dairy lovers can indulge with the rest of us.

Weight control: A daily intake of Pecorino cheese (90 grams) might help lower your BMI, thanks to its high-levels of CLA.

Pecorino Romano is a great substitute for that other Italian cheese. Try it with pastas, vegetables or as a garnish with soups or fresh greens. To learn more and find recipe ideas, visit: www.tasteandhealth.info or www.pecorinoromanocheese.it.

The Chilean Fresh Fruit Association Offers Easy, Healthy Recipe for Spring

Sonoma, California - Certain foods, although delicious alone, are just magical in

combination. Hot dogs and mustard. Bagels and cream cheese. Spaghetti and meatballs. Another of these fantastic combinations is grapes and cold chicken. Something special happens when the juicy sweet flesh of crisp, ripe, grapes melds in your mouth with solid chunks of cooked chilled chicken. It creates a very satisfying taste sensation that makes this chicken salad dish perfect for luncheon or a light supper. Toasted walnuts, sliced celery, and orange sections provide an additional tapestry of textures and flavors for this wonderful healthful salad dressed with tangy creamy Greek yogurt. French bread with sweet butter or perhaps even a beef consomme would make nice accompaniments.

Ample scientific evidences suggests that Americans increase their intake for fresh produce to ensure optimum health, and reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. Thanks to Chile, great-tasting fresh fruits (http://www.chileanfreshfruit.com/) are available year-round in the US, even in the winter months. Chile provides over 25 varieties of fresh fruit to American consumers, and is a leader in encouraging increased fruit consumption for better health.

Grape and Orange Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups

2 cups diced cooked chicken

1 cup red or green seedless Chilean grapes, halved

1/2 cup thinly sliced celery

1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted and coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion (green onion)

2 medium oranges, peeled, sectioned; reserve juice for dressing

1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt

3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon crushed

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 lettuce leaf cups

In medium bowl, combine chicken, grapes, celery, walnuts and scallions and oranges. In small bowl, combine yogurt, orange juice, tarragon and salt. Add yogurt mixture to chicken; toss to combine. Divide salad equally among lettuce cups.

YIELD: 6 Servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 209, calories from fat 81, fat 9 gms, saturated fat 2 gms, cholesterol 42 mg, sodium 148 mg, dietary fiber 1 gm, protein 18 gms.

Convincing Research Now Shows How Correct Moderate Exercise Can Add Ten Healthy Years To Your Life

Minneapolis, MN - Forrest Blanding, author of the informative new Cardiofitness

Can Save Your Life reveals from a ten-year scientific analysis of more than five hundred key research studies that regular and, more importantly, correct moderate exercise could add seven to ten healthy years to the life of an average fifty-year-old American.

Blanding notes "The number one key to a better and longer life is a measurable fitness of our heart and its cardiovascular system. Eighty-five percent of our health benefits from exercise derive from cardiofitness."

Cardiofitness Can Save Your Life examines how many people today are wasting enormous amounts of time doing exercise that may produce only minimal benefit to their health. Cardiofitness does not develop simply from calories of exercise. Blanding says, "It develops best from just two hours per week or about seventeen minutes per day of certain levels of correct monitored exercises that most people can do comfortably."

The author describes a new Cardio 120 program, and a new Cardio Point method that can show people how to develop the level of cardiofitness they need in order to obtain optimum health.

Blanding provides an easily understandable scientific measure of this cardiofitness (called the CFR which is a percentage of average for age and gender) and describes simple tests for measuring it. Blanding shows that better knowledge of CFR helps to decrease the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and even Alzheimer's. You can even use the measuring tool online from the book's website. It couldn't be easier to measure your cardiofitness.

Cardiofitness Can Save Your Life is intended for a range of readers from health and fitness professionals and caregivers, to anyone looking for scientifically supported secrets to better health and a longer life.

Cardiofitness Can Save Your Life is available at through Ingram and Baker & Taylor and from the author's website www.cardiofitnesshealth.com.

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