Questions answered by SJRMC Registered and Clinical Dietitian, Kylie Harrold
What are considered lean cuts of meat?
There are several cuts of red meat that are considered lean. Cuts that include the words "round", such as top round or bottom round, or "loin", such as sirloin, tenderloin and top loin are lean choices. Flank steak is also a lean cut. Also, look for any cut that is labeled 95% lean ground beef.
Any cut of meat can be made leaner by trimming off visible, solid fat before cooking. Healthy cooking methods include roasting, broiling, grilling, stir-frying, braising, steaming and stewing.
Does "Made with Whole Grains" mean the food is a good whole-grain source?
Not necessarily. "Made with whole grains" means that the product has some whole grain in it, but the product is not 100% whole grain. When looking for whole-grain choices, make sure the label says "100% whole grain" and the ingredient label says "whole" before the grain. Whole grains include brown rice, bulgur, oatmeal, whole-grain corn, whole oats, whole rye, whole wheat and wild rice.
If I am trying to cut back on caffeine, will switching from espresso to coffee help?
Actually, espresso has less caffeine than coffee! On average, one 8-ounce cup of brewed coffee has 85 milligrams of caffeine, and one ounce of espresso (plain or in a coffee-drink) has 40 milligrams. If you are trying to decrease your caffeine intake, consider changing to black or green tea (with 40 milligrams of caffeine per 8-ounce serving) or half regular coffee and half decaffeinated coffee.
If you normally drink quite a bit of caffeinated beverages, be sure to cut back slowly. For some people, cutting back quickly will cause headaches and drowsiness for the first few days.
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