Fish, olive oil, nuts good for eyes too, more studies find

This article talks about having better eyes and clearer vision when you get older. It states that in order for this to happen you must include fish, olive oil, and nuts and steer clear of trans fatty foods. A study from Archives of Ophthalmology states that having these healthier fats will help reduce age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which deteriorates your retina. These healthier oils, known as omega-3 fatty acids, have been known to help you. However, John Paul SanGiovanni a scientist with the National Eye Institute has been researching more about the acids. AMD is the main cause of blindness in individuals 65 years and older. Another study stated that people who ate a spoonful of omega-3 would have a 31% less chance of having the disease. I believe having a healthier style of living will promote a longer and better life. Having foods that contain healthier fats and oils should be promoted all over restaurants, so that consumers can have a healthier dining experience.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/05/11/omega.fatty.acids.eyes/index.html

Vegetarian low protein diet could be key to long life

This article is about low protein diet and its effect on longevity. I is believed that a vegetarian low protein diet could the new longevity pill. Studies in Britain show that a low protein diet, particularly those found in fish, meat and nuts slow the aging process and extend life expectancy.

Before scientists believed that an "Ultra Low Calorie" (60% of normal) was the key to a long life. However, now British researcher believe that the low intake of a specific amino acid called Methionine is the answer to a longer life. This amino acid is essential in the production of proteins. And it is found largely in fish, meat, Brazil nuts and same seeds.

Dr. Matthew Piper from the Institute of Healthy Aging at the University College in London said that a vegetarian diet is the key. And also suggested a diet low in methionine.

While living longer sound s great, a diet low in proteins can be very challenging. And since proteins are the build blocks, a diet too low in proteins present serious implications leading to complications such as malnutrition and some cases even death.
http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/independent-woman/health-fitness/vegetarian-low-protein-diet-could-be-key-to-long-life-1963148.html

NYC debuts sodium reduction plan

This article is about The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene released their National Salt Reduction Initiative. This is help reduce the amount of salt intake while dining out. Many companies and restaurants use salt to add flavor, but sometimes they use too much. They hope to cut the levels of sodium in restaurant and prepackaged foods by 20 percent over the next five years. They have expanded to chain restaurants as well as independents, so everyone can join in the effort to help make Americans healthier. New York City board of health has been working on a project to help reduce the amount of salt for over a year again. They want to help reduce high blood pressure. "According to the health department, reformulating menu items to reflect a reduction in sodium will involve some additional cost, “but like other recipe changes or new product launches, it can be managed within businesses’ reformulation and relabeling cycles.”

Rick Sampson, president of the New York State Restaurant Association, is afraid that many restaurant will not join in the effort due to the cost. It is very expensive to use salt substitutes. If they do not get enough volunteers then the health department will have to make it mandatory to reduce the amount of sodium.

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