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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Switch to Real
If you knew your nutritional supplements were made of petroleum and rocks, would you switch?
Wouldn't you rather switch to a daily supplement that's real?
I challenge you to switch to powerful, natural, plant-sourced supplements based on Real Food Technology® solutions. Go to my Give For Real site to read and watch the video.
You would also be feeding a child by choosing to take these Real vitamins and minerals every month.
We want to help 5 million children. Do you want to help? ALL you have to do is SWITCH and take these vitamins every month and the company makes a donation because of you.
Real Switch Flyer for you to download and read.
Wouldn't you rather switch to a daily supplement that's real?
I challenge you to switch to powerful, natural, plant-sourced supplements based on Real Food Technology® solutions. Go to my Give For Real site to read and watch the video.
You would also be feeding a child by choosing to take these Real vitamins and minerals every month.
We want to help 5 million children. Do you want to help? ALL you have to do is SWITCH and take these vitamins every month and the company makes a donation because of you.
Real Switch Flyer for you to download and read.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
What is wrong with our food?
I have been searching for easy to understand research to help you consider changing the way you might be eating. My business partner, Kim, wrote about this topic this week and I want to share that information with you. Within her note, there is a link that is an 18 minute long video. PLEASE take time to listen. (link below)
I am a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and would love to help you in your journey to WalkToHealth. The first step would be a consultation reviewing your completed Health History form.
At the consultation we would decide if my sessions; Walk To Health - Regenerating your Inner Health, would be a right fit for you and me.
If you have questions or want help in getting yourself off to a healthier way of eating, schedule a Wellness Consultation with me TODAY.
Location is not a factor. I work with people on line as well as in person. You can live anywhere in the world. We just need to find a time that works for both of us 2 times a month for 6 months.
God's blessings - Lynn
Revised: 2/3/2014
August 23, 2011
Avoid these foods that cause allergies, asthma, cancer.
Do you know about the introduction of genetically engineering, growth hormones, and insecticides to our food supply? Have you dragged your feet when it comes to purchasing organic food, just not sure it was worth the price? Last week I talked about the importance of eating unprocessed foods. Today I’ll go a step further.
Do you or your children or any of the people around you suffer from food allergies, or asthma, or cancer? Does it seem to you that the incidence of these diseases is out of proportion to how things were just a generation ago? What is going on? Has something fundamentally changed? The answer is yes. In the US, foods most of us eat (milk and all dairy products, meat, corn and others) have been modified by the introduction of genetically engineered proteins to enhance food production and resistance to crop diseases. And the effect it is having on the population is widespread and devastating.
An unlikely whistle blower - Robyn O'Brien
No one has brought home a more succinct and compelling message about this issue than Robyn O’Brien. She was a food industry analyst with a Type A no nonsense personality, prior to giving birth to 4 children in 5 years. Totally disinterested in what was in our food supply, she says she once believed that if it was on the grocery shelves, it was safe. “Don’t tell me what to eat, and don’t tell me what to feed my kids”. With 4 picky eaters, limited time and on a limited budget she did her best and thought that was enough, until her youngest child had a sudden and very scary allergic reaction to the family breakfast of Eggo waffles, yogurt and scrambled eggs. The pediatrician told her that these were 3 of the top allergen foods. She was dumbfounded. How could a child be allergic to food? Was there something in food today that didn’t used to be there? An allergy is when the body sees food protein as foreign and launches an inflammatory response against the ‘invader’. She started researching and found out that our food is NOT the same as it was 20 years ago.
So, what has changed?
In the 1990s U.S. food industry scientists introduced genetically engineered proteins into foods to maximize yield and profits. As a food industry analyst Robyn understood the economics. It all made perfect sense. BUT, no human trials were conducted and whereas governments worldwide have decided to prohibit the use of these genetically engineered foods, the US went ahead. Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and all 27 European countries have prohibited the use of genetically engineered foods.
Milk allergies are the most common. In 1994 scientists developed a new protein, a synthetic growth hormone that is injected into cows to produce more milk. Although milk production increases, the cows tend to be sicker and more lame than other cows, so the use of antibiotics was increased to ward off infections. You’ve no doubt heard of this issue. Increased hormone levels in our foods is also now linked to breast, prostate and colon cancer. And the US has the highest cancer rates in the world.
Robyn also talks about the changes made to corn and soy, two foods that are in our processed foods, and the foods fed to beef cattle.
Why is organic food so expensive?
Tax payer resources are subsidizing these genetically engineered crops while organic farmers are being charged fees for their practices, and are given no assistance for marketing or promotion (unlike the dairy and meat industries).
Learn more
Robyn was a speaker at a recent 2011 TED conference. She describes how and why she has become food’s Erin Brockovich. Listen to her short talk asap. In her book, The Unhealthy Truth Robyn features recipes and an action plan for weaning your family off of these dangerous ingredients one step at a time. Check out her website www.robynobrien.com now.
Kim Watson
I am a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and would love to help you in your journey to WalkToHealth. The first step would be a consultation reviewing your completed Health History form.
At the consultation we would decide if my sessions; Walk To Health - Regenerating your Inner Health, would be a right fit for you and me.
If you have questions or want help in getting yourself off to a healthier way of eating, schedule a Wellness Consultation with me TODAY.
Location is not a factor. I work with people on line as well as in person. You can live anywhere in the world. We just need to find a time that works for both of us 2 times a month for 6 months.
God's blessings - Lynn
Revised: 2/3/2014
August 23, 2011
Avoid these foods that cause allergies, asthma, cancer.
Do you know about the introduction of genetically engineering, growth hormones, and insecticides to our food supply? Have you dragged your feet when it comes to purchasing organic food, just not sure it was worth the price? Last week I talked about the importance of eating unprocessed foods. Today I’ll go a step further.
Do you or your children or any of the people around you suffer from food allergies, or asthma, or cancer? Does it seem to you that the incidence of these diseases is out of proportion to how things were just a generation ago? What is going on? Has something fundamentally changed? The answer is yes. In the US, foods most of us eat (milk and all dairy products, meat, corn and others) have been modified by the introduction of genetically engineered proteins to enhance food production and resistance to crop diseases. And the effect it is having on the population is widespread and devastating.
An unlikely whistle blower - Robyn O'Brien
No one has brought home a more succinct and compelling message about this issue than Robyn O’Brien. She was a food industry analyst with a Type A no nonsense personality, prior to giving birth to 4 children in 5 years. Totally disinterested in what was in our food supply, she says she once believed that if it was on the grocery shelves, it was safe. “Don’t tell me what to eat, and don’t tell me what to feed my kids”. With 4 picky eaters, limited time and on a limited budget she did her best and thought that was enough, until her youngest child had a sudden and very scary allergic reaction to the family breakfast of Eggo waffles, yogurt and scrambled eggs. The pediatrician told her that these were 3 of the top allergen foods. She was dumbfounded. How could a child be allergic to food? Was there something in food today that didn’t used to be there? An allergy is when the body sees food protein as foreign and launches an inflammatory response against the ‘invader’. She started researching and found out that our food is NOT the same as it was 20 years ago.
So, what has changed?
In the 1990s U.S. food industry scientists introduced genetically engineered proteins into foods to maximize yield and profits. As a food industry analyst Robyn understood the economics. It all made perfect sense. BUT, no human trials were conducted and whereas governments worldwide have decided to prohibit the use of these genetically engineered foods, the US went ahead. Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and all 27 European countries have prohibited the use of genetically engineered foods.
Milk allergies are the most common. In 1994 scientists developed a new protein, a synthetic growth hormone that is injected into cows to produce more milk. Although milk production increases, the cows tend to be sicker and more lame than other cows, so the use of antibiotics was increased to ward off infections. You’ve no doubt heard of this issue. Increased hormone levels in our foods is also now linked to breast, prostate and colon cancer. And the US has the highest cancer rates in the world.
Robyn also talks about the changes made to corn and soy, two foods that are in our processed foods, and the foods fed to beef cattle.
Why is organic food so expensive?
Tax payer resources are subsidizing these genetically engineered crops while organic farmers are being charged fees for their practices, and are given no assistance for marketing or promotion (unlike the dairy and meat industries).
Learn more
Robyn was a speaker at a recent 2011 TED conference. She describes how and why she has become food’s Erin Brockovich. Listen to her short talk asap. In her book, The Unhealthy Truth Robyn features recipes and an action plan for weaning your family off of these dangerous ingredients one step at a time. Check out her website www.robynobrien.com now.
Kim Watson
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Wellness
Real ProductsSM
Would you like the assurance of knowing you're getting complete, real nutrients?
Wouldn't you like to trust the science behind the products you use?
Do you want to feel good about what you put into your body?
A huge part of the relationship we cultivate with our Associates is the trust they have in the science behind our products, like Real Food TechnologySM solutions. We pioneered this concept of combining cutting-edge science with food-sourced ingredients to create the most nutritionally beneficial products for the human body.
We have developed a core plan: Real [4] for Life.
[1] Ambrotose® Cell-to-Cell Communication for Overall Health
Our Ambrotose complex, Mannatech's first Real Food Technology solution, is a pioneering blend of several plant polysaccharides and gums that revolutionized the dietary supplement industry.
First introduced in 1996 following extensive, breakthrough research on aloe vera, the technology supporting Ambrotose complex has received more than 45 global patents and was designed to provide your body the support it needs for proper cell-to-cell communication.*
[2] PhytoMatrix® — Nourish Your Body with Vitamins and Minerals
Unique, naturally sourced vitamin complexes with plant-sourced minerals harvested using a patented hydroponic process.*
[3] Ambrotose AO® — Protect Your Body from Free Radicals
A powerful antioxidant clinically proven through serum ORAC testing to provide 200% more protection than five servings of fruits and vegetables.*1,2
[4] PLUS™ — Balance Your Endocrine Health
Designed to help support the endocrine system and support breast, bone, heart, colon and prostate health, utilizing key ingredients like wild yam root.*
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
‡ Mannatech guarantees your full satisfaction. If not completely satisfied, contact Customer Care and return the product within 180 days for a full refund. See Section 5.13 of the Associate Policies and Procedures or Mannatech.com for details.
1 Boyd S, Gary K, Koepke CM, McAnalley S, Ford CR, Horn E, and McAnalley BH. "An Open-Label Pilot Study of the Antioxidant Effect in Healthy People of Ambrotose AO™" GlycoScience & Nutrition 4, 1-6 (2003). Study sponsored by Mannatech, Incorporated.
2 Cao G, Booth SL, Sadowski JA, Prior RL. Increases in human plasma antioxidant capacity after consumption of controlled diets high in fruit and vegetables. Am J Clin Nutr 1998; 68(5):1081-1087.
Live for Real, Mannatech, Stylized M Design, Ambrotose, Ambrotose AO, PhytoMatrix, PLUS, Essential Source, Real 5 for Life, Real Food Technology, Real Products, Real Passion and Real Possibilities are trademarks of Mannatech, Incorporated.
Would you like the assurance of knowing you're getting complete, real nutrients?
Wouldn't you like to trust the science behind the products you use?
Do you want to feel good about what you put into your body?
A huge part of the relationship we cultivate with our Associates is the trust they have in the science behind our products, like Real Food TechnologySM solutions. We pioneered this concept of combining cutting-edge science with food-sourced ingredients to create the most nutritionally beneficial products for the human body.
We have developed a core plan: Real [4] for Life.
[1] Ambrotose® Cell-to-Cell Communication for Overall Health
Our Ambrotose complex, Mannatech's first Real Food Technology solution, is a pioneering blend of several plant polysaccharides and gums that revolutionized the dietary supplement industry.
First introduced in 1996 following extensive, breakthrough research on aloe vera, the technology supporting Ambrotose complex has received more than 45 global patents and was designed to provide your body the support it needs for proper cell-to-cell communication.*
[2] PhytoMatrix® — Nourish Your Body with Vitamins and Minerals
Unique, naturally sourced vitamin complexes with plant-sourced minerals harvested using a patented hydroponic process.*
[3] Ambrotose AO® — Protect Your Body from Free Radicals
A powerful antioxidant clinically proven through serum ORAC testing to provide 200% more protection than five servings of fruits and vegetables.*1,2
[4] PLUS™ — Balance Your Endocrine Health
Designed to help support the endocrine system and support breast, bone, heart, colon and prostate health, utilizing key ingredients like wild yam root.*
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
‡ Mannatech guarantees your full satisfaction. If not completely satisfied, contact Customer Care and return the product within 180 days for a full refund. See Section 5.13 of the Associate Policies and Procedures or Mannatech.com for details.
1 Boyd S, Gary K, Koepke CM, McAnalley S, Ford CR, Horn E, and McAnalley BH. "An Open-Label Pilot Study of the Antioxidant Effect in Healthy People of Ambrotose AO™" GlycoScience & Nutrition 4, 1-6 (2003). Study sponsored by Mannatech, Incorporated.
2 Cao G, Booth SL, Sadowski JA, Prior RL. Increases in human plasma antioxidant capacity after consumption of controlled diets high in fruit and vegetables. Am J Clin Nutr 1998; 68(5):1081-1087.
Live for Real, Mannatech, Stylized M Design, Ambrotose, Ambrotose AO, PhytoMatrix, PLUS, Essential Source, Real 5 for Life, Real Food Technology, Real Products, Real Passion and Real Possibilities are trademarks of Mannatech, Incorporated.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
You can order your Essential Oil from my site!
I now have a link for the Young Living Oils that I use and believe in for you to be able to order your own when you want, to be shipped direct to you! Click on the link below.
Young Living Oils
The oils are what I recommend here. I still believe the Mannatech products are the best nutrients to take. The OILS are what I am promoting at this site.
God's blessings to you all!
Lynn J. Woodley, CR
Young Living Oils
The oils are what I recommend here. I still believe the Mannatech products are the best nutrients to take. The OILS are what I am promoting at this site.
God's blessings to you all!
Lynn J. Woodley, CR
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Whole Grains
Below you will find an article on Whole Grain vs White Refined. If you have read my articles before, you know how I feel about white's - white flour, white sugar, white rice, white potatoes. They all raise the blood sugar levels in your body and will cause you to gain weight, in addition to all the other issues they cause. Please read my friend, Kim Watson's article on this topic.
It really does matter. Care for yourself. And your body will respond positively to you.
Blessings, Lynn
May 17, 2011
White vs Whole Wheat – It Matters
Eating whole wheat bread and whole grain cereals was one of the first things I remember hearing about, back in the early 1970s when the health food mindset emerged into mainstream consciousness. Pretty much everyone now is aware that they should be choosing whole grains over processed. Do you remember why?
As the saying goes, the whiter the bread, the sooner you’re dead… A frequently referenced study in the UK journal Lancet showed that dogs fed exclusively on white bread died of malnutrition within two months. Dogs similarly fed only bread made with stone-ground, whole-wheat flour lived indefinitely in good health. White flour has been treated with chemical bleach. Think Clorox. This leaves a toxic residue you don’t want in your system. There is a long list of chemicals routinely added to breads in the grocery store to extend shelf life. And a longer list of essential nutrients are removed with the bran and germ, and destroyed through bleaching and high heat of the milling process. Then, a very few are added back so that the breads can then be called ‘enriched’! For heaven’s sake, don’t believe that one .
Avoid chronic disease
Over the years, many studies have found that both humans and animals thrive on whole grains and become sick on a diet of refined grains. A Minnesota study identified the components in whole grains that protect against chronic disease. These include compounds like fiber and starch that improve the gut environment, trace minerals that act as antioxidants, phytosterols that support the hormonal system, and agents that bind carcinogens and modulate blood sugar affects.
Keep your bowels regular and healthy
No one likes to talk about it, but being constipated is very uncomfortable. You can improve the health and regularity of your bowels by sticking to whole grains, along with eating fresh fruits and vegetables. The fiber in the grains act like a broom, keeping your gut clean. As an experiment, try eating only whole grains and lots of fresh fruits and vegetables for a week, and stay away from processed foods. Say goodbye to laxatives! Studies also show that eating a whole grain diet can cause the symptoms of diverticulosis to disappear.
Reduce risk of heart disease
A number of studies have shown a reduced incidence of heart disease in women who eat whole grains, as well as better waist-to-hip ratios and lower cholesterol levels.
Normalize blood sugar levels
Since people with diabetes who replace refined foods with whole grain high fiber foods can greatly improve their blood sugar levels and even get off of their insulin, it makes sense that the rest of us can simply keep ourselves on track by doing the same. Why ask for trouble?
Eating whole grains
Pick brown rice every time for stir fries, casseroles, and pilafs. It takes longer to cook but tastes richer and nuttier.
Experiment with quinoa and barley too. Recipes ideas? Click here, and here.
Switch to whole grain pasta today. If you want to ease into it, chose thin spaghetti or angel hair spaghetti to start. But the rigatoni, linguine, penne and bow ties are all great.
Choose whole wheat bread every time. And if you can find fresh baked from a real bakery using their own fresh ingredients, all the better.
Look for whole grain crackers. I love Ak-mak, Ryvita and Wasa crackers topped with avocado and tomato, or cheese or peanut butter for a snack.
Insist on whole grain breakfast cereals. Kashi is a great brand. In our house we routinely have homemade granola and brown rice in our breakfast bowls. Use regular oatmeal, not the quick oats.
Use whole wheat bread crumbs when you cook. I save the ends of my bread loaves and freeze them for this purpose.
Some people seem to believe it is a big sacrifice to eat whole grains. I’m never sure why. The fact is that the fresh whole grain bread tastes better, whole grain pasta and rice satisfy longer, and the cereals are REAL food that will get you through until lunch time (not sugary pseudo-food). When I started eating a whole grain-based diet free of processed foods, I found I could eat more, feel less hungry and stay slim. No downside! What are you waiting for?
by Kim Watson
It really does matter. Care for yourself. And your body will respond positively to you.
Blessings, Lynn
May 17, 2011
White vs Whole Wheat – It Matters
Eating whole wheat bread and whole grain cereals was one of the first things I remember hearing about, back in the early 1970s when the health food mindset emerged into mainstream consciousness. Pretty much everyone now is aware that they should be choosing whole grains over processed. Do you remember why?
As the saying goes, the whiter the bread, the sooner you’re dead… A frequently referenced study in the UK journal Lancet showed that dogs fed exclusively on white bread died of malnutrition within two months. Dogs similarly fed only bread made with stone-ground, whole-wheat flour lived indefinitely in good health. White flour has been treated with chemical bleach. Think Clorox. This leaves a toxic residue you don’t want in your system. There is a long list of chemicals routinely added to breads in the grocery store to extend shelf life. And a longer list of essential nutrients are removed with the bran and germ, and destroyed through bleaching and high heat of the milling process. Then, a very few are added back so that the breads can then be called ‘enriched’! For heaven’s sake, don’t believe that one .
Avoid chronic disease
Over the years, many studies have found that both humans and animals thrive on whole grains and become sick on a diet of refined grains. A Minnesota study identified the components in whole grains that protect against chronic disease. These include compounds like fiber and starch that improve the gut environment, trace minerals that act as antioxidants, phytosterols that support the hormonal system, and agents that bind carcinogens and modulate blood sugar affects.
Keep your bowels regular and healthy
No one likes to talk about it, but being constipated is very uncomfortable. You can improve the health and regularity of your bowels by sticking to whole grains, along with eating fresh fruits and vegetables. The fiber in the grains act like a broom, keeping your gut clean. As an experiment, try eating only whole grains and lots of fresh fruits and vegetables for a week, and stay away from processed foods. Say goodbye to laxatives! Studies also show that eating a whole grain diet can cause the symptoms of diverticulosis to disappear.
Reduce risk of heart disease
A number of studies have shown a reduced incidence of heart disease in women who eat whole grains, as well as better waist-to-hip ratios and lower cholesterol levels.
Normalize blood sugar levels
Since people with diabetes who replace refined foods with whole grain high fiber foods can greatly improve their blood sugar levels and even get off of their insulin, it makes sense that the rest of us can simply keep ourselves on track by doing the same. Why ask for trouble?
Eating whole grains
Pick brown rice every time for stir fries, casseroles, and pilafs. It takes longer to cook but tastes richer and nuttier.
Experiment with quinoa and barley too. Recipes ideas? Click here, and here.
Switch to whole grain pasta today. If you want to ease into it, chose thin spaghetti or angel hair spaghetti to start. But the rigatoni, linguine, penne and bow ties are all great.
Choose whole wheat bread every time. And if you can find fresh baked from a real bakery using their own fresh ingredients, all the better.
Look for whole grain crackers. I love Ak-mak, Ryvita and Wasa crackers topped with avocado and tomato, or cheese or peanut butter for a snack.
Insist on whole grain breakfast cereals. Kashi is a great brand. In our house we routinely have homemade granola and brown rice in our breakfast bowls. Use regular oatmeal, not the quick oats.
Use whole wheat bread crumbs when you cook. I save the ends of my bread loaves and freeze them for this purpose.
Some people seem to believe it is a big sacrifice to eat whole grains. I’m never sure why. The fact is that the fresh whole grain bread tastes better, whole grain pasta and rice satisfy longer, and the cereals are REAL food that will get you through until lunch time (not sugary pseudo-food). When I started eating a whole grain-based diet free of processed foods, I found I could eat more, feel less hungry and stay slim. No downside! What are you waiting for?
by Kim Watson
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Are you addicted to Sugar?
Below is an article written by a Business Partner of mine. She writes weekly newsletters on wellness. The link to her web page is at the bottom. Are YOU addicted to sugar? I no longer am. Enjoy!
Lynn J. Woodley, CR
Reining in your Sweet Tooth
by Kim Watson
There is a buzz about sugar going on right now. Research is showing that sugar may be a BIG public health problem. It isn't just fat intake and high cholesterol levels that are the only culprits in the soaring rates of chronic disease today.
Are you a food label reader? Take a look. Sugar and high fructose corn syrup can be found in just about every processed food in the grocery store and fast food restaurant - deli meats, condiments, peanut butter, breads, cereals, frozen waffles, chips, baby foods, instant coffees, baked beans, dairy products, fruit juices, and, of course, in all the foods we expect to be sweet – jam, cookies, cakes, sodas, candy, ice creams etc.
The result? Sugar addiction across the population. Why are so many children resistant to healthy whole foods like vegetables and fruits? They are being weaned onto processed foods and their palettes are attuned and addicted to the sugars and chemical “flavor enhancers” they’ve been fed from the start. And even if you have been vigilant for years in steering clear of ‘unhealthy’ foods, many of the organic processed foods are still full of sugar.
Many of us admit to a ‘sweet tooth’. Is that a problem? Well, for sure, sugar isn’t helping your health. And there is a growing incidence of what the medical industry calls ‘metabolic syndrome’, a name for a group of risk factors that occur together and increase the risk for coronary artery disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Two of the most important risk factors are carrying extra weight around the middle, and insulin resistance, where the body can’t process insulin effectively and blood sugar levels rise. When blood sugar levels rise it affects kidney function and raises the level of triglycerides. This all points to chronic disease.
If you want more depth information I encourage you to read a fascinating NY Times article called ‘Is Sugar Toxic?’ and then watch ‘Sugar: The Bitter Truth’ on You Tube, a talk given by Robert H Lustig, MD, UCSF Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology on the damage caused by sugary foods.
Would you like to be free of your addiction to sweets?
Like any other addiction it takes persistence and effort. Here are some suggestions to help you along the way:
Don’t drink soft drinks of any kind. This is a no brainer. Just don’t, not even in moderation.
Avoid all artificial sweeteners – they increase your appetite, increase your sugar cravings, inhibit and decrease your fat metabolism. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080210183902.htm
Don’t buy junk food. Don’t have it in your home. You won’t eat it if it isn’t handy
Eat a piece of fruit when you have a sugar craving. Rather than giving a rush of energy, fruit gives a steady supply of glucose to your blood stream. This is a great bridge as you adjust to lower sugar intake.
Exercise. Along with diet, exercise yields great benefits – fitness and stable blood sugar levels.
Break the emotional association. Does sugar = happiness to you? If you associate it with love, reward, romance, holidays and good times, start separating the emotion from the food. Substitute flowers or a gift for the candy. Don’t reward children with food!
Taper off. This isn’t a race. Cut down on how much sugar you are eating with smaller portions or going for longer periods without it. Once you overcome the addiction, your body won’t ask for it. Really!
Don’t fall off the wagon. If you eat the sugary foods at a party or gathering, then the cravings begin all over again. Break the habit once. It's easier that way.
Eat low glycemic foods. Whole foods and whole grains don’t spike your blood sugar.
I’m a big believer in taking small steps. Make your goal and move toward it. Your body will thank you in many ways!
Kim Watson
www.youcanfeelgreat.com
Lynn J. Woodley, CR
Reining in your Sweet Tooth
by Kim Watson
There is a buzz about sugar going on right now. Research is showing that sugar may be a BIG public health problem. It isn't just fat intake and high cholesterol levels that are the only culprits in the soaring rates of chronic disease today.
Are you a food label reader? Take a look. Sugar and high fructose corn syrup can be found in just about every processed food in the grocery store and fast food restaurant - deli meats, condiments, peanut butter, breads, cereals, frozen waffles, chips, baby foods, instant coffees, baked beans, dairy products, fruit juices, and, of course, in all the foods we expect to be sweet – jam, cookies, cakes, sodas, candy, ice creams etc.
The result? Sugar addiction across the population. Why are so many children resistant to healthy whole foods like vegetables and fruits? They are being weaned onto processed foods and their palettes are attuned and addicted to the sugars and chemical “flavor enhancers” they’ve been fed from the start. And even if you have been vigilant for years in steering clear of ‘unhealthy’ foods, many of the organic processed foods are still full of sugar.
Many of us admit to a ‘sweet tooth’. Is that a problem? Well, for sure, sugar isn’t helping your health. And there is a growing incidence of what the medical industry calls ‘metabolic syndrome’, a name for a group of risk factors that occur together and increase the risk for coronary artery disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Two of the most important risk factors are carrying extra weight around the middle, and insulin resistance, where the body can’t process insulin effectively and blood sugar levels rise. When blood sugar levels rise it affects kidney function and raises the level of triglycerides. This all points to chronic disease.
If you want more depth information I encourage you to read a fascinating NY Times article called ‘Is Sugar Toxic?’ and then watch ‘Sugar: The Bitter Truth’ on You Tube, a talk given by Robert H Lustig, MD, UCSF Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology on the damage caused by sugary foods.
Would you like to be free of your addiction to sweets?
Like any other addiction it takes persistence and effort. Here are some suggestions to help you along the way:
Don’t drink soft drinks of any kind. This is a no brainer. Just don’t, not even in moderation.
Avoid all artificial sweeteners – they increase your appetite, increase your sugar cravings, inhibit and decrease your fat metabolism. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080210183902.htm
Don’t buy junk food. Don’t have it in your home. You won’t eat it if it isn’t handy
Eat a piece of fruit when you have a sugar craving. Rather than giving a rush of energy, fruit gives a steady supply of glucose to your blood stream. This is a great bridge as you adjust to lower sugar intake.
Exercise. Along with diet, exercise yields great benefits – fitness and stable blood sugar levels.
Break the emotional association. Does sugar = happiness to you? If you associate it with love, reward, romance, holidays and good times, start separating the emotion from the food. Substitute flowers or a gift for the candy. Don’t reward children with food!
Taper off. This isn’t a race. Cut down on how much sugar you are eating with smaller portions or going for longer periods without it. Once you overcome the addiction, your body won’t ask for it. Really!
Don’t fall off the wagon. If you eat the sugary foods at a party or gathering, then the cravings begin all over again. Break the habit once. It's easier that way.
Eat low glycemic foods. Whole foods and whole grains don’t spike your blood sugar.
I’m a big believer in taking small steps. Make your goal and move toward it. Your body will thank you in many ways!
Kim Watson
www.youcanfeelgreat.com
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