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SUGAR - Oh let's Count the ways #2

So you have heard it said...sugar is bad for you!!
While I totally agree and have seen some of the damage it can cause in my own health...let's examine some ways it can ruin your health! 

 

 

#2 - SUGAR can SUPPRESS, the Immune System!  HOW???

 

We have heard that Sugar promotes inflammation.

 Is that a bad thing? Well...

Inflammation, which is part of the immune response, is not always a bad thing.

 But eating sugary foods can promote an overabundant

 inappropriate inflammation response that serves

 NO USEFUL PURPOSE.

AND sugar may actually promote aging

and sometimes disease.

 

Sugar suppresses the release of human growth hormone. 
Although the effects can be dramatic, hormone treatments are expensive and risky.
So I don’t personally want to have to resort to
Hormone Treatments to look younger!
 BUT to slow down the aging process,
you can definitely do what you can
 to protect and naturally enhance your body’s production of human growth hormone.

 Avoiding foods that are high in sugar !
Exercising, healthy eating, and
 avoiding undue stress also help.

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Sugar raises insulin levels and promotes glycation. 
An influx of sugar into your body will have a fairly predictable result:

Your blood sugar levels will zoom up.

Shortly after, your pancreas will release a bunch of insulin.
 This helps to clear the sugar and try to use it for energy .
But when you eat a lot of sugar, you’re constantly calling for insulin, and that can backfire in a couple of ways. Ever hear of insulin dependent Diabetes?

Read Labels...avoid the HIGH sugar content treats! 
Do you have a difficult time doing that...call me!

FACTS about SUGAR: http://positivemed.com/2013/01/06/day-5-a-few-facts-about-sugar/
source:posetivemed.com

SUGAR....oh lets count the way!

So you have heard it said...sugar is bad for you!! While I totally agree and have seen some of the damage it can cause in my own health...let's examine some ways it can ruin your health! 

#1 -  Sugar can contribute to depression!  WOW you say..."REALLY"  I thought sugar made you feel good!  Get hyper and get excited and have that sugar buzz? We all know you don't give a child too much sugar...right?

I found something about that.... “Food for the Brain” that offers this explanation..simple right?

Eating lots of sugar is going to give you sudden peaks and troughs in the amount of glucose in your blood; symptoms of this going on include fatigue, irritability, dizziness, insomnia, excessive sweating (especially at night), poor concentration and forgetfulness, excessive thirst, depression and crying spells, digestive disturbances and blurred vision.

Since the brain depends on an even supply of glucose it is no surprise to find that sugar has been implicated in aggressive behavior, anxiety, and depression, and fatigue.

Lots of refined sugar and refined carbohydrates (meaning white bread, pasta, rice and most processed foods,) is also linked with depression because these foods not only supply very little in the way of nutrients but they also use up the mood enhancing B vitamins; turning each teaspoon of sugar into energy needs B vitamins. In fact, a study of 3,456 middle-aged civil servants, published in British Journal of Psychiatry found that those who had a diet which contained a lot of processed foods had a 58% increased risk for depression, whereas those whose diet could be described as containing more whole foods had a 26% reduced risk for depression.

Sugar also diverts the supply of another nutrient involved in mood – chromium. 
This mineral is vital for keeping your blood sugar level stable because insulin, which clears glucose from the blood, can’t work properly without it.

SO NOW WHAT?  Can we break this sugar addiction in our lives, in our families lives?  What are some steps you can take to get this monkey off your back?

Here's one step...READ LABELS!  Look at the many forms of sugar in the processed foods you buy. Did you know that the average person consumes about 1/4 lb of "ADDED" sugar daily? BUT, but I don't drink soda, I don't eat candy..I am not doing that!  Really....look at the labels on may of the foods you buy in a box...is the ratio of CARBOHYDRATES to SUGAR more than 20%...where is the "sugar"  - the label doesn't say sugar!  

So does it say Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Fructose, barley malt, sucrose, molasses????? and oh my - what about the ever present High Fructose Corn Syrup!  Just add the sugars up!

OK so all I had was a Protein Bar...here's one of my favorites...NOT!  Check out the sugar...and once you adjust the total carbs by subtracting the fiber...it becomes 19 Total Carbs, 14 of them from sugars...

TUNE in for more SUGAR BUSTER FACTS later!  And if you have any questions or would like to bust that habit...call me or shoot me a message.

WHY DID I BUY THIS?

So I got that question this week?  Or rather that comment...

I do hear things along this line often...

So first you have to really think about why you bought that! Was it a mind connection to an emotion?  

A throwback to your Girl Scout years

 and your love of "Thin Mints"

 And if you immediately question your choice..

thinking I should not drink this...

here's a short reason why!

A little research from a temptation today! Let's start with -

 it is 2 servings...most people drink the whole thing...

so in your mind double the calories and sugar...so that would be 48 gm of sugar = 12 teaspoons of sugar.

 And what is 

"processed with alkali" 

Processing chocolate with alkali is known as the

 "Dutch method."

Take note: any chocolate product labeled "Dutch chocolate" is not making reference to the cocoa beans' origin, but rather to this very processing technique!

The purpose of treating cocoa with an alkalizing agent?

 To remove its bitter taste and infuse it with a 

darker and more uniform color.

The trade-off?

Cocoa beans processed with alkali

 loses the flavonoids and antioxidants 

found in raw cocoa nibs or 

very dark chocolate (think 85% cocoa). 

(Source: http://www.wellsphere.com/healthy-eating-article/you-ask-i-answer-chocolate-processed-with-alkali/365071)

So see how very important it is to read labels and

 know your ingredients...

can a little flavored milk hurt...you tell me? 

 Is it worth the immediate pleasure?

  Or are you ready to walk at a moderate pace for 1 hr...

YES -  1 hr to work that sugar off!  

Great decisions are the basis of health! 

 Can't wait to share more!  

IS THIS ANY GOOD?

SO I get these questions all the time.  How long does it last?  Is this any good after the "Use By" date? What exactly is a "Sell By" date?  Well I thought it was time to discuss!  And clear this up...we throw away way to much food due to the confusion!

"Use By" date - this is determined by a manufacturer, it is the last day for guaranteed producer's peak quality.  BUT that does not mean is is no good to use...it is normally OK for a few days.  

"Sell by" date - this date is merely dealing with shelf life!  What is the last day a store should display a product.   Foods are still safe to eat several days after this date.

"Expiration" date - this is the ONLY date that truly means...throw it out!  This is related to "food safety".  Don't take a chance...get rid of it!

and then there's...

"Best if Used By" - this means the product will be the freshest by then and will have the best taste and texture...again doesn't mean it is bad, but it could be!  

SO common sense rules...if it smells, slimy, changes to a suspicious color...toss it in the trash!  

" How long does it last?"  Check it out...one I always get asked about..

 EGGS - 3-5 weeks after purchase!

 FRESH MEAT/ FRESH FISH - 1-2 days after purchase ( unless frozen)

NOT SURPRISING - packaged foods and canned goods - usually indefinitely...but always check...gee..

see why I don't recommend that!  

What does it do in our bodies if it is "safe" for a long, long time?  I believe that has been one of the biggest contributors to the "health" state of many of us! 

 I know switching to fresh food and eliminating boxes 

changed my life!

Lots of other great storage tips....just ask me!  

Check out more info at here !

 This information was gathered from the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute....a great share by their registered dietitian and wellness manager...Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD

Health Coach...WHAT?

BREAKING NEWS - IT'S A WRAP!

 FLC Syndrome!  

You have heard of the CRS Disease...my husband claims he has that.  Well, I believe so many of also have the FLC Syndrome....Feel- Like- Crap Syndrome!  

Here are some of the testimonials from the first one!

" Hi everyone. I was pretty skeptical about this plan at first but needed to loose weight desperately and quickly. So I gave it a try. For me, emotions were the hardest part. (Just part of the detox program). Hang in there. I really didn't think my body had changed much since I started except for loosing 9# and 5". I have had one hip replacement and two knee replacements all with in one year. I use a cane because of a wobble from the hip surgery. I am having the other hip replaced in June. Couldn't go anywhere without my cane lately. Not even in the house. Last night(day 10 of the detox) I got up out of my chair and walked all around without my cane. The wobble was so much better. Then I pulled my leg across the knee to put shoes and socks on. I did it! In fact my heal reached the top of my leg. Haven't been able to do this since December. I thought I was dreaming or it was just a fluke. It isn't. Still feeling a lot less painful and more steady today. Will watch carefully over the next couple of weeks while adding foods back in to see what caused all the inflammation. Stay with the program and eat according to the plan. It's all worth it." ( and her bonus - about 10#'s removed!)

"Good morning. Just returned from my weekly weigh i at WW. I knew I would lose much with being heavier, I usually do when I"m back on track but 9.6 pounds lost? YAAA MEEE! Funny part though is the lecturer told me to go out and enjoy the day, eat something I haven't this week. No, Yes, I want to lose weight but I"m doing this for my health. I'm trying to think of food as my medicine instead of all the meds. I'm taking. I want off of them and to enjoy my life with less aches and pains. As for by BS this morning Cheryl, it was 83. That's after a day of 50% less of one of my meds. Double YAAAA MEEEE! Now, off to Pitts with me to Car shop and a trip to Whole Foods and Costco's. I'll check in later. Everyone have a great day."



UPDATE: ...Beginning June 13..starting with a conference call...Imagine Fit will be hosting and leading a 15 Day Detox Program + Recovery and Discovery.  We will be using his theories and adding in an amazing supplement called Metabolic!  Once you opt in to the Detox, you will be added to a Closed FB group and can see the research and get all the info as we share it.  The actual DETOX will kick off on JUNE 15!  That gives us plenty of time to discuss and learn and get your Metabolic.  AND HERE IS THE GOOD NEWS!  If you have already done a DETOX WITH ME...all you need to do is re-order your Metabolic!  Contact me now to get your Discovery Consultation before! OR JOIN THE GROUP starting on June 2nd...this is an on-going lifestyle change!

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