If you are a calorie counter, this website is for you-
http://walking.about.com/cs/calories/l/blcalcac.htm - Calories per day calculator
If you are concerned about the amount of fat and protein in your diet, this website is for you-
http://nutrition.about.com/od/askyournutritionist/f/fat_protein.htm- How much fat and protein should a person consume?
Now- The Third Thing To Consider! SUGAR!
I have posted about sugar substitutes. Now, I will post about real, refined sugar (fructose specifically). It turns out that the over-consumption of sugar by Americans is also adding to the obesity problem in America today. We are doing many things wrong. We are eating huge portions during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We are choosing less whole grains, fresh vegetables, and fresh fruits and more high fat, low calorie, low nutrition food. We are lowering fat and calories, yet also lowing the nutritional value of our foods.
So, here is what I found out about sugar-
The following is written by Robert Lustig, MD, a UCSF pediatric neuroendocrinologist.;
" The problem is the increase in sugar consumption. Sugar both drives fat storage and makes the brain think it is hungry, setting up a vicious cycle ".
More specifically, it is fructose that is harmful, according to Lustig. Fructose is a component of the two most popular sugars. One is table sugar — sucrose. The other is high-fructose corn syrup. High-fructose corn syrup has become ubiquitous in soft drinks and many other processed foods.
Sugar No Better Than Fat
Each sucrose molecule consists of one molecule of fructose joined to one molecule of glucose. In the gut, these two components are quickly split apart. High-fructose corn syrup is a less expensive mixture of glucose and fructose. There is no point in belaboring the difference, Lustig says. “High-fructose corn syrup and sucrose are exactly the same,” Lustig says. “They’re equally bad. They’re both poison in high doses.”
Over the past century, Americans have increased their fructose consumption from 15 grams per day to 75 grams per day or more, Lustig explains. The trend accelerated beginning about three decades ago, when cheap, easy-to-transport high-fructose corn syrup became widely available.
Much of processed food labeled “reduced fat” instead has sugar added to make it more palatable, Lustig says. But when it comes to harmful health effects, sugar is worse than fat, he claims. Consumption of either results in elevated levels of artery-clogging fats being made by the liver and deposited in the bloodstream. But fructose causes even further damage to the liver and to structural proteins of the body while fomenting excessive caloric consumption, Lustig says.
Follow 4 Simple Guidelines-
Get rid of every sugared liquid in the house. Kids should drink only water and milk.
Provide carbohydrates associated with fiber.
Wait 20 minutes before serving second portions.
Have kids buy their “screen time” minute-for-minute with physical activity.
Go to http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/obesity-and-metabolic-syndrome-driven-by-fructose-sugar-diet/ to read more about the negative effects of sugar.
Interesting reading- click on links at the bottom of the article on http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/obesity-and-metabolic-syndrome-driven-by-fructose-sugar-diet/
"Lick The Sugar Habit"- Book by Dr. Nancy Appleton
Want to know more?
Sugar is called "Sweet Poison" on the following website- http://www.immunesystemetc.com/sugar.html.
This website lists the sugar related health problems. I will copy and paste the list here.
Sugar Related Health Problems:
Acne
Addiction to drugs, caffeine & food
Adrenal gland exhaustion
Alcoholism
Allergies
Anxiety
Appendicitis
Arthritis
Asthma
Behavior problems
Binge eating
Bloating
Bone loss
Cancer (cancer cells feed on sugar)
Candidiasis
Cardiovascular disease
Cataracts
Colitis
Constipation
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Difficulty concentrating
Diverticulitis & diverticulosis
Eczema
Edema
Emotional problems
Endocrine gland dysfunction
Fatigue
Food cravings
Gallstones
Gout
Heart Disease
High blood cholesterol
High estrogen levels
High triglyceride levels
Hormonal problems
Hyperactivity
High blood pressure
Hypoglycemia
Impaired digestion of all foods
Indigestion
Insomnia
Kidney stones
Liver dysfunction
Liver enlargement & fatty liver syndrome
Low HDL cholesterol
Menstrual difficulties
Mental illness
Mood swings
Muscle pain
Nearsightedness
Obesity
Osteoporosis
Overacidity
Parasitic infections
Premature aging & wrinkles
Premenstrual syndrome
Psoriasis
Rheumatism
Shortened life span
Tooth decay
Ulcers
Vaginal yeast infections
How much sugar should we eat?
if you are on a 2000cal/day diet, you should not eat more than 32 grams of sugar. Everything is moderation, right? Well, it depends on what your definition of the word moderation is. To put it in perspective- no more than 8 teaspoons of sugar a day. Go home and get out your measuring spoons. Find the teaspoon and get out the sugar. Take your teaspoon and measure out 1 teaspoon of sugar and pour it into a bowl or glass. Repeat 8 times. This will help you gain some insight into how much sugar is a moderate amount of sugar.
The Good, Bad, and the Ugly Truth
Go to the following website to view the list of good sugar and bad sugar- http://health.yahoo.com/experts/joybauernutrition/40/sugar-how-much-should-we-eat/;_ylt=At4Ak0skU0PsPKid3lhJxVpLvs8F
More interesting reading-
www.mypyramid.gov - USDA recommended food pyramid
"Choose Your Foods: Exchange List for Dietetics" - (booklet) American Diebetes Association
In everything I say and do, I want to chase away preconceived ideas and bias. By educating others, I hope to change the perceptions of many around me.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
First Things First- Diet #2 (Dairy Intolerance and Allergy)
What is the Difference Between a Dairy Allergy and a Dairy Intolerance?
For starters, we need to distinguish between allergies and intolerances, which are two very distinct physiological reactions.
Allergies are brought on by the ingestion of normally harmless substances that the body recognizes as foreign (such as casein or lactose). This in turn causes the release of antibodies to fight off their presence in the body. Consequently, the body will release chemical triggers such as histamines to alert the body to the invading matter, which can result in inflammation. Allergies can range in severity, and at their most intense can result in anaphylactic shock.
Food intolerances, on the other hand, do not involve the immune system. Intolerances result when an enzyme needed to digest certain substances does not exist in the body. Those suffering from lactose intolerance, for example, do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which is responsible for breaking lactose down in the small intestine. Without the necessary amount of lactase, the lactose gets sent straight into the large intestine, causing a range of digestive problems such as flatulence, bloating and stomach cramps.
With some 30% of Americans suffering from lactose intolerance, it is the most common food intolerance in the country. And unlike dairy allergies, which many children grow out of, lactose intolerance only worsens in age. This is because, as we get older, the amount of lactase our body produces naturally decreases.
How Would I Know if I had a Dairy Allergy or Intolerance?
If you experience any of the following symptoms after ingesting dairy you should consult your doctor about the possibility of a dairy sensitivity.
Symptoms of dairy intolerance include:
cramping of the stomach
bloating and/or gas
diarrhea
nausea
headaches
In addition to these symptoms, dairy allergies may result in:
constipation
asthma
skin rash or hives
eczema
nasal congestion
blood in urine or stools
rectal itching or fissures
anaphylactic shock
Source:http://www.wdxcyber.com/dairyallergy.html
A simple test
A simple test for lactose intolerance is to drink at least two 8-ounce glasses of milk on an empty stomach and note any gastrointestinal symptoms that develop in the next four hours. The test should then be repeated using several ounces of cheese (which does not contain much lactose). If symptoms result from milk but not cheese, then the person probably has lactose intolerance. If symptoms occur with both milk and cheese, the person may be allergic to dairy products (very rarely can lactose intolerance be so severe that even eating cheese will cause symptoms).
Source:
http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/1229008.html
Interesting Reading- http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;118/3/1279- "Lactose Intolerance in Infants, Children, and Adolescents" Melvin B. Heyman, MD, MPH for the Committee on Nutrition
For starters, we need to distinguish between allergies and intolerances, which are two very distinct physiological reactions.
Allergies are brought on by the ingestion of normally harmless substances that the body recognizes as foreign (such as casein or lactose). This in turn causes the release of antibodies to fight off their presence in the body. Consequently, the body will release chemical triggers such as histamines to alert the body to the invading matter, which can result in inflammation. Allergies can range in severity, and at their most intense can result in anaphylactic shock.
Food intolerances, on the other hand, do not involve the immune system. Intolerances result when an enzyme needed to digest certain substances does not exist in the body. Those suffering from lactose intolerance, for example, do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which is responsible for breaking lactose down in the small intestine. Without the necessary amount of lactase, the lactose gets sent straight into the large intestine, causing a range of digestive problems such as flatulence, bloating and stomach cramps.
With some 30% of Americans suffering from lactose intolerance, it is the most common food intolerance in the country. And unlike dairy allergies, which many children grow out of, lactose intolerance only worsens in age. This is because, as we get older, the amount of lactase our body produces naturally decreases.
How Would I Know if I had a Dairy Allergy or Intolerance?
If you experience any of the following symptoms after ingesting dairy you should consult your doctor about the possibility of a dairy sensitivity.
Symptoms of dairy intolerance include:
cramping of the stomach
bloating and/or gas
diarrhea
nausea
headaches
In addition to these symptoms, dairy allergies may result in:
constipation
asthma
skin rash or hives
eczema
nasal congestion
blood in urine or stools
rectal itching or fissures
anaphylactic shock
Source:http://www.wdxcyber.com/dairyallergy.html
A simple test
A simple test for lactose intolerance is to drink at least two 8-ounce glasses of milk on an empty stomach and note any gastrointestinal symptoms that develop in the next four hours. The test should then be repeated using several ounces of cheese (which does not contain much lactose). If symptoms result from milk but not cheese, then the person probably has lactose intolerance. If symptoms occur with both milk and cheese, the person may be allergic to dairy products (very rarely can lactose intolerance be so severe that even eating cheese will cause symptoms).
Source:
http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/1229008.html
Interesting Reading- http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;118/3/1279- "Lactose Intolerance in Infants, Children, and Adolescents" Melvin B. Heyman, MD, MPH for the Committee on Nutrition
First Things First- Diet #1 (Artificial sweeteners and ADHD)
Aspartame Dangers-
The dangers of aspartame poisoning have been a well-guarded secret since the 1980s. The research and history of aspartame is conclusive as a cause of illness and toxic reactions in the human body. Aspartame is a dangerous chemical food additive, and its use during pregnancy and by children is one of the greatest modern tragedies of all.
Why haven't you heard about this before? Partly because the diet industry is worth trillions of American dollars to corporations, and they want to protect their profits by keeping the truth behind aspartame's dangers hidden from the public. When NutraSweet® was introduced for the 'second' time in 1981, a diet craze revolutionized America's eating protocols and a well-oiled money machine was set into motion changing modern lifestyles. After more than twenty years of aspartame use, the number of its victims is rapidly piling up, and people are figuring out for themselves that aspartame is at the root of their health problems. Patients are teaching their doctors about this nutritional peril, and they are healing themselves with little to no support from traditional medicine.
Aspartame Effects
Aspartame is the common denominator for over 92 different health symptoms at the root of modern disease. The Aspartame Detoxification Program demonstrates the most effective way to reverse disease symptoms is removing the underlying cause - aspartame.
I counsel aspartame victims worldwide and have witnessed nine out of 10 clients restore their health by following the Aspartame Detoxification Program. Begin with detoxifying your body of all residual chemical toxins from aspartame's chemical make up of phenylalanine, aspartic acid and methanol and their toxic by-products, and see if any adverse health symptoms remain.Try the Aspartame Detoxification Program, and within 30 days your symptoms should disappear.
I designed this Ten Step Program to help protect your health and the health of those you love from being seduced by the sugar-free diet craze. Wishing you good health.
Phenylalanine and Aspartame
Phenylalanine is a hidden danger to anyone consuming aspartame. Most consumers don't know that too much Phenylalanine is a neurotoxin and excites the neurons in the brain to the point of cellular death. Phenylalanine is one of the essential amino acids found in proteins, but I am one of the believers that amino acids should be eaten in combination, not in isolated form. Nature provides amino acids in combination; only man isolates them for processing purposes.
It is important to learn about the ingredients within your foods, especially isolated amino acids like Phenylalanine. They are in combination within nature for a reason - they don't belong in isolated form for the healthy human diet.
SOURCE- http://www.sweetpoison.com/
Link to case histories- http://www.sweetpoison.com/aspartame-case-histories.html
Phenylalanine and ADHD
ADD/ADHD, emotional and behavioral disorders can all be triggered by too much Phenylalanine in the daily diet. If you are one in ten thousand people who are PKU or carry the PKU gene, Phenylalanine can cause irreversible brain damage and death, especially when used in high quantities or during pregnancy. Phenylalanine is 50% of aspartame, and to the degree humans consume diet products, Phenylalanine levels are reaching a dangerous peak.
SOURCE- http://www.sweetpoison.com/
Interesting reading:
http://www.dorway.com/blayenn.html- "Excitotoxins, Neurodegeneration and Neurodevelopment" By Russell L. Blaylock, M.D
http://www.naturalnews.com/019957.html - "The top ten things food companies don't want you to know" Look at number 4 and 5!
http://www.naturalnews.com/ADHD.html- Articles related to ADHD
http://www.naturalnews.com/aspartame.html - articles related to aspartame
The dangers of aspartame poisoning have been a well-guarded secret since the 1980s. The research and history of aspartame is conclusive as a cause of illness and toxic reactions in the human body. Aspartame is a dangerous chemical food additive, and its use during pregnancy and by children is one of the greatest modern tragedies of all.
Why haven't you heard about this before? Partly because the diet industry is worth trillions of American dollars to corporations, and they want to protect their profits by keeping the truth behind aspartame's dangers hidden from the public. When NutraSweet® was introduced for the 'second' time in 1981, a diet craze revolutionized America's eating protocols and a well-oiled money machine was set into motion changing modern lifestyles. After more than twenty years of aspartame use, the number of its victims is rapidly piling up, and people are figuring out for themselves that aspartame is at the root of their health problems. Patients are teaching their doctors about this nutritional peril, and they are healing themselves with little to no support from traditional medicine.
Aspartame Effects
Aspartame is the common denominator for over 92 different health symptoms at the root of modern disease. The Aspartame Detoxification Program demonstrates the most effective way to reverse disease symptoms is removing the underlying cause - aspartame.
I counsel aspartame victims worldwide and have witnessed nine out of 10 clients restore their health by following the Aspartame Detoxification Program. Begin with detoxifying your body of all residual chemical toxins from aspartame's chemical make up of phenylalanine, aspartic acid and methanol and their toxic by-products, and see if any adverse health symptoms remain.Try the Aspartame Detoxification Program, and within 30 days your symptoms should disappear.
I designed this Ten Step Program to help protect your health and the health of those you love from being seduced by the sugar-free diet craze. Wishing you good health.
Phenylalanine and Aspartame
Phenylalanine is a hidden danger to anyone consuming aspartame. Most consumers don't know that too much Phenylalanine is a neurotoxin and excites the neurons in the brain to the point of cellular death. Phenylalanine is one of the essential amino acids found in proteins, but I am one of the believers that amino acids should be eaten in combination, not in isolated form. Nature provides amino acids in combination; only man isolates them for processing purposes.
It is important to learn about the ingredients within your foods, especially isolated amino acids like Phenylalanine. They are in combination within nature for a reason - they don't belong in isolated form for the healthy human diet.
SOURCE- http://www.sweetpoison.com/
Link to case histories- http://www.sweetpoison.com/aspartame-case-histories.html
Phenylalanine and ADHD
ADD/ADHD, emotional and behavioral disorders can all be triggered by too much Phenylalanine in the daily diet. If you are one in ten thousand people who are PKU or carry the PKU gene, Phenylalanine can cause irreversible brain damage and death, especially when used in high quantities or during pregnancy. Phenylalanine is 50% of aspartame, and to the degree humans consume diet products, Phenylalanine levels are reaching a dangerous peak.
SOURCE- http://www.sweetpoison.com/
Interesting reading:
http://www.dorway.com/blayenn.html- "Excitotoxins, Neurodegeneration and Neurodevelopment" By Russell L. Blaylock, M.D
http://www.naturalnews.com/019957.html - "The top ten things food companies don't want you to know" Look at number 4 and 5!
http://www.naturalnews.com/ADHD.html- Articles related to ADHD
http://www.naturalnews.com/aspartame.html - articles related to aspartame
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