Need another reason to find ways to reduce the amount of
sugar you eat? In addition to contributing to insulin resistance, diabetes and
a host of other problems, through a process called glucotoxicity eating excess
sugar actually contributes to premature aging as the metabolic byproducts of
glucose metabolism pile up in the body.
This is perhaps why eliminating wheat products (which SPIKE blood sugar)
often leads to reduced arthritis pain, body aches, headaches, acid reflux, etc… Sugar in small amounts is ok provided it
comes from a natural source such as fruit.
Sugar in large amounts is TOXIC to human bodies.
Daily Health Tip
Omega 3 fatty acids are nutrients that are anti-inflammatory
and may help protect the brain from degenerative changes which can lead to Alzheimer’s,
dementia and other cognitive decline issues.
Salmon and sardines are excellent sources. Flax seeds, chia seeds and walnuts are also
good plant sources. Fish oil and black
currant seed oil are also available in supplement form if you find it difficult
to add these foods to your diet.
Daily Health Tip
Remember a few posts ago I said taking a Packer game off
here and there is good for lowering blood pressure…? Ok just kidding. Not going there again although it’s tough, it’s
tough!
Daily Health Tip
Green Tea was said to originally be discovered by a
Chinese emperor who noticed that his boiled water gave him extra vigor and
mental clarity after some tea leaves had landed in his cup. Green Tea has numerous health benefits (and a
bit of caffeine) that can be attributed to the extra high antioxidant count. It also has documented anti-cancer
properties. Adding a cup or 3 to your
day might not be a bad idea, especially in the fall and winter when a nice warm
cup of tea can help ward of the chill on those brisk days.
Daily Health Tip
Call up a good friend today. It’s amazing how good you will feel after
catching up.
Daily Health Tip
True or False:
Coke (the soft drink) can eat the rust off battery connector jacks. I just
saw this on Yahoo the other day as an “alternate use” for soda. Another time another soda giant claimed there
was no way a man found a dead rat in his can of dew because “the acid would
have liquidized the body.” You sure you want to put that in your body every
day?
Daily Health Tip
Start your day off with protein and fat in your
breakfast. This type of meal will cause
only a small rise in your blood sugar which will help prevent hunger and sweet
cravings in the early to middle morning.
The Standard American Diet, or S.A.D. is typically 65%
carbohydrate. An example of a S.A.D.
breakfast would be a bowl of cereal, slice of toast and orange juice. This meal would produce a spike in blood
sugar followed by a crash in 90-120 minutes (1 ½ to 2 hours) that results in
food cravings and increased hunger. A
good way to start your day? Try a 2 egg
omelet with cheese, onion, green pepper and mushroom. This meal will typically have around 30%
carbohydrates which will result in more even energy throughout the day!
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