Dietary Enigmas
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Archive of "obesity" Category
Over half Obese by 2050
I’ve often wondered if the data collected in these studies and extrapolated into the future is a reliable way to predict the future? The UK Government is now suggesting that by 2050 over half the UK population will be clinically obese. What does that really mean? Is it meant to scare us into action? Is it meant to absolve them of any responsibility? Is it designed to encourage the pharmaceutical lobby to come up with solutions? So many questions and so few answers.
lets get on thing straight. I think the figures are probably an underestimate. Just look at the number of children, as young as 2 and 3 years old, who are already obese. We have to get back to what are the root causes and deal with them from within the family - after all who trusts what the Government tells us anymore.
It is all about personal responsibility and family values. There is a gene defect that causes people to put on weight but it is over used as an excuse to be obese.
Some simple rules (ok suggestions):
1. don’t eat highly processed food at every meal.
2. take more exercise - 10 minute walk every day is a good start.
3. avoid simple starch like the plague it is. By the way alcohol is classified as simple carbohydrate and is a real killer.
Enough then to be going on with. Seriously implement the above 3 ideas and the weight will fall off slowly and you’ll get your health back. You might even get your life back.
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Trehalose -the safe sugar
Help for HuntingtonsDietary Myths and Fat
For all of you out there who are interested in a fascinating read and a whole new perspective on diet I recommend Weston A. Price’s Nutrition and Physical Degeneration. I would say that the sister-book to this would be Sally Fallon’s Nourishing Traditions (which i adore).
I for one am not a fan of the blood type diet, so much. And anyone who has read these books or at least one of them would know why. After reading dozens of nutrition and health books Weston Price is by far the one who has hit it on the nose, he truly unlocked what it is we are missing.SO Here we Go - Truth or Fiction
1.All traditional diets contain some form of animal protein-even the “vegetarian” ones ate insects.
2.All traditional cultures consumed a portion of their animal protein raw
3.Seeds ,grains, and nuts were soaked, sprouted, fermented or naturally leavened to neutralize naturally occurring anti=nutrients such as enzyme inhibitors, tannins, and phytic acid.( this is part of the reason so many people can’t digest these..they are poorly prepared)
4.TOTAL fat content of all traditional diets varied from 30% to 80% or calories but only 4% of those calories came from polyunsaturates that naturally occur in grain, legumes, nuts, fish, and vegetables. The balance of fat was nearly always in the form of saturated and monounsaturates.
5.Traditional diets contained nearly equal amounts of omega 6 and 3
6.ALL traditional diets contained some salt
7. All traditional cultures made use of animal bones usually in the form of gelatin rich bone broths.
8. The diets of healthy nonindustralized people contained at least TEN times the amount of FAT soluble vitamins found in animal fat.
Trehalose - the safe sugar alternative
Acid Refulx in Children - what chance have they got?
As someone who suffered with heartburn and acid reflux for 27 years (FROM AGE 17) this story below rings a few bells. I have had direct contact with so many men and women over the last few years who have suffered from Esophageal cancer as a direct result of the constant reflux from the stomach. I was told by my Dr that i was at very high risk of developing the problem at such an early age. what chance do these children have today?
I stumbled upon a safe natural solution that keeps everything in check for me - it might work for you or someone you know. I even understand the science now and biologically what happened to me. It is really easy - call me on US 615 692 1173 or UK +44 1752 769090 or skype me on the link below.
Warm Regards Paul barton paul@sugars4life.com
Diabetes - How Medication Works
OK - let me come clean. I’m not an advocate of the use of pharmaceutical drugs as a first choice. We are over medicated and over reliant upon them but we can’t talk about diabetes without some discussion of these important drugs.
MEDICATION
When diet and exercise do not help maintain normal or near-normal blood glucose levels, your doctor may prescribe medication. Some of the most common types are listed below. They are taken by mouth.
- Oral sulfonylureas (like glimepiride, glyburide, and tolazamide) trigger the pancreas to make more insulin.
- Biguanides (Metformin) tell the liver to decrease its production of glucose, which increases glucose levels in the blood stream.
- Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (such as acarbose) decrease the absorption of carbohydrates from the digestive tract, thereby lowering the after-meal glucose levels. These are also know n as carbohyrate blockers and long term use will invariably damage your health.
- Thiazolidinediones (such as rosiglitazone) help insulin work better at the cell site. In essence, they increase the cell’s sensitivity (responsiveness) to insulin.
- Meglitinides (including repaglinide and nateglinide) trigger the pancreas to make more insulin in response to how much glucose is in the blood.
If you continue to have poor blood glucose control despite lifestyle changes and taking medicines by mouth, your doctor will prescribe insulin. Insulin may also be prescribed if you have had a bad reaction to other medicines. Insulin must be injected under the skin using a syringe and cannot be taken by mouth.
Insulin preparations differ in how fast they start to work and how long they work. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate type of insulin to use and will tell you what time of day to use it.
More than one type may be mixed together in an injection to achieve the best control of blood glucose. Usually injections are needed one to four times a day. Your doctor or diabetes educator will show you how to give yourself an injection.
FOOT CARE
People with diabetes are prone to foot problems. Diabetes can cause damage to nerves, which means you may not feel an injury to the foot until a large sore or infection develops. Diabetes can also damage blood vessels, which makes it harder for the body to fight infection.
To prevent injury to the feet, a person with diabetes should adopt a daily routine of checking and caring for the feet as follows:
- Check your feet every day, and report sores or changes and signs of infection.
- Wash feet every day with lukewarm water and mild soap, and dry them thoroughly.
- Soften dry skin with lotion or petroleum jelly.
- Protect feet with comfortable, well-fitting shoes.
- Exercise daily to promote good circulation.
- See a podiatrist for foot problems, or to have corns or calluses removed.
- Remove shoes and socks during a visit to the health care provider to remind them to examine your feet.
- Stop smoking because it worsens blood flow to the feet.
CONTINUING CARE
A person with diabetes should have a visit with a diabetes care provider every 3 months. A complete examination includes:
- Glycosylated hemoglobin (
HbA1c ) is a 3-month average of your blood glucose level. This test measures how much glucose has been sticking to red blood cells and other cells. A high HbA1c is an indicator of risk for long-term complications. Currently, the - Blood pressure check
- Foot and skin examination
Ophthalmoscopy examination- Neurological examination
The following evaluations should be done at least once a year:
- Random microalbumin (urine test for protein)
BUN and serum creatinine- Serum cholesterol, HDL, and triglycerides
ECG - Dilated retinal exam
Support Groups
For additional information, see
diabetes resources .Expectations (prognosis)
The risk of long-term complications from diabetes can be reduced. If you control your blood glucose and blood pressure, you can reduce your risk of death, stroke, heart failure, and other complications. Reduction of HbA1c by even 1% can decrease your risk for complications by 25%.
Complications
Emergency complications include
diabetic coma .Long-term complications include:
Diabetic retinopathy (eye disease)Diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease)Diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage)- Peripheral vascular disease (damage to blood vessels/circulation)
- High cholesterol, high blood pressure,
atherosclerosis , andcoronary artery disease
Calling Your Health Care Provider
Call your health care provider immediately if you have:
Trembling Weakness Drowsiness - Headache
Confusion Dizziness Double vision Lack of coordination
These symptoms can rapidly progress to emergency conditions (such as
convulsions ,unconsciousness , or hypoglycemic coma).Prevention
Everyone over 45 should have blood glucose checked at least every 3 years. Regular testing of random blood glucose should begin at a younger age and be performed more often if you are at particular risk for diabetes.
Maintain a healthy body weight and keep an active lifestyle to help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Please call me or visit our website at www.sugars4life.com and very shortly i will have an audio condensing the last 9 years of experience in this area into language that everyone can understand.
Diabetes - Self Awareness
So in our third part on Diabetes awareness i want to focus on being aware of what your body is telling you - or self awareness.
Being aware of the risks and indicators is half the battle. Get this right and the rest is relatively straight forward. Get it wrong and the consequences are dire for both you and your family and your long term future.
Regular testing
Regular self-testing of your blood sugar tells you how well your combination of diet, exercise, and medication are working. Tests are usually done before meals and at bedtime. More frequent testing may be needed when you are sick or under stress.
A health care provider or diabetes educator will help set up an appropriate testing schedule for you. You will also be taught how to respond to different ranges of glucose values obtained when you self-test.
The results of the test can be used to adjust meals, activity, or medications to keep blood sugar levels in an appropriate range. Testing provides valuable information for the health care provider and identifies high and levels before serious problems develop.
Accurate record keeping of test results will help you and your health care provide plan how to best control your diabetes.
DIET AND WEIGHT CONTROL
Meal planning includes choosing healthy foods, eating the right amount of food, and eating meals at the right time. You should work closely with your health care provider to learn how much fat, protein, and carbohydrates you need in your diet. Your specific meal plans need to be tailored to your food habits and preferences.
Managing your weight and eating a well-balanced diet are important. Some people with type 2 diabetes can stop medications after intentional weight loss, although the diabetes is still present. A registered dietitian can be helpful in determining your specific, individual dietary needs. Talk with someone who has real experience call me on Skype see below.
REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Regular exercise is important for everyone, but especially if you have diabetes. Regular exercise helps control the amount of glucose in the blood. It also helps burn excess calories and fat so you can manage your weight.
Exercise improves overall health by improving blood flow and
blood pressure . It decreases insulin resistance even without weight loss. Exercise also increases the body’s energy level, lowers tension, and improves your ability to handle stress.The following should be considered when starting an exercise routine:
- Check with your health care provider before starting an exercise program.
- Choose an enjoyable physical activity that is appropriate for the current fitness level.
- Exercise every day, and at the same time of day, if possible.
- Monitor blood glucose levels at home before and after exercise.
- Carry food that contains a fast-acting carbohydrate in case blood glucose levels get too low during or after exercise.
- Wear a diabetes identification bracelet and carry change or a cell phone for a phone call in case of emergency.
- Drink extra fluids that do not contain sugar before, during, and after exercise.
- Changes in exercise intensity or duration may require modification of your diet or medication to keep blood glucose levels in an appropriate range.
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UK is only 4th most obese nation in the world
Yesterday it was revealed that the UK is the fourth most obese nation in the world, exceeded only by the US, Mexico and Scotland (on its own). It came as little surprise to me as I’ve been watching the figures (yes both statistics and people) for the last 8 or so years. You just have to look at the children of 2 and 3 years and the young teenage girls who have rolls of fat pushing over the waistbands of their trousers.
There is a time bomb ticking for this nation and others who have an epidemic of huge proportions. The best, and only truly scientific advice is to eat moderate amounts of low GI food and learn to manage your blood sugar levels - before the doctors tell you its too late.
Obesity crisis: Britain is losing its fight against obesity- So why is Britain getting fatter and fatter?
- why do so many people lose the weight only to put it back and a bit more besides?
The proliferation of fast-food franchises in the 1980s means there is now a burger-and-chips outlet almost on every corner.
Our society has become very must have and our food (like our lifestyle) has to be instant.
If you are hungry, why wait to grill or cook a healthy fresh dinner if you can pop a tasty ready-meal into the microwave?
Meanwhile everything in our society is being supersized-up, from our larger-than-ever cars to huge sofas, to the portions of fast food on sale or the size of the glasses in which fattening wine is sold in bars.
It is leading to a very real crisis and the statistics are chilling.
One in four adults and a quarter of 11 to 15-year olds in Britain are obese, and the problem is growing.
Now drugs are being prescribed to combat obesity - and it cost the country £47 million in anti-obesity prescriptions for last year alone.
Children as young as 12 can have gastric band operations - while the NHS spends about £7 billion a year treating obesity-related health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.
Meanwhile, the Government should help by advising people what to eat and how they should cook it - during the war, four-page advertorials appeared in newspapers and magazines telling housewives how to balance a healthy diet.
But as bigger becomes more acceptable (look at the fashions available now for fat women) then people will continue to get fatter and fatter, and our struggling health service will face a real crisis.Imagine a hospital where overweight patients are lying in corridors being fed low-fat drinks via intravenous drips.
It could become a reality. And sooner than any of us can dream of.
- Oral sulfonylureas (like glimepiride, glyburide, and tolazamide) trigger the pancreas to make more insulin.