Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup for Weight Loss

Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup for Weight Loss


You may have seen a lot of ads on TV lately about high fructose corn syrup. Its makers are doing all they can to make you believe their swill is harmless. But don't listen to the commercials. High fructose corn syrup really is a poison.
"Poison?" you ask. Yes. Anything that damages your body's normal physiology is a poison. And a new study proves that high fructose corn syrup does indeed damage your body's physiology. Worse, it makes you fat.
In this study, the researchers studied the effects of high fructose corn syrup on rats. When they're fed the stuff, even at levels way below that which you'll find in your every day soft drink, they become obese. And it happens to every single animal across the board.
The "harmless" ingredient in most skin care products that destroys your skin and adds years to your appearance.
Yet almost every skin care product
(even expensive ones) contain it!


Find out what it is and how to avoid it.
Plus discover the one thing you should be doing to keep your skin looking young and healthy.


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In fact, they get fatter on high fructose corn syrup than if they ate actual fat!
What's really amazing is that rats eating high fructose corn syrup gain weight far more quickly than rats fed equal calorie amounts of sucrose (table sugar). Actually, they gained weight faster on half as much high fructose corn syrup as the rats eating a full soft drink dose of sucrose.
A second experiment followed rats consuming high fructose corn syrup over six months. Compared to non-high fructose corn syrup controls, the experimental rats developed the human equivalent of metabolic syndrome. That is, they got belly fat, high triglycerides, abnormal weight gain, etc.
High fructose corn syrup and sucrose are very similar. But they have one key difference. Sucrose has equal amounts of glucose and fructose. High fructose corn syrup is 55% fructose and 42% glucose (with larger molecules making up the remaining 3%). More fructose means more belly fat. Here's why:
The manufacturing process of high fructose corn syrup leaves the fructose molecules unbound. They are ready for instant absorption. In contrast, all fructose molecules found in sucrose are tied up to a glucose molecule. They have to go through an extra step before your body can absorb them. This extra step provides a delay in absorption, which may improve your insulin response. Also, your body may directly convert the extra free fructose into dangerous visceral (belly) fat, while your body burns the glucose for energy. That's why the added fructose in high fructose corn syrup leads to more belly fat.
In the 40 years since high fructose corn syrup hit the American market, obesity figures have more than doubled. They've gone from 15% to about 33%. On average, Americans consume 60 pounds of the stuff every year.
Action to take: As I have repeatedly advised, please immediately stop eating all fast, fried, refined, and processed foods. Anything with high fructose corn syrup fits this picture. Doing so will help you lose weight fast!

Eat this to Keep the Doctor Away

 Today's quick lesson is going to be about a very popular fruit... one that in my opinion is the absolute best fruit to eat and you should eat lots!!

Yes, I'm talking about the almighty APPLE.

You should be eating at least 1 a day to keep the doctor away, just like mom said! (Eat it with the skin on of course ;-))

 

Researchers have recently discovered yet another reason why apples are "king" of the fruits. It's a little something called: Phlorizidin.

 

So what in the world is that? 

It's one of an apples many antioxidants known as polyphenol flavonoids.

 

Modern science has discovered that phlorizidin can treat diabetes in animals and is thought to target the liver and help stimulate bile flow.

 

High glucose levels are known to impair bile production in the liver. Bile flow is important as the liver eliminates toxins into the bile as part of the detox process.

Antioxidants

The antioxidant effects of apple extracts have been compared to silymarin, the active ingredient  of the herb milk thistle, which is known to be good for the liver. Both are good at fighting free radicals but silymarin still had the edge.

Apples contain many antioxidants or phytonutrients including quercetin, catechin, phlorizin, and chlorogenic acid. Chlorogenic acid can prevent the oxidation of LDL cholesterol which can lead to atherosclerosis. (narrowing of arteries due to buil up of fats)

Cleansing effects of Fiber

Apples are high in insoluble fiber which helps cleanse the bowel and is a great solution for constipation and diverticulitis.  Pectin, a soluble fiber, binds to heavy metals and helps clear the body of food additives.

Keeping the bowels clean helps to prevent toxins from it overloading the liver.

 

AND of course a clean liver means that your metabolism speeds up and you burn fat much more efficiently. 

 

Hopefully this  article helps you to appreciate the importance of a very common fruit :-)

Benefits of Krill Oil

Krill oil is a supplemental source of powerful antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids and phosholipids derived from tiny crustaceans harvested largely in the Southern Ocean waters of the Antarctic. Krill oil proponents claim that it is essentially a superior form of omega-3s. Krill contain a rather unique reddish antioxidant called astaxanthin, and they're also rich in phospholipids, which help  emulsify fatty acids and enhance their absorption and retention.

A new study presented in the Journal of Nutrition appears to support this point of view. Research conducted in a group of overweight rats found that krill oil provoked a 42% decrease in fat (triglyceride) build-up in the hearts of the test rats. Fish oil only lead to a marginal decline in cardio-lipids of 2%. When the authors of the study examined the livers of these animals, they discovered a 60% reduction in fat in their livers, as opposed to 38% in the livers of rats fed  fish oil. The normalization of fat content in the heart and liver indicate potential benefits to overall heart function and an improvement in insulin sensitivity, which can be impaired in cases of fatty liver disease. In addition, the krill oil test subjects exhibited positive changes associated with a reduced "inflammatory response". 

When I looked over all of the reliable data I could find about krill oil, I came to the following conclusion. Krill oil seems to be an extremely promising antioxidant/omega-3 supplement. Substantial evidence suggests that the astaxanthin content of krill largely contributes to its net effect. Astaxanthin is the same carotenoid that gives wild salmon its pink hue. But there may also be something to the phospholipid content of this crustacean. That's the only explanation I've found as to why a lower dosage of KO could produce equal or greater effects than higher dosages of fish oil.

How to Lose Weight: High Intakes of Omega-3s Linked to Big Health Benefits

How to Lose Weight: High Intakes of Omega-3s Linked to Big Health Benefits

High Intakes of Omega-3s Linked to Big Health Benefits

Intakes of omega-3 essential fatty acids that exceed levels consumed by the general population in the United States may significantly reduce the risk of chronic disease, a new study with Yup’ik Eskimos suggests.

High levels of the omega-3 fatty acids  were associated with lower levels of triglycerides, as well as higher levels of HDL cholesterol, according to data from 357 Yup’ik Eskimos published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Higher levels of the fatty acids were also associated with decreased levels of markers of inflammation, such as C-reactive protein (CRP), which is produced in the liver and is a known marker for inflammation. Increased levels of CRP are a good predictor for the onset of both type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

We recommend Krill Oil as the best source of omega-3 fatty acids.  Including these fatty acids in your diet is crucial to maintaining good health.  

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Statins Can Deplete Your Levels Of This Heart-Healthy Nutrient

Statins Can Deplete Your Levels Of This Heart-Healthy Nutrient

Since many of my overweight customers and those with type II diabetes take statins to lower their cholesterol levels, I have included this useful information regarding statin drugs.

Cholesterol-lowering drugs are one of the most over-prescribed drugs on the market today. Statin drugs such as Lipitor^®, Pravachol^® and Crestor^® can significantly deplete your levels of the essential nutrient known as coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Research shows that these prescription drugs can lower your CoQ10 levels by up to 40 percent.

CoQ10, discovered in 1957, provides 95 percent of your body’s energy. And your heart requires up to 10 times more CoQ10 than any other organ in your body.

If CoQ10 levels drop, your skin cells get older faster… your lung cells choke… your liver cells fill with toxins… your brain cells start to shut down… and your heart cells may stop beating. For patients taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, damage like this has been seen in as little as 12 weeks, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association

More than 1,000 published studies report that this Nobel Prize-winning nutrient can help you:

• Strengthen and protect your heart
• Avoid brain problems
• Boost healthy blood circulation
• Maintain free and clear arteries
• Restore healthy heartbeats

The best form of CoQ10 to take is unbiquinol. You can purchase it at most health food stores or on line at a variety of popular sites, including www.swansonvitamins.com and many others.

By supplementing with CoQ10 patients have experienced remarkable clinical results. Within 30 days of taking the CoQ10 supplement, 75 percent of patients reported fewer heart rhythm disturbances, 66 percent of patients reported diminished chest pain and 50 percent fewer patients suffered from future cardiac events. Plus, after only eight weeks 87 percent of patients had restored heart function.

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Probiotics for Weight Loss

What I'm about to share with you is very powerful information. It is something so subtle but can make a world of difference in people who have that "stubborn" belly fat.
 
First, I'm going to tell you about the problem...it only makes sense to tell you the problem before I can give you a solution ;-)
 
Then I'm going to tell you what to do about it and also what to avoid to keep it from coming back.
 
HERE IT IS: 
 
Multiple studies are now showing that overweight people have different gut bacteria than slim people... weird, right? hang with me here...
 
These bacteria cause low grade inflammation in your body that makes you gain weight AND makes it even HARDER to lose weight. That sucks, right?
 
One family of bacteria in particular called:
Firmicutes help your body to extract calories from complex sugars and deposit those calories in fat.... OVERWEIGHT PEOPLE HAVE 20% MORE of this family than slim people. 
 
Sooo.... what's the fix? Balancing your normal gut bacteria.  Due to our awful diets, the majority of the population has an imbalance in their gut bacteria which causes all sorts of health problems that I'm not going to go into right now. That's also another reason why you have "skinny fat" people... this messed up gut bacteria makes it hard for EVERYONE to lose belly fat too. 
 
Here's how to balance your healthy bacteria in your gut:
 
Eliminate these things out of your diet and lifestyle as much as you can:
 
    *  Antibiotics
    * Chlorinated water
    * Antibacterial soap
    * Agricultural chemicals
    * Pollution
 
Eat these foods to help put good bacteria in your body so that it can "weed" out the bad bacteria:
   *  yogurt (the healthy kind)
   *  sauerkraut
   *  Lassi (an Indian yogurt drink,    traditionally enjoyed before dinner)
    * Fermented milk, such as kefir
    * Various pickled fermentations of cabbage, turnips, eggplant, cucumbers, onions, squash and carrots
    * Natto (fermented soy)
 
Make sure that these are NOT pasteurized because this kills alot of the good bacteria (probiotics) in it.
 
If these foods don't make a regular appearance in your body, a good probiotic can give your gut the healthy boost that it needs to help to shed that stubborn belly fat.
 
Some good probiotics I like and have used are:
Primal Defense by Garden Of Life
Anything by Metagenics
Anything from Standard Process
or a personal favorite of mine... Complete probiotics from Dr Mercola. See his product and video below.
 
http://probiotics.mercola.com/probiotics.html?aid=CD423


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Chromium - For controlling blood sugar and weight reductions

Chromium

Another weapon in nature’s arsenal of sugar fighters is
the mineral chromium. Chromium aids in digestion and
helps move blood glucose from the bloodstream into the
cells for energy. It also helps turn fats, carbohydrates, and
proteins into energy.


The results? Balanced blood sugar... fewer sugar cravings
and energy crashes... and improved fat metabolism, to name
a few. What’s more, chromium is critical for healthy insulin
function. Without enough chromium in your body, insulin
just doesn’t work properly.


In a study conducted at the Health and Medical Research
Foundation in San Antonio, Texas, researchers divided 154
patients into three groups to study the effects of chromium
on weight gain.


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Group “A” took 200 mcg daily of chromium for 12 weeks.
Group “B” took double the dosage—400 mcg daily—for the
same period. Those patients in Group “C” were given a
placebo.


The researchers wanted to measure the effect of taking
chromium on “body composition improvement,” or BCI.
The BCI indicates the increase in the ratio of lean muscle
mass to fat in the patient’s body.


In both groups taking chromium, the scientists reported
significantly higher positive changes in BCI compared to
those patients not taking the chromium!


Chromium exists in many foods including:


􀀀 Whole-grain breads and cereals
􀀀 Fresh fruits and vegetables
􀀀 Potatoes (especially in the skin)
􀀀 Brewer’s yeast
􀀀 Meats
􀀀 Cheeses
􀀀 Molasses


Despite the wide availability of chromium from food
sources, research shows that 90% of American adults have a
chromium deficient diet! Could this be a key reason why an
increasing number of Americans suffer blood sugar problems?

Banaba Leaf Extract - For controlling blood sugar and weight loss

Banaba Leaf Extract



Traditionally, people living in the Philippines, South
Asia, and India have brewed a banaba leaf tea to help
regulate blood sugar. In fact, some natural healers sing
its praises as a medicinal plant.


Medical scientists believe that banaba leaf’s beneficial
effects on blood sugar are due to its high concentration of
corosolic acid, a natural compound extracted from its leaves.
Corosolic acid mimics insulin by moving sugar out
of your bloodstream and into your cells. And numerous
scientific studies have proven banaba leaf’s effectiveness.


In one study, patients with blood sugar concerns took a
supplement containing banaba leaf or a placebo three times
a day for four weeks.


The placebo group had no change, but the banaba leaf
group achieved very good results for blood sugar balancing.
With banaba leaf helping control your blood sugar
fluctuations...
...You can also experience healthy weight loss. In fact, some
folks have reported an average of two to four pounds a month!

Gymnema Sylvestre

Gymnema Sylvestre

For more than 2,000 years, people in India have used the
herb Gymnema sylvestre to help control blood sugar. In fact,
the leaves of this climbing plant are prized by practitioners of
Ayurvedic medicine—the holistic system of healing developed
in India and practiced by renowned doctor, Deepak Chopra.
The herb is also called “gurmar,” which literally means
“destroyer of sugar” in Hindi. This name describes the way
that chewing the leaves interferes with your ability to taste
sweetness. Because this amazing herb decreases the sensation
of sweetness in many foods, this may reduce your
cravings for sugary snacks.
Recent scientific studies indicate Gymnema sylvestre
helps:
 
 Balance your fasting blood sugar level...
 Control hemoglobin A1c (average blood sugar) levels for
three months...
 Improve your body’s glycemic control...
Increase the effectiveness of insulin...


Gymnema sylvestre helps control abnormal blood sugar
levels by reducing your absorption of glucose. Just how
does it work?
The herb contains gymnemic acids, which are known to
suppress glucose absorption. Gymnema sylvestre also helps
your pancreas make more insulin to balance blood sugar levels.
These findings are backed by numerous clinical studies.
Dr. K. Baskaran published a study in the Journal of
Ethnopharmacology involving patients who took 400 mg
of Gymnema sylvestre extract daily for 18 to 20 months
along with their oral medications. This group showed a
significant reduction in their fasting blood sugar levels!
Scientific research confirms the powerful sugar busting
effects of Gymnema sylvestre!