In talking with people all over the world about food, I've
come to the realization that most people truly want to eat
in a way that gives them great health and keeps them at a
normal weight.
But they just don't know what the heck to do anymore.
Everything they hear conflicts with everything else.
And what is considered healthy depends on who you're
listening to and what their motives are.
For instance, the food giants will say whatever they need
to in order to sell products. They would even claim that
eating shredded carpet is healthy if they boxed it and sold
it. Taco Bell's latest "drive thru diet" is evidence of
that.
But by far the biggest blunders in the healthy eating
advice world are:
"Carbs are no good--they make you fat." (usually spoken by
Atkins and other companies that sell low carb processed
foods)
and
"Fat is the enemy. Low-fat is the only way to go."
Neither could be further from the truth.
Here's why:
Your body NEEDS both.
Depending on the source, carbohydrates provide fiber, B-
complex vitamins and vitamins A and E, plus the minerals
magnesium, potassium, zinc, iron and selenium.
These nutrients are not "optional" when it comes to your
body--they're essential and you pay a dear price when
you're lacking them.
For instance, being low in B vitamins can cause fatigue,
muscle degeneration, mental deficiency, depression, skin
eruptions and headaches, among other things.
A zinc deficiency can lead to learning disabilities, poor
digestion, rashes, menstrual problems, depression, delayed
sexual development in kids, prostate problems, and erratic
behavior.
Low carb diets can cause these.
Similar things can be said about fats.
Fats are critical to your body for cellular function,
protecting your brain and nervous system, absorbing
vitamins and nutrients and maintaining fertility.
Not having enough fats causes brittle, aged-looking skin,
hair and nails, repeated infections, moodiness and--get
this--weight GAIN (I'll explain why in a moment).
The key to eating for blubber loss and great health is NOT
to stay away from carbs and fats...but to make sure the
ones you are eating are GOOD ones.
Good carbs vs. bad
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Good carbs are natural, unprocessed and unrefined whole
grains. They include whole wheat, oat, rye, spelt, quinoa,
barley, millet, buckwheat and brown (not white) rice.
These grains and products made from them provide the
essential nutrients I mentioned above, plus they taste
delicious.
Bad carbs, on the other hand, include white flour, white
rice and white sugar, and all products made from them. The
processing of the grains strips away all of the naturally
occurring nutrients and fiber. Some may be added back
after processing, but only a fraction of the amount that
was originally in the grain.
Refined carbohydrates are quickly converted to sugar in
your body and are easily stored as fat.
However, whole grains contain balanced amounts of protein,
fiber, vitamins and minerals. They're broken down more
slowly by your body and used more efficiently. Plus their
fiber helps encourage regular bowel movements and can
decrease your risk of colon cancer.
So next time you find yourself blindly counting carbs,
think instead about looking for good vs. bad carbs.
Fats--the good, bad and the ugly
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A moderate amount (2-3 tablespoons) of good fat each day
is vital.
Good fats include olive oil (preferably extra-virgin, cold
pressed), avocado, butter (yes--I said butter and NOT
margarine), flaxseed oil, fish oil, nuts and even meats and
dairy products.
These fats help you lose flab by turning off your body's
hormone messengers that direct fat storage, especially
around your midsection. (Bye bye spare tire.)
Healthy fats also help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels
WITHOUT lowering HDL (good) levels. Plus regular
consumption of them can help lower your risk of heart
disease, stroke and cancers.
Bad fats are processed fats--also known as hydrogenated or
partially hydrogenated fats and oils.
They contain trans-fatty acids, which are fats that are
not found in nature, so your body can't metabolize them.
Instead, they just accumulate; clog your arteries, and
cause inflammation, cell damage and heart attacks.
Nifty, huh?
These bad fats are found in deep fried foods, margarine,
baked goods, powdered and artificial coffee creamers, and
most processed (packaged) foods.
Look for the words "hydrogenated" or "partially
hydrogenated" on package labels. If you see it, do not buy
the product.
And don't be fooled by products that profess to be "low
fat." All that means is that they're lacking good,
essential fat, and the fat has probably been replaced by
sugar (a bad carb).
Isn't that cool, what the food giants do to try to fool us?
The manuals in the Great Taste No Pain eating system will
teach you about the health risks of bad fats and bad carbs,
plus give you delicious ways to incorporate more good ones
into your meals.
Many of the GTNP recipes are made with things like whole
grains, olive oil, butter and alternatives to hydrogenated
fats.
Don't swear off fats or carbs any longer--learn instead
what a smart choice is so you can make the smartest
choices.
I'll bet you start feeling a whole lot better and notice
your pants becoming looser very soon.
To your health,
Sherry Brescia
PS: Jocelyn's husband no longer spends $4 a pill for
Protonix thanks to Great Taste No Pain:
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Happy New Year, Sherry!
My husband has been taking Protonix for over 5 years and
after having lost our insurance, we couldn't afford to
renew his prescription (about $4.00 a pill!) So we decided
to research natural ways to remedy his GERD and IBS. After
hours of sifting through internet garbage, we ran across
your 4 day plan.
What a God-send! We followed the plan verbatim and he is
off his meds and feeling better than ever! He is sleeping
through the night and is acid balanced! Hooray!
So we quickly followed up and ordered the whole program
and are so pleasantly surprised that all the recipes we've
tried are as delicious as the initial meals were. Even my
kids are impressed!
To support my husband's efforts, I have been following the
plan as well, even though I have never suffered the way he
has. And boy am I glad I am-- I've already lost 6 pounds
and made it through the holidays not re-gaining any of it
and feeling great!
Thanks for this amazing plan, Sherry! We love it!
Jocelyn
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**The FDA has not evaluated all of these statements. The
contents of this email are not to be considered medical
advice and are for educational purposes only. If you are
experiencing health challenges, always consult your doctor
for medical advice and follow it even if it contradicts the
contents of this email.**
