May Monthly News 2009

By Paula Hendricks - Nutritionist on May 8, 2009

PRODUCTS & SPECIALS

·         Protein Special of the Month: Wildberry Passion Protein Fruit Drink on sale. Sale price $9.90 for a box of 7.

·         Supplement Special of the Month:  DHEA is on sale.   We carry two capsule strengths:  7-Keto DHEA 25 mg #100 for sale price of $25.20 and 7-Keto DHEA 100 mg #60 for sale price of $36 (+ tax).  Read more about DHEA supplement benefits below.

·         New Product!  Peanut Butter Bar.   We brought this new product into the office for sale in April for a trial run and were not able to keep it on the shelf!  Due to its popularity, we will make this protein bar a permanent item for sale.  Ask for a sample while in the office.  150 calories and always 15 grams of protein.  $12 for a box of 7.

·          In Office Taste Test!  We will be doing a taste test on two new trial products against two that we currently carry:  Honey Nut Protein Cereal vs Cinnamon with a Hint of Vanilla Protein Cereal; Carmel Delight Protein Bar vs Caramel Crunch Protein Bar.  Please give us your feedback and help us decide the winners!

·          New Patient Special:  Wanted to get started on the program?  Know someone who does?  Get started for $195 and your first follow-up visit is free!  A savings of over $50.  Invest in your health and save money today.

FROM THE DOCTOR  

Paula, our daughter Mia, and I recently attended a scientific meeting of the Nutrition & Metabolism Society in South Carolina and heard presentations by several leading researchers on their recent discoveries of how our bodies respond to protein, carbohydrate and fat in our diet. One by one, detail by detail, their latest data reconfirmed that the human body responds best to a higher protein, lower carbohydrate intake, and that fat intake, saturated or otherwise, isn’t terribly important as long as carbohydrate intake is not excessive.

Of course, this shouldn’t come as a surprise since it confirmed in more elegant detail, conclusions drawn from previous research and is what we have long taught to family, friends, and patients. Still, it was reassuring to hear.  With new data in tow, our family returned home, reevaluated our diets, and made a few changes, specifically to our daily carbohydrate intake.   The following rules summarize the latest data research that supports our carbohydrate intake recommendations for optimum health, weight loss and long term maintenance.

Rule 1.  Your body does not require any carbohydrate intake to function.  Your liver will make any needed glucose from the amino acids in the protein you eat, which means you can live a long, healthy, vigorous life with zero carbohydrate in your diet.  You cannot, however, live without protein or fat in the diet.  Is this type of diet effective? Yes.  Will everyone follow this eating style?  Probably not – Rule 2 is more realistic. 

Rule 2.  Total carbohydrate intake should never exceed protein intake, day by day, meal by meal, and snack by snack.  Always keep carbohydrate grams less than protein grams at every meal.

Rule 3.  Total daily carbohydrate intake should not exceed 120 grams, and an intake of 70 grams is best for long-term maintenance.  Easily done if you choose your carbohydrates wisely.  For those patients on a Key Diet plan, stick to the eating prescription outlined for you.

Rule 4.  Avoid the ‘Bad Carbs’  – Stay away from the  ‘white stuff,’ namely sugars, anything made with flour such as bread, cakes, bagels, pastas, most cereals, etc., and most foods with a high glycemic index.  These foods do not promote satiety, have no or minimal nutritional value, and will put your body in insulin overload.

Rule 5.  Choose Vegetables for your Carbohydrate Intake – Eat a variety of colored vegetables that have no more than 10 carbohydrate grams per serving for long-term maintenance, and no more than 6 carbohydrate grams per serving while losing weight.   

Rule 6.  Eat Fruit Sparingly – Eat no more than one to two fruit servings per day for long-term maintenance.  Berries are best and what our primitive ancestors ate.  Citrus, apples and other low-glycemic fruits are good, too.

For more information and guidelines on good carbohydrates, review the ‘Vegetable Serving’ and ‘Other Carbohydrate Servings’ that are posted on our website or pick up a copy in the office at your next visit.

FROM THE NUTRITIONIST

·         Pick up a copy of the following today in our office or go to our website and download:

* Recipe of the Month – Chopped Salad.  Ready for summer and a light and delicious salad dish?  Try this popular and trendy salad found on restaurant menus all over town.  Our version is lower in calories and has optimum protein for a complete lunch or dinner meal (30 grams of protein per serving).  Enjoy!

* Quarterly Newsletter – Spring 2009.   “Did you know following a low-carbohydrate lifestyle can liberate you from diabetes, arthritis and obesity and from health problems associated with elevated cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar?”  Download this informative newsletter to learn more about which carbohydrates to eat, which ones to avoid, and how to find the “Net Carbs” in foods. 

·         Should you be supplementing with DHEA?   If you are over the age of 40, chances are you should be supplementing with this super anti-aging product.  What is DHEA?  In young healthy adults, DHEA is an abundantly produced prohormone, or hormone precursor, in the endocrine glands.  Much of it is converted to testosterone and estrogen.  Unfortunately, DHEA levels decline dramatically as we age, coincidentally with testosterone and estrogen decline and the onset of age-related diseases.  Studies show the decline of production is more prominent in men than women.  Low levels of DHEA have been associated with diseases of the nervous, cardiovascular and immune systems.  Recently published research findings have shown more favorable support for DHEA as an anti-aging supplement which includes mood enhancement and sexual function, alleviation of depression, increased bone mass, promotion of cardiovascular health and improvement of insulin sensitivity. – all diseases thought to be inevitable consequences of aging.    Ask your practitioners how much DHEA you should start supplementing with today. 

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May Recipe of the Month – Chopped Salad

By Paula Hendricks - Nutritionist on May 1, 2009

1.      In a bowl, season the raw chicken with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Let marinade for about 20 min.

2.      Mix the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl or pitcher and set aside.

3.      After the chicken has marinated, grill in a non-stick pan for 8-10 minutes, until cooked.

4.      Once cooled, cut the chicken into very small bite-sized pieces. 

5.      In a salad bowl, add all the ingredients and mix gently.  Add the salad dressing, and mix again.

6.      Divide the ingredients into four servings and serve with a garnish of fresh basil leaf and lemon wedge.

Nutritional Analysis:  Each serving contains approximately 330 calories, 31 grams of protein, 11 grams of carbohydrates, and 18 grams of fat. 

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