NEW PRODUCT SAMPLES – BREAKFAST PASTRY – in 2 flavors; Lemon and Cinnamon 

These delicious breakfast pastries can be perfect for patients on a maintenance diet, for diabetic patients and the whole family in general. Young kids and college kids will find these pastries irresistible, tasty and convenient. Each bar contains 15 grams of protein and 18 grams of carbs (12 grams are sugar alcohols which don’t affect blood sugar levels).  Come in and taste a sample today.  If you love them, tell us.   

 

PROTEIN PRODUCT SPECIAL OF THE MONTH – OATMEAL is on sale just in time for fall! 

Get ready for the cool weather with tasty oatmeal protein in flavors of Cinnamon Spice and Maple Brown Sugar.  Specially priced this month at $9.90 for a box of 7 (regular price $11.50).  For a bigger savings, try a 20-serving canister of the Maple Brown Sugar flavor for $22.95 (regular price $26) and make a 30-gram protein breakfast meal.  

 

WINNERS OF “SETBACKS AND DERAILMENTS” STORY HAVE BEEN CHOSEN!   Last month we had a contest asking for stories about how patients overcome personal setbacks and still able keep on track with their weight loss goals.  We had several winners who sent in their response about how they overcome difficulties with their personal goals.  We know their stories will inspire you and hopefully give you some ideas on how you too can keep you focused and on track towards your goals.  Be sure and read the next enews coming your way soon. 

 

FROM THE DOCTOR – Ed J. Hendricks, MD     “Fat does NOT make you fat.”

     Most Americans have been programmed to eat low-fat or fat-free for the last five decades because fat was considered taboo.  Eating fats was believed to cause many illnesses, from heart disease to obesity.  These ideas came from research done decades ago. Fortunately, more recent studies have confirmed that fat is NOT the culprit but is actually a very important nutrient for good health.  Fat consumption provides the essential fatty acids our bodies need to function smoothly, especially for hormone and brain function, physical and mental energy, fat soluble vitamin absorption, and satiety.  Without fat in the diet, food tastes bland, vitamins are not readily absorbed, hunger comes more quickly, and hormones become dysfunctional creating a host of abnormal health problems.    

     If we eat insufficient fat in our daily diet, we compensate by eating more carbohydrates.  Of course after being on a low-carbohydrate diet for weight loss, everyone wants to eat more carbohydrates but most of us can only increase carbohydrates by small amounts after weight loss before starting to gain again. In order to maintain a healthy weight, instead of just adding more carbohydrates back into the diet, it is very important to add more saturated, polyunsaturated, and monounsaturated fat.  Each of these fats is important and has a purpose in the body. The only bad fat is trans-fat, typically found in highly processed carbohydrate foods.

     Butter, cheese, egg yolks, animal fats, fish oil, dark chocolate, nuts and seeds are rich in saturated fat in addition to poly- and monounsaturated fat.  Wild salmon, egg yolks, walnuts and flaxseed are rich in polyunsaturated fats (omega-3) but also contain saturated fat.  Olive oil, avocado, and canola oil are rich in monounsaturated fat but also contain saturated and polyunsaturated fat. The point is that all of the foods listed above are nutrient-rich with various fats and it is important to consume them daily. A low, good-quality carbohydrate, optimum fat and optimum protein eating style will lower your cholesterol and decrease your lifetime risk for stroke, heart attack, diabetes, and obesity.  

    Bottom line – Continue on a low-carb eating style on maintenance by eating more fat grams than carbohydrate grams. If you have questions, consult with Dr. Hendricks or one of our practitioners for direction.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECIPE OF THE MONTH – Power Mini Muffins - Makes 36

 

This is another get-your-family-to-eat-healthier recipe. I have adopted this recipe from the The Low-Carb Comfort Food Cookbook by Michael and Mary Eades, both MDs.  Enjoy on any of the Key Diets as a fat serving.  Download a copy from our website or pick up a copy in the office.