September News 2009

By Paula Hendricks - Nutritionist on September 10, 2009

PRODUCTS & SPECIALS

·         For This Month Only!  All Prepaid Office Visit Packages on Sale!  Set a goal and keep on track this fall and take advantage of our prepaid office visit packages; 4, 12, or buddy visits.  Whether you are a new, established or returning patient, you can purchase these already discounted packages and receive an additional 10% off.  Decide, commit and succeed this fall and you will be better prepared for the holidays ahead.  Call or stop by the office and get prices on the various packages.  Don’t wait – this is only valid for the month of September.  Tell a friend – what a savings for someone who wants to get started this month. 

·         Protein Special of the Month:  Bulk Oatmeal and Hot Cocoa.  Start the day right for you and your family – Bulk Oatmeal and Hot Cocoa tubs are on sale this month!  While supplies last.  Get kids off to a great start:  mix one-two servings of Oatmeal protein with a half serving of regular whole oats; mix one-two servings of Hot Cocoa with ½ cut hot milk and ½ cup hot water. Each flavor has 15 grams of protein per serving.  Special Price of $22 each. Regular price – $26.

·         Supplement Special of the Month:  – Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Total Formula 2 for Women and Total Formula 3 for Men #60.  Boost your immune system and be ready to protect yourself from the upcoming flu season.  The whole family should be taking a multi-vitamin, multi-mineral.  Special Price $12.25 + tax. Regular price $14.50.

·          Our 20^th Anniversary Key Diet Book:    Purchase our latest Key Diet Book today for yourself or for friends and family.  The new version has up-to-date information on the best way to eat for long term health and wellness and new tips on exercise and motivation.  $14.95 + tax. 

FROM THE DOCTOR       

After 20 years of practicing bariatric medicine, my clinical observation confirms that patients who set goals and keep regular appointments are more successful than those that don’t.  Patients who commit, in spite of life’s obstacles, are more likely to keep regular appointments, follow their recommended diet and supplement regime, not skip breakfast, and maintain a regular exercise program.   

Patients who skip appointments tend to get off track, or have a minor slip, and set themselves up for complete mental failure.  I always tell my patients, “Don’t skip appointments just because you got off track.  A minor slip is not failure. It is just one event.  Move on and stay focused on your long-term goals.”  Success with managing your weight requires both commitment and persistence. Sometimes other arenas of life loom so large that one is distracted, and the focus on weight disappears temporarily, and the weight goes up. This will happen to everyone from time to time.   I do not think weight gain is failure.

Bottom line:   Lose the perfectionist mentality.  Weight management should not be set on an all or nothing, success or failure scale.  When you lose sight of your goal temporarily, it just means you have to recommit.  In fact, long-term success requires recommitment each and every day without fail.

            My goal is to keep you active, fit and healthy for the long-term.  Living a long, healthy life is also my personal goal and I have to work at it, too.  Sometimes I get off track, have a minor slip, and have to recommit.  I am not perfect, just like you, and need goals to keep me focused.  I look forward to seeing you in the office soon to discuss your goals.    

FROM THE NUTRITIONIST

·         Recipe of the Month – Spinach Scramble.   Growing up in the Bay Area, my family and I would frequent a restaurant called Original Joe’s. Whether it was for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, we often ordered one of our favorite dishes called “Joe’s Special,” which typically consisted of ground meat, spinach, onion and eggs.  We hope you enjoy my version of the “Special.” Pick up a copy in the office today or go to website and download.

·         Did You Know? – The Benefits of Probiotic Supplements and Probiotic Yogurt Intake.  Read more about the benefits of probiotics – pick up the latest Fall Did You Know? hand-out in the office today or download it.   

·         Quick Meal Ideas – School is back in session, football season is here, and time is limited.  Learn how to make some quick meals that will offer left-overs, or when the kids come home hungry from school, or for the gang watching football.  Download the following recipes at our website under Blog:

-          Taco Salad: make a double batch for dinner on Sunday and you have lunch or dinner for football Monday.

-          Individual Pizzas: these are fun and easy to make.  Let the kids create their own pizza.

-          Deviled Eggs:  these are a great breakfast, lunch or dinner snack.

For more quick meal ideas, look at our book of recipes while in the office.

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September 2009 News

By Paula Hendricks - Nutritionist on September 4, 2009

PRODUCTS & SPECIALS

·         For This Month Only!  All Prepaid Office Visit Packages on Sale!  Set a goal and keep on track this fall and take advantage of our prepaid office visit packages; 4, 12, or buddy visits.  Whether you are a new, established or returning patient, you can purchase these already discounted packages and receive an additional 10% off.  Decide, commit and succeed this fall and you will be better prepared for the holidays ahead.  Call or stop by the office and get prices on the various packages.  Don’t wait – this is only valid for the month of September.  Tell a friend – what a savings for someone who wants to get started this month. 

·         Protein Special of the Month:  Bulk Oatmeal and Hot Cocoa.  Start the day right for you and your family – Bulk Oatmeal and Hot Cocoa tubs are on sale this month!  While supplies last.  Get kids off to a great start:  mix one-two servings of Oatmeal protein with a half serving of regular whole oats; mix one-two servings of Hot Cocoa with ½ cut hot milk and ½ cup hot water. Each flavor has 15 grams of protein per serving.  Special Price of $22 each. Regular price – $26.

·         Supplement Special of the Month:  – Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Total Formula 2 for Women and Total Formula 3 for Men #60.  Boost your immune system and be ready to protect yourself from the upcoming flu season.  The whole family should be taking a multi-vitamin, multi-mineral.  Special Price $12.25 + tax. Regular price $14.50.

·          Our 20^th Anniversary Key Diet Book:    Purchase our latest Key Diet Book today for yourself or for friends and family.  The new version has up-to-date information on the best way to eat for long term health and wellness and new tips on exercise and motivation.  $14.95 + tax. 

FROM THE DOCTOR       

After 20 years of practicing bariatric medicine, my clinical observation confirms that patients who set goals and keep regular appointments are more successful than those that don’t.  Patients who commit, in spite of life’s obstacles, are more likely to keep regular appointments, follow their recommended diet and supplement regime, not skip breakfast, and maintain a regular exercise program.   

Patients who skip appointments tend to get off track, or have a minor slip, and set themselves up for complete mental failure.  I always tell my patients, “Don’t skip appointments just because you got off track.  A minor slip is not failure. It is just one event.  Move on and stay focused on your long-term goals.”  Success with managing your weight requires both commitment and persistence. Sometimes other arenas of life loom so large that one is distracted, and the focus on weight disappears temporarily, and the weight goes up. This will happen to everyone from time to time.   I do not think weight gain is failure.

Bottom line:   Lose the perfectionist mentality.  Weight management should not be set on an all or nothing, success or failure scale.  When you lose sight of your goal temporarily, it just means you have to recommit.  In fact, long-term success requires recommitment each and every day without fail.

            My goal is to keep you active, fit and healthy for the long-term.  Living a long, healthy life is also my goal, personally, and I have to work at it, too.  Sometimes I get off track, have a minor slip, and have to recommit.  I am not perfect, just like you, and I, too, need goals to keep me focused.  I look forward to seeing you in the office soon to discuss your goals.    

FROM THE NUTRITIONIST

·         Recipe of the Month – Spinach Scramble.   Growing up in the Bay Area, my family and I would frequent a restaurant called Original Joe’s. Whether it was for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, we often ordered one of our favorite dishes called “Joe’s Special,” which typically consisted of ground meat, spinach, onion and eggs.  We hope you enjoy my version of the “Special.” Pick up a copy in the office today or go to website and download.

·         Did You Know? – The Benefits of Probiotic Supplements and Probiotic Yogurt Intake.  Read more about the benefits of probiotics – pick up the latest Fall Did You Know? hand-out in the office today or download it.   

·         Quick Meal Ideas – School is back in session, football season is here, and time is limited.  Learn how to make some quick meals that will offer left-overs, or when the kids come home hungry from school, or for the gang watching football.  Download the following recipes at our website under Blog:

-          Taco Salad: make a double batch for dinner on Sunday and you have lunch or dinner for football Monday.

-          Individual Pizzas: these are fun and easy to make.  Let the kids create their own pizza.

-          Deviled Eggs:  these are a great breakfast, lunch or dinner snack.

For more quick meal ideas, look at our book of recipes while in the office.

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August Monthly News

By Paula Hendricks - Nutritionist on August 5, 2009

PRODUCTS & SPECIALS

·         Protein Special of the Month:  Just in time for back to school lunches – Crisp n’ Crunch bars are on sale, both the Cinnamon Crunch and Fudge Graham.  Each flavor has 15 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber.  These filling bars make great snacks or meals for all ages.  On sale for $10.80 (box of 7 bars).  Regular price – $12.00 

·         Supplement Special of the Month:  Pro-Flora Probiotics #30 – Special Price of $17.10 + tax.  What are probiotics and should you be taking them?  Read more about the benefits of supplementing with probiotics below or download the Late Summer 2009 handout on our website blog under Did You Know. 

·         Just Released – Our 20^th Anniversary Key Diet Book:    Purchase our latest Key Diet Book today for yourself or for friends and family.  The new version has up-to-date information on the best way to eat for long term health and wellness and new tips on exercise and motivation.  $14.95 + tax. 

·         Get Motivated and Come with a Friend or Family Member:  Ask us about our discounted Prepaid Buddy Office Visits. We offer packages of 4 or 12 visits.

FROM THE NUTRITIONIST

·         Recipe of the Month – Chicken Tostadas for Four!  Our family loves to eat Mexican food, especially chicken tostadas.  They are really tasty when you use fresh Pasilla chilies.  Each serving has 30+ grams of protein.  Pick up a copy in the office today or go to our website and download the recipe.  Enjoy!

·         Did You Know? – The Benefits of Probiotic Supplements and Probiotic Yogurt Intake.  Research studies suggest eating probiotic-containing yogurt or supplementing with probiotics stimulates a beneficial immune response, improving the body’s ability to ward off infections.  Maintaining a healthy immune system is extremely important today because of the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains and the emergence of new viral strains such as swine flu….   Read more about the benefits of probiotics – pick up the latest Did You Know? hand-out in the office today or download it from our website posted under our blog. 

·         Want your Kids to Succeed Physically and Academically in School?   It’s that time of the year again – school schedules, getting to bed earlier, the morning rush, purchasing back to school supplies, and signing up for school sports. And most importantly, sending the kids off to school with a nutritionally sound breakfast and healthy lunch to help them succeed both physically and academically.  Scientists show that good nutrition improves mental and physical abilities. In fact, multiple studies have shown that kids who skip breakfast are more likely to eat more during the day, have a higher body mass index, score poorly on tests, and be less physically active.  Help your kids succeed in school and in life by providing them with sound nutritional guidelines at an early age.  Be an example.  Breakfast is the more important meal of the day.  Start it with a good protein meal.

Get organized by planning ahead.  If morning time is too rushed, plan or prepare both breakfast and lunch the night before.  Have your kids help with the process.  Skip the cereal and milk and serve up some eggs with chopped ham and cheese, make a yogurt smoothie with high-protein Greek-style yogurt, or a low-carb burrito.  Make a healthy breakfast casserole, and divide into serving sizes that can be quickly heated for breakfast.  For lunch ideas, pick up a copy of our Lunch Choices for Kids hand-out at the office.  Want something quick, easy and healthy?  Take advantage of our special pricing on Crisp n’ Crunch bars for breakfast or lunch.  Kids also like the Chocolate and Vanilla Wafers, BBQ Cruncho’s, and the Ready-to-Drinks and Shake-n-Go’s. 

Know anyone who would be interested or would benefit from our Monthly Newsletter, Recipes of the Month, or Did You Know handouts?  If you do, have them sign up for our monthly email newsletter.  All they need to do is send us an email through our website and request we add them to our newsletter.  Or if you receive the newsletter, you can forward them the email link.  Share health with those you love. 

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July News – 2009

By Paula Hendricks - Nutritionist on July 3, 2009

PRODUCTS & SPECIALS

·         Protein Special of the Month:  Stock up on the light and refreshing concentrate flavors on sale this month:  Orange and Peach Mango.  Sale price:  $11.25 for a box of 7.  Regular price:  $12.50

·         Supplement Special of the Month:  B12 Sublinguals - “The Energy Supplement.”  If you are in need of a little extra energy during the upcoming lazy summer days, try the B12 sublinguals.  Sale price:  $15.00.  Regular price: $18.00 Read more about B12 below under From the Nutritionist.

FROM THE DOCTOR  More News on Vitamin D – “The Sunshine Vitamin”

Vitamin D continues to be a hot research topic with 170 scientific papers published in the last 30 days, and 580 in the last 90 days. Studies show that if you go out in the summer sun in your bathing suit until your skin just begins to turn pink, you make between 10,000 and 50,000 units of vitamin D3 in your skin – a reasonable average from all the studies is 20,000 units. That means a few minutes in the summer sun produces 100 times more vitamin D than the recommended dietary allowance. In spite of this amazing human ability to produce vitamin D, the majority of the population is vitamin D deficient. Why? A major reason is most of us rarely get total body sun exposure and when we do, we’re slathered with sunscreen which blocks vitamin D production in the skin.

Vitamin D3, once made in the skin or taken as a capsule, is rapidly converted to calcitriol or 25-hydroxy vitamin D, which can be measured with a blood level. 25-hydroxy vitamin D interacts with over 2000 genes in the human body (about 10% of our genetic makeup). The list of human diseases in which lack of vitamin D may contribute to the pathology continues to grow as researchers probe vitamin D – gene interactions. The complete list is amazing and too long to repeat here, but a short list includes breast cancer (multiple cancers in fact), asthma, osteoporosis, heart failure, viral infections including influenza, immune deficiency, chronic pain, celiac disease, depression and diabetes!

I recommend every adult should take an extra 5000 IU of vitamin D3 daily with their calcium. If you have questions, ask me or another practitioner at your next visit.

FROM THE NUTRITIONIST  Recipe of the Month    /   Supplementing with B12

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

* Recipe of the Month – Cheeseburger Cobb Salad!  Love the flavor of an outdoor-grilled cheeseburger and a side of fries? Try making this delicious, easy-to-prepare recipe this summer with an abundance of fresh vegetable garnishes.  Just in time for a 4^th of July picnic.  The Cheeseburger Cobb has become a family favorite for us.  We like to serve it with a side dish of oven-baked, spicy-seasoned sweet potatoes.  For those of you on the VLCD, serve without the potatoes until you transition to the LCD.  Each serving has 30+ grams of protein.  Enjoy!

·         Supplementing with Vitamin B12:  Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) has always been known as the “energy” or longevity vitamin as it often increases energy levels, whether consuming it from foods or supplementing.  B12 is essential for the health of the entire nervous system, stimulates growth in children, and needed for the formation of red blood cells.  B12 also stimulates the utilization of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates and assists in the function of iron in the body. The best sources for Vitamin B12 come from animal protein foods such as meats, most fish, crabs and oysters, egg yolk, and milk products.  Organ meats (liver, heart and kidneys) are particularly high in B12.  Strict vegetarians must supplement with B12 or they become deficient and can become anemic (low iron in the blood).  If you have been ill, feeling tired, or are traveling soon, we recommend supplementing with Vitamin B12.  You can also ask for a B12 injection when you stop by and visit the office (patients only). 

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June 2009 News

By Paula Hendricks - Nutritionist on June 3, 2009

PRODUCTS & SPECIALS

·         Protein Special of the Month:  Due to the popularity of this product last month, we will continue to offer the Wild Berry Passion protein drink at the special price of $9.90 for a box of 7 packets.

·         And The Winners are…Caramel Crunch and Cinnamon Vanilla Cereal!  Winning by a landslide in our taste test last month, both the Caramel Crunch Bar and Cinnamon Vanilla Cereal will be available for purchase next week at a special introductory price. 

·         Supplement Special of the Month:  DHEA is on sale again this month!  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 on our blog in the May News.

FROM THE DOCTOR  

Does eating fat make you fat?

Fat, an essential nutrient, is found in food from both plant and animal sources. Each fat molecule consists of three fatty acid chains held together by glycerol. Fatty acids may be saturated, mono-unsaturated, or poly-unsaturated; all three of these are natural fats.  Essential fatty acids, those the human body cannot create include both omega-3 and omega-6, are both poly-unsaturated fats and must be consumed in the diet.  Therefore, fat intake must be an essential part of your diet.

Omega-3 fat is found in salmon and other cold water fish, walnuts and flaxseed.  Omega-6 fat is abundant in the diet and found in many vegetables and vegetable oils.   Taking an omega-3 and omega-6 supplement in addition to food intake is recommended to ensure you will not become deficient in these important fats while on a weight reduction plan. 

The theory that eating fat makes you fat couldn’t be further from the truth.  Excess fat intake alone is rarely the cause of obesity.  Excess carbohydrate intake, particularly in the form of sugars and grain products, is more often the cause of excess fat accumulation leading to obesity. The fat in cookies, cakes, crackers, and other highly processed foods adds to the calories, but doesn’t create the internal metabolic havoc these high carbohydrates sugars and flours do.  Fat intake is important and essential for good health; processed carbohydrates laden with fat are not.

Another caveat is to stay away from what we call “The Bad Fats,” the hydrogenated and trans-fats.  These are not natural fats and are harmful to the body.  Hydrogenated fats are typically found in high carbohydrate foods, bottled salad dressings, imitation low-fat and non-fat sour creams, margarine, and coffee creamer foods, and other highly processed foods.  Always read labels to determine which foods have harmful fats and avoid them.

Does eating fat make you fat?  No.  In fact, if you don’t eat the right kinds of fats, you are setting yourself up for a host of illnesses including arthritis, asthma, allergies, diabetes, and dementia.  Don’t be afraid to eat this important and essential nutrient. 

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 – Fish Tacos for Four!  We love to serve these light and refreshing fish tacos for dinner out on the patio on warm summer nights.  They are easy to make and low in calories and carbohydrates.  All the ingredients can be purchased at Trader Joe’s – one stop shopping.  Each serving has 30+ grams of protein.  Enjoy!

·         Omega-3 Fatty Acids Study: According to a study from the University of Barcelona and reported in Science Daily, an omega-3 rich diet can improve insulin tolerance and reduce obese people’s liver complications due to the protective formations in the liver from the omega-3 fatty acids.  Another reason to eat your essential fatty acids and supplement with Marine Fish Oils for omega-3.  

FROM THE PRACTITIONER

Everybody knows salt is bad, so why do we insist you take it?  For those patients who are on the VLCD Key Diet, please visit our website at www.hendricksforhealth.com, click on our Blog to read more about the essential mineral sodium by our practitioner Cheryl Mitchell, PA-C.  Or ask for a copy when you visit the office.    

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Everybody knows salt is bad, so why do we insist you take it? written by Practitioner Cheryl Mitchell, Physician Assistant-C

By Paula Hendricks - Nutritionist on June 3, 2009

Good sources of salt are:

        Bouillon

        V-8 juice

        Dill pickles

        Salt tabs

        Jerky

Poor sources of salt are:

        Salting your food.  The food will taste way too salty before you get much salt.

        Diet soda

        Protein packets (except our Beef Vegetable Soup)

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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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Monthly Newsletter – April 2009

By Paula Hendricks - Nutritionist on April 1, 2009

PRODUCTS & SPECIALS

·         Special Protein of the Month:  Pink lemonade for spring is on sale.  Sale price $9.90 for a box of 7.

·         Special Supplement of the Month:  Extended Sale due to popularity.  Buy a bottle of Super Omega-3 EPA/DHA with Sesame Lignans and Olive Fruit Extract on sale for $27, 15% off original price of $32.  (EPA 350 mg/DHA 250 mg per capsule, 120 capsules per bottle). Read below about the benefits of omega-3s.  .

·         New Protein Product:  Peanut Butter Bar.   Ask for a sample while in the office.  Tastes like a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup but only 150 calories and always 15 grams of protein.  It is delicious!  $12 for a box of 7.

·         Coming Soon!  If you are a fan of the Shake N Go products, Proticcino and Lemon Razzy, you will love this new flavor – Grapefruit.  Tasting notes from staff: very refreshing, thirst quenching, and light.  In store for sale soon.

FROM THE DOCTOR

Protein is an important part of daily nutrition for every meal and snack. One can fulfill nutrient needs on a once-a-day basis for fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals since the body has mechanisms for storage of each of these nutrients; however, the body has no similar ability to store a daily protein supply.  To maintain healthy muscles and bones for adults, it is critical to consume at least 30 grams of protein at both the morning and evening meals, and smaller doses of protein snacks throughout the day.    

30 grams at the breakfast meal is critically important in order to stop the protein breakdown occurring after an overnight fast and to renew protein building. Between meal protein snacks of 15 grams are typically sufficient to continue protein renewal in the intervals between the two larger meals. 30 grams at the evening meal assures continuation of protein building after workouts and daily activities.

30 grams of protein at breakfast is also critical to suppress appetite and help decrease daily food intake. In other words, if you eat 30 grams of protein for breakfast, you will be less hungry all day and will likely eat fewer total calories.

Protein intake should be of high quality, rich in leucine, iso-leucine, and valine, the branched chain amino acids. High quality protein can be found in meat, egg, and milk products. Vegetable protein has much lower amounts of the branched chain amino acids, is not of high quality, and is inferior for starting protein building and in starting the metabolism of sugars and other carbohydrates.  Our Advice – Always get your daily protein quota and always start with 30 grams for breakfast within an hour after you awaken.

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 – Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms.  Great portion-controlled meal for a gathering or for multiple dinners – you can cook it in the oven or on the grill outside.      

* 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. 

·         Save Money – Invest in your Health Today.  Weight loss saves dieters money and much more.  Losing weight and getting healthy will help cut your costs for medical appointments, missed time from work, and prescription medications to name a few.  By reducing your weight, you will spend less on food especially if you eat breakfast at home, pack a lunch, and plan your dinners wisely.  What if you were laid off work today?  Wouldn’t you be more optimistic about your chances of finding a new job easier if you were closer to an ideal weight instead of overweight and unhealthy?  A potential employer may think so. Invest in your health and save money today. 

·         Supplement with Omega-3s.  Consuming a healthy diet with a lower intake of saturated fats (butter, fatty beef, etc.), a higher intake of certain monounsaturated fats (olive oil, nuts, etc.), and supplementing with marine-based omega-3 fatty acids provides huge cardio-protective benefits, in addition to reduced symptoms associated with inflammatory diseases (arthritis, allergies, asthma, etc.), attention deficit disorder, depression, and compromised immune systems.  Our Advice – Consume at least 2 servings of omega-3 rich fish (salmon, etc.) each week in addition to supplementing with marine lipids to provide your body with at least 1400 mg EPA/1000 mg DHA daily ( i.e. 4 capsules daily but you can skip the supplements on the days you consume omega-3 rich fish). 

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March Newsletter

By Paula Hendricks - Nutritionist on March 2, 2009

PRODUCTS & SPECIALS

·         Special Protein of the Month:  Chicken Noodle soup is back on the shelves and on sale this month!  Pick up a box or two at 10% off the regular price.  Sale price $9.90 for a box of 7.

·         Special Supplement of the Month:  Buy a bottle of Super Omega-3 EPA/DHA with Sesame Lignans and Olive Fruit Extract on sale for $27, 15% off original price of $32.  (EPA 350 mg/DHA 250 mg per capsule, 120 capsules per bottle). Take advantage of this great price and stock up.  Read below about the benefits of omega-3s.

·         New Protein Product:  Chicken with Pasta.   Come into the office and ask for a sample of our new soup today.  90 calories and always  15 grams of protein.  It is delicious! 

·         New Patient Special:  Know someone who wants to start our program?  For the month of March, we are offering a discounted office visit, $150, to get started in addition to a free EKG!  (A $95 value savings) If the patient already has an EKG, we will apply the $60 EKG value in credit towards any products purchased. Spread the word.  We always offer a $50 credit towards product purchases for any patient who refers someone to our office.  It is our way of saying, “Thank you for believing in us and cheers to your health!” 

·         Voluntary Recall:  Product vendor, Robard Corporation, has requested that we remove their product, Peanut Crisp ‘N Crunch Bar, for sale in our office.  The company hopes to have it available for sell again in May.  There is no need to worry about consuming any of these bars that you may have already purchased; however if you feel uncomfortable consuming them, please bring them back to our office for a full refund.

FROM THE NUTRITIONIST

·         Pick up a copy of the following today in our office or at the blog section of our website, download:

* Recipe of the Month – Chile Verde Stew.  A delicious comfort food that warms you up on these cold winter nights; it’s easy to make, low-calorie, and a great left-over meal too. Just pull out the slow cooker or crock pot, put the ingredients in and let it simmer for the day.  Great meal for a family/friend gathering.   

* Did You Know? hand-out on Goal Setting.  Studies show that people who set goals for weight loss and exercise are twice as likely to reach them.  Read how.

·         New Supplement:  Resveratrol Capsules.  What is it?  It is a health-promoting compound (potent antioxidant) found in grapes, thought to increase life span and reduce the toxic effects of a high-fat diet.  Scientists believe resveratrol may be the key component in the French Paradox; high intakes of red wine coupled with a high-fat diet and a reduced incidence of heart disease among those who follow this common French eating style.  Why should you take it in supplement form?   With the wide-spread use of pesticides today, the amount found in grapes has diminished greatly.  And while on the VLCD, it is recommended that you NOT drink red wine or eat fruit, where resveratrol is found.  Other benefits may include:  improved insulin sensitivity, enhanced cell mitochondrial function (aids in fat burning), reduced expression of inflammatory factors seen in arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, and other neurodegenerative conditions.  We recommend taking up to 250 mg daily.  Special introductory price of $30 (100 mg. per capsule, #60 per bottle) 

·         Supplement with Omega-3s.  Consuming a healthy diet with a lower intake of saturated fats (butter, fatty beef, etc.), a higher intake of certain monounsaturated fats (olive oil, nuts, etc.), and supplementing with marine-based omega-3 fatty acids provides huge cardio-protective benefits.  In addition, studies indicate that people with inflammatory diseases (arthritis, allergies, asthma, etc.), attention deficit disorder, depression, and compromised immune systems have reduced symptoms when using this supplement. It is recommended that at least 2 servings of omega-3 rich fish (salmon, etc.) be consumed each week in addition to supplementing with marine lipids to provide your body with at least 1400 mg EPA/1000 mg DHA daily ( i.e. 4 capsules daily but you can skip the supplements on the days you consume omega-3 rich fish). 

COMPANY NEWS

·         Testimonials from patients are on our blog.  Scroll down and read how one patient succeeded on our program and continues to maintain his healthy lifestyle. 

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·         Questions?  Email us at info@hendricksforhealth.com.                                                                                 2009

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