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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