Another reason to eat real food, the large food companies have learned a few things from the cigarette companies, mainly how to manipulate ingredients and make their products (I won't call them food) highly addictive. A chicken sandwich at Carl's Jr. has over 100 ingredients (most of these are not really good for you or remotely food related). General Mills strawberry fruit snacks don't even contain strawberries. I bet you can't even pronounce most of the ingredients.
This mass consumption of these chemical laced fake foods can lead to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, alzheimer's, etc.....
What can you do? Fight with your pocket book. Buy real food, support your farmers market, shop at a local food co-op, grow a garden. Not only will you be healthier but you will also have peace of mind knowing that you are not poisoning your loved ones.
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2013/02/24/magazine/the-extraordinary-science-of-junk-food.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
http://foodbabe.com/2014/09/17/general-mills-or-generally-toxic-after-you-see-this-product-i-know-which-one-youll-choose/
http://authoritynutrition.com/9-ways-that-processed-foods-are-killing-people/
http://www.utahcoop.org
best of health,
emmett
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Brain Health
New Info on Brain Health
The cost of alzheimer's disease in the US is now over $250 billion per year. It is the most expensive condition in the nation and also the fastest growing. Yet, it is preventable. Listen to the following podcast with Dr. David Perlmutter as he talks about the latest research and how you can prevent alzheimer's and other types of dementia. He shares recent research including Tufts School of Medicine that a high carbohydrate diet is associated with a 89% increased risk of dementia, while a high fat diet decreases your risk by 44%. If you are concerned with brain health and dementia please listen to the following interview.
In addition to nutrition, exercise if one of the best things you can do for your brain (any type of exercise that you like).
best of health,
emmett
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Spiralize!
Looking to eat more veggies. I am not the greatest cook but the veggie spiralizer really helps turn your summer veggies into a great meal. . The spiralizer allows you to turn zucchini, cucumbers, carrots, etc., into a very healthy meal. Once you shred the veggie into noodles just add olive oil, salsa, spices, or whatever you want into a healthy low carb meal. IF you want protein just add a couple of eggs, cold shrimp, etc.. Takes about 1 minute to shred each vegetable and is easy to clean.
I am not an expert gardener either, however along the Wasatch Front, Kale and Zucchini are two crops that give you a big yield with a minimum amount or work.
best of health,
emmett
I am not an expert gardener either, however along the Wasatch Front, Kale and Zucchini are two crops that give you a big yield with a minimum amount or work.
best of health,
emmett
Sunday, July 20, 2014
HIKE!
There are many physical and mental benefits to hiking. It is my number one activity and I will definitely vouch for the following benefits. It is something almost anyone can do, if you have knee or back problems hiking with poles will often help. If you live in the Wasatch Front there are literally hundreds of hiking trails within 60 minutes.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/18/how-taking-a-hike-can-mak_n_5584809.html?&ir=Green&ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000048
best of health,
emmett
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/18/how-taking-a-hike-can-mak_n_5584809.html?&ir=Green&ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000048
best of health,
emmett
Thursday, June 26, 2014
EAT more FAT!
The latest time magazine cover "Eat Butter", is the war on fat over? For the past half century saturated fat and cholesterol have been vilified as the primary cause of heart disease. During that time Americans have gone from 30% overweight to almost 80% overweight. The experts got it wrong. Fat is not the problem. Processed foods, sugar, refined carbohydrates, processed carbohydrates, anything that immediately breaks down into sugar is the problem. Over consumption of refined carbohydrates leads to type II diabetes, heart disease, dental disease, autoimmune problems. dementia, alzheimer's, cancers, etc.
The fat you really need to avoid is trans fat (artificial fat). If you see the word hydrogenated this means trans. You won't find trans fat in REAL food. Vegetable oils are also a problem. They are often processed to trans fats by hydrogenating them at high temps. They also are made from genetically modified crops such as corn, soy, canola, etc. They contain high amounts of Omega 6 fatty acids which can lead to inflammation and other health problems. You need saturated fat (animal fat, coconut oil, shellfish) and cholesterol for hormone production as well as the health of you brain, nervous system, and immune system. Monounsaturated fat (think olive oil, nuts, seeds, etc.) provides protection from heart disease and several types of cancer. Omega 3 fatty acids found in fish are very important to your brain health (wild salmon, krill oil, cold water fish oil). Omega 3 fatty acids found in nuts and seeds (chia and flax seeds especially) can help maintain a normal metabolism.
The answer is to eat REAL, unprocessed food. Eat fruits and vegetables, organic if you are eating the skin. Eat animal products that are wild caught, grass fed, pastured, etc. Cows, buffalo, elk, etc. are herbivores, they are meant to eat grass, not corn and soy. Buy grass fed whenever possible. Fish are meant to eat bugs, worms, algae, etc., buy wild caught fish. If you don't have access to wild caught fish buy high potency fish or krill oil, this is a great source of omega 3 fatty acids. Chickens are omnivores, they are meant to eat bugs, seeds, grass, whatever they can scratch up, buy pastured eggs (from chickens that are out in the fields). Eat a variety of nuts and seeds, organic if possible. Eat coconut, it is extremely healthy and tasty, eat only organic grass fed butter, yogurt and kefir. Drink only grass fed, organic milk, or substitute almond or coconut milk.
EAT REAL UNPROCESSED FOODS!
best of health,
emmett
The fat you really need to avoid is trans fat (artificial fat). If you see the word hydrogenated this means trans. You won't find trans fat in REAL food. Vegetable oils are also a problem. They are often processed to trans fats by hydrogenating them at high temps. They also are made from genetically modified crops such as corn, soy, canola, etc. They contain high amounts of Omega 6 fatty acids which can lead to inflammation and other health problems. You need saturated fat (animal fat, coconut oil, shellfish) and cholesterol for hormone production as well as the health of you brain, nervous system, and immune system. Monounsaturated fat (think olive oil, nuts, seeds, etc.) provides protection from heart disease and several types of cancer. Omega 3 fatty acids found in fish are very important to your brain health (wild salmon, krill oil, cold water fish oil). Omega 3 fatty acids found in nuts and seeds (chia and flax seeds especially) can help maintain a normal metabolism.
The answer is to eat REAL, unprocessed food. Eat fruits and vegetables, organic if you are eating the skin. Eat animal products that are wild caught, grass fed, pastured, etc. Cows, buffalo, elk, etc. are herbivores, they are meant to eat grass, not corn and soy. Buy grass fed whenever possible. Fish are meant to eat bugs, worms, algae, etc., buy wild caught fish. If you don't have access to wild caught fish buy high potency fish or krill oil, this is a great source of omega 3 fatty acids. Chickens are omnivores, they are meant to eat bugs, seeds, grass, whatever they can scratch up, buy pastured eggs (from chickens that are out in the fields). Eat a variety of nuts and seeds, organic if possible. Eat coconut, it is extremely healthy and tasty, eat only organic grass fed butter, yogurt and kefir. Drink only grass fed, organic milk, or substitute almond or coconut milk.
EAT REAL UNPROCESSED FOODS!
best of health,
emmett
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
WHY WE GET FAT!
INSULIN and BODY FAT
Almost 80% of Americans are obese or overweight. WHY? There are gyms and diet programs everywhere. There can be medical issues such as hypothyroidism, side effects of medications, hormonal changes, etc. There are many reasons from a socioeconomic standpoint, fast food, candy, soda, convenience stores, junk food, etc.. From a physiological standpoint the primary reason we get fat is insulin. Insulin is produced by your pancreas in response to rising blood sugar. At high levels insulin acts like a drug and converts most of your food intake into body fat. If you control your insulin production you will reduce your body fat. If you control your insulin you can solve many health related issues. Many Dr.'s feel that fasting insulin is most important blood test you can get.
HOW?
1. Eat less carbofydrates. Our body produces insulin in response to dietary sugars, grains, etc., any food that has a large number of carbohydrates per serving has a high glycemic load (measure of the sugar content per serving). Avoid foods which go into double digits for their glycemic load. In general leafy green veggies, most fruits, and foods high in protein and fat, have a low glycemic load.
http://www.alsearsmd.com/glycemic-index/
2. Eat More Fiber. Try and slow down your daily intake of sugars by eating fiber-rich meals. Consume meals that consist of beans, fruits, and especially vegetables.
3. Eat More Fat. Yes, there are "healthy" fats out there (monounsaturated, omega 3 polyunsaturated, and saturated, but you just have to research to find the real kind (not trans fats, not omega 6 polyunsaturated such as corn oil, vegetable oils , soybean oil, margerine, etc.). Saturated fats have been vilified for last 30 years but actually they are good for you, because your body needs a consistent amount each day. Saturated fats are the building blocks for most hormones, especially the ones that promote extra fat loss. They also promote neurogenesis (development of nerve and brain matter) which can help improve brain function (read the book Brain Grain).
4. Sleep. More sleep means stable insulin levels, improved hormone production, and less appetite. Try to consistently get at least 7 hours per night. Research has shown that less then 6 hours can lead to increased body fat levels.
best of health,
emmett
http://www.alsearsmd.com/glycemic-index/
2. Eat More Fiber. Try and slow down your daily intake of sugars by eating fiber-rich meals. Consume meals that consist of beans, fruits, and especially vegetables.
3. Eat More Fat. Yes, there are "healthy" fats out there (monounsaturated, omega 3 polyunsaturated, and saturated, but you just have to research to find the real kind (not trans fats, not omega 6 polyunsaturated such as corn oil, vegetable oils , soybean oil, margerine, etc.). Saturated fats have been vilified for last 30 years but actually they are good for you, because your body needs a consistent amount each day. Saturated fats are the building blocks for most hormones, especially the ones that promote extra fat loss. They also promote neurogenesis (development of nerve and brain matter) which can help improve brain function (read the book Brain Grain).
4. Sleep. More sleep means stable insulin levels, improved hormone production, and less appetite. Try to consistently get at least 7 hours per night. Research has shown that less then 6 hours can lead to increased body fat levels.
best of health,
emmett
Sunday, May 11, 2014
BRAIN HEALTH and GLUTEN
Dr. Perlmutter on Dr. Oz show
Great Video - Please Watch
best of health
emmett
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