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Risky Burger Business
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dibeties -i have been told by a dr. most dibeties is inheritied threw our family genes and a person who has a parent with it is at risk to get it but if you have two parents that have a histroy you have a very high risk of getting it! but diet can play apart in it also but the family gene thing ranks higher.
For those of us who follow a low-carb diet, we absolutely DO believe it's the REFINED carbs and STARCHES (buns and fries from that fast food meal) that cause the insulin spikes that make us not only STORE fat (insulin is our fat storage hormone), but it also causes our TRIG to rise and therefore THAT is the TRUE cause of the bad cholesterol problems and even the diabetes (as the TRIG are certainly tied into the sugars in our blood).
If it weren't so, than why does following a low carb diet cause such DRAMATIC differences in blood cholesterols and blood sugars??? My husband has gone OFF of his Lipitor and my 16 year old daughter has lost 60lbs and gone OFF of her diabetic meds following this diet (with the doctors approval of course). It's a miracle! Not really - it's just a natural course of "treatment".
DUH! Show me the person what doesn't know eating red meat, fried foods, refined grains and soda will give them heart disease and diabetes... Everything said in this article is common sense. If you eat 2 hamburger patties and soda EVERYDAY of course you're going to increase your risk of heart disease and diabetes!
I have a question, more than a comment. Everyone knows that soda pop is not good for you, also fries. What I want to know is if you eat just a burger you know like a big mac, two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickle, onion, on a seasame seed bun. Then take an apple and some water and call that lunch. How would that change the equation. Other words what makes the hamburger so bad, or is it all the stuff we usually eat with it?
The problem is not the BURGER (or even the bun, fries and drink). The problem is a steady diet of all of the above. Depriving oneself of all less than healthy yet pleasureable foods is not the answer either. Many people can sustain that for a period of time, but not indefinitely, which give way to yo-yo dieting.
I eat very little red mean (in truth I don't care for it much, so that helps) but every once in a while, I want a good burger. There's a nearby restaurant that gets fresh ground beef daily, serves their burgers on whole grain english muffins and they can be ordered with either fries or a side salad. I endulge two, maybe three times per year and that satisfies me. A marathoner, I am a lean 120 lbs with fairly low cholesterol.
Everyone has their drug of choice, though, and my sympathies go out to those for whom it is Mickey D's.
After I found out I had diabetes and high cholesterol I immediately changed my diet. It did take a year because you are given a bunch of phamplets and told to read and do. Well, did that and my A1C level is a 6.4 and my cholesterol levels are so low the doctor can't believe it. They are at almost lower than normal levels. I was the chip and dip person and that was my downfall. Also looking at the history of my family's eating habits did not help either. You are all right on everything you've posted and it is common sense after a while. You can't just blame genes and family. If you are an adult you have to take some responsibility and thank God I did!
Let's see; the study says, ". . . eating just two hamburger patties and one diet soda a day. . ." Well, DUH!!! I guess there are some dunderheads who eat like this, but I tend to think that the vast majority of us folks who subscribe to these kind of emails and blogs are some pretty common sense folks who are wise to the risks. How about putting out some NEW info and quit preaching to the choir.
A ground sirloin burger on a whole grain roll with lots of veggies is actually a pretty healthy alternative to the fast food varieties. And just as delicious cuz I really don't like greasy burgers. I eat these pretty frequently and have a low to healthy bmi.
Why is it meat gets grouped in with fries, cooked in "franken-fat" hydro oils, diet soda another "franken-food" and refined grains. I agree with Low Carb Band-it completely. When are we going to stop villifying meat? I don't agree with the way meat is raised now, but at least it's real. Most of the food in the American diet isn't. Everything is so adulterated and altered from hydrogenation to microwaving to chemically enhancing, our bodies are bound to show the effects. Human beings have survived and grown stronger eating meat for centuries and centuries. Only very small cultures shunned meat. Probably because it wasn't available to them and they lost the ability to produce the enzymes needed to digest meat. Something that happened to me years ago when I thought it hip to be vegetarian, I also became anemic and sickly. I eat red meat, butter, whole milk and cream and have normal cholesterol. It's all the sugars and grains in the SAD (standard American diet) that's causing all the diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease. Look at how the rates have skyrocketed although average meat consumption has declined. My mother died at fify seven of raging heart disease and diabetes, she never liked meat and ate a diet very high in starches, sugars and grains and little or no meats. My grandmother on the other hand ate pork fat, red meat, eggs, butter and lard every day and lived to be ninety seven. Go figure.
We are told day after day in many ways and as bluntly as possible, it's not safe to eat the "western diet" ~ first time I've heard it called that though ~ so even if genetics plays a role, we can not avoid responsibility for our decisions and actions, day after day, nor discount the validity of such studies. It is my life I am thinking about when I decide what kind of food to eat. I have to leave off or get help, like here with you. Ultimately this is the body that holds my life and my passion is dependent on daily diet choices. Thanks for the help. EAB
Knowing the quality of the meat that makes up the burger is paramount. Here's a little chef's secret, use only the freshest ground sirloin or ground round and mix the meat with some crushed ice before making the patties; lighty brush both sides with a good non hydrogenated, plant based, oil - Do not overcook them! Then treat them like a roast by placing them on a plate and covering loosely with foil for about 5 minutes before serving-m-m; can anyone say juicy? Serve it on a whole grain bun or omit it altogether. Make sure to have a side of healthy salad with lots of dark green leaves and fresh veggies of your choice; then spray with lite EVOE & organic Apple Cider vinegar (you can buy that online). Fries can be made in the oven by placing the cut spuds on a lightly sprayed cookie sheet(lined with foil to facilitate easy clean up). Don't forget to lightly spray the spuds too. As for the soda pop, why not try one of the flavored seltzers? I make a kicker egg cream with vanilla flavored soy milk and plain seltzer. Don't overlook the negative effects of a glass of whatever that's loaded with ice that impedes the digestive process. I'm willing to do the work to enjoy the classic American fave.
Nothing new in this article. Almost everyone knows that a steady diet of burgers, fries and soft drink is unhealthy; but it is quick and easy, which is what many people are looking for. My husband had 7 heart by-passes at age 67, although he had been on a low fat diet for more than 40 years because I have a very low tolerance for dietary fat. He was not overweight, did not have high cholestrol or high blood pressure. His father died of sudden heart attack at age 47, so maybe a good diet was beneficial.
I think that it will be hard for Americans to stop eating burgers. I think for some people health isn't important enough to stop eating them. This is important: A burger will taste good for 10 minutes, but your health is forever.
Moderate Sun Exposure May Be Good for You
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Although we know that solar radiation, specifically increased exposure to Ultraviolet A rays (UVA), is the primary cause of the malignant melanoma or skin cancer, some scientists are suggesting that a moderate exposure to the sun may be beneficial to us in the prevention of other forms of cancer and diseases.The reason for this is that the main source of Vitamin D for humans is the exposure of the skin to sunlight. Vitamin D3 is produced when one of its precursors in the skin reacts with Ultraviolet B rays (UVB). It only takes about 10-15 minutes, at least twice a week, for the skin to produce adequate amounts of Vitamin D. This would be at any time of the year in the tropics, and during spring and summer in temperate regions. This doesn’t happen in areas near the arctic circle and during winter in temperate regions. That is when scientists are saying more exposure to the sun may outweigh the risks.
Although scientists have found that the incidence of major internal cancers increases from north to south, they also saw that the survival rate is significantly higher for those living in southern latitudes. And this has been related to the higher exposure to UVB since it has been proven that Vitamin D can be beneficial in the prevention of certain diseases.
I myself, love the sun, being from the Tropics. It just gives you a sense of life and adds brightness to your day...of course, in moderation.
Ivelisse, BS, LD/N
Nutrition Specialist
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I need help. I have a thyroid problem and am having problems losing weight. Is their anyone with hypothyroid disease have success losing weight and how are you doing it.
Tongues Don't Lie!
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Ever wondered why the doctor asks you to stick your tongue out before anything else? Well, Dr. Jordan S. Josephson, from Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC, says it's a valid way to start examining someone. He says that in Chinese medicine they believe that the tongue alone reveals all diseases of the body!
Let me start by explaining that a healthy tongue should have a warm, pinkish color. Other colors can mean different things. For example, a white coating all over or in patches may indicate an infection on the tongue, like a bacterial overgrowth from an autoimmune related inflammatory disease. Whereas a dark brown or black color could be caused by some medications, antibiotics, foods, drinks or lozenges.
The top of the tongue is covered with tiny little projections that look like hair. A bacterial infection, taking antibiotics, or having a very dry mouth can cause these projections to grow giving a “hairy” appearance to the tongue. Canker sores, or cold sores, are painful and can happen for various reasons such as having a cold, a fever, eating an excess of citrus fruits, or just biting your tongue. However, these should heal up and go away in about 7-10 days. A sore that lasts longer than this with no sign of healing soon could be a sign of oral cancer, so consulting your otolaryngologist (also known as an ear, nose, and throat specialist) as soon as possible would be wise.
Of course, the tongue is not the only body part that tells us about our health. The hair, nails, urine and bowel movements also provide you with information. Read on to find out what healthy hair, nails, urine and bowel movements look like!
Renee, LD/N, NSCA-CPT, ACSM
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Actually, all adults should receive an annual oral cancer screening from their dentist regardless of whether they see a potential problem or not. The reason is that HPV is now known to be a cause of oral cancer, and in early stages it's almost always udetectable by the naked eye. Some dentists have a device called the VELscope that can help detect cancerous and precancerous tissue that cannot otherwise be seen. The exam takes only minutes, is completely pain-free and non-invasive, and is very affordable.
Most important is for your Dentist to be using the BrushTest on all tiny spots he sees so he can get a diagnosis about possible pre-cancers and stop cancer years before it starts. the Velscope mentioned above is a light it does not provide a diagnosis. The BrushTest is part of a lab. Your dentist send in the sample and you get a diagnosis which can save your life.
Oral CDx (brush test) is a more accurate test for detecting dysplasias (precancerous cells).
Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, BSDH, FACE
Oral CDx is NOT for detection; it is for diagnosis. VELscope detects abnormal tissue; if the clinician determines that it should be biopsied, Oral CDx may be deemed to be the next step. (However, even if Oral CDx comes back with a positive conclusion, a punch biopsy will generally still be indicated.) Bottom line: VELscope and Oral CDx are not competitors; they should be used in combination with each other.
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