July 6th, 2008 | Posted in Nutrition
Our nutrition starts with the soil. Man will be forever dependent on the iron laws of nature, because the soil produces all his nutrition, as our body is adapted through millions of generations to this natural food. When man disturbs the biological balance there, dire consequences fall on him.
Rice is the main food staple of asiatic peoples. When civilization came and polished it white and prettier, important minerals and vitamins were removed and thus a disease was caused, called Beriberi.
In addition to damage to the soil, the food is refined, canned, bottled, powdered, frozen, color added, poisoned by sprays, etc, until finally it becomes a mass of dead, unnatural, partly poisoned substances. A body fed in such a way loses the harmony and cooperation of the cells and finally its natural defences, immunity and healing power.
That is the reason why our surgeons observe what the statistics show: A comprehensive survey of cancer statistics reveals an increase in incidence, morbidity and mortality, in spite of improved X-ray techniques, increasingly extensive operative procedures, and education regarding early detection. It appears that the problem of the so - called hopeless case will remain large for some time to come… Quoted from the Journal of the American Medical Association. Where there is no civilization there is no cancer (the Hunzas, Ethiopean people, etc.) Where civilization starts to change the nutrition, cancer develops.
It has been proven that cancer can not develop in a body with normal metabolism. This is the basic fact for a cancer therapy where the liver plays the essential part. The liver is affected to the highest degree by the artificial food transformation, as it is the filter for the entire digestive apparatus. It is a storage place, and besides, it transforms the components of our foodstuffs. It composes the ingredients for the hormones, activates and reactivates the vitamins and enzymes (there are about 600 different enzymes), thus, regulating and protecting the most vital process of our life. In addition to these functions, the liver is the most important organ for our detoxification.
Treating diagnosis is only possible when the localized symptoms, namely the cancer growths, appear. Orthodox medicine is treating these symptoms only. This is apparent by the ever - increasing percentage of recurrences after the growths are cut out. The real underlying cause is neglected. No wonder that many leading surgeons at the end of their careers, come to the conclusion that surgery is not the answer to this problem. The same conviction was claimed by the radium and X-ray authorities, who even sent a warning from the International Congress in Rome to the American Medical Association that every X-ray treatment shortened the life of the patient.
With proper nutrition, the condition of the metabolism and the liver will show immediate improvement. It is deceiving, however, to regard the disappearance of symptoms as a cure. To remove the underlying cause and accomplish the cure of cancer, means the re-establishment of the whole metabolism, especially that of the liver.
Clara Nolt is interested in health and cancer research. Some of Clara’s work can be seen at Cancer Cure Book and One Stop Health Resources
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July 5th, 2008 | Posted in Diet, Nutrition
Say the word diet and what comes to mind. Hunger? Deprivation? Starvation? As anyone trying to lose weight knows, the road to a slimmer physique is an intense struggle. As portions decrease and the diet composition changes, bodies respond with hunger pains and loud stomach rumbles, and alleviating some of these unfortunate weight loss symptoms can be challenging. However, nutritional research is leading the way in developing functional foods that curb appetites and increase satiety. Here are a few product development strategies food scientists should consider when formulating functional foods for weight control.
Of the three major food macronutrients-proteins, fats, carbohydrates-protein is the clear leader in promoting satiety and reducing hunger. Most nutritional studies on protein and satiety involve the consumption of a carefully portioned meal with different amounts of protein. After the meal, participants provide subjective satiety ratings at various time intervals. The vast majority of these studies show that protein consumption significantly increased satiety scores when compared to the same amount of another macronutrient such as carbohydrate or fat. Of particular importance is the form of protein consumed. Solid foods high in protein have an established record of increasing satiety where as liquid protein sources have not demonstrated this benefit.
Protein Sources: Whey, Eggs, Lupin
Sources of high quality protein for managing hunger include whey proteins, eggs, and lupin. Whey proteins are an excellent source of high-quality, relatively inexpensive protein. Whey proteins can reduce short-term food intake and enhance satiety. Products like Quaker Weight Control instant oatmeal use whey proteins to control hunger and build lean muscle mass. To keep calories low, this product relies on sucralose and acesulfame potassium for sweetness. Fiber levels are also elevated with each serving of oatmeal providing 6 grams of dietary fiber per serving.
Eggs constitute another strong candidate for controlling hunger and reducing food intake. In one study comparing a breakfast based on eggs versus a bagel, the egg-based breakfast resulted in higher satiety scores and reduced immediate food intake. Jimmy Dean, a brand known for its wide assortment of egg-based breakfast products, recently introduced D-lights Breakfast Sandwiches, a lighter version of their frozen breakfast sandwiches. With one-third fewer calories and one-half the fat of regular sandwiches, these new products are a convenient option for consumers who want a high protein egg-based breakfast without excess calories and fat. Instead of high-fat meats, whole eggs, and white flour, these slimmed down sandwiches rely on egg whites and lean meats for protein and whole grain muffins for fiber.
Lupin Has Good Potential
Lupin kernel flour derived from the endosperm of lupin is a relatively new ingredient that may have applications as a high-protein, high-fiber partial replacement for flour in baked goods and pasta. Compared with traditional white bread, lupin-enriched breads increase satiety scores and decrease energy intakes. Lupins have an excellent nutritional profile with protein levels similar to soybeans but sith more fiber and less fat. Lupins also have low levels of starch, affording this grain a very low glycemic index.
Adding dietary fiber to foods is another option for developing satisfying products with fewer calories. Foods rich in fiber require more time to chew and process. High-fiber foods expand in the stomach, resulting in feelings of fullness. In addition to filling the stomach, soluble fibers such as glucans, pentoses, and most food gums appear to slow the movement of digested food through the intestinal tract. This delay affords the body additional time to develop and prolong satiety signals. Insoluble fibers such as cellulose and lignin may also provide some benefits as bulking agent in the stomach. To enhance fiber content, food developers should consider adding whole grain cereals, isolated dietary fibers, fruits, and vegetables to enhance fiber content. General Mills Fiber One brand of cereals, snack bars, and yogurts deliver from 20 to 57 percent of an individual’s daily value of fiber. Inulin is the primary fiber source for the yogurts and snack bars, while the cereals are enriched with fiber from whole grains and cereal bran.
Reducing Energy Density
Another strategy for managing hunger and weight focuses on reducing the energy density (the number of calories per gram of food (kcal/g)) of foods. According to Rolls et al (2005), reducing the energy density of foods allows consumers to eat the same satisfying volume of food while limiting caloric intake. This strategy relies on the incorporation of low-calorie, high-fiber ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into the diet with the overall goal of lowering the calories per serving of a given food. In combination with reducing fat content, this approach can dramatically reduce calories for the same serving size of food.
Food manufacturers can apply this technique to a wide range of foods such as soups, frozen entrees, and refrigerated foods. General Mills uses this approach for their brand of 100-calorie Progresso soups. Each of their 32 varieties of soup has 100 calories or less per serving. Another example of this strategy is Lean Cuisine’s adding to its frozen entrées product line five varieties of with twice the vegetables as the average Lean Cuisine entree.
Although nutritional science is a long way away from understanding precisely how food intake influences satiety and hunger, the approaches listed above represent sensible and practical strategies to create functional foods for weight control and maintenance. Many of these approaches require the addition of expensive perishable ingredients, and this cost will inevitably result in higher prices for weight control products. Ultimately, it is the consumers who will decide whether food products that suppress hunger are worth the cost to the pocketbook.
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July 5th, 2008 | Posted in Nutrition
Do you love coffee as much as I do? Are you like me and must have that first cup of coffee in the morning? I have always wondered whether or not coffee is truly good for me. So I did some research and here is what I found.
Coffee is full of caffeine, a powerful and addictive stimulant. The majority of people who drink coffee on a regular basis feel as if they can not function without it. This is because they are actually addicted to the caffeine in coffee! Caffeine is a strong diuretic, therefore the more coffee you drink, the more your body increases production of waste (urine and feces).
Caffeine and other ingredients found in coffee (decaf included!), have been shown to increase stress. This can cause people to become nervous and fidgety and can even cause an increase in hunger and cravings.
Some great news is black coffee has no calories, no fat, no carbohydrates, and plenty of antioxidants. Studies have also found that caffeine stimulates you body’s insulin production which could cause you to gain weight. But on the other side of that same coin, caffeine speeds up your metabolism, which burns off excess fat. No one really knows if caffeine actually helps or hinders weight loss.
I also learned that consuming a large amount of coffee or caffeine can have a negative affect on blood sugar levels causing fat burning processes to change into fat storing processes. Caffeine can also trigger a condition called hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, accompanied with dizziness and light-headedness. Excess caffeine also causes headaches, nausea, accelerated heartbeat, anxiety, and it can even irritate the lining of the stomach. That is why some people get heartburn after drinking coffee.
There have also been a lot of studies that show a small amount of caffeine everyday will help boost your metabolism. Contrary to popular belief, caffeine is not associated with long-term weight loss. In most weight loss pills, caffeine is one of the main ingredients. Limiting caffeine can help control food cravings throughout the day. The more caffeine you drink, the more you may feel that urge to eat. By limiting your caffeine intake, you can help take better control of your appetite.
After learning all of this, I think I will only have one cup of coffee in the morning.
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July 4th, 2008 | Posted in Nutrition
Millions of Americans are taking food supplements and applying skin care products in a never ending battle to stay & look younger, feel better, and treat their ills. They take these based on what they read, see and hear with a small percentage actually getting advice from their healthcare practitioners. For most, this guessing game leaves people uncertain, confused and often ingesting supplements and applying topical creams that are not specific to their individual needs.
How is one to choose from the hundreds of nutritional supplements and skin care products?
With over half of the population of the United States taking nutritional supplements and using topical skin care products the vast majority are uncertain as to what they’re using and why. Many times this shot-gun approach leads to the over (or under) consumption of vitamins, minerals and active ingredients. For the most part, the very nutrients the body and skin craves never make it into the shopping cart.
In the last sixty years, the nutritional and dermatological science has pushed forward and made tremendous breakthroughs in this area. The era of ‘one size fits all’ is coming to an end. In a book published in the 1950’s entitled Biochemical Individuality, University of Texas biochemist, Roger Williams argued:
“Each of us has a unique chemical makeup that induces various responses to foods, drugs and the environment. The reason we are unique is that our genes are different.”
This unique chemical makeup has sparked the interest of several areas of health and has created the fields of Pharmacogenetics, Nutragenetics and Dermagenetics. Pharmacogenetics is the prospect of combining pharmacology and genomic capabilities.
This science would be a breakthrough because more than 100,000 people die each year as a result of adverse responses to medications that are beneficial to thousands of other individuals. 2.2 million People experience serious reactions and others don’t respond at all. Nutritional companies have known for years that their products are not effective for as many as 2/3rds of their customers. This is because nutritional products are formulated for the average person-but who is average? Are you?
To distract us from these alarming statistics they promote secret ingredients from exotic places and perfect mixtures that produce extraordinary results. They feed us lines about how others have lost weight, gained energy and look younger. They put us in a “trance of hope” just long enough for us to buy what they have-not what we need. It’s time for a change.
You are different from every living thing in the universe-and your DNA proves it. Billions of SNPs (snips) make up the genes that make you one-of-a kind DNA. You’re uniqueness means that you’ll respond differently than other people to generalized (one-size-fits-all) nutrition. Your body has unique nutritional needs based on your genetic code and until you know what that is, you’re guessing. The secret to better health doesn’t come from any product; it’s etched in your genetic code-a scientific truth you can count on. Your DNA doesn’t lie.
In combination with genetics each individual’s genetic makeup can be assessed before prescribing a generic product. Nutragenetics and Dermagenetics would also examine the individual’s unique make-up and determine which vitamins, minerals, nutrients and active ingredients necessary for optimal health inside and outside.
We have mapped our genetic structure and we are unraveling the workings of human biology. This has enormous implications including a new understanding of what specific nutrients best serve our unique genetic, physical and bio-chemical makeup. Nutrients along with certain lifestyle modifications can support our strengths and balance our weaknesses.
Our company for the 1st time has created the ability to personalize and customize nutritional supplements and beauty products based on your DNA. Here is how it will work, Your DNA assessment starts with a simple cotton swab of your inner cheek to collect skin cells which are sent anonymously to our CLIA certified lab. The lab analyzes the carefully selected panel of genes to determine what your body needs most. Each gene we analyze has been determined by the scientific community to have a significant effect on your health and aging process. This break through is already giving the athletic community concern because it will give athletes an unfair advantage. If you are presently marketing a nutrition product guess what! We have an unfair advantage.
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John Mark Ridings
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I have been in the fitness arena for thirty years, and have trained professional athletes how to perform at a higher level. At 50 years old I am still under contract with Aria modeling agency as a fitness model. Throughout my years to maintain my physic I have had to become an expert in nutrition. I want to educate people on how to be fit from the inside out.
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