Awareness:
As obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease rates skyrocket, doctors are now treating the first generation of children suffering from fatty liver disease. In only four decades, type 2 diabetes among children has grown from virtually zero to 20,000 in the US. We recommend "SUGAR COATED" a documentary by award winning Michele Hozer with content provide and supported by Dr. Robert Lustig, President of Institute for Responsible Nutrition.
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"REAL FOOD" IS THE BEST PREVENTION YOU CAN BUY!
This short video illuminates the negative effects of sugar, specifically fructose, in the diet.
Videos
SUGAR IS KILLING US
This video emphasizes the amount of sugar that is added to our foods.
Dr. Kimber Stanhope from UC Davis explains why fructose in fruit is different than added sugar in foods.
Is Sugar in Fruit Different Than Sugar in Soda?
Hidden In Plain Sight
PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN FROM THE DEBILITATING EFFECTS OF
PROCESSED FOODS LOADED WITH REFINED SUGAR AND CARBS!
Real Foods consist of fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and dairy. We recommend shopping the perimeter of the grocery store and be very diligent when purchasing process foods or foods with labels (usually, most real foods do not have labels). We advocate a diet rich in real, whole, nutrient dense, unprocessed foods.
Health and nutrition can seem very complicated. The more you know about your diet choices the more successful outcomes you will achieve. One-size-fits-all solutions should be viewed with a wary eye. But, there are a few simple things we can all do right now to improve our diet.
8 Simple Things You Can Do Today to Improve Your Diet, by Dr. Robert H. Lustig
- Increase your intake of real, natural fiber (not the kind that comes in a pill or jar)
- Eat nutrient-dense foods rich in micronutrients
- Increase consumption of Omega 3 Fatty Acids (found in nuts, fish & avocados)
- Reduce consumption of foods with Omega 6 Fatty Acids (corn & canola oil)
- Eliminate trans fat – the synthetic fat – that your body can't metabolize for energy
- Restrict branch-chained amino acids (BCAAs) – found in abundance in corn-fed animals
- Avoid drinking your calories – excess alcohol turns into liver fat
- Eliminate or significantly reduce added sugar in your diet
How many people are affected by diabetes or pre-diabetes?
Fact: 115 million people in the US are insulin-resistant. In the United States, 29 million have type 2 diabetes and another 86 million more have pre-diabetes. About 40% of adults have some degree of insulin resistance.
What causes type 2 diabetes?
Fact: Added sugar is the leading cause of obesity and type 2 diabetes. It's refined sugar and carbs that lead to insulin resistance and diabetes, which leads to high insulin levels, which drives obesity.
Other food facts:
74% of all food items in US grocery stores have added refined sugars.
There are over 60 different names for sugar or added sweeteners, like rice syrup, barley malt, fruit juice concentrate and high fructose corn syrup, all mean sugar.
Soft drinks contain 37% of all added sugars consumed in the United States.
The average breakfast cereal likely exceeds the recommended 5% daily sugar limit for children.
Recommendation:
Institute for Responsible Wellness promotes consuming a diet rich in real, whole, unprocessed foods. We suggest shopping the perimeter of the grocery store for produce, meats, and dairy.
Remember - Most "real foods" usually do not have a label. If sugar is one of the first 3 ingredients listed, don't buy it or eat it! The local Farmers Market is a great place to buy "Real Food".