Will too much protein damage my kidneys? Cause cancer? We get questions from fitness pros and clients about the health risks of a high-protein diet. Here’s why protein isn’t the villain it’s made out to be (in fact, it may be your nutritional hero).
This article from Precision Nutrition gives the full story……..
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Nutella is a sweetened chocolate hazelnut spread manufactured by Italian company Ferrero. It was first rolled out in 1964, and has become a thing of cultish devotion for millions of people worldwide. But even though this spread is ubiquitous these days, we bet that there are some things you didn’t know about this sweet spread.
Most of us know the obvious signs of constipation, but what else could this condition be doing to your health?
Discover five sneaky side effects of constipation, and how you can combat them to reclaim total wellness!
Source: 5 Unexpected Side Effects Of Constipation | FOOD MATTERS®
Starbucks’ new Citrus Mint Green Tea Latte contains a whopping 321 calories in every 470ml ‘grande’ sized cup – more calories than one average-sized Mars Bar and two standard 355ml cans of Coke.
These drinks contain 39.2g, close on 10 teaspoons, of sugar, mainly from the citrus & mint flavour syrups……
Matcha green tea, the tea used in these drinks, is full of catechins, which are some of the most potent and beneficial antioxidants. Why oh why counter the benefits by adding so much sugar?
Starbucks claim this new range “uplifts the mind and spirit”….. No, it give you a huge sugar rush, insulin spikes which can be catastrophic for the body, and a then a sugar crash…….
If you want the benefits of a high quality green tea based drink, consider the Healthy Herbalife Instant Beverage, available in 3 flavours
Less that 10 calories each drink, AND it burns calories as well!!
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Source: Starbucks is selling a cup of tea which is more calorific than a Mars Bars | Daily Mail Online
Discussing toilet habits is a taboo subject for many people. It shouldn´t be, it may save your life!!
I recently had a real scare, where I was passing black stools, and had severe dizziness. Turns out I had a duodenal ulcer, (no prior knowledge), which was bleeding quite profusely. In a short amount of time I lost a SIGNIFICANT amount of blood!
Hospital emergency treatment, ongoing supervision & medications , and I am on the mend.
The majority of people go to the bathroom, do their business and that is that. But it would actually be better for many people if they check up at what they are leaving behind – or flushing, because it can give us a clear insight into our health. Knowing this can save your life!
QUICK FACTS ABOUT FAECES
When you defecate , the little brown blob in your toilet is what is left of the food after your body has absorbed all the nutrients from it.
Defecating is crucial for your health, it is your body’s natural way of expelling the waste that does not need. The look and the smell of the faeces can give you clues to what is happening inside your body.
The food you consume usually takes 1-3 days from the time you eat it till it ends up in your poop.
Faeces is made up of bacteria, undigested food, dead cells, and mucus.
Healthy poop sinks slowly.
How often should you go?
People go once or twice a day, but some might go more or less. As per doctors there is no normal frequency, so while you are comfy, you are fine.
How do you keep your gut healthy?
TEXTURES OF POOP
Type 1 – Separate hard lumps, like nuts
Type 2 – Sausage- shaped but lumpy
Type 3 – Sausage-shaped but with cracks on surface
Type 4 – Sausage-shaped, smooth and soft
Type 5 – Soft blobs with clear-cut edges
Type 6 – Fluffy pieces with ragged edges, a mushy stool
Type 7 – Watery, no solid pieces, all liquid
SHADE OF POOP
Brown
Green
Blood-stained or red
Yellow
Light coloured, white or clay coloured
Black
I hope this info is useful. Checking when I did almost certainly saved me from needing a blood transfusion, or worse!!!!
JohnC
Chemically, protein is composed of amino acids, which are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and proteins are the building blocks of muscle mass, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Learn all you need to know about protein, including how to choose proteins to strengthen your body and mind and provide you with energy you need.
Source: Good Ways to Get Quality Protein: Making Protein Choices to Boost Energy and Improve Your Health
The charity Diabetes UK says the figure shows “the need to tackle the serious health condition has never been so stark”.
This includes 3.5 million adults who have been officially diagnosed, an increase of 119,965 on the previous year’s figure and an increase of 65% over the last decade.
Around 549,000 people are also believed to have Type 2 diabetes, which is linked to unhealthy lifestyles, but have not been diagnosed.!!!!!!!
This report is from 2016, BUT it is still pertinent today. Your lifestyle choices may leave you at risk of Diabetes, or you may even be pre diabetic….
You control your life…
You make the choices……
We can help you make the healthy choices.
Makes 4 servings
Preheat grill to medium.
Mash garlic and 3/4 teaspoon salt on a cutting board with the side of a chef’s knife or a spoon until a paste forms. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in oil.
Check the salmon for pin bones and remove if necessary (see Tips). Measure out a piece of heavy-duty foil (or use a double layer of regular foil) large enough for the salmon fillet.
Coat the foil with cooking spray. Place the salmon skin-side down on the foil and spread the garlic mixture all over it. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup basil. Overlap tomato slices on top and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Transfer the salmon on the foil to the grill. Grill until the fish flakes easily, 10 to 12 minutes. Use two large spatulas to slide the salmon from the foil to a serving platter. Serve the salmon sprinkled with the remaining 1/4 cup basil.
Wild-caught salmon are more sustainably fished and have a larger, more stable population.
Depending on how your side of salmon was prepared at the market, small white pin bones may still be in the fillet. We suggest removing them before you cook the fish.
(To remove the bones, place your hand underneath the fillet to bend it up slightly, exposing the row of bones running down the length—they will poke out of the flesh and point at an angle toward the wider end of the fillet. Grasp each bone with a clean pair of tweezers or needle-nose pliers and gently pull it out in the direction of the wide end of the fillet.)
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has added its support to countries which place a “sugar tax” on soft drinks.
Source: Tax on sugary foods and drinks backed by World Health Organisation – BBC News
Of the wide array of tasty street fare I have tried in the past, my all-time favourite – hands down – has got to be falafel.
Source: Quinoa Falafel with Yoghurt Tahini Sauce – Wendy Polisi
Chickpeas roasted in the oven become a tasty, healthy snack in this easy recipe. If making a double batch, be sure to use two rimmed baking sheets so the chickpeas have enough room to crisp up.
The money pumped into making diet soda appear as a healthy alternative is further proof that many large companies are far more concerned with lining their pockets than benefiting their consumers. When it comes to the things you eat and drink, make sure you know exactly what you are putting into your body.
Read the findings here:
Source: Massive 10-Year Study Has Linked Diet Soda To Heart Attacks And Stroke : The Hearty Soul
Years later, as a newly minted doctor on the wards seeing real patients, I found myself in the same position. I was still getting a lot of questions about food and diet. And I was still hesitating when answering. I wasn’t sure I knew that much more after medical school than I did before.
Source: Teaching Doctors About Nutrition and Diet – NYTimes.com
It is a sad fact that many doctors know not a lot about proper nutrition, yet need to advise patients how to eat, what to eat etc….. Whether it be to gain, lose or maintain weight fore good health
Most now realise that Nutrition is probably the most important part of medicine, as good nutrition helps to prevent many of the chronic illnesses people around the world suffer today!
John Heiss of Herbalife explains how to ‘Eat to Compete – 5 Reasons Why Endurance Athletes Need Fuel 24/7.’
