Does Sugar Make You Old? Does sugar make you old? When sugar reacts with amino acids, AGEs (advanced glycation end products) are formed. It occurs in the foods we eat and also in our bodies. It’s easy to remember as it contributes in a major way, along with oxidation, to disease and aging. Reducing AGEs is critical if you want to slow the development and/or progression of disease and aging in general. If you eat a typical American diet, did … Continue reading
Are You At Risk For Diabetes? With diabetes reaching epidemic proportions in our country, I read everything I can about preventing the disease. For me personally, one of my great grandmothers was diabetic (hyperglycemia), and I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in my late twenties. I am acutely aware that having hypoglycemia can lead to developing diabetes, so I am very careful. I am at risk for diabetes. Additionally, the impetus for me “disappearing” my chronic depression was … Continue reading
Tiny Steps for Big Changes When I changed how I eat more than six years ago, I made huge sweeping changes very quickly. I did it because my husband was on a statin drug that was not so slowly killing him. By the way, if you take a statin, I suggest you review the possible side effects and be aware of rising glucose levels leading to Type 2 diabetes, memory loss, cataracts and so much more….but I digress. I did … Continue reading
Sugar Addiction, and who in the world is Roger Mason? I don’t always agree with everything Roger Mason writes. But…I do think he has some valid points, and I do take some of his vitamins and his mineral products. They are affordable and well done! Today I want to share with you his latest article which is spot on about sugar addiction and sugar substitutes. My favorite part is when he writes: “We have no need at all for sugar in … Continue reading
What Do Sugar and Cocaine Have In Common? Here’s a scary fact for you to ponder… When scientists took MRI images of the brains of people consuming sugar and highly addictive drugs like cocaine, the same pleasure centers in the brain started lighting up. Sounds pretty, scary, doesn’t it? But what does the similarity between sugar and cocaine actually mean for your brain and your overall health? First of all, sugar is truly addictive. What that means to you is … Continue reading
Sugar and Health Problems Those of us who love the taste of sugar and who try to stay away from it to stay healthy will be thrilled with the results of a new study released that states there’s no clear link between sugar and health problems! Thrilled that is, right up until I tell you that this new study was funded by the world’s leading soda and snack companies!! Here’s a link to the article so you can read for … Continue reading
Sugar…is it really sweet? I’m having a great time working on my new TV show! It’s a challenge writing, producing and editing, but a great learning experience, and I have the control! [canvakala-video src=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kYe0vGXCgI” width=”400″ height=”300″] In this latest edition of Thin Strong Healthy, I dig deep into sugar…why we love it, why it doesn’t love us back and much, much more. Did you know sugar is as addictive as cocaine, if not more so? It lights up the pleasure … Continue reading
Did you know February 12th is National Plum Pudding Day? By the way, National Plum Pudding Day has absolutely nothing to do with healthy eating…just sharing a fond memory of a sweet dessert I used to love… In my family, for Thanksgiving and Christmas, our holiday dessert was always plum pudding. My mom would steam it in a double boiler to heat it up, and she made the most amazing “hard sauce”. It wasn’t hard, so I never quite understood … Continue reading
How to Read Sugar Labels Let’s talk about how to read sugar labels. Why is the DV% for sugar always blank on a food label? I always teach people to look for the truth about what’s in their food by reading the label on the back of the package. Think of the front as a billboard. That’s all advertising, and frankly, the manufacturer doesn’t have to necessarily tell the truth. They can exaggerate or call out the buzz word of … Continue reading
Processed food… It’s so inspiring when people who were resistant to eliminating processed food and to changing how they eat suddenly begin to get it. Maybe it’s a family member they trust or a TV documentary they watch, or both, but whatever starts the ball rolling for someone… I just love it! I have a friend who was probably the biggest “harrumpher” I know for the food and health information I share. I just keep sharing and gently suggesting, hoping … Continue reading
