Bonita's Blog – July 2009 Archive (12)

Soy products (including tofu) have been found to produce an enzyme in humans that stimulate estrogen production in the body. Estrogen is present in men, but it is the hormone responsible for the secondary sexual characteristics in women such as hips, breasts, and the higher percentage of body fat. Excess estrogen in the body will not only produce more body fat but will also cause bloating and water retention. It also lacks the Thermic Effect* of animal-based… Continue

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to live a long, healthy life free from the devastation of illness and disease?



Maybe you've never really thought about it. After all, getting sick is a normal part of life as we get older, right?



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How do you get rid of symptoms of menopause?



Very few doctors give their patients a complete list of menopause symptoms. And besides symptoms of menopause, there are premenopause symptoms and perimenopause symptoms.



First, it's a long list, to be sure. And a woman's time in a doctor's office could get very long if she asked about even just a few of these.



Whatever the reason, here is a full list of the premenopause, perimenopause and symptoms of menopause. You… Continue

No! Many people think that they can eat whatever they want and just work it off in the gym. This could not be further from the truth. Diet and cardio are responsible for 85% of the way that we look. If you do not eat the correct foods, you will probably not look the way you would like. Many people think that they can eat whatever they want and just work it off in the gym. You can be physically fit, exercise religiously, and still not look the way that you would like.

The answer is NO! Our bodies need carbohydrates for proper brain function. The result of consuming a low carb diet can also include loss of muscle tissue, hypoglycemia episodes and low energy levels throughout the day. The loss of muscle tissue is a result of the body trying to find fuel anywhere to provide energy for necessary functions. The muscle tissue is stripped down to amino acids that will be used for energy in place of sugar. The hypoglycemic episodes are a result of the body not… Continue

Almost everybody knows about the dangers of having high blood pressure. When people have low blood pressure they may assume that it is a good thing. Not necessarily so. Unfortunately, if you have low blood pressure and are eating correctly you must consume some extra salt. Extra salt consumption is not conducive to losing weight so this means that you will have to be extra diligent on your diet. I believe that often people are attracted to certain foods because of internal imbalance. The same… Continue

The popular ad campaign that states milk helps us lose weight is FALSE! No wonder everyone in America is confused about what to eat! People often think that they are safe if they drink non-fat skim milk for the calcium. All dairy products have LACTOSE even if they are fat free products. Lactose is the sugar naturally found in the milk of all mammals, but is not found anywhere else in nature. Our body cannot absorb lactose because the molecule is too large to pass through the small intestinal… Continue

Tomorrow always seems like a good day to make health behavior changes. Many people want to eat better and exercise. Instead, they procrastinate with excuses like I’ll wait until I can save money to do this or it’s too cold out for exercising so I’ll wait for better weather. Months and even years go by without taking action. Before they know it, they’ve gained 20 pounds or have more health problems.



There is something in every one of you that waits and listens for the sound in… Continue

Sorry the Link didn't work in the other posting but here is the link for the course.

'The Common Sense Nutrition Approach to Wellness and a Better Quality of Life'



You will be very happy that you took this course by Dr. Fouts. I have spoken with him in person on more than one occasion and he is very knowledgeable and as well as friendly.…



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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast is precisely your body's metabolic wake up call. If you skip this meal, you send a message to your body to store body fat. Many people skip breakfast because they are simply not hungry. The answer is to eat this meal regardless of your hunger level. Why not start the day right? Provide your metabolism and your mind the much-needed fuel that you deserve!…



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Health Paradigms



We get stuck in our health’s’ culture, paradigms and patterns and want to change.



Even though we want change, we keep doing the same thing.



Even when we know we are doing the wrong thing, we keep doing it.



Even when we agree to change, we don’t follow through.



Even when we commit, to a program or plan, we may not follow the advice.



Why?



Don’t get mad or disappointed in yourself.



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"No" is the correct answer. Unfortunately "Yes" is too simple and easy. If that were true, all of us would have the bodies we want!



If you think that 2,000 calories from chicken breast, potatoes, and broccoli are equal to 2000 calories of doughnuts, Moon Pies, Oreo’s, Twinkies and Butter Cups, you are mistaken.



These foods metabolize very differently inside your body. The high sugar content in the fat infused foods will cause a sugar spike, which will result… Continue