Come on out for a great workout.
Attend for Free!
6:30 pm
Strathmillan School (Small Gym)
339 Strathmillan School
Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Winter is Done!
Last class of the Winter session this Thursday.
Come on out for a great workout.
Attend for Free!
6:30 pm
Strathmillan School (Small Gym)
339 Strathmillan School
Hope to see you there!
Come on out for a great workout.
Attend for Free!
6:30 pm
Strathmillan School (Small Gym)
339 Strathmillan School
Hope to see you there!
Saturday, January 26, 2019
#1 Health Issue
Do you know what the #1 health issue is that most people in western cultures deal with on a regular basis?
It's an issue that's been shown to increase the risk of health problems like diabetes, cancer and heart disease...
It's also been shown to impact a person's ability to succeed financially and professionally.
And it can affect YOU and your emotional fulfillment at a deep level.
It's an extremely common issue, that you're likely dealing with right now, and new science is showing that the effects it has on you are far worse than you think.
So what is this issue?
It's chronic stress!
But there's a technique that has been scientifically proven to reduce the negative impact of these everyday emotions. I'm talking in-the-lab, clinical tests that show that this technique works.
And a new video is sharing these results, what they mean for you, and how you can use this technique today to eliminate the stress, anxiety and overwhelm that is having a deep impact on your life, even when you're not aware of it.
Check it out here:
Click here for the Tapping Solution
It's an issue that's been shown to increase the risk of health problems like diabetes, cancer and heart disease...
It's also been shown to impact a person's ability to succeed financially and professionally.
And it can affect YOU and your emotional fulfillment at a deep level.
It's an extremely common issue, that you're likely dealing with right now, and new science is showing that the effects it has on you are far worse than you think.
So what is this issue?
It's chronic stress!
But there's a technique that has been scientifically proven to reduce the negative impact of these everyday emotions. I'm talking in-the-lab, clinical tests that show that this technique works.
And a new video is sharing these results, what they mean for you, and how you can use this technique today to eliminate the stress, anxiety and overwhelm that is having a deep impact on your life, even when you're not aware of it.
Check it out here:
Click here for the Tapping Solution
Free eGuide on chronic disease and infections!
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Sunday, January 13, 2019
WINTER OF WELLNESS
Free Online Event
Winter of Wellness
January 14-18, 2019
Winter of Wellness
January 14-18, 2019
Embark on a journey that can SUPERCHARGE your whole life and revitalize your family, your friends… and even your community.
I hope you’ll participate in this FREE online series, which will expand your horizons and open you to new levels of wellness in all areas of your life!
RSVP here for Winter of Wellness — at no charge: https://shiftnetwork.infusionsoft.com/go/wow19/a19247
Here’s just a small sample of what you’ll discover during this year’s Winter of Wellness:
- Healing with medicinal plants & herbs
- Applying essential energy medicine principles & techniques
- Eating for a thriving body, community & planet
- The health benefits of true romantic intimacy
- Using herbs and essential oils for musculoskeletal pain and inflammation
- Treating chronic illness, pain & fatigue
- Activating the creative brilliance inside you for your neurological and psychological wellbeing
- Combining neurology, integrative medicine & mindfulness for optimal brain health
- The relationship between our health & the health of our planet
- Healing your children of chronic health issues due to toxins in our environment
And SO MUCH more…
Register for this amazing event — and get ready to experience integrated health, healing, and wellness for your entire being… body, mind, and soul.
RSVP here for Winter of Wellness — at no charge: https://shiftnetwork.infusionsoft.com/go/wow19/a19247
Yours truly,Doug
Saturday, January 12, 2019
Goal Planning in the New Year
If you fail to plan…you plan to fail.
Did you know:
Of those who make a New Year’s Resolution, close to 60% give up within 3 months. Even worse, it is estimated that 75% of people who join gyms quit (or don’t go back) within 3 weeks of joining!
Regarding New Year’s Resolutions, only 20% have a plan on how they will accomplish them.
Between 5 and 10% of those who set goals write down a plan.
Only 5 to 10% succeed in their goals. Equivalent to those who document their progress!
See a trend?
Trying to fulfill a goal without a plan is like going on a road trip across the country without a map or knowing your destination. Your fitness program cannot proceed according to plan if you have no plan, nor can you expect great results without a guide to steer you in the right direction.
Be it for fitness, career or other personal goals, people fail to achieve their goals for a number of reasons. Here is a list of the most common;
1) Don’t really want to do it. If you don’t think it’s important and can’t motivate yourself it’s not going to happen.
2) To many things on the go. Make a checklist and prioritize what’s important.
3) Procrastination. Make a plan and stick to it until it becomes an enjoyable habit.
4) Don’t know how to do it. If you are unsure, get help.
5) Set goals and record your progress.
Here’s something to think about:
"If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten."
Anthony Robbins
Action without planning is one of the biggest reasons for failure. Planning should not be taken lightly. Goal setting involves mental work and preparation BEFORE the physical work.
Setting goals and keeping a record of your progress are important because as you come more fit, you must optimize the adaptive response to your training. Updating your goals can reflect this direction.
Before you start with the goals clarify what you want out of it:
- Do you want a fit lifestyle?
- Who are you right now?
- What motivates you to exercise?
- How do you want to train?
- What activities do I plan to participate in?
- What are the obstacles?
- How much time can I reasonably schedule?
- How will you reach your goal?
- What makes you think you can succeed?
- How can I incorporate the 5 components of fitness
(warm-up, aerobic training, resistance training, flexibility & cool down) to ensure success?
STEPS TO SETTING SUCCESSFUL GOALS
Your ultimate long-term goal. Imagine a dream goal. – aim high. Visualize your success.
This sets your frame of mind to realize that you can achieve anything that you put your mind to. This is the ultimate goal – if you are willing to pay the price to achieve it!
Be specific with your goals. I want to lose weight is too vague . Instead, narrow it down into something that is within your control to achieve. For instance;
· What measurements would I like to have?
· What dress size do I want to wear?
· How much body fat do I want to lose?
Set an Annual 12 month goal. Periodize your workouts. Do you like to take vacation at a certain time of year? Planning to run a marathon? Take these into consideration.
Three months goals - eg: Lose 10 lbs of fat.
Weekly Goals – Schedule or map your time.
Scheduling is critical to the success of your exercise program. Not only does this give you an idea of the time and activity planned, but it helps enforce commitment and success. A scheduled plan becomes habit forming. You will feel better, rarely miss workouts and continue to see success!
Once done, chart your progress. Are you losing fat? Gaining Muscle?
Daily Scheduling - now has to established to determine the time you have available. Back out the time needed for a warm-up, and cool-down to determine the amount of time available for your chosen exercise.
Daily goals are where habits are developed. Take baby steps – you reach your goals by making small choices every day. By mastering small challenges first you will have the feeling of accomplishment and keep your momentum going.
Keep a Journal or a Training DiaryThis helps you focus on your goals. Having a written plan gives you a sense of direction that makes you feel certain, confident and motivated. A journal is a score card that tracks how well you are doing. You can see right way if the time you're investing is delivering results.
Keeping a training diary sends unmistakable instructions to your subconscious mind.
Rather than just going through the motions you get a good idea of your progress – what you are doing and how well.
Read and Reevaluate your Goals regularly
Too often a person sets goals but never revisits them. Setting and reevaluating your goals;
- Keeps you accountable
- Keeps your training program fresh
- Stimulates the body and mind
- Allows you to monitor your results.
Motivation is only effective when the goal is meaningful and fits the individual. Goal setting is an ongoing process. It is important to update your goals and record your progress or lack thereof so that appropriate changes can be made to maintain improvements. It is important that you plan not only for the time you workout, but the balance of your day.
The key to successful goal implementation is to keep your initial desires and motivations fresh in your mind. By reviewing and reevaluating progress, your goals become engrained into your mind. Daily reflection turns dreams into reality.
Reward yourselfEven though you may look in the mirror with satisfaction on your progress, take time to reward your successes – and don’t beat yourself up over drawbacks. Consider a reward as a “recharging” of your batteries. Mentally and physically you will feel better.
CONCLUSION
It is quite likely that you can see short term success without setting a plan. For example, if your goal was losing weight, it is possible to see results within the first few weeks of a haphazard workout and diet regime. However, how many people do you know that have lost weight only to gain it later?
As challenging as it is to lose weight, the greater challenge is keeping the pounds from coming back on. At this point you have reached the maintenance phase, or in other words “the rest of your life”.
You don’t see the rewards from your workout so easily. People may not compliment you, your waist size may not reduce further – you’re just staying the same. This is where people start to switch back to their old ways. By continuously setting goals you will unknowingly set yourself up for long-term success.
There is never really an “ultimate” goal. Success is traveling towards the goal, not the goal itself. By improving on yourself you are improving your quality of life and satisfying the “maintenance” phase.
If you are one of those fortunate individuals that record your goals, take a look back at some of your past goals. You would be amazed at what you have achieved – all started from taking baby steps!
"By recording your dreams and goals on paper, you set in motion the process of becoming the person you most want to be. Put your future in good hands — your own." --Mark Victor Hansen
Live Long!
DougY.
Did you know:
Of those who make a New Year’s Resolution, close to 60% give up within 3 months. Even worse, it is estimated that 75% of people who join gyms quit (or don’t go back) within 3 weeks of joining!
Regarding New Year’s Resolutions, only 20% have a plan on how they will accomplish them.
Between 5 and 10% of those who set goals write down a plan.
Only 5 to 10% succeed in their goals. Equivalent to those who document their progress!
See a trend?
Trying to fulfill a goal without a plan is like going on a road trip across the country without a map or knowing your destination. Your fitness program cannot proceed according to plan if you have no plan, nor can you expect great results without a guide to steer you in the right direction.
Be it for fitness, career or other personal goals, people fail to achieve their goals for a number of reasons. Here is a list of the most common;
1) Don’t really want to do it. If you don’t think it’s important and can’t motivate yourself it’s not going to happen.
2) To many things on the go. Make a checklist and prioritize what’s important.
3) Procrastination. Make a plan and stick to it until it becomes an enjoyable habit.
4) Don’t know how to do it. If you are unsure, get help.
5) Set goals and record your progress.
Here’s something to think about:
"If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten."
Anthony Robbins
Action without planning is one of the biggest reasons for failure. Planning should not be taken lightly. Goal setting involves mental work and preparation BEFORE the physical work.
Setting goals and keeping a record of your progress are important because as you come more fit, you must optimize the adaptive response to your training. Updating your goals can reflect this direction.
Before you start with the goals clarify what you want out of it:
- Do you want a fit lifestyle?
- Who are you right now?
- What motivates you to exercise?
- How do you want to train?
- What activities do I plan to participate in?
- What are the obstacles?
- How much time can I reasonably schedule?
- How will you reach your goal?
- What makes you think you can succeed?
- How can I incorporate the 5 components of fitness
(warm-up, aerobic training, resistance training, flexibility & cool down) to ensure success?
STEPS TO SETTING SUCCESSFUL GOALS
Your ultimate long-term goal. Imagine a dream goal. – aim high. Visualize your success.
This sets your frame of mind to realize that you can achieve anything that you put your mind to. This is the ultimate goal – if you are willing to pay the price to achieve it!
Be specific with your goals. I want to lose weight is too vague . Instead, narrow it down into something that is within your control to achieve. For instance;
· What measurements would I like to have?
· What dress size do I want to wear?
· How much body fat do I want to lose?
Set an Annual 12 month goal. Periodize your workouts. Do you like to take vacation at a certain time of year? Planning to run a marathon? Take these into consideration.
Three months goals - eg: Lose 10 lbs of fat.
Weekly Goals – Schedule or map your time.
Scheduling is critical to the success of your exercise program. Not only does this give you an idea of the time and activity planned, but it helps enforce commitment and success. A scheduled plan becomes habit forming. You will feel better, rarely miss workouts and continue to see success!
Once done, chart your progress. Are you losing fat? Gaining Muscle?
Daily Scheduling - now has to established to determine the time you have available. Back out the time needed for a warm-up, and cool-down to determine the amount of time available for your chosen exercise.
Daily goals are where habits are developed. Take baby steps – you reach your goals by making small choices every day. By mastering small challenges first you will have the feeling of accomplishment and keep your momentum going.
Keep a Journal or a Training DiaryThis helps you focus on your goals. Having a written plan gives you a sense of direction that makes you feel certain, confident and motivated. A journal is a score card that tracks how well you are doing. You can see right way if the time you're investing is delivering results.
Keeping a training diary sends unmistakable instructions to your subconscious mind.
Rather than just going through the motions you get a good idea of your progress – what you are doing and how well.
Read and Reevaluate your Goals regularly
Too often a person sets goals but never revisits them. Setting and reevaluating your goals;
- Keeps you accountable
- Keeps your training program fresh
- Stimulates the body and mind
- Allows you to monitor your results.
Motivation is only effective when the goal is meaningful and fits the individual. Goal setting is an ongoing process. It is important to update your goals and record your progress or lack thereof so that appropriate changes can be made to maintain improvements. It is important that you plan not only for the time you workout, but the balance of your day.
The key to successful goal implementation is to keep your initial desires and motivations fresh in your mind. By reviewing and reevaluating progress, your goals become engrained into your mind. Daily reflection turns dreams into reality.
Reward yourselfEven though you may look in the mirror with satisfaction on your progress, take time to reward your successes – and don’t beat yourself up over drawbacks. Consider a reward as a “recharging” of your batteries. Mentally and physically you will feel better.
CONCLUSION
It is quite likely that you can see short term success without setting a plan. For example, if your goal was losing weight, it is possible to see results within the first few weeks of a haphazard workout and diet regime. However, how many people do you know that have lost weight only to gain it later?
As challenging as it is to lose weight, the greater challenge is keeping the pounds from coming back on. At this point you have reached the maintenance phase, or in other words “the rest of your life”.
You don’t see the rewards from your workout so easily. People may not compliment you, your waist size may not reduce further – you’re just staying the same. This is where people start to switch back to their old ways. By continuously setting goals you will unknowingly set yourself up for long-term success.
There is never really an “ultimate” goal. Success is traveling towards the goal, not the goal itself. By improving on yourself you are improving your quality of life and satisfying the “maintenance” phase.
If you are one of those fortunate individuals that record your goals, take a look back at some of your past goals. You would be amazed at what you have achieved – all started from taking baby steps!
"By recording your dreams and goals on paper, you set in motion the process of becoming the person you most want to be. Put your future in good hands — your own." --Mark Victor Hansen
Live Long!
DougY.
Monday, December 3, 2018
FIGHT THE COLD & FLU!
It’s that’s time of
year again. And I’m not talking about Christmas music and packed shopping malls. I am talking about achy bodies, runny noses, coughs and sore throats - Cold and
Flu Season.
But, do you know the difference between a flu and a cold?
The flu or influenza, is a viral upper respiratory illness that comes on suddenly, causing symptoms such as fever, body aches, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, a dry cough, and a sore or dry throat. Often a flu can lead to a bacterial infection like bronchitis, an ear infection or sinus infection. In the worst case, pneumonia may develop.
- 1 in 4 Canadians get the flu each year. It is estimated that 12,200 people are hospitalized each year and over 3,500 Canadians die every year from serious complications of the flu.(1) Worldwide there is 1 billion cases of influenza every year! (1) Three influenza pandemics occurred in the past 100 years. The worst was at the turn of the 20th century where the Spanish Flu killed close to 100 million people. Oh, and there is no such thing as a “Stomach flu”. This is actually viral gastroenteritis, or simply put - a mild case of food poisoning.
A cold is also an infection of the upper respiratory system but is not so severe. Symptoms include a runny nose, a cough, sore throat, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion.
(5)
Typically you catch the cold or flu through the air by coughs or sneezes.
Here are some simple steps to fight the cold and flu:
1. Get adequate sleep. Aim for 7-8 hours of restful sleep
2. Eat properly. Stop eating processed foods. Eat whole foods like fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, fish and meat. Forget the chips, granola bars and soy burgers. Building up your immunity naturally is the best way to combat the flu.
According to Dr. Michael Greger, author and founder of NutritionFacts.org (and one of my favorite health advocates) “Inadequate fruit and vegetable intake may help explain the loss of immune function as we age, which is linked to an increased risk of dying from pneumonia and influenza…... Influenza and pneumonia constitute the seventh leading cause of death for our elderly. It’s never too late to start eating healthier.” (3)
3. Influenza thrives on drastic temperature changes. I know that’s kind of hard living in Winnipeg. Being smart to reduce the strain on your body’s immune system. Dress appropriately. If you have to go outside when it’s 30 below don’t forget a hat, gloves/mitts and warm boots. Keep your home at a comfortable temperature – not too warm.
4. Wash your hands regularly. Not only when you go the washroom, but after going out in public – be it shopping, going to a sporting event, a play or the gym.
5. Eat Garlic and Gargle. This is a natural adaptogenic infection fighter. Known as the poor person’s antibiotic, Garlic helps eradicate infections as they enter your immune system. Gargling with Salt water is beneficial. Also, try oil pulling with Coconut Oil. Swishing for 5 to 15 minutes is all you need to help get rid of nasty bacteria in the mouth.
6. Exercise Regularly. Working out helps to relieve stress which in turn helps your body’s immune system. By building up the virus-fighting antibodies this can also improve the response when receiving a flu shot. People who exercise get colds less often than those who don’t work out. So keep moving! (4)
A word of caution - if you currently have the flu – do NOT try and sweat it out. The additional stress on your body will just prolong the infection.
7. Get a Humidifier. The Flu virus thrives in dry air environments.
8. Get Vaccinated? Well there’s a lot of controversy over getting vaccinated. This one’s a personal choice. I do NOT get the flu shot and have never gotten sick. As most vaccines contain mercury, keeping toxins out of the body should be your first priority – not filling Drug Company pockets. Plus there is little evidence that supports the belief that vaccines are effective in preventing influenza in healthy adults. According to Greenmedinfo.com, Influenza vaccines have a modest effect in reducing influenza symptoms and working days lost, however, there is no evidence that they affect complications, such as pneumonia, or transmission of the flu. (2)
Don’t get sidelined by sickness. Taking simple steps can help you avoid seasonal colds and flus before it starts.
(2) http://www.greenmedinfo.com/article/there-little-evidence-supporting-belief-vaccines-are-effective-preventing-infl
(3) https://nutritionfacts.org/audio/beating-colds-and-flu/
(4) https://www.health.com/health/video/0,,20970352,00.html t
(5) https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/coldflu.htm
But, do you know the difference between a flu and a cold?
The flu or influenza, is a viral upper respiratory illness that comes on suddenly, causing symptoms such as fever, body aches, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, a dry cough, and a sore or dry throat. Often a flu can lead to a bacterial infection like bronchitis, an ear infection or sinus infection. In the worst case, pneumonia may develop.
- 1 in 4 Canadians get the flu each year. It is estimated that 12,200 people are hospitalized each year and over 3,500 Canadians die every year from serious complications of the flu.(1) Worldwide there is 1 billion cases of influenza every year! (1) Three influenza pandemics occurred in the past 100 years. The worst was at the turn of the 20th century where the Spanish Flu killed close to 100 million people. Oh, and there is no such thing as a “Stomach flu”. This is actually viral gastroenteritis, or simply put - a mild case of food poisoning.
A cold is also an infection of the upper respiratory system but is not so severe. Symptoms include a runny nose, a cough, sore throat, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion.
(5)Typically you catch the cold or flu through the air by coughs or sneezes.
Here are some simple steps to fight the cold and flu:
1. Get adequate sleep. Aim for 7-8 hours of restful sleep
2. Eat properly. Stop eating processed foods. Eat whole foods like fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, fish and meat. Forget the chips, granola bars and soy burgers. Building up your immunity naturally is the best way to combat the flu.
According to Dr. Michael Greger, author and founder of NutritionFacts.org (and one of my favorite health advocates) “Inadequate fruit and vegetable intake may help explain the loss of immune function as we age, which is linked to an increased risk of dying from pneumonia and influenza…... Influenza and pneumonia constitute the seventh leading cause of death for our elderly. It’s never too late to start eating healthier.” (3)
3. Influenza thrives on drastic temperature changes. I know that’s kind of hard living in Winnipeg. Being smart to reduce the strain on your body’s immune system. Dress appropriately. If you have to go outside when it’s 30 below don’t forget a hat, gloves/mitts and warm boots. Keep your home at a comfortable temperature – not too warm.
4. Wash your hands regularly. Not only when you go the washroom, but after going out in public – be it shopping, going to a sporting event, a play or the gym.
5. Eat Garlic and Gargle. This is a natural adaptogenic infection fighter. Known as the poor person’s antibiotic, Garlic helps eradicate infections as they enter your immune system. Gargling with Salt water is beneficial. Also, try oil pulling with Coconut Oil. Swishing for 5 to 15 minutes is all you need to help get rid of nasty bacteria in the mouth.
6. Exercise Regularly. Working out helps to relieve stress which in turn helps your body’s immune system. By building up the virus-fighting antibodies this can also improve the response when receiving a flu shot. People who exercise get colds less often than those who don’t work out. So keep moving! (4)
A word of caution - if you currently have the flu – do NOT try and sweat it out. The additional stress on your body will just prolong the infection.
7. Get a Humidifier. The Flu virus thrives in dry air environments.
8. Get Vaccinated? Well there’s a lot of controversy over getting vaccinated. This one’s a personal choice. I do NOT get the flu shot and have never gotten sick. As most vaccines contain mercury, keeping toxins out of the body should be your first priority – not filling Drug Company pockets. Plus there is little evidence that supports the belief that vaccines are effective in preventing influenza in healthy adults. According to Greenmedinfo.com, Influenza vaccines have a modest effect in reducing influenza symptoms and working days lost, however, there is no evidence that they affect complications, such as pneumonia, or transmission of the flu. (2)
Don’t get sidelined by sickness. Taking simple steps can help you avoid seasonal colds and flus before it starts.
References:
(1)
https://wwwcanada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/flu-influenza/health-professionals.html(2) http://www.greenmedinfo.com/article/there-little-evidence-supporting-belief-vaccines-are-effective-preventing-infl
(3) https://nutritionfacts.org/audio/beating-colds-and-flu/
(4) https://www.health.com/health/video/0,,20970352,00.html t
(5) https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/coldflu.htm
Friday, November 9, 2018
FOOD LABELS - DESIGNED TO TRICK YOU
You are consciously watching what you eat,
checking the side panel for the nutritional information and daily value. However, you are being deceived. Yes, it is
important to read the nutritional facts panel on the food label. Food manufacturers try to fool you
into eating high fat foods and high sugar foods by listing the percentage of
fat/sugar by weight or volume and also by disguising ingredient names to add to the
confusion.
To get a clear picture of what you are
eating it’s best to calculate the percentage of calories in a food that come
from Fat or Sugar by using the following formula;
(i),
Look at the number of grams
from fat or sugar on the label
(ii), Multiply
the number of grams by 9 to get the
number of fat calories or
Multiply the
number of grams by 4 to get the number of sugar calories.
(ii) Divide that number
by the total number of calories to find the % of calories from fat or sugar.
As an example, I am using a popular Kellogg’s“Nutri
Grain”Cereal Bar ;
For
Fat Content
(i) 3 gms of fat in one serving totaling
130 calories.
(ii)
3 gms of fat times
9* = 27 Calories from Fat
(iii)
27 divided by 130 Total
Calories = 20.7% fat
*there are 9 calories in a
gram of fat
As you can see in the example, the actual percentage of fat you are eating
is 21% and not the 5% you are misled to
believe.
For
Sugar
(i)
13 gms of sugar in one serving totaling 130 calories.
(ii)
13 gms of sugar times
4* = 52 Calories from Sugar
(iii)
52 divided by 130 Total.
Calories = 40% Sugar
*there are 4 calories in a
gram of Sugar
Here the actual percentage of sugar is 40%,
not the 9% daily value listed.
Because food companies list Fat and Sugar
percentage by volume, by weight, or by “daily value” this reflects a very small
serving size. Using the above formula is helpful in clearing up such misleading
information.
According to Kellogg’s: website the
Nutri-grain bar is….“Made with invigorating whole grains and the delight of a
delicious filling made with strawberry to help you move at the speed of morning” 6
According to Fooducate.com, this product
rates a Cminus.
Personally I think Fooducate is being
generous in it’s rating…..
Let’s dissect this a bit more.
In the above example, you are eating 130
calories – not much of a Breakfast for the most important meal of the day….
– 40%
is made up of sugar with no nutritional value. You are eating 3 1/2 tsp of sugar per
bar. And according to Kellogg’s “smartlabel” ALL of the sugar is added –none comes
from natural sources. 6 - So
much for Real Fruit…Oh wait, Kellogg’s website states that it only “tastes”
like real fruit.
This is a HIGHLY PROCESSED product. Many of the ingredients are used to increase
the shelf life and improve flavor. Flavor yummmmm......
Natural
and Artificial Flavour
Added flavorings are created in a lab to
compensate for flavor loss during processing.
“Natural Flavorings” contain animal products, glutamates –
including MSG and other allergens – sorry vegetarians & vegans, so much for
the environment….
8
grams of Whole Grains per bar
Focusing on the fiber band wagon, there is
no knowledge of the percentage of whole grains in thIS bar. Although whole grains is better than
processed grains, only 100% whole grains should be consumed. So much for wholesome…..
Artificial
Colors
Food looks nicer and sell better when cheap artificial dyes are added. Unfortunately they pose a risk for
hyperactivity in children, allergic reactions, and cancer.
Wheat
Gluten –causes inflammation in both stomach linings
and the brain.
Contains
Zinc Oxide Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound used as an additive in various products including rubbers, plastics, ceramics, glass, ,paints,
,adhesives, sealants, and batteries –
to name a few. Banned in Canada, it is
still listed on Kellogg’s US website.
Contains
Glycerides
Used to "improve" quality in
baked goods, glycerides are created by using partially hydrogenated oils or animal fats. Glycerides
are synthesized into phosphates which is a potential environmental hazard.
Cereal is one of the most profitable businesses for food
manufacturers. They can turn an
inexpensive ingredient (processed grains) into a pricy commodity.
So, what about another Breakfast favorite – Kellogg’s Mini-Wheats?
Well, with icing sugar being the
second ingredient on the label, that 11 grams of sugar per serving amounts to
eating a dose of 23% sugar.
What is more concerning is that
it contains BHT - Butylated hydroxytoluene a chemical preservative that has
shown to cause cancer and thyroid changes in animals. 7
Quaker Instant “Super Grains”
Oatmeal – is not much better. It still
contains 23% sugar per serving and uses sodium sulphite as a preservative. As this is not organic, all the “super grains”
would contain the weed killer – glyphosate, a known cancer concern.
Well, what do I
eat?
Organic Steel cut Oatmeal, with
REAL fruit, nuts and seeds (Chia,
Pumpkin, Hemp).
One bowl is a complete breakfast with only 4% being natural fruit sugar.
½ cup of Bob's Red Mill
Organic Steel Cut Oats
½ cup of Moov Organic Berry
Cherry Blend
1-2 tbsp of Hemp Hearts
1 tsp of Flaxseed (ground roasted)
1/3 cup of Pumpkin Seeds/Mixed
Nuts (Cashews,almonds,walnuts)
1 ½ tbsp. of organic Chia Seeds
820 calories with 50% Fat, 4%
Sugar and 16% Protein.
FAT: 46.25 gms, or 416 fat calories = 51% Fat
SUGAR: 7.5
gms or 30 sugar calories = 4% Sugar
PROTEIN: 33.5
gms or 134 protein calories = 16%.
One bowl has 820 calories, half of my
breakfast is made up of healthy fat. Even with
half a cup of real fruit, there is no worry of my pancreas working
overtime to keep blood sugar normal. Fat - not carbohydrates is the preferred
fuel of human metabolism. Our bodies
thrive on "good fats" and cholesterol. Although vegetable fiber is the best for the
body, the fiber from oatmeal helps slow down insulin output, causing a funneling
of glucose into the bloodstream over a longer period Plus the protein consumed helps build and
repair tissue, produce enzymes and hormones
and manage weight loss and muscle gain.
Now back to the facts - as you can see, Food Manufacturers do
NOT have your best interest at heart.
According to the BEUC (European Consumer Organization) 3-, three of the most common misleading practices
include
·
labeling
products as 'traditional' or 'artisanal';
·
displaying
fruit pictures on packaging for products that have little or no actual fruit
content;
·
labeling
as 'whole grain' products with barely any fiber
Back in the 1960’s the sugar industry paid
scientist to down play the link between sugar and heart disease and promote
saturated fat as the culprit. 5- Now, people these days are more concerned
about carbs and sugar intake. Rightfully
so, added Sugar is hiding in 47% of packaged foods! 1
And, there
are at least 61 different names for sugar listed on food labels! Although some sugar occurs naturally in fruit, the majority is
added. Some
common names include sucrose, high-fructose corn syrup, glucose, fructose, dextrose,
maltose, lactose, barley malt, brown
rice syrup, agave nectar, etc From the
example above, of the 13 grams of sugar listed, all of it was added..
Manufacturers use several different kinds
of sugar so they can hide the real amount.2
As the
main ingredient is listed first on the label, disguising sugars as
different names seperately is one way
that manufacturer’s deceive consumers. A
food may contain lactose, high-fructose corn syrup, maltodextrin, barley malt,
and evaporated cane sugar –all different names for the same thing – Sugar.
Sugar-free products aren’t much
better. Although sugar-free products may
have less sugar per serving than the regular version, they do contain sugar
alcohols (mannitol, xylitol, sorbitol) –at roughly 2 calories per gram, and not
only add up in calories but can cause bloating and diarrhea…4-
According to Robyn AO’Brien, Author of “The
Unhealthy Truth-How our Food is making us Sick…” a major problem in our diet is our reliance
on processed foods. We deprive ourselves
of nutrients that are vital to our health.
With processed foods you are getting the fat, calories and carbs but NOT
getting the nutritional building blocks that we need. The micronutrients, which contain no
calories, and come in the form of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals or
other types of plant-based chemicals
only come in natural foods.
There are many chemical reactions created
in industrial processing of goods.
Sugars reacting with ammonia and sulfites under high pressure and
temperature have dire consequences - as they are potential cancer-causing
agents.
So, in summary, Nutritional labels are
confusing and health claims by companies are misleading so “Buyer Beware”..
The most effective way to remain healthy is
to know what you’re eating and STOP eating packaged and boxed foods. Not only will you reduce your sugar and bad
fat intake, but you reduce the intake of chemical additives and preservatives
that are bad for the body.
If you are serious about you and your family’s health, eating whole, natural and unprocessed foods is the only way to go. Real Foods IS the ingredient!!
3-https://www.beuc.eu/publications/beuc-x-2018-049_our_recipe_for_honest_labels_in_the_eu.pdf
4-https://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20599288,00.html
5-https://w7ww.nytimes.com/2016/09/13/well/eat/how-the-sugar-industry-shifted-blame-to-fat.html
6 -http://smartlabel.kelloggs.com/Product/Index/00038000359217
7 -https://www.ewg.org/research/ewg-s-dirty-dozen-guide-food-additives/generally-recognized-as-safe-but-is-it
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