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Sugar is so harmful to public health it should be controlled like alcohol and cigarettes, U.S. scientists claim. Researchers from the University of California-San Francisco said Wednesday that the public's excessive consumption of sugar not only is contributing to a global obesity pandemic but also is critically altering people's hormones, metabolism and blood pressure and causing "significant damage to the liver." In an article entitled "The Toxic Truth About Sugar," published in the journal Nature, the scientists said that sugar consumption tripled worldwide over the past 50 years and now is contributing to 35 million deaths a year. "As long as the public thinks that sugar is just 'empty calories,' we have no chance in solving this," Dr. Robert Lustig said. "There are good calories and bad calories, just as there are good fats and bad fats, good amino acids and bad amino acids, good carbohydrates and bad carbohydrates. But sugar is toxic beyond its calories." The researchers said that the effects of consuming an excess of sugary foods and drinks mimic the effects of drinking too much alcohol -- which, they pointed out, is made from distilling sugar. They recommended using taxation, controlling access to sugary products and tightening licensing requirements to sell sweet snacks and drinks in schools and workplaces. The American Beverage Association said it feels the authors' comparison of sugar to alcohol and tobacco is without scientific merit. "There is no evidence that focusing solely on reducing sugar intake would have any meaningful public health impact,” the ABA said in a statement. “Importantly, we know that the body of scientific evidence does not support that sugar, in any of its various forms – including fructose, is a unique cause of chronic health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease or metabolic syndrome.” The Sugar Association agreed with the ABA. “The alleged consumption assumes total supply equals human consumption,” the Sugar Association said in a statement. “Total supply includes the amount sold for food plus what is allotted for unsold inventory.” “Second, when the comment authors used total supply amounts to estimate consumption, they disregard the fact that reliable estimates of consumption require total supply amounts to be reduced by processing losses and consumer waste (estimated at 29 percent in the U.S.), the practice used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. During the same time that consumption of cane and beet sugar was decreasing, the obesity epidemic, which the authors cite as a “marker” for the metabolic dysfunctions that lead to many of these non-communicable diseases, increased.” The Sugar Association said it feels the authors are being irresponsible by using their platforms to scare people – especially when using words like ‘diabetes’ or ‘cancer.’ Dr. Laura Schmidt, who was involved in the research, said, "We're not talking prohibition. We're not advocating a major imposition of the government into people's lives." She added, "We're talking about gentle ways to make sugar consumption slightly less convenient, thereby moving people away from the concentrated dose. What we want is to actually increase people's choices by making foods that aren't loaded with sugar comparatively easier and cheaper to get." NewsCore contributed to this article.
stop Glycating
So its up to you to learn the truth. Start by reading Wheat Belly by Dr William Davis and then Why we get fat by Gary Taubes For many decades, so-called nutrition experts kept focusing on the dangers of fat and cholesterol even though there wasn’t any proven evidence. The “evidence” was actually all conjured up and statistically manipulated. The real “villain” is glucose or blood sugar coming from the carbohydrates that we eat. This glucose binds to the proteins that make up our body – this is a glycated protein and the resulting damage glycated proteins cause is beyond anything you can imagine! FAQsSo, what you’re telling me that the recommended diet advice from all the experts out there is wrong and you’re right? YES So, all I have to do is follow a low-carbohydrate diet? If only it were that simple but there is much more to it, and 99% of the popular low-carb diets out there miss so much that’s critical to your success. For example, many of these diets talk about increasing protein and in the wrong nutritional environment this is hazardous. You should never follow a low-fat, high-protein, and low-carbohydrate diet. The idea that cholesterol and fat were never the cause of disease, particularly heart disease, is your idea? No, it’s not my idea it’s a proven fact of science. It’s the nature of science to stick with those theories which are comfortable, not the exploration of new ideas. I explain all of this in the book so you won’t be confused as to how you’ve received so much mis-information. Why are all the experts promoting a high-carbohydrate diet? Because they’re all hitched to the same band-wagon and broken record. Damn the facts, embrace the group think: facts don’t matter, only the party line is what counts. Then they all join in, and the accepted experts and agencies press the flawed agenda and drive it through the mass media. Who suffers? You do by never getting the facts. Why do so many people blow-away the low-carbohydrate diet? Because it was promoted by Dr. Atkins and all the experts despised him because he promoted a high-fat, high-cholesterol diet. The Establishment was convinced on the flimsiest evidence that it was this type of diet that was responsible for the heart disease epidemic. It never was and the glycation theory of disease and aging didn’t appear until 1987. The fat and cholesterol idea was so entrenched by that time that no other idea could get any traction.
the three pillars of wellness
What is wellness? You hear it talked about alot. BlueCross Blue Shield says "experience wellness everywhere". But what does that mean? I dont think its experienced everywhere. I do think it is experienced in my office. My belief is that true wellness is a choice. It doesn't just happen. It does not just mean not being sick. My theory is that there are three pillars of wellness. One is Optimal nutrition which requires daily attention. The second pillar is optimal fitness. You gotta do something daily to be fit. The third is optimal mental well being. This requires either daily meditation, support psychotherapy or being lucky enough to be born not neurotic and with a positive outlook on life. You need the three pillars in place to be well. 2 out of three is not wellness but a good try. I tell my patients daily they have a choice. They can choose wellness or illness. It really is up to them. I can guide, advise, prescribe, etc but ultimately it is up to you to choose wellness every day. I think its worth it. Come see me and Ill get you started. Or not . Its your call. I just work here. Larry
read this book or blogThe Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D. Wheat Belly Posted: 25 Sep 2011 03:35 PM PDT Over a half decade ago Professor... More »
Another reason to eat wellDavid Liu Ph.D. Saturday Aug 6, 2011 (foodconsumer.org) -- Weight loss induced by caloric restriction can boost sexual drive and performance of men with both obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus,... More »
eat your eggsThis is from a great site "Health Realizations" Over 16 percent of U.S. adults have high cholesterol, defined as 240 mg/dL and above, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)... More »
Start Low Carbing carefully via Dr Eades blogIn the last post we discussed ramping up the fat intake as the single best way to hurry the low-carb or keto adaptation along. I didn’t mention it in the previous post, but another... More »
illusionsThe illusion of health and diets You know how when you buy a new car, or are in the process of buying a new car…all of sudden, you see that same car everywhere? That type of... More »
ldl not the enemy'Bad' Cholesterol Not as Bad as People Think, Study Shows ScienceDaily (May 8, 2011) — The so-called "bad cholesterol" -- low-density lipoprotein commonly called LDL -- may not be so bad... More »
Change your Life 180 degreesThere’s an old saying, and it finishes with…..”as long as I’ve got my health”. What I’ve always taken away from this, is that no matter what life’s problems,... More »
Wheat not so goodWheat, via exorphin effects, is an appetite stimulant. Eat a whole wheat bagel or bran muffin, you want another. You also want more of other foods. You also want something to eat every two hours due to... More »
eat those eggsAccording to the U.S. Government's latest guidelines, one egg per day does not result in increased blood cholesterol levels. Nor does it increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in normal people. What... More »
fat is good for youThis comes from spacedoc.net which I think is a great blog: Does the thought of a steak, bacon and eggs, or real milk make you cringe thinking you're instantly clogging up your arteries? How many... More »
exercise mythsChances are you've heard all kinds of advice when it comes to working out. But are these maxims fact — or fiction? Don't believe these common workout whoppers: Myth #1: Exercise should hurt. Whether... More »
Is there such thing as No carb?There really is no such thing as a no carb diet When I prescribe patients to follow a wheat-free, cornstarch-free, sugar-free diet on top of of a low-carbohydrate diet, many ask: "How can I... More »
sugar makes you sickIt sure does. Our bodies have a very sophisticated defence system called the immune system. Part of that system, the neutrophil , a type of white blood cell that circulates in our blood stream, helps to... More »
What should I eat for breakfast doctor?It turns out that the first meal after a nights sleep programs your metabolism for the rest of the day. A high-fat breakfast of nitrite free bacon and cage free eggs may be the healthiest start to the... More »
Are meal replacements as good as they say they are?You've probably seen shakes and bars designed to be drunk or eaten in place of a regular meal. You may wonder, Are they a good choice for weight loss? In general, it's better to learn how to choose healthy... More »
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