** “Transfats and your risk of heart disease”

** Smiles - Bounced Check

** Trivia

** An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure - Can You Really Trust The     Labels On Foods?

** Considering Getting in Shape to Lose Weight by Fran Salus

** Stress Tips by Dr. Rae Baum

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The good news about fat in your diet is that not all fats are bad for you. The bad news is “transfats” are really bad for you. The National Academy, which sets recommended nutrients for your diet, the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine, has advised Americans consume as few transfatty acids as possible.
 
Transfatty acids are artificially partially saturated regular fats that have been chemically altered to stabilize the fat and prolong the shelf life of the product so these fats and foods containing these fats will not spoil as quickly. Lard and butter are examples of saturated or a combination of saturated and partially saturated fats, which are solid at room temperature. Some partially saturated fats can be almost liquid at room temperature and may be found in butter substitutes, oily seasonings and many processed foods such as commercial fried fish.
 
The problem: transfatty acids have the following effects on your body:
 
* Cause more atherosclerosis, cholesterol plaques or hardening of your arteries than even saturated fats such as butter
* Double your levels of bad cholesterol (LDL-C or low density lipoproteins) when compared to good cholesterol (HDL or high density lipoproteins). This definitely increases your risk of stroke and heart attack
* Increases chemicals in your bloodstream that cause inflammation in the vessels (coronary arteries) around your heart. Inflammation and the swelling and chemical changes caused by inflammation are thought to be principal components of the heart attack (myocardial infarct) process
* Cause an increase in C-reactive proteins which have been implicated in progressive heart disease and heart attack and possibly strokes
 
So what can you do to decrease the amount of transfatty acids in your diet and reduce your risk of heart disease and possibly stroke?
 
* Avoid eating processed foods such as commercially fried fish and meats, potatoes, and other vegetables unless prepared in transfatty acid free conditions
* Read the labels on baked goods and seasonings, and avoid those with transfats, instead look for foods with unsaturated fats.
* Purchase unprocessed foods for your family and use unsaturated fats in their preparation. Fresh fruits and vegetables prepared without saturated fats will add flavor, minerals and vitamins to your diet.
* Avoid overeating or frequent consumption of fast foods unless you know the food was processed in unsaturated fats. I know this suggestion is really hard to follow in today’s fast paced, time constrained world, but if in doubt, ask before you purchase fast foods. Most fast food restaurants have nutrition handouts that described all their prepared foods.
 
To help keep you healthy, the new dietary reference intakes for recommended daily dietary fat range between 20% and 35% of calories eaten for adults and 25% and 40% for children. In addition, increasing omega-3 fatty acids in your diet will help offset some of the inflammatory effects of other ingested fats. For further information on omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, essential, beneficial nutrients found in fruits and vegetables, please visit www.drhuggiebear.com .

Here’s to healthy eating and a long prosperous life! Dr. Frank

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Bounced Check
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A Doctor's secretary called an old farmer out my way and said: "Your check came back."
The old man replied, "So did my arthritis."

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A patient tells the Doctor, "I've been going to a faith healer, but wasn't getting any better."
The Doctor smiled and said, "And what dumb advice did this phony give you ?"
"He told me to come see you." replied the new patient.

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I went to see Dr. Mac for a throat problem I was having. Even in this day and age, he works alone. I sat in the waiting room for over an hour. Finally, when I got to see him, he said, "I'm sorry you had to wait so long Mr. Moore."
I replied, "No problem Doctor. Still... I wish you could have seen this problem in its early stages."

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A friend of mine was thoroughly examined by an oral surgeon who recommended a simple operation to relieve his ailment. The patient asked the doctor if it would affect his hobby.
Puzzled, the doctor inquired, "What's your hobby ?"
"Saving money." was the prompt reply.

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The popular beverage 7-Up was originally a version of a "lithiated" patent medicine, containing small amounts of lithium. An irony here is that it was introduced to the U.S. markets during the 1930s — the height of the Great Depression.

Can You Really Trust The Labels On Foods?

In the past month or so we have talked about how deceiving food manufacturers labels are to all of us. This week, we are going to give you a much better idea on what some of the labels are really telling you. We hope this article will help clear up some of the confusion that they have caused. Now, when looking at those labels, you will have a much better idea on how to avoid those products that will put a curse on your health and your weight loss goals.

Think you know your way around the "nutrition labels" on your favorite foods? Think again. "Reduced fat" doesn't mean "low fat" and that Nutrition Facts labels, can be a mine field.

Here are some guidelines to follow:

Fat Free: Less than 50 grams of fat per serving.

Low Fat: Three grams or less of fat per serving; if the serving is 30 grams or two tablespoons or less, 50 grams of the food can't exceed three grams of fat.

Reduced or less fat:  At least 25% less fat per serving than the standard version of the product or an average of the market leaders.

Calorie-Free: Less than five calories per serving.

Low Calorie: Forty calories or less per serving; if the serving is 30 grams or less or two tablespoons or less, 50 grams of the food can't exceed 40 calories.

Reduced or fewer calories: At least 25% fewer calories per serving than the standard version of the product or an average of the market leaders.

Light or Lite: One-third fewer calories or half the fat of the standard version of the product or an average of the market leaders. (If 50% or more of the food's calories come from fat, the reduction must be 50% of the fat.)

Want To Test Your Label Savvy?

1. What's the first number you should check on the nutrition facts label?

2. The easiest way to gauge a food's fat content is to check:

a. Total fat
b. Cholesterol
c. Calories from fat
d. All of the above

3. After calories, from fat, the next numbers you should scan are total carbohydrates and protein.

True or False?

Here Are The Answers

1. Answer = Serving size - If you eat more, you'll have to adjust the rest of the numbers. Watch for unrealistic servings. One food makers say's its muffin feeds two people.

2. Answer = C - If fat calories are more than a third of the total calories, you may want to pass on them.

3. Answer = False - To cut your cancer and heart disease risks, check fiber and saturated fat next. The healthiest meals keep saturated fat under seven grams; snacks, two grams. And try to choose foods with at least two grams of fiber. CAN YOU REALLY TRUST THE LABELS ON FOODS?

In the past month or so we have talked about how deceiving food manufacturers labels are to all of us. We hope this article will help clear up some of the confusion that they have caused. Now, when looking at those labels, you will have a much better idea on how to avoid those products that will put a curse on your health and your weight loss goals.

Live in Passion and Good Health, James Groves

These health tips can only be found in Bob Osgoodby's “Your Best Body Ever” Newsletter.

Very few people have mastered the art of feeling good about their bodies. Most people are unhappy and will go to great lengths to look better. We take pills, starve ourselves, and even have surgery to feel better. We want to fit into that special outfit or impress potential partners. We live for the old days, when our weight wasn't such a problem.

There is a problem with weight-loss solutions, though. Most of them don't work. Many people want an easy way out and so don't consider physical fitness as a way to get themselves into better shape. They want to take a pill or cut back on food because working out is so unseemly. You sweat; you get tired; you smell. We don't want to work for it because we continue to rely on advertised miracles for transforming our bodies even though we know most of them haven't worked for us.

The problem with fitness is that you don't lose weight quickly, which is what most people are looking for. You will, however, be able to keep this weight off by learning to live a healthy lifestyle. Beginning to work out in your 20s is your best option. You must be determined, though, or it will just be another failed attempt.

Once you get into physical fitness, you'll probably find that you like it, especially if you look for the activity that suits you best. Do not be fooled here by get-in-shape-quick schemes. Plan to take your time. Visit a gym. Talk to a trainer. Find someone who can offer professional advice.

When choosing where to go to, look for a place either near your work, or close to your home, which is more convenient. Going with one or two friends or colleagues is a very good idea, as in this way it is a little more difficult to get bored and fed up with going every evening to the fitness club. Also, take a look around and try to find a place that has not only a wide range of equipment, but also a cheerful environment and can provide the appropriate trainers.

Look for the extras you want. If you think you'd enjoy soaking up the steam in a sauna, look for a gym with it. If you use a tanning bed, go for a fitness center with beds in them. If you don't like the idea of lugging your exercise equipment, get a gym with a locker. Start out slowly. Make yourself comfortable. Use equipment you understand, at a setting that works for you, and ask when you don't know what to do.

If you do not have the time to go to a fitness club and decide to buy your own equipment, it is essential not to fall under the spell of those commercials that promise you miracles with only five minutes a day and their brand new wonder-equipment. Suitable fitness equipment might cost a great deal, therefore it is best to consult someone in this branch before buying anything.

Again, be prepared to put in some work. Exercise helps your body and mind, but you have to keep at it. Change won't happen overnight, but it will happen!

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You will find this "Stress Tip Message" helpful to stay focused and on purpose. You can put this message to work by reading it often throughout the day.

"To create what you want in your life you must quiet your mind and calm your emotions.”

---- Dr. Rae ----

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If you need to lose weight, you must be in caloric deficit. This can be accomplished by cutting down your caloric intake, or
increasing the amount of calories you burn by exercising. I recommend both. Even though a calorie is a calorie when it comes to weight loss, a calorie is not a calorie when it comes to your health. Make sure your daily diet includes several servings of fruit and vegetables and whenever possible, avoid foods that contain trans fat.

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