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Carbs, Nuts, and Stocking Stuffer Specials
December 16, 2000
Holiday Carb Consumption Without Guilt! First of all, IT IS POSSIBLE! I know that it's difficult to pass on all of those wonderful homemade goodies that have become traditions for many of us, so DON'T. Instead of deprivation, try to follow the "T-Tapp Third Day" guideline – keep raw almonds and/or alfalfa capsules in your purse and use the Pyruvyl Glycine spray if necessary. PLUS, make sure you do Primary Back Stretch and the special CRT skin brushing sequence every day (even when not working out).
Basic guidelines: Try to eat "clean" for two days eating meat with vegetables, soups and salads, then relax on third day and enjoy "Man-made carbs". Repeat this type of scenario throughout the week and you'll never feel deprived or crave the goodies... AND on days you "overindulge" just make sure to eat raw almonds, use Pyruvyl Glycine and squeeze in some quick cardio blasting moves. Or whenever you consume pastries or alcoholic drinks and you don't have raw almonds just take two or three Premium Blended Alfalfa capsules. It really works to neutralize the glucose at blood level so your body doesn't carb overload and it won't get "puffy" from water retention. FYI: every gram of carbohydrate retains 3 grams of water!
Personally I try to consume 10 to 15 raw almonds every day and I also consume raw cashews and/or raw walnuts at least once a week. I keep stressing "raw" because once nuts are "roasted" they loose some of their nutrients. Furthermore, almonds have alkalinity properties (so does alfalfa), which is important since sugar is acidic, BUT roasting destroys the alkalinity. I always keep raw almonds in my purse when I go out to eat or socialize. Not only do they keep a "buzz" from happening, they also keep my blood sugar under control (I have borderline type 2 diabetes). This is also why I take the Premium Blended Alfalfa every morning, afternoon and evening... I want to help support my body's pancreatic functions without breakdown. (I love sweets!) FYI: you won't gain weight with BBB's Premium Blended Alfalfa – T-Tapper, Jenni Hogue, didn't believe it until she used Solgar's brand of alfalfa (which is also pesticide free, organic, etc but it's not processed the same way as BBB) and gained 7 pounds in 5 days!!! As soon as she stopped taking it and started using the BBB Premium Blended Alfalfa, she lost the 7 pounds after 7 days. FYI: I do like Solgar's "Kelp" to feed my thyroid
Quick Cardio Blast Moves: Primary Back Stretch, T-Tapp Plie Sequence, Hoe Downs and Jog Rocks. FYI: you can sneak PBS and/or Hoe Downs ANYWHERE!
Nuts are good for you: In fact, the November issue of the respected "Environmental Nutrition" newsletter reported that nuts are a veritable health bonanza. Most fat in nuts is unsaturated; the kind that lowers both total and LDL, or "bad," cholesterol, and some of the unsaturated fat is monounsaturated, an even better kind that helps protect HDL or "good" cholesterol levels, writes Andrea Klausner, a registered dietitian and associate editor of "Environmental Nutrition." Furthermore, she notes, walnuts – but not other nuts – provide highly desirable omega-3 fatty acids, the heart-beneficial compounds found in salmon, tuna and other fish.
Several large studies have linked nut consumption to fewer heart attacks. One of them, a long running Harvard study of 86,000 women, found in 1998 that women who ate five or more ounces of nuts per week had 35% fewer heart attacks than those who rarely ate nuts.
More benefits: Besides beneficial fats, nuts also provide lots of other desirable dietary elements, including protein, fiber, B vitamins, folic acid, antioxidants, phytochemicals and numerous minerals. For example, while almonds top the list for calcium, fiber and vitamin E content, pistachios pack more fiber than broccoli, and hazelnuts have almost as much vitamin E as wheat germ. Walnuts are really rich in ellagic acid, an antioxidant that appears to protect against cancer. Brazil nuts are high in selenium, another anti-cancer nutrient (helps "hot flashes" too). All nuts contain arginine, an amino acid that helps keep arteries clear and magnesium and potassium, which have been associated with lower blood pressure.
How many are enough? Portion size guidelines: One serving is 1 oz. as defined in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Nutrient Database as about 22 almonds, 28 peanuts, 29 pecan halves, 47 pistachios and 10 to 12 macadamias. Out of the 11 popular kinds mentioned in the newsletter article, macadamias ranked highest in total fat at 22 grams an ounce, but they also had the most monounsaturated fats (14 grams). Lower fat choices – besides chestnuts, which have less than 1 fat gram per ounce – were cashews and pistachios at 13 fat grams and peanuts and pine nuts at about 14. FYI: peanuts are acidic so ok to roast.
Instant Willpower tip that seems to work - worth a try! When cravings threaten to take over, try this acupressure move: Pinch the little "bud" of cartilage directly above your ear canal for one minute. This short-circuits the nerve impulses from the brain that cause cravings.
Enjoy your nuts and carbs... until next week,
Teresa Tapp
December 16, 2000
Holiday Carb Consumption Without Guilt! First of all, IT IS POSSIBLE! I know that it's difficult to pass on all of those wonderful homemade goodies that have become traditions for many of us, so DON'T. Instead of deprivation, try to follow the "T-Tapp Third Day" guideline – keep raw almonds and/or alfalfa capsules in your purse and use the Pyruvyl Glycine spray if necessary. PLUS, make sure you do Primary Back Stretch and the special CRT skin brushing sequence every day (even when not working out).
Basic guidelines: Try to eat "clean" for two days eating meat with vegetables, soups and salads, then relax on third day and enjoy "Man-made carbs". Repeat this type of scenario throughout the week and you'll never feel deprived or crave the goodies... AND on days you "overindulge" just make sure to eat raw almonds, use Pyruvyl Glycine and squeeze in some quick cardio blasting moves. Or whenever you consume pastries or alcoholic drinks and you don't have raw almonds just take two or three Premium Blended Alfalfa capsules. It really works to neutralize the glucose at blood level so your body doesn't carb overload and it won't get "puffy" from water retention. FYI: every gram of carbohydrate retains 3 grams of water!
Personally I try to consume 10 to 15 raw almonds every day and I also consume raw cashews and/or raw walnuts at least once a week. I keep stressing "raw" because once nuts are "roasted" they loose some of their nutrients. Furthermore, almonds have alkalinity properties (so does alfalfa), which is important since sugar is acidic, BUT roasting destroys the alkalinity. I always keep raw almonds in my purse when I go out to eat or socialize. Not only do they keep a "buzz" from happening, they also keep my blood sugar under control (I have borderline type 2 diabetes). This is also why I take the Premium Blended Alfalfa every morning, afternoon and evening... I want to help support my body's pancreatic functions without breakdown. (I love sweets!) FYI: you won't gain weight with BBB's Premium Blended Alfalfa – T-Tapper, Jenni Hogue, didn't believe it until she used Solgar's brand of alfalfa (which is also pesticide free, organic, etc but it's not processed the same way as BBB) and gained 7 pounds in 5 days!!! As soon as she stopped taking it and started using the BBB Premium Blended Alfalfa, she lost the 7 pounds after 7 days. FYI: I do like Solgar's "Kelp" to feed my thyroid
Quick Cardio Blast Moves: Primary Back Stretch, T-Tapp Plie Sequence, Hoe Downs and Jog Rocks. FYI: you can sneak PBS and/or Hoe Downs ANYWHERE!
Nuts are good for you: In fact, the November issue of the respected "Environmental Nutrition" newsletter reported that nuts are a veritable health bonanza. Most fat in nuts is unsaturated; the kind that lowers both total and LDL, or "bad," cholesterol, and some of the unsaturated fat is monounsaturated, an even better kind that helps protect HDL or "good" cholesterol levels, writes Andrea Klausner, a registered dietitian and associate editor of "Environmental Nutrition." Furthermore, she notes, walnuts – but not other nuts – provide highly desirable omega-3 fatty acids, the heart-beneficial compounds found in salmon, tuna and other fish.
Several large studies have linked nut consumption to fewer heart attacks. One of them, a long running Harvard study of 86,000 women, found in 1998 that women who ate five or more ounces of nuts per week had 35% fewer heart attacks than those who rarely ate nuts.
More benefits: Besides beneficial fats, nuts also provide lots of other desirable dietary elements, including protein, fiber, B vitamins, folic acid, antioxidants, phytochemicals and numerous minerals. For example, while almonds top the list for calcium, fiber and vitamin E content, pistachios pack more fiber than broccoli, and hazelnuts have almost as much vitamin E as wheat germ. Walnuts are really rich in ellagic acid, an antioxidant that appears to protect against cancer. Brazil nuts are high in selenium, another anti-cancer nutrient (helps "hot flashes" too). All nuts contain arginine, an amino acid that helps keep arteries clear and magnesium and potassium, which have been associated with lower blood pressure.
How many are enough? Portion size guidelines: One serving is 1 oz. as defined in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Nutrient Database as about 22 almonds, 28 peanuts, 29 pecan halves, 47 pistachios and 10 to 12 macadamias. Out of the 11 popular kinds mentioned in the newsletter article, macadamias ranked highest in total fat at 22 grams an ounce, but they also had the most monounsaturated fats (14 grams). Lower fat choices – besides chestnuts, which have less than 1 fat gram per ounce – were cashews and pistachios at 13 fat grams and peanuts and pine nuts at about 14. FYI: peanuts are acidic so ok to roast.
Instant Willpower tip that seems to work - worth a try! When cravings threaten to take over, try this acupressure move: Pinch the little "bud" of cartilage directly above your ear canal for one minute. This short-circuits the nerve impulses from the brain that cause cravings.
Enjoy your nuts and carbs... until next week,
Teresa Tapp