Are We Fattened Up Like Farm Animals?
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Are We Fattened Up Like Farm Animals? Psychetruth Weight Loss, Diet & Nutrition
Corrina talks about the average American diet is fattening us up the same way they fatten up farm animals. Corn, wheat and soy are used to make pigs, cows and chickens fat for the slaughter, so should we be surprised that we’re getting fatter, too?
Food For Type 2 Diabetes – Nutrition Mythbusters
By: Type Free Diabetes
Myth #1: Carbohydrates are bad for you.
All carbohydrates aren’t alike. Easily digested carbohydrates, such as those from white bread and white rice, if eaten often and in large quantities, may add to weight gain. But carbohydrates are also found in fruits, vegetables, beans, and dairy products; and these deliver essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Diabetes carbohydrates also give your body energy and help keep organs functioning properly.
A system called the glycemic index measures how fast and how far blood sugar rises after you eat a food with carbohydrates. White rice, for example, is almost immediately converted to blood sugar (glucose), causing it to rise rapidly, and so has a high glycemic index. Whole grain bread is digested more slowly, making blood sugar climb more slowly and not as high. It has a low glycemic index. Whenever possible, select carbohydrates that is whole grain, such as whole grain bread, whole wheat pasta, and old fashioned oats.
Myth #2. Vegetables mainly add fiber to your diabetic diet foods.
Vegetables are excellent sources of fiber and they supply vitamins and minerals, with very few calories. Orange vegetables like carrots, and dark leafy greens, such as spinach and collards, are good sources of vitamin A, an important nutrient to keep your eyesight keen, your skin healthy, and your immune system strong. Broccoli, pepper, and tomatoes are full of vitamin C, which promotes healing and keeps keep ligaments, tendons, and gums healthy. And beans and lentils supply potassium, which enables the body to convert blood sugar into glycogen, a stored form of energy that’s held in reserve by the muscles and liver.
Myth #3: To get calcium in your diabetic diet, you have to consume dairy products.
Milk, yogurt, and cheese are rich in calcium, which is important for building and protecting bones, Calcium Sources but theyre not the only sources of this mineral. Today, many foods are fortified with calcium, including orange juice, soy milk, breads, and cereals. Other nondairy sources of calcium are canned salmon and sardines with bones, collard greens, broccoli, and almonds. If you find it difficult to get enough calcium from your diet, you can also take calcium and glucose supplements.
Myth #4: Meat, chicken, and fish are the best sources of protein.
Foods with protein help your body build muscle and tissue, and provide diabetes vitamins and minerals. Animal sources-meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products, have what’s called complete protein, that is, they contain all the amino acids needed to build new proteins. Proteins from fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts are called incomplete proteinstheyre missing one or more amino acids. But animal sources of protein have their drawbacks: red meat and poultry skin are high in fat, especially saturated fat (a healthy diabetic diet plan should have less than 10% of calories from saturated fat). If you eat meat, stick to lean cuts, chicken with the skin removed, and fish. If you want to try vegetable sources of protein, try beans, nuts, and whole grains.
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ADHD Drugs vs. Possible Cures – Nutrition by Natalie
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ADHD Drugs vs. Possible Cures
Nutrition by Natalie
Natalie talks about ADHD, ADHD Drugs and alternative treatments for ADHD.
Many ADHD meds are highly addictive, have negative side-effects including stunting growth and development of children.
ADHD Warning–Nutrition by Natalie
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ADHD Warning
Nutrition by Natalie
A recent study published in the UK Lancet medical journal found that children given food which contain common food dyes and sodium benzoate (a preservative) caused several children to become measurably more hyperactive and inattentive.
The findings promoted the UK Food Standards Agency to issue an immediate advisory warning to parents to limit these additives in their children’s diets.
For years psychiatrists have been down playing the connection between nutrition and ADHD symptoms. This study clearly illustrates one such connection.
You can read about this study here.
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1661703,00.html
Shed Pounds Simply With The Help of HCG
By: Sam Miles
The HCG diet menu may keep your calories low, but its packed full of delicious meals that are bound to keep you satisfied day after day. The foods recommended are pretty straightforward in nature, but tend to be combined to make an exquisitely delicious menu. Crispy Onion Rings, Green Apple Salad, Ginger Steak Wraps and Orange Dream Smoothies are a couple of the scrumptious HCG diet recipes to feast on.
Losing at least 1 pound each day is just what most people experience on HCG. This isn’t a liquid diet that really needs intense deprivation to get to your weight loss goals. HCG gives you everything you need to stay satisfied the whole diet. Not only will you be provided incredible recipes and food selection, HCG naturally keeps you feeling full. Within moments of taking oral HCG, you’re going to be astonished at how soon your appetite vanishes! The food you’re left to consume will be more than enough to keep your stomach nice and full. Its amazing at how far 500 calories can go when due to the right recipes and diet.
You can find different food allowances for many HCG levels. For the principle diet phase, HCG allows 1 protein serving, 1 vegetable serving, and 1 fruit serving, two times a day. There are usually other tiny allowances for example Melba toast, milk, coffee, tea, mineral water, spices, and Stevia in various amounts. If you happen to be not used to the HCG diet menu, it is beneficial to acquire recipes by those who have actually been on the diet before!
The best suppliers are the ones who provide a recipe manual/book to help you get started. Having a simple reference before going out to the grocery store can save you a lot of time and money in food. Pick the recipes that catch your eye and also be pleasantly surprised about how tasty and filling the HCG approved foods could be.
Stevia, an all-natural sweetener can become your best friend on HCG. Use it to help with making lemonades, dessertseven sodas! Stevia is on the market in a wide selection of flavors and sold at many HCG suppliers.
The secret to succeeding on a diet is to get the right tools. Using a well-built HCG diet menu is crucial. Skip the footwork, and find HCG diet recipes that are bound to help mealtime become a thing that you can look toward.
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Have you been seeking for a long-term fat loss solution that actually functions? Well look no additional then the HCG Diet Menu. The HCG diet recipes have been utilized since the 1950 to help overweight people overcome their issues when and for all. The HCG targets abnormally stored body body fat and can allow you to drop 1 pound every day or even far more.
Energy Shots: what will marketers dream up next? by Marion Nestle
- This article is reprinted from Marion Nestle’s blog, “Food Politics”
Food Politics
by Marion Nestle
Sep-25-2011
A few months ago, the Committee on Nutrition of the American Academy of Pediatrics published a position paper on sports and energy drinks in the diets of children and adolescents.
The committee distinguished sports from energy drinks:
Sports drinks: beverages that may contain carbohydrates, minerals, electrolytes, and flavoring and are intended to replenish water and electrolytes lost through sweating during exercise.
Energy drinks: also contain substances that act as nonnutritive stimulants, such as caffeine, guarana, taurine, ginseng, l-carnitine, creatine, and/or glucuronolactone, with purported ergogenic or performance-enhancing effects.
The operative word is “purported.” The committee’s tough conclusion:
The use of sports drinks in place of water on the sports field or in the school lunchroom is generally unnecessary.
Stimulant-containing energy drinks have no place in the diets of children or adolescents.
For the record, PepsiCo spent $113 million to market Gatorade in 2010 (says Advertising Age).
The committee was concerned about the effects of high-dose caffeine on kids. Although its report did not distinguish energy drinks from energy shots, its conclusion undoubtedly applies to those too. Energy shots are more concentrated versions of energy drinks.
This is a big issue because pediatricians are concerned about the marketing of all of these caffeine-laden drinks to kids. Marketers, the Nutrition Committee says, are pushing energy drinks to kids as low-calorie “healthier” alternatives.
BeverageDaily.com asked Red Bull, the leading energy shot seller, about its marketing practices. The company denies marketing its shots to kids.
We do not market our product to children and other caffeine sensitive people…The authors of this report seem to be unaware that the American Beverage Association (ABA) and also the European Beverage Association (UNESDA) have already agreed codes of practice for the marketing and labelling of energy drinks.
Maybe, but energy shots are the new hot product, so hot that FoodNavigator-USA.com has just devoted a special report to them. Sales are booming. The only concern? Can they continue? Or, will they be replaced by the even hotter new thing: energy strips?
Energy shots special edition: Flash in the pan or the runaway success story of the decade? Cynics said they would never catch on. Who would cough up $2.99 for a mouthful of caffeine, taurine and vitamins when you can enjoy a coffee and a snack – or a whole can of your favourite energy drink – for the same price?.. Read
Energy shot market still has significant growth potential, say researchers: While it might not be able to sustain its early “meteoric” growth rates, the energy shots market still has significant growth potential and can potentially target a far wider audience than energy drinks, market researchers have predicted… Read
5-hour Energy increases grip on energy shots market: 5-hour Energy’s grip on the US energy shot market has tightened further in the past year, with the brand now accounting for nine out of every $10 spent in the burgeoning category… Read
Hain Celestial scores industry first with refrigerated energy shot: Hain Celestial will break new ground in the burgeoning shots market this fall with the launch of the first refrigerated energy shot… Read
Does the energy shot market have room for a new player? A David vs Goliath battle is set to be waged in the US energy shots sector as two ex-Marines seek to carve out a niche in a market so competitive that even Red Bull has thrown in the towel and made a sharp exit… Read
5-Hour Energy ramps up from seven to nine million bottles a week: 5-Hour Energy is now selling nine million bottles of its energy shots a week compared with seven million last year, a 28% rise in volume, the firm has revealed… Read
Monster Energy maker: Continued growth of energy drinks ‘remarkable’: The US energy drinks sector is continuing to generate “quite remarkable” growth despite the depressing economic climate and high gas prices, according to the owner of Monster Energy drinks and Worx Energy shots… Read
Red Bull cans energy shots and Cola in US (but not Europe): Global energy drink leader Red Bull has taken a rare step back by withdrawing Red Bull Cola and Red Bull Energy Shots from the US market – but says it has no plans to withdraw the products from the other 20 markets where they are sold… Read
Entrepreneur: Energy strips could be worth $1bn in 3-5 years: The entrepreneur behind Sheets Energy Strips – novel dissolvable strips delivering an instant hit of caffeine and B vitamins – says the category could be worth $1bn in the next three-to-five years… Read
These products are about making a fortune selling potentially harmful beverages under the guide of “healthy” to anyone wanting a quick caffeine fix.
They are about marketing, not health.
Water anyone?
Source: Marion Nestle – “Food Politics”
Nutrition and Your Mental Health
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Nutrition by Natalie
Nutrition and Your Mental Health
What does nutrition have to do with mental health? You might be surprised to find out the truth behind what happens when a person has a nutritional deficiency.
Nutritional deficiencies can cause all sorts of psychiatric symptoms including apathy, low energy, irritability, insomnia, low energy, agitation, fatigue, concentration problems, aches and pains, weight changes, including weight loss or weight gain. Sound a lot like the symptoms of depression? The truth is the average American diet of fast food is low in vital nutrition that you need for your body to function correctly.
This isn’t to say that all depression is caused by bad nutrition but it’s certainly a contributing factor in many cases and poor nutrition will always make depression worse. Antidepressant drugs also do not correct nutritional problems. So if your depressed because of nutritional problems an antidepressant will only partially cover up the problem and you body still won’t function correctly.
A Growing Movement
By Fran Korten
Recently during lunch at the YES! offices, online editor Brooke Jarvis made a casual comment I found quite stunning. Brooke, a sharp, talented 20-something, said “I don’t know a single person under 30 who doesn’t want to own a farm.”
What? Own a farm? I turned to several 20-somethings at the table and asked if they agreed. They did. They waxed eloquent about their love for lambs, ducks, chickens, bees. (No one mentioned weeding.) They confessed they weren’t sure they would ever actually own a farm, but their yearning was definitely real.
What the people at the fair shared in common was not their politics, but their optimism.
I think that just five years ago the 20-somethings in our office were not longing to own a farm. Something in our culture is changing. A growing segment of people don’t want to just buy organic, healthy food. They want to grow it. This new lust to farm seems to cross class, race, and politics.
For example, Robert Jeffrey Jr., an African American pastor in Seattle, started Clean Greens Farm to bring produce to the inner city, where fresh food is hard to find. He’s gotten a tremendous response from young people of all races ready to get their hands in the dirt.
Another sign comes from the just-launched “Mother Earth News Fairs” inspired by interest in the “how to” of growing your own. At the recent fair near Seattle, a crowd of more than 10,000 attended workshops on everything from canning to beekeeping to building the perfect chicken coop. Organizer Bryan Welch told YES! Magazine’s Susan Gleason that what the people at the fair shared in common was not their politics, but their optimism. In spite of the daily discouraging environmental, political, and economic news, coaxing living things to grow somehow seems to make folks optimistic.
City codes are catching up. You can now keep bees in New York City, goats in Seattle, and chickens in Los Angeles. And, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the number of very small farms (under 50 acres) has been steadily increasing.
So what’s going on? I think we’re seeing the convergence of three major cultural trends:
A response to uncertain times ahead. Awareness is increasing that climate change is affecting crop yields and that the global economy can’t be relied on to supply safe food. In the face of such uncertainty, there’s an almost instinctual desire to secure one’s food supply. A good place to start is growing your own.
A rebellion against agribusiness. A lot of Americans of all political stripes are appalled at what mega-corporations are doing to our food supply. Whether their revulsion is driven by compassion for animals and/or farmworkers, concern for their families’ health, worry about destruction of the environment, or resentment of concentrated wealth and power, the practices of agribusiness are driving people to look for alternatives that are humane, healthy, and community-friendly.
An enhanced appreciation of good food. Relishing delicious food has become part of mainstream culture, which brings an appreciation of really fresh food. After all, what is more delicious than a ripe tomato or an ear of corn just picked from the garden?
Owning a farm may not be everyone’s dream, but my hunch is that the trends driving the urge to grow one’s own will only intensify. So here’s to the under-30s (and a lot of over-30s too) who are leading the way to a healthier, happier food system.
Source: This article was published at NationofChange at: http://www.nationofchange.org/growing-movement-1316618448. All rights are reserved.
Nutrition vs. Conventional Medicine
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Nutrition by Natalie
Nutrition vs. Conventional Medicine
Take A Pill
Americans are constantly being bombarded by pharmaceutical commercials with the message of take a pill.
High cholesterol, acid reflux, depression, insomnia, allergies, irritable bowel syndrome, shaking leg syndrome, social anxiety disorder, ADHD, GERDs, sexual dysfunction,; it doesn’t matter what’s wrong w/ you, big Pharma has a pill that’s right for you.
In this video Natalie discusses the different between the conventional medicine approach of just taking a pill to a preventative approach of health; nutrition.
This video discusses the three most profitable classes of drugs; Statins (Drug prescribed for high cholesterol), Proton Pump Inhibitors (drugs prescribed for heart burn, upset stomach or acid reflux disorder) and Antidepressants, prescribed for depression.
Common Statin drugs include Lovastatin, Simvastatin, Atorvastatin, Fluvastatin, Pravastatin and Rosuvastatin.
Common Proton Pump Inhibitors include, Aciphex, Prevacid, Nexium, Prilosec, Protonix, Zegerid and omeprazole.
Common Antidepressants include Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro, Paxil, Luvox, Effexor, Cymbalta and Wellbutrin.
This video talks about common side effects of these three classes of drugs.
There may be more to your health than simply taking a pill.
Authors@Google: Alice Waters
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Perhaps more responsible than anyone for the revolution in the way we eat, cook, and think about food, Alice Waters has single-handedly changed the American palate according to the New York Times. Her simple but inventive dishes focus on a passion for flavor and a reverence for locally produced, seasonal foods.
With an essential repertoire of timeless, approachable recipes chosen to enhance and showcase great ingredients, The Art of Simple Food is an indispensable resource for home cooks. Here you will find Alice’s philosophy on everything from stocking your kitchen, to mastering fundamentals and preparing delicious, seasonal inspired meals all year long.
Always true to her philosophy that a perfect meal is one that’s balanced in texture, color, and flavor, Waters helps us embrace the seasons bounty and make the best choices when selecting ingredients.
Fill your market basket with pristine produce, healthful grains, and responsibly raised meat, poultry, and seafood, then embark on a voyage of culinary rediscovery that reminds us that the most gratifying dish is often the least complex.
This event took place on September 16, 2009 in Google’s Mountain View, CA office, as part of the Authors@Google series.
Healthy Breakfast Food Recipes – Natalie
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Healthy Breakfast Food Recipes – Nutrition by Natalie
Natalie demonstrates to you five different healthy breakfast items and how to cook or make them. A good breakfast is key to your health and wellness.
Items include, Smoothie, Breakfast Taco, Yogurt Parfait, Oatmeal or an English Muffin with Egg and Fruit.
Michael Pollan: The Omnivore’s Dilemma
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The UC Davis Mondavi Center presents bestselling author and UC Berkeley journalism professor Michael Pollan. He explores the ecology of eating to unveil why we consume what we consume in the twenty-first century. Michael Pollan is the author, most recently, of The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals
Nutrition Facts Labels: How to Read, FAQ Parts 1 & 2
Part 1 of 2
Understanding Nutrition Facts Labels
Uploaded by psychetruth on Dec 19, 2007 to YouTube
Natalie explains;
Ingredient list, serving Size, fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, fiver, sugars, proteins, vitamins and minerals and daily percents on a nutrition facts label placed on food. Know what you buy at the grocery store.
This helps you understand what you eat and make healthy choices for health and weight loss and fitness.
Part 2
The Truth About Fruit! – Food or Candy?
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Nutrition by Natalie
The Truth About Fruit! Health Food or Candy?
Will the fruits basket make you fat or help you lose weight? Natalie, gives tips why fruit should be in your diet.
Healthy Foods And Cacao: Part One
By: Marilyn Reid
What makes a food a healthy food? What properties does it have to make it a nutritional super food? We age because our bodies break down and wear out. Why? From the moment we draw our first breath, we begin the, usually, slow process of dying. Every breath gets us a step closer. The unfair part is that the process of aging is initiated with breath. Oxygen, so vital for our living, brings us daily closer to death. Think of the aging process as rusting. That is why antioxidants are so essential. They help the body deal with the process of rusting and thereby help stave off aging and help the body function optimally.
Green tea is quite a powerhouse. In the last couple of years, dentists have been recommending green tea because it has been shown to kill the bacteria causing plaque. As we know, dental plaque is, indeed, related to cardiovascular plaque and those with oral issues often also have heart issues. Further, studies have shown that green tea is beneficial in treating mouth and throat infections, which might explain its connection to a decrease in esophageal cancers. Green tea has been linked in several studies with a reduction of cancer proclivities, probably because of its high levels of antioxidants.
Usually, when we think of cacao, we think of hot cocoa. Cacao, even cacao tea http://healthyfoodrawdiet.com/cacao/cacao-tea), however, has often been recommended as a substitute for other, more harmful drinks. While cacao does contain some caffeine, it tends to be less acidic than coffee or black tea and therefore tolerated more easily. Furthermore, cacao, especially unprocessed and unsugared, has loads of other health benefits. Containing such properties as Phenylethylamine, it is able to induce both a sense of calmness and alertness. Cacaos levels of flavonoids are unsurpassed by most foods and contain other minerals like magnesium and chromium provide the body with nutrients that will stave off sugar cravings.
Blueberries, like green tea, are loaded with antioxidant vitamins. Blueberries, cousins to cranberries and bilberries, have been shown to promote urinary tract health. Interestingly, the tartness associated with wild blueberries is one of the reasons blueberries are so potent. That tartness leads to helping the body in becoming more alkaline (and less acidic). Acidity, we know, makes our system work harder. Our body has to strip magnesium and calcium from our bones to reduce the bodys acidity and make it more alkaline. Over time, a high level of acid in the body will affect the kidneys that are under load from the acidity and are working overtime to neutralize it. Blueberries, on the other hand, help restore and maintain a good level of alkalinity.
It has been suggested by numerous studies that cancer itself may be the body’s reaction to being under the load of inflammation over time. Any time we force our bodies to work overtime and we do not give our bodies the raw materials it needs to deal with that level of stress, we invite a whole host of other issues. Superfoods, like cacao, green tea, and blueberries are generally high in antioxidants and help the body fight inflammation, while providing it with the nutrients it needs to function optimally.
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Why American’s Can’t Afford to Eat Healthy
By David Sirota
The easiest way to explain Gallup’s discovery that millions of Americans are eating fewer fruits and vegetables than they ate last year is to simply crack a snarky joke about Whole Foods really being “Whole Paycheck.” Rooted in the old limousine liberal iconography, the quip conjures the notion that only Birkenstock-wearing trust-funders can afford to eat right in tough times.
It seems a tidy explanation for a disturbing trend, implying that healthy food is inherently more expensive, and thus can only be for wealthy Endive Elitists when the economy falters. But if the talking point’s carefully crafted mix of faux populism and oversimplification seems a bit facile — if the glib explanation seems almost too perfectly sculpted for your local right-wing radio blowhard — that’s because it dishonestly omits the most important part of the story. The part about how healthy food could easily be more affordable for everyone right now, if not for those ultimate elitists: agribusiness CEOs, their lobbyists and the politicians they own.
As with most issues in this new Gilded Age, the tale of the American diet is a story of the worst form of corporatism — the kind whereby the government uses public monies to protect private profit.
In this chapter of that larger tragicomedy, lawmakers whose campaigns are underwritten by agribusinesses have used billions of taxpayer dollars to subsidize those agribusinesses’ specific commodities (corn, soybeans, wheat, etc.) that are the key ingredients of unhealthy food. Not surprisingly, the subsidies have manufactured a price inequality that helps junk food undersell nutritious-but-unsubsidized foodstuffs like fruits and vegetables. The end result is that recession-battered consumers are increasingly forced by economic circumstance to “choose” the lower-priced junk food that their taxes support.
Corn — which is processed into the junk-food staple corn syrup and which feeds the livestock that produce meat — exemplifies the scheme.
“Over the past decade, the federal government has poured more than $50 billion into the corn industry, keeping prices for the crop … artificially low,” reports Time magazine. “That’s why McDonald’s can sell you a Big Mac, fries and a Coke for around $5 — a bargain.”
Yes, it is a bargain, but one created by deliberate government policy that serves the corn industry titans, not by any genetic advantage that makes corn derivatives automatically more affordable for the budget-strapped commoner.
The aggregate effect of such market manipulation across the agriculture industry, notes Time, is “that a dollar [can] buy 1,200 calories of potato chips or 875 calories of soda but just 250 calories of vegetables or 170 calories of fresh fruit.”
So while it may be amusing to use Americans’ worsening recession-era diet as another excuse to promote cultural stereotypes, the nutrition crisis costing us billions in unnecessary healthcare costs is more about public policy and powerful special interests than it is about epicurean snobs and affluent tastes. Indeed, this is a problem not of individual proclivities or of agricultural biology that supposedly makes nutrition naturally unaffordable — it is a problem of rigged economics and corrupt policymaking.
Solving the crisis, then, requires everything from recalibrating our subsidies to halting the low-income school lunch program’s support for the pizza and French fry lobby (yes, they have a powerful lobby). It requires, in other words, a new level of maturity, a better appreciation for the nuanced politics of food and a commitment to changing those politics for the future.
Impossible? Hardly. A country that can engineer the seemingly unattainable economics of a $5 McDonald’s feast certainly has the capacity to produce a healthy meal for the same price. It’s just a matter of will — or won’t.
- David Sirota is a best-selling author of the new book “Back to Our Future: How the 1980s Explain the World We Live In Now.” He hosts the morning show on AM760 in Colorado. E-mail him at ds@davidsirota.com, follow him on Twitter @davidsirota or visit his website at www.davidsirota.com.
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African American Diet
by Shalisha Alston
Greasy Foods – The Holy Grail Of African American Diet
I do not know about you, but when I was growing up, my mom cooked fried chicken (no, not oven “fried” chicken, we are talking about southern deep fried chicken), macaroni and cheese topped with tons of butter and mounds of cheese, collard greens cooked in chicken fat, hot buttered biscuits and brown gravy for dinner – at least twice a week.
Yes, I know you are salivating right about now. Here is another past time favorite to which I am sure you can relate – deep fried catfish, red beans and rice soaked in oil, candied yams with tons of butter, sugar, and cinnamon and deep fried pork chops.
I can relate. I grew up in a family of 9 where food portions were humongous. I mean we are talking about a 9-year-old whose plate was filled to the edges that was even too much for an adult! Years later, with the same poor dietary habits intact, I ballooned up to 213 pounds!
My Food History Repeated Itself
So there I was 20 years later weighing 185 pounds. I thought I could control it. The smallest I had ever been was 140 pounds. But my weight went up and down my whole life. Finally, I crossed the line where I could not stop eating. I was addicted to fried foods, white flour and sugar, but I did not know that until 3 more years of food agony and an additional weight gain of 18 pounds.
My Health Deteriorated
I come from a long line of strokes, heart attacks, diabetes and high blood pressure. At age 29, severely overweight and a heavy smoker, I was headed down the same path as my ancestors.
My Aha Moment
There was a voice inside me that said, “Shalisha, you are lost when it comes to food. Get help.” I did. I was introduced to a food plan that was abundant, healthy, delicious, and made me lose 90 pounds in 6 months. This was no diet. It was a lifestyle change. So here are the top 5 reasons I think the African American diet is in dire need of an overhaul:
1.The African American diet is extremely high in fat
2.The African American diet is extremely high in sugar
3.The African American diet lacks fruit
4.The African American diet lacks vegetables
5.The African American diet is extremely high in sodium
If you want to start eating healthy and lose weight:
1.Stop deep frying and start broiling
2.Cut out sugar and white flour
3.Include at least 5 servings of vegetables daily
4.Include at least 3 servings of fruit daily
5.Drink plenty of water (8-12 cups)
6.Take the salt shaker off the table
One more thing – dare to be different! Demand that your neighborhood Key Food supermarket carry Fage Fat-Free Greek Yogurt. Demand that your friendly neighborhood Met Food supermarket carry organic fruits and vegetables.
All it takes is one person to lead the way. Be a power of example and show other African Americans in the community that it is not only okay to eat healthy – it is a matter of life and death. By making those 6 small dietary adjustments, you will go a long way to improving your health and losing weight.
About the Author
Shalisha Alston is an African American weight loss consultant. She lost 90 pounds in 6 months and you can do the same.
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7 Nutrition Fundamentals for Losing Fat
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Dr. Clay shares 7 fundamental nutrition tips that serve as the foundation of any good diet.
Financial Help for Diabetes Care
Financial Help for Diabetes Care
On this page:
•Medicare
•Medicaid
•State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
•Health Insurance for Those Not Eligible for Medicare or Medicaid
•Health Insurance after Leaving a Job
•Health Care Services
•Hospital Care
•Kidney Disease: Resources for Dialysis and Transplantation
•Prescription Drugs and Medical Supplies
•Prosthetic Care
•Classroom Services
•Technological Assistance
•Food and Nutrition Assistance for Women with Diabetes or Gestational Diabetes
•Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits
•Local Resources
•Acknowledgments
•National Diabetes Education Program
Diabetes treatment is expensive. According to the American Diabetes Association, people with diabetes spend an average of $11,744 a year on health care expenses—more than twice the amount spent by people without diabetes.
Many people who have diabetes need help paying for their care. For those who qualify, a variety of governmental and nongovernmental programs can help cover health care expenses. This publication is meant to help people with diabetes and their family members find and access such resources.
Medicare
Medicare is federal health insurance for the following groups:
- people 65 or older
- people younger than 65 with certain disabilities or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig’s disease
- people of any age with end-stage renal disease—permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant
Medicare Health Plans
People with Medicare can choose how to get their health and prescription drug coverage. The following options are available:
- Original Medicare
- Medicare Advantage Plans—such as health maintenance organizations (HMOs) or preferred provider organizations (PPOs)
- other Medicare health plans
Original Medicare. Original Medicare, managed by the Federal Government, has two parts: Medicare Part A is hospital insurance and Medicare Part B is medical insurance. People in this plan usually pay a fee for each health care service or supply they receive.
People who are in Original Medicare can add prescription drug coverage—Medicare Part D—by joining a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. These plans are run by insurance companies and other private companies approved by Medicare.
People can also choose to buy insurance to help fill the gaps in Part A and Part B coverage. This insurance is known as Medigap or Medicare Supplement Insurance.
Medicare Advantage Plans. Medicare Advantage Plans are health plan options, like an HMO or PPO, approved by Medicare and offered by private companies. These plans are part of Medicare and are sometimes called Part C or MA Plans. Medicare Advantage Plans provide Medicare Part A and Part B coverage and usually Medicare Part D coverage. The companies that run these plans must follow rules set by Medicare. Not all Medicare Advantage Plans work the same way. People considering one of these plans should find out the plan’s rules before joining.
Other Medicare Health Plans. Other Medicare health plans include Medicare Cost Plans, Demonstrations/Pilot Programs, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). These plans provide hospital and medical insurance coverage, and some also provide prescription drug coverage.
To get more information about Medicare coverage, see “More Information about Medicare.”
Medicare Covers Diabetes Services and Supplies
Original Medicare helps pay for the diabetes services, supplies, and equipment listed below. Coinsurance or deductibles may apply. In addition, Medicare covers some preventive services for people who are at risk for diabetes. A person must have Medicare Part B or Medicare Part D to receive these covered services and supplies.
Medicare Part B helps pay for
- diabetes screening tests for people at risk of developing diabetes
- diabetes self-management training
- diabetes supplies such as glucose monitors, test strips, and lancets
- insulin pumps and insulin if used with an insulin pump
- flu and pneumonia shots
- foot exams and treatment for people with diabetes
- eye exams to check for glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy
- medical nutrition therapy services for people with diabetes or kidney disease, when referred by a doctor
- therapeutic shoes or inserts, in some cases
Medicare Part D helps pay for
- diabetes medicines
- insulin, but not insulin used with an insulin pump
- diabetes supplies like needles and syringes for injecting insulin
People who are in a Medicare Advantage Plan or other Medicare health plan should check their plan’s membership materials and call for details about how the plan provides the diabetes services, supplies, and medicines covered by Medicare.
More details are available by calling 1–800–MEDICARE (1–800–633–4227) and requesting the free booklet Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Supplies & Services. This booklet is also available at www.medicare.gov/publications/pubs/pdf/11022.pdf (PDF, 4.7 MB) *.
More Information about Medicare
More information about Medicare is available at www.medicare.gov, the official U.S. Government website for people with Medicare. The website has a full range of information about Medicare including free publications like Medicare & You, the official Government handbook about Medicare, and Medicare Basics—A Guide for Families and Friends of People with Medicare. Through the Medicare website, people can also
- find out if they are eligible for Medicare and when they can enroll
- learn about their Medicare health plan options
- find out what Medicare covers
- find a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
- compare Medicare health plan options in their area
- find a doctor who participates in Medicare
- get information about the quality of care provided by nursing homes, hospitals, home health agencies, and dialysis facilities
Calling 1–800–MEDICARE (1–800–633–4227) is another way to get help with Medicare questions, order free publications, and more. Help is available 24 hours a day, every day, and is available in English, Spanish, and other languages. TTY users should call 1–877–486–2048.
Medicare information can also be obtained from the following agencies or programs:
- Each state has a State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) that provides free health insurance counseling. A state’s SHIP may have a unique name. SHIP counselors can help people choose a Medicare health plan or a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. The phone number for the SHIP in each state is available by by calling Medicare or visiting www.medicare.gov and selecting “Find Helpful Phone Numbers and Websites” under “Search Tools.”
- The Social Security Administration can provide information about eligibility for Medicare. People can contact the agency at 1–800–772–1213, visit its web-site at www.socialsecurity.gov, or check with their local Social Security office to learn if they are eligible for Medicare.
- State Medical Assistance (Medicaid) offices in each state can provide information about help for people with Medicare who have limited income and resources. The phone number for each state’s Medicaid office can be obtained by visiting www.medicare.gov or calling Medicare.
People who enroll in Medicare can register for MyMedicare.gov, a secure online service, and use the site to access their personal Medicare information at any time. People can view their claims, order forms and publications, and see a description of covered preventive services.
Help for People with Medicare Who Have Limited Income and Resources
People who have Medicare and have limited income and resources may qualify for help paying for some health care and prescription drug costs from one of the following programs:
- Extra help paying for Medicare prescription drug coverage. Those who meet certain income requirements may qualify for extra help from Medicare to pay prescription drug costs. People can apply for this help by calling Social Security; visiting www.socialsecurity.gov to apply online; visiting their local Social Security office; or by contacting their State Medical Assistance (Medicaid) office. Each state’s SHIP can provide information and answer questions about this program.
- State pharmacy assistance programs (SPAPs). Several states have SPAPs that help certain people pay for prescription drugs. Each SPAP makes its own rules about how to provide drug coverage to its members. Information about each state’s SPAP can be obtained by calling Medicare or the state’s SHIP.
- Medicaid programs for people with Medicare. State Medicaid programs help pay medical costs for some people with Medicare who have limited income and resources. People who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid may get coverage for services that aren’t fully covered by Medicare, such as nursing home and home health care. States also have programs called Medicare Savings Programs that pay Medicare premiums and, in some cases, may also pay Medicare Part A and Part B deductibles and coinsurance. More information is available at www.medicare.gov. The phone number for the State Medical Assistance (Medicaid) office for each state can be obtained by calling Medicare. Each state’s SHIP can also provide more information.
Medicaid
Medicaid, also called Medical Assistance, is a joint federal and state government program that helps pay medical costs for some people with limited income and resources. Medicaid programs and income limits for Medicaid vary from state to state. The State Medical Assistance (Medicaid) office can help people find out whether they qualify for Medicaid or provide more information about Medicaid programs. To contact a state Medicaid office, people can
- search for Medicaid information for a state at www.GovBenefits.gov
- visit www.medicare.gov and select “Find Helpful Phone Numbers and Websites” under “Search Tools,” or call 1–800–MEDICARE (1–800–633–4227) and say “Medicaid”
- check the government pages of the phone book for the local department of human services or department of social services, which can provide the needed information
State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
SCHIP is a federal and state government partnership to expand health coverage to uninsured children from families with income that is too low to afford private or employer-sponsored health insurance but too high to qualify for Medicaid. The free or low-cost coverage is available to eligible children younger than 19.
SCHIP provides an extensive package of benefits including doctor visits, hospital care, and more. Information about the program is available at www.insurekidsnow.gov or by calling 1–877–KIDS–NOW (1–877–543–7669). Callers to the toll-free, confidential hotline are automatically connected to their state’s program.
Health Insurance for Those Not Eligible for Medicare or Medicaid
People who are not eligible for Medicare or Medicaid may be able to purchase private health insurance. Many insurers consider diabetes that has already been diagnosed a pre-existing condition, so finding coverage may be difficult for people with diabetes. Insurance companies often have a specific waiting period during which they do not cover diabetes-related expenses for new enrollees, although they will cover other medical expenses that arise during this time.
Certain state and federal laws may help. Many states now require insurance companies to cover diabetes supplies and education. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), passed by Congress in 1996, limits insurance companies from denying coverage because of a pre-existing condition. Information about HIPAA is available at www.dol.gov/dol/topic/health-plans/portability.htm.
More information about these laws is available from each state’s insurance regulatory office. Some state offices may be called the state insurance department or commission. This office can also help identify an insurance company that offers individual coverage. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ website, www.naic.org/state_web_map.htm, provides a membership list with contact information and a link to the website for each state’s insurance regulatory office.
The Georgetown University Health Policy Institute offers consumer guides on health insurance topics, including guides for each state about getting and keeping health insurance. The guides are available at www.healthinsuranceinfo.net.
Health Insurance after Leaving a Job
When leaving a job, a person may be able to continue the group health insurance provided by the employer for up to 18 months under a federal law called the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, or COBRA. People pay more for group health insurance through COBRA than they did as employees, but group coverage is cheaper than individual coverage. People who have a disability before becoming eligible for COBRA or who are determined by the Social Security Administration to be disabled within the first 60 days of COBRA coverage may be able to extend COBRA coverage an additional 11 months, for up to 29 months of coverage. COBRA may also cover young people who were insured under a parent’s policy but have reached the age limit and are trying to obtain their own insurance.
More information is available by calling the U.S. Department of Labor at 1–866–4–USA–DOL (1–866–487–2365) or visiting www.dol.gov/dol/topic/health-plans/cobra.htm.
If a person doesn’t qualify for coverage or if COBRA coverage has expired, other options may be available:
- Some states require employers to offer conversion policies, in which people stay with their insurance company but buy individual coverage.
- Some professional and alumni organizations offer group coverage for members.
- Most states have a high-risk health insurance pool or other means for covering people otherwise unable to get health insurance. Information about high-risk pools is available at www.nahu.org/consumer/hrpguide.cfm.
- Some insurance companies also offer stopgap policies designed for people who are between jobs.
Each state insurance regulatory office can provide more information about these and other options. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ website, www.naic.org/state_web_map.htm, provides a membership list with contact information and a link to the website for each state’s insurance regulatory office. Information about consumer health plans is also available at the U.S. Department of Labor’s website at www.dol.gov/dol/topic/health-plans/consumerinfhealth.htm.
Health Care Services
The Bureau of Primary Health Care, a service of the Health Resources and Services Administration, offers primary and preventive health care to medically underserved populations through community health centers. For people with no insurance, fees for care are based on family size and income. Information about local health centers is available by calling 1–888–ASK–HRSA (1–888–275–4772) and asking for a directory, or by visiting the Bureau’s website at www.bphc.hrsa.gov.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) runs hospitals and clinics that serve veterans who have service-related health problems or who simply need financial aid. Veterans who would like to find out more about VA health care can call 1–800–827–1000 or visit www1.va.gov/health.
Many local governments have public health departments that can help people who need medical care. The local county or city government’s health and human services office can provide further information.
Hospital Care
People who are uninsured and need hospital care may be able to get help from a program known as the Hill-Burton Act. Although the program originally provided hospitals with federal grants for modernization, today it provides free or reduced-fee medical services to people with low incomes. The Department of Health and Human Services administers the program. More information is available by calling 1–800–638–0742 (1–800–492–0359 in Maryland) or visiting www.hrsa.gov/hillburton.
Kidney Disease: Resources for Dialysis and Transplantation
Kidney failure, also called end-stage renal disease, is a complication of diabetes. People of any age with kidney failure can get Medicare Part A—hospital insurance—if they meet certain criteria. To qualify for Medicare on the basis of kidney failure, a person must
- need regular dialysis
or
- have had a kidney transplant
and must
- have worked long enough—or be the dependent child or spouse of someone who has worked long enough—under Social Security, the Railroad Retirement Board, or as a government employee
or
- be receiving—or be the spouse or dependent child of a person who is receiving—Social Security, Railroad Retirement, or Office of Personnel Management benefits
People with Medicare Part A can also get Medicare Part B. Enrolling in Part B is optional. However, a person needs to have both Part A and Part B for Medicare to cover certain dialysis and kidney transplant services.
Those who don’t qualify for Medicare may be able to get help from their state to pay for their dialysis treatments. More information about dialysis and transplantation is available by
- calling Social Security at 1–800–772–1213 or visiting www.socialsecurity.gov for information about the required amount of time needed under Social Security, the Railroad Retirement Board, or as a government employee to be eligible for Medicare based on kidney failure
- visiting www.medicare.gov to read or download the booklet Medicare Coverage of Kidney Dialysis and Kidney Transplant Services or calling 1–800–MEDICARE (1–800–633–4227) to request a free copy; TTY users should call 1–877–486–2048
- reading the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse’s publication Financial Help for Treatment of Kidney Failure, available at www.kidney.niddk.nih.gov or by calling 1–800–891–5390
- visiting Medicare’s “Dialysis Facility Compare” at www.medicare.gov/dialysis for important information about chronic kidney disease and dialysis, including choosing a dialysis facility
Information about financing an organ transplant is available from the following organization:
United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
P.O. Box 2484
Richmond, VA 23218
Phone: 1–888–894–6361 or 804–782–4800
Fax: 804–782–4817
Internet: www.unos.org
Prescription Drugs and Medical Supplies
Health care providers may be able to assist people who need help paying for their medicines and supplies by directing them to local programs or even providing free samples.
A free nylon filament—similar to a bristle on a hairbrush—is available to check feet for nerve damage. The filament, with instructions for use, can be obtained by calling 1–888–ASK–HRSA (1–888–275–4772) or by accessing www.hrsa.gov/leap.
Prescription drug coverage for those eligible for Medicare is available through Medicare’s Prescription Drug Plans and many Medicare Advantage Plans. More information is available at the Medicare website at www.medicare.gov.
Drug companies that sell insulin or diabetes medications usually have patient assistance programs. Such programs are available only through a physician. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America and its member companies sponsor an interactive website with information about drug assistance programs at www.PPARx.org.
Also, because programs for the homeless sometimes provide aid, people can contact a local shelter for more information about how to obtain free medications and medical supplies. The number of the nearest shelter may be listed in the phone book under Human Service Organizations or Social Service Organizations.
Prosthetic Care
People who have had an amputation may be concerned about paying their rehabilitation expenses. The following organizations provide financial assistance or information about locating financial resources for people who need prosthetic care:
Amputee Coalition of America
900 East Hill Avenue, Suite 205
Knoxville, TN 37915–2566
Phone: 1–888–AMP–KNOW (1–888–267–5669)
Fax: 865–525–7917
Internet: www.amputee-coalition.org
Easter Seals
230 West Monroe Street, Suite 1800
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 1–800–221–6827
Fax: 312–726–1494
Internet: www.easterseals.com
Classroom Services
Public agencies and other organizations that provide services and assistance, such as providing special equipment, to children with diabetes and other disabilities and to their families are listed on the State Resource Sheets published by the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY). Each state’s resource sheet lists the names and addresses of agencies in the state. The free resource sheets are available at www.nichcy.org/states.htm or by contacting
NICHCY
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, DC 20013
Phone: 1–800–695–0285
Fax: 202–884–8441
Email: nichcy@aed.org
Internet: www.nichcy.org
College-aged students who have diabetes-related disabilities may be faced not only with the costs of tuition, but also with additional expenses generally not incurred by other students. These costs may include special equipment and disability-related medical expenses not covered by insurance. Some special equipment and support services may be available at the educational institution, through community organizations, through the state vocational rehabilitation agency, or through specific disability organizations. The names and addresses of these and other agencies are also listed in the State Resource Sheets available from the NICHCY.
The HEATH Resource Center, an online clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities, offers information about sources of financial aid and the education of students with a disability. Contact the clearinghouse at
The George Washington University
HEATH Resource Center
2134 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20052–0001
Phone: 202–973–0904
Fax: 202–994–3365
Email: AskHEATH@gwu.edu
Internet: www.heath.gwu.edu
Technological Assistance
Assistive technology, which can help people with disabilities function more effectively at home, at work, and in the community, can include computers, adaptive equipment, wheelchairs, bathroom modifications, and medical or corrective services. The following organizations provide information, awareness, and training in the use of technology to aid people with disabilities:
Alliance for Technology Access (ATA)
1304 Southpoint Boulevard, Suite 240
Petaluma, CA 94954
Phone: 707–778–3011
Fax: 707–765–2080
Email: ATAinfo@ATAccess.org
Internet: www.ATAccess.org
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
1660 L Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 1–800–872–5827 or 202–776–0406
Fax: 202–776–0414
Email: info@ucp.org
Internet: www.ucp.org/ucp_channelsub.cfm/1/14/86
Food and Nutrition Assistance for Women with Diabetes or Gestational Diabetes
Food, nutrition education, and access to health care services are available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. The WIC program provides assistance to women during pregnancy or the period following childbirth and to infants and children up to age 5. Applicants must meet residential, financial need, and nutrition risk criteria to be eligible for assistance. Having diabetes or gestational diabetes is considered a medically based nutrition risk and would qualify a woman for assistance through the WIC program if she meets the financial need requirements and has lived in a particular state the required amount of time. The WIC website provides a page of contact information for each state and Indian tribe. Contact the WIC’s national headquarters at
Supplemental Food Programs Division
Food and Nutrition Service—USDA
3101 Park Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703–305–2746
Fax: 703–305–2196
Email: wichq-web@fns.usda.gov
Internet: www.fns.usda.gov/wic
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits
The Social Security Administration pays disability benefits through the SSDI and SSI programs. These benefits are not the same as Social Security benefits. To receive SSDI benefits, a person must be unable to work and must have earned the required number of work credits. SSI is a monthly amount paid to people with limited income and resources who are disabled, blind, or age 65 or older and meet certain other conditions.
More information is available by calling Social Security at 1–800–772–1213 or contacting the local Social Security office for more information. TTY users should call 1–800–325–0778. A “Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool” is available at www.socialsecurity.gov to check whether a person is eligible for benefits.
Local Resources
Local resources such as the following charitable groups may offer financial help for some of the many expenses related to diabetes:
- Lions Clubs International can help with vision care. Visit www.lionsclubs.org.
- Rotary International clubs provide humanitarian and educational assistance. Visit www.rotary.org.
- Elks clubs provide charitable activities that benefit youth and veterans. Visit www.elks.org.
- Shriners of North America offer free treatment for children at Shriners hospitals throughout the country. Visit www.shrinershq.org.
- Kiwanis International clubs conduct service projects to help children and communities. Visit www.kiwanis.org.
In many areas, nonprofit or special-interest groups such as those listed above can sometimes provide financial assistance or help with fundraising. Religious organizations also may offer assistance. In addition, some local governments may have special trusts set up to help people in need. The local library or local city or county government’s health and human services office may provide more information about such groups.
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) gathered information from various agencies and organizations to try to provide the most comprehensive and helpful information possible. Changes may occur in these programs from the time this fact sheet is published. Please contact each organization directly for the most up-to-date information. The NDIC welcomes corrections and updates to the information in this fact sheet. Updates should be sent to ndic@info.niddk.nih.gov.
National Diabetes Education Program
1 Diabetes Way
Bethesda, MD 20814–9692
Phone: 1–888–693–NDEP (1–888–693–6337)
TTY: 1–866–569–1162
Fax: 703–738–4929
Email: ndep@mail.nih.gov
Internet: www.ndep.nih.gov
The National Diabetes Education Program is a federally funded program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and includes over 200 partners at the federal, state, and local levels, working together to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with diabetes.
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