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E.Wally

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08/08/2008 12:28 PM	Alert
Watch Out For Sugar-Free, Fat-Free, Low-Carb Foods UPDATED: 4:07 pm EDT August 4, 2008 In 2005, Americans spent more than $60 billion on diet foods. If those diet foods work, then what's the deal behind the 60 percent of Americans who are still overweight? Ann Kulze, M.D., a nutrition expert in Charleston, S.C., says, "There really has been an explosive increase in foods that are labeled and marketed to dieters." Of fat-free foods, Kulze said, "When you take all the fat out, you have to put something else in there to give it taste. What you see with foods that are marked fat-free or low-fat is that they're loaded with sugar or refined carbs." *********** She calls foods like this: --------------------- "a metabolic torture device." One recent study shows people on a low-fat diet actually gained six pounds while those on a moderate-fat diet lost nine pounds over 18 months. "I would definitely stay away from frozen entrees that feature or that have pasta and white flour products like bread, potatoes, white rice," she said. She calls these "the great white hazards" as they perpetuate the appetite. Instead, look for meals that contain fiber, non-starchy vegetables and/or whole grains. Also, reach for those that have at least 15 grams of protein to fill you up. Kulze said, "Protein is nature's diet pill. Protein will satisfy the human appetite longer than any of the other macronutrients." “Sugar-free foods are "a classic example of labeling schizophrenia at its finest." For example, if you look at the ingredients on most sugar-free cookies lining the shelves, you'll find white flour as the first ingredient. "White flour in the human body is handled exactly like if you sat there and ate sugar out of the bowl." Liquid meal replacements are quickly becoming a "has-been" in the diet world. Liquid calories don't suppress the appetite the same as solid food calories. Studies show people who drink 500 calories will eat more afterwards than people who eat 500 calories. Perhaps the most popular diet trend of the last decade is the low-carb craze. The likely reason people lose weight on low-carb diets is because they're getting so much more protein -- remember, protein is nature's diet pill. Just because something is labeled low-carb doesn't mean it's good for you. Some foods labeled low-carb (like creamy sauces) actually contain more fat and more calories per serving than the same product that doesn't have the "low-carb" label. Instead of going low- or no-carb, go "right carb" And for long-term diet success, remember: there are only three macronutrients -- protein, fat and carbohydrates. "You can't expect long-term success with body weight by just restricting one of the macronutrients. It really does take the right carbs, the right fats and the right proteins. That's the best way to lose weight," Kulze said. Additional Info: • Jayne Booth Assistant to Ann Kulze, M.D. (843) 329-1238 DrAnns10Step.com ______________________________________________ ... from the "INFORMED" ZONE e.Wally ewally@verizon.net

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Zoner

08/08/2008 6:41 PM	Alert
Hmmm, I wonder where we have heard this before?

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Elias

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Aspiring

08/08/2008 9:33 PM	Alert
Yes, except where do you find frozen meals that don't have rice, pasta, potatoes, or some other kind of "white starch"?

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Zoner

08/09/2008 8:13 AM	Alert
Elias, that is a good point. Not many frozen meals around that would fit the bill. Cedarlane has some frozen meals that are zoned, but very hard to find in stores. Might be able to find them online, and order that way, but still pretty expensive. Otherwise, you really have to pick through all that is out there. I think, lately, I have seen some Lean Cuisine meals that might work. However, because it is so hard to pick through all of the ones that would not work, I generally don't spend my time doing this!

Cranberrycat We don't own the earth; we borrow it from our children.

E.Wally

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Zoner

08/09/2008 11:55 AM	Alert
Elias wrote : 08/08/2008 9:33 PM Quote Reply Alert Yes, except where do you find frozen meals that don't have rice, pasta, potatoes, or some other kind of "white starch"? ANSWER : The "TWILIGHT" ZONE ... from the "ZONE OF REALITY" E.Wally ewally@verizon.net

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