Stop Killing Yourself!, Stop Killing Yourself!, Stop Killing Yourself!

We all know that in the modern world, finding food that is free from additives is a chore. You actually have to make an effort to look for logos marking a product as “no added sugar” “preservative free” “no added salt” “no added flavourings” and “no added colours”. What happened to food just being food? MSN health and fitness have recently released a report naming the 10 top culprits which are added to common consumer items, which may be killing with each bite.

1.Sodium Nitrate (also Sodium Nitrite)
Sodium Nitrate is added to meat products such as bacon, ham, hot dogs, luncheon meats, smoked fish, and corned beef to keep them looking lusciously juicy and red, and also enhancing the flavour of the meat. It has been linked to numerous cases of cancer, and Christine Gerbstadt, MD, MPH, RD, LDN, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association has noted that “This would be at the top of my list of additives to cut from my diet…. Under certain high-temperature cooking conditions such as grilling, it transforms into a reactive compound that has been shown to promote cancer.”
2. BHA and BHT
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) and Butylated Hydrozyttoluene (BHT) are instable chemical substances found in cereals, chewing gum, potato chips, and vegetable oils. The are antioxidants which prevent fats and oils from oxidizing and in turn going rancid. At this stage in time they arn’t definitely going to cause the mutation of cancer cells, however the risk is there.
3.Sodium Cloride
Salt may taste good, but too much refined salt with low mineral content, has some dire effects on your body. The minerals in rock salt are essential for the body and salt also help reserve food, however excessive salt can lead to cardiovascular dysfunction, leading to high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure.
4. Monosodium Glutamate(MSG)
MSG is often associated with Asian foods, however it is most commonly found in soups, salad dressings, chips, frozen entrees, and restaurant food. It is an amino acid which has been linked to the damaging of nerve cell tissue in infant mice. This is bad bad stuff.
5. Trans Fats
“Trans fats are proven to cause heart disease, and make conditions perfect for stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and limb loss due to vascular disease,” says Gerbstadt. In recent news we’ve heard a lot on trans fats and we all know that it should be avoided and research has shown that we shouldn’t consume more than 2g of tans fats per day. Even though the warning sirens are out there fast food chains and restaurants still serve many foods chock full of trans fatty acids.
6. Aspartame (Artificial Sweeteners)
OK, so where do I begin on this one? Have you ever caught yourself going for an ordinary soft drink, hesitating, then instead reaching for the “diet” alternative? Well, Aspartame, also known as “nutrisweet” or “equal” is a food additive found in low-calorie desserts, gelatins, drink mixes, and soft drinks, which when exposed to too regularly may cause cancer as shown in research in 1970 and 2007, by the the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Now I’m not saying go for the sugary drink, go for the water instead
7. Acesulfame-K
Acesulfame-K is a relatively new additive to the game. It is an artificial sweetener found in chewing gums, baked gods and soft drinks. “K” stands for the chemical symbol for potassium, 200 times sweeter than sugar, and although alternate research institutes have found it to be “harmless” in moderation, research on the new substance is thought to be biased. further reasearch is needed so for the mean time. STAY CLEAR!
8. Food Colorings: Blue 1, 2; Red 3; Green 3; Yellow 6
The FDA had previously already banned many harmful food colouring substances, however the five listed above are still used widely in foods nowadays. they have been linked to thyroid cancer, tumour formation and also bladder cancer.
9. Olestra
Olestra, otherwise known as Olean is found in most potato chips. It is a substance which prevents the absoption of fats and oils. The reason why this is harmful to your body is because this causes diarrhea, abdominal cramps and gas. The fact that Olestra prevents the absorption of fats and oils means that it also prevents functional nutritional absorption. This means that vitamins and minerals will simply pass through without being used.
10. White Sugar
Simple sugars are found everywhere nowadays. It is an effective sweetener and works as a preservative. Yet the average diet should not take up more than 10% of your daily diet, however many Australian diets now consist of 20%, 30% or even 40% simple sugars. Sugar has adverse effects on your health by leading to problems with weight control, tooth decay and blood sugar levels in diabetics; it also replaces good nutrition. To process the sugar your body needs to use vitamins and nutrients, which means that vital stores will be robbed.

The FAD diet

There’s your afternoon giggle served

So, I know that the majority of you out there HAVE tried a fad diet. Whether it be the lemon detox diet, the Atkins diet, various diets involving shakes and diets fresh from Wisteria Lane. The bottom line is that these diets DO NOT work, for the majority of people out there. They are deceptive and lead consumers on a roller coaster ride, where the human body pays the biggest price of all. If any fad diet has worked for you in the past, as soon as you allowed yourself to eat to your hearts content again, the scales swell within days or weeks, often exceeding their original position. Why does this happen? Why don’t they work? Why isn’t the world perfect? Why isn’t there a Ferrari sitting in my garage? I will attempt to answer a few key questions here in this blog.

The Cabbage Diet
This is an Interesting one. In this plan you are allowed to eat as much as you like. As long as the primary source of nutrition in your diet originates from Cabbage. The soup which you consume consists of vegetables which are high in water content, which causes your body to burn more calories to process the food than you’re taking in. The inevitable outcome is weight loss, right? No. This diet neglects to include vital nutrients your body will need to process in order to function hormonally, physically and mentally. eliminating proteins, fats and most carbohydrates from your diets WILL have dire effects in health and nutrition. However they do allow, on day five and 6, beef. According to serving suggestion, you must “eat to your hearts content” and on day seven you must “stuff yourself” with brown rice and soup. confused?

The Chocolate diet
Im not going to spend too much time on this one. Basically, eat lots of pasta, popcorn and chocolate. GREAT, if you want to feel like absolute crap. So, we know what IS allowed, what isn’t allowed

• Nuts and seeds
• Red meat
• Sodium
• Oils
• Oily fruits (avocados, olives and coconuts)
• High sugar fruits (figs, raisins etc)
• Diary product

Funny how these foods are primarily what we are always told we have to eat

The Amputation diet (Thanks to FadDiet.com)
Just for laughs

(copyright 2006 Keesha Myas)

Procedure	Estimated Immediate Weight Loss
Clip finger and toenails	1 ounce maximum
Haircut	2-6 ounces
Drastic Haircut / Headshave	4-12 ounces
Trim Body Hair	1 oz. (ladies) 3 oz. (men) 24 lbs (Greek men)
Remove a wart	1 oz.
Take a diuretic	1-3 pounds (temporary)
Take a laxative	1-2 pounds (temporary)
Colon Therapy / Take an Enema	2-3 pounds (temporary)
Poop	0-2 pounds (temporary)
Run a marathon on a hot day	3 lbs (women), 5 lbs (men) (temporary)
Amputate your arm	10-25 lbs (way too permanent)
Amputate your leg	15-45 lbs (again, not advised)
Vascetomy	none.
Take a big pee.	up to 1.5 pounds
Take a big dump	up to 2.5 pounds
Go barefoot	1-2 pounds
Go Naked	1-8 pounds (summer vs. winter)
Contact lenses vs. Glasses	0.3 pounds
No liquids all day	1-2 pounds
No food all day	2-3 pounds
No salt all day	0-1 pound
Don’t wear underwear	1 oz. (thong)-2 lbs. (granny panties)
Exfoliating face wash	nothin.
Liposuction	10 lbs maximum per surgery
Donate a kidney	3 pounds.
Breast Reduction Surgery	5-15 pounds typically.

The Lemon Detox diet
This diet has recently become a wonder, since its publicity through Beyoncès film “Dream Girls”. The victim consumes lemon, water, sugar and pepper to eliminate toxic matter in the body which results in weight loss. In this case, the body will become extremely acidic, therefore catabolic, which will lead to weight gain through rising cortisol levels and a decrease in muscle mass. This diet does not have the ability to sustain optimum functionality of the body. The lack of nutrients, oil and fats, carbs and proteins will lead to greater weight gain in the long term.

The Atkins diet
The Atkins diets works by reducing total carbohydrate intake to increase the amount of “fat stores” that your body will access for energy, thus resulting in fat loss. This diet which involves increasing good fatty foods and protein foods might work for some people, however it will not work for everyone. In most cases weight gain due to carbohydrate intake should not be blamed on the carbs themselves, rather the origin, the type and how processed it is. i.e. whole meal and white breads.

Science has proven that due to differences in DNA leads to differences in the way we look, our finger prints, the way we sound, disease susceptibility and so on. So, why should there be one generic diet which all humans must abide by? Why should people from differing parts of the world eat the same foods? This follows a philosophy known as metabolic typing, which I ,myself, am a strong believer in. Metabolic typing doesn’t looks at humans as one. It looks at the diet on a individual scale. Increasing foods of various food groups whether it be carbohydrates, fats or protein to help restore balance within the body on a cellular level. It also looks at heritage as a key player in determining an acceptable diet for any individual. For example if you are from a region in far northern Europe, your ancestors have evolved living on little or no fruit. Their primary diet, to suit the cold conditions, would be fatty foods and meats and diary (most likely goats milk and/or cheese). If you wish to know more in regards to metabolic typing send me an email or ask me any questions in our next sessions together

oh, and as for that Ferrari, my birthday is March 12th

Andray

thanks to www.FadDiet.com