So, yesterday we discussed how EVERYONE eats breakfast, just at different times and choose different things to consume. We looked at the spikes in blood sugar when we eat refined carbohydrates for our first meal of the day and then throughout the day.
Today, I want to look at the difference in blood sugar levels when you choose to begin your day with a low-glycemic protein. Continue reading →
I hear this on occasion. (from my husband as well, but he is beginning to change his tune.) I hear this from people who eat tons of “crap” and drink a lot of sodas, “I am rarely sick.” They feel they can eat whatever they want and its no big deal because they have been healthy to this point. (Many of them have recently been discovering things changing, rapidly.)
T.o. t.h.i.s. p.o.i.n.t! Continue reading →
According to the Centers for Disease Control, absenteeism increases with weight. So whether you rely on your own efforts for an income, or the efforts of your employees, lifestyle and what you/they eat is an important part of your business. Obese women with a BMI of 40 or greater missed an average or 141% MORE time due to sick leave than women of a normal BMI.
MSNBC reported in 2010 that Loss of productivity due to obesity costs as much as medical expenditures for the condition, according to a new study that pegs the cost of obesity among full-time workers in the United States at $73.1 billion per year.
A report from UCLA’s Insights Health care states:
When people don’t eat right, the No. 1 thing that happens is they become less energetic, less able to think clearly and less able to do their jobs.
Productivity will go down when you’re not eating properly and nutrition is very, very important for mental activity and to maintain productivity.
For people in business who have physical jobs, it’s even worse. Anyone who’s in a physical job requires very good nutrition or they’ll lose their muscles and possibly be injured.
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Many studies have shown that even after a life threatening illness like cancer or heart attack 90% of people refused to change their habits, what can we do to make , easy changes?
What can be done to change poor habits?
All you have to do is eat a healthier diet, which means a lot of colorful fruits and vegetables.
One of the things I find very helpful for executives, which I wrote about in my book is to take a shake in the morning similar to what weightlifters used to take. (DR. DAVID HEBER)
This would be made with soy protein, nonfat soy milk and frozen fruit in a blender. This is a great way to get 25 to 35 grams of protein. Then exercise about 30 minutes a day — this should include weightlifting and aerobic exercise. The important thing is to start out gradually and get advice from an exercise specialist.
Even walking a short distance with a gradual increase in distance and duration can make a difference!
So the next time you opt to order in for your employees, instead of a greasy pizza, consider being a good example of promoting productivity and opt for healthy salads or vegetable heavy meals!
Have a GREAT Weekend!!!
I don’t believe sugar is the only thing to blame heart disease, cancer and other diseases. I do believe it is a significant factor. When we look at the typical American diet today, it is full of sugar, and not just the sugars we see depicted in these photos and videos. Today we’ll focus on this sugar and its effects and a way to prevent disease.
I begin with the video from 60 minutes where Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with leading experts and the effects on the body when sugar is ingested.
Amazing findings! One of the findings in this report was that as the body begins to eat more and more sugar, it takes more and more to provide the dopamine results. Just like an addiction of anything else.
I think about everything my daughter is enticed to eat on a daily basis, what my HUSBAND is enticed to eat on a daily basis… Mt. Dew, donuts, candy, cookies, cup cakes, processed food loaded with sugars to make us want them. (My daughter is enticed by sugary fruit juices, cup cakes, candy, foods labeled “healthy” with sugar listed as the first or second ingredient) 
Our beverage of choice is water, an occasional rehydration drink (Performance) and occasional fruit juice with no added sugars. I prefer whole fruit as a treat instead so that we are getting the fiber content with the sugars. The way nature planned it.
Because of the information on the chart below, and other research, my family and I don’t begin our day with breakfast cereal, its not even in the house. We prefer a healthy protein shake in the morning followed by our nutritional supplements and a tasty treat of craisins or something similar.
I will admit, it wasn’t an easy transition the first time I gave up sugars. I went through with drawl and it was really pretty nasty. The last time I gave up the bulk of sugars, it wasn’t as bad. I used a balanced diet and nutrition to curb my cravings and assist me in my trek to a healthier life.
Today, I am blessed to be back on the lead lap of life. You can be too. For information, a consultation, or questions, feel free to contact me.
Healthy Grease Monkey 