Junk Food

It doesn’t take much soda to overdose on sugar in a day.  On average, four ounces will do it.  There about 6 teaspoons of sugar in an 8 oz. soda.   A half cup has about 3  teaspoons.  Kids should have about 2 teaspoons of sugar a day.  Adults don’t need much more. When was the last time you saw a small 8 ounce container of soda?  Kids, teens and adults drinks a lot more, a recipe for obesity, diabetes and depression.  Drink ice cold water or diluted 100% fruit juice instead.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Sugar makes your fat.  Fifty-five percent of your brain is fat.  Your neural system runs on fat.  At least 30% of our daily food intake should be fat.  It must be natural, not processed altered fats such as hydrogenated trans fats.  The sensationalism of fat being bad has turned us into a fat-deprived nation. The results are sickening.  So watch out for sugar and enjoy some fat. 

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

If you didn’t listen to this radio show, you missed a great one!  Picky Eater, Deirdre West and mother of a Picky Eater, had lots to share about turning picky eaters into eaters.  Tools that have worked for her:  Read to Eat, Foods from Head to Toe Chart, Kid Kritics, Tough Love replaces Power Struggles, Don’t Give In and more… this show was packed with great ideas.  Tune in iTunes or the archived version on www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com.  You’ll be inspired, encouraged and you’ll laugh!

… for the health of families,
ellen and sally

We, moms who care, need to put pressure on food manufacturers to make better foods for our families, especially our kids.  Be One in a Million and sign this petition: www.GoMillionMoms.com; vote for healthier foods that taste good.  Get rid of Junk Food. Signing is easy.  And you get the FREE Brands to Trust Grocery List when you do so. It’s hard for food companies to say “No” to a Million Moms.  Don’t hesitate.

…  for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

When you eat fat it increases the thermos in your body which is known as thermogenisis. This is the process of heat production in organisms. Valerie Berkowitz and Dr. Sally Byrd reminded us of this welcomed reality during our radio show. Eating fat, trans fat excepted, along with some low-sugar carbs will drive your furnace to burn calories and help you lose weight. Side note: for the best results, eat twice as many Omega 3 fats (fish, walnuts, avocadoes, legumes, berries, peas, flaxseeds, dark green vegetables …) as Omega 6 fats (corn, soy, corn oil, safflower oils & seeds, primrose oil, sesame oil & seeds, nuts, meat …) Most Americans are eating a 14 to 20 – 1 ratio – reason why so many are obese and sick. Make the right fat decisions. Reference The Stubborn Fat Fix for help. For more, listen to “Eat Fat? Yes or No.” on iTunes.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally