HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP; GOOD OR BAD?

High fructose corn syrup is commonly used in place of sugar in processed foods in the USA. In fact, the average American eats an astounding 41.5 lbs of high fructose corn syrup per year! Recommendations from the American Heart Association say that most American women should consume no more than 100 calories a day from added sugar from any source, and that most American men should consume no more than 150 calories a day from added sugar, and that even less is better. That's about 6 teaspoons of added sugar for women and 9 for men.
Now that high fructose corn syrup is being added to an increasing variety of foods (breads, cereals, soft drinks, and condiments); some people are looking for ways to avoid it. The debate over HFCS as being a leading cause of obesity is still something that is being argued. A 2011 study cited by the sugar industry from the Journal of Metabolism concludes that high fructose corn syrup leads to "significantly different acute metabolic effects" than plain sugar. HFCS is comprised of two simple sugars: glucose and fructose. While glucose is metabolized throughout the body, fructose is only metabolized by the liver. Once the liver is saturated in sugar, it turns the Fructose into Triglycerides. Too much Fructose will increase your Triglycerides which will then turn into FAT!

After 20 months of review, the Food and Drug Administration has denied a petition from the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) to use the term “corn sugar” as another name for high-fructose corn syrup which would imply that HFCS is "natural." You cannot just go to a field and squeeze corn syrup out of corn or sugar out of sugar beets or sugarcane.

While the debate over HFCS continues, Dr. Larsen's medical approach is that HFCS is not a good thing, nor is it natural. As diet and nutritional experts, we have seen hundreds of clients who have cut out their refined sugars (mainly HFCS) and have lost staggering amounts of weight. Everyone has their theories on HFCS, but one thing remains consistent; and that is it's prudent to consume ANY sugar in total moderation. Here are some of our suggestions to continue to maintain a healthy diet:

Avoid sugary, nondiet sodas. Drink water or other unsweetened beverages instead.

Choose breakfast cereals carefully. Although healthy breakfast cereals can contain added sugar to make them more appealing to children, skip the non-nutritious, sugary and frosted cereals.

Eat fewer processed and packaged foods, such as sweetened grains like cookies and cakes and some microwaveable meals.

Snack on vegetables, fruit, low-fat cheese, whole-grain crackers, and low-fat, low-calorie yogurt instead of candy, pastries and cookies.

Newsweek article on Weight Gain Hits a Homerun with Dr. Larsen

THE NEW OBESITY CAMPAIGNS HAVE IT ALL WRONG....(May 14, 2012 Newsweek article by Gary Taubes)
Diets should not be a fad, nor should they be used as a means to target the Fast Food epidemic. The fact is, obesity has long been a problem since the Great Depression. The Big Mac did not exist then! So why was it that we still saw obesity during that era? The problem was not that these people ate too much. The problem was the same then as it is now; the prevalence of sugars. refined flour, and starches.
Multiple campaigns including the Institute of Medicine, Center for Disease Control, and the National Institutes of Health have been preaching the same idea; We get fat because we consume too many calories and expend too few. These major campaign players for obesity have even formed a nationwide community based outreach campaign with HBO called the "Weight of the Nation."  The solutions this multi level campaign promotes are the same ones that have been around for a century. It's not "The same amount of energy (calories) IN and energy OUT over time=same weight.

THE REAL SOLUTION: Dr. Larsen at Physician for Living was elated when he came across this article from David Taubes! Finally, someone else gets it. Our diet programs with our clients are specifically geared towards Taubes facts. Specific foods-REFINED SUGARS AND GRAINS SPUR INSULIN CREATION WHICH LEADS US TO ACCUMULATE FAT. Because fructose (from sugar) is converted into fat, the fat accumlates in the liver cells which become resistant to insulin, so more insulin is secreted to compensate. This inevitably leads to pounds per year and also more severe problems such as type 2 diabetes.

SO WHAT SHOULD WE EAT? Protein has a little effect on insulin, decreases hunger, and helps you maintain your muscle mass. Good fats are unsaturated fats like olive oil, canola oil, avocados, nuts, flaxseed, and Omega 3 from fish. Low Glycemic Carbs: these are carbs that are absorbed slowly into your blood and have less effect on your insulin level. These include fruits, vegetables, and whole-grains. Do not eat high glycemic carbs such as white breat, white potatoes, white bagels, white rice, white flour tortillas, and sugar drinks especially soda! Eat lean met including RED! The lowly cheesburger is consistently targeted as a consumer fallacy.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2012/05/06/why-the-campaign-to-stop-america-s-obesity-crisis-keeps-failing.html

Specials going on this week at Physician For Living!

Tuesday March 27th we are having a CoolSculpting event from 5-8pm. We're offering 50% off  one CoolSculpting treatment. Even one treatment will kill 20-25% of fat cells in the treated area!


On Thursday March 29th we're having a Botox party from 4-9pm. We're reducing the prices of Botox to $8/unit or $7/unit if you bring a friend with you. You can purchase your units that night and then use them on another day that is convienient for you. There are also Rebates through Botox and Dysport for additional savings!

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Teens and Sugary Drinks

Today teenage boys ingest 275 calories more per day than they did in the 1980s. Approximately 45 of these calories come from fat, but by far the majority approximately 220 calories comes from increased carbohydrate consumption.

Many of these carbohydrates come from beverages. Soft drink consumption has increased by 41% among teens and fruit juice is up 35%.

In 1955 Coca-Cola bottles were 6.5 oz, in 1960 they were 12oz, in 1980 the bottles reached their current size of 32 to 44oz.

Solving obesity in adolescents might be as simple as not having sugar drinks at home and no soda machines at schools.

Encourage your children to drink more water or sugar-free beverage options. Let’s all help fight childhood obesity.

Sincerely,

Dr. Brent Larsen

Physician for Living

Reminder about Cool Event tomorrow from 5-9

Just a reminder our event is tomorrow night  from 5-9 at Physician for Living 1511 E 2100 S SLC UT 84105. Stop by for drinks, appetizers and some great prizes!

A Cool Night out at Physician for Living

A Cool Night Out at Physician for Living

Thursday February 2^nd from 5-9pm

Come join us for drinks, appetizers and great deals!

1511 East 2100 South SLC, UT 84105            801.550.2008

Be one of the first to learn about CoolSculpting, a revolutionary new non-surgical technology from Harvard designed to remove 20% of fat cells in the treated area. No needles, no scalpel, no downtime.

Enter to win the following:

·        20 units of Botox

·        60 units of Dysport

·        1 syringe of Radiesse-great for a liquid facelift

·        1 CoolSculpting Treatment*

·        Phase 1 Weight-Loss Program

·        2 Personal Training Sessions

·        Latisse

SPECIAL PRICING that night!

Botox $8/unit Dysport $8/3units

Bring a friend and get Botox for $7/unit or Dysport for $7/3units

$50 Rebates available for Botox and Dysport

Injectors available for immediate Botox/Dysport treatments

Buy a CoolSculpting Treatment* that night and get 25% OFF!

Chemical Peels $10

Hope to see you there!

Sincerely Dr.Larsen and Staff

*What is CoolSculpting?

Dr. Larsen is excited to offer CoolSculpting at Physician for Living. CoolSculpting is an FDA approved  non-invasive technology formulated at Harvard University. CoolSculpting removes 20% off fat cells in the treated area. No needles, no surgery, no downtime. Have your treatment done and go back to work. A CoolSculpting representative will be available to answer questions. Visit Physician for Living for more information on CoolSculpting