Carbs, Sugar, And Diabetes Facts & Myths

Carbohydrates are fiber, sugars, and starch.

Diets high in sugar and starch can overwhelm the pancreases ability to make insulin. Insulin allows cells to use sugar for energy. Unused sugar is converted to body fat.

A constant supply of sugar can dangerous increase blood sugar levels resulting in type 2 diabetes. In most cases type 2 diabetes is caused by diet and lifestyle. The risk of type 2 diabetes increase with a sedentary lifestyle.

Low carb diets have been around for decades. Today two popular low carb diets are Paleo and Keto. Some low carb diets restrict carbohydrates to 50 grams a day compared to 200 to 300 grams a day for many balanced diets.

Is it necessary to severely restrict carbohydrates to prevent or cure type 2 diabetes. In most cases, the answer is no.

This video shares some the facts and myths about carbohydrates and diabetes.

Body Fat Facts & Myths

Body fat is essential and has many functions besides storing energy (calories).

Too many people have excess body fat increasing the risk of serious chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, joint pain, and heart disease.

Excess body fat is usually caused by eating more calories than your body needs. The American processed food diet is a leading cause of excess fat and weight.

Processed foods tend to be high in calories and sodium. While sodium is an essential mineral, too much sodium can cause water retention and increased blood pressure. High blood pressure is known as a silent killer because people do not know they have it until other symptoms develop.

This video looks at some of the facts and myths about body fat.

Asana Of The Month: Wind Relieving Pose

Wind Relieving Pose also know as Knees to Chest can help reduce bloating by helping to pass intestinal gas (flatulence). It helps stimulate digestion, relive mild low back pain, and stretches and massages the back and spine.

English Name: Wind Relieving Pose or Knees to Chest Pose

Sanskrit Name: Apanasana or Pavanamuktasana

Difficulty Level: 1

Start Position: Reclining on Back or Corpse Pose.

Instructions: Bring both knees into the chest and wrap arms around legs.

Physical Benefits

  • Stretches the spine and shoulders
  • Improved digestion
  • Massages back and abdominal organs
  • Low back pain relief
  • Opens the hips

Mental Benefits

  • Reduces anxiety and stress
  • Calms the mind

Contraindications:

  • Knee injury or pain
  • Hernia

Essential Oils Facts And Myths

Essential oils are promoted to calm the mind and, stimulate weight loss, relieve aches and pains, and much more. Unlike essential nutrients, there is nothing essential about essential oils. Misused, they can cause more harm than good. This video shares some facts and myths about essential oils.

Prebiotics And Probiotics Facts And Myths

Prebiotics and probiotics are highly advertised dietary supplements. Are they as effective as a well balanced diet? This video shares what are prebiotic and probiotics and why your diet, not dietary supplements, may be the best source for both.

Constipation Facts And Myths

Constipation affects people of all ages during their life. It can be acute last a few days or chronic lasting weeks, months, or years. There are also many causes and ways to treat it. This video shares some of the facts and myths about constipation.

Asana Of The Month: Embryo In Womb

Embryo In Womb takes seated Lotus pose to the next level. If you have difficult sitting in Lotus pose, you should pass on Embryo In Womb. It combines the flexibility of Lotus with a Full Forward Bend. This is not a pose for a beginner or someone with limited flexibility. Embryo In Womb takes Lotus pose with a difficulty of 3 to a difficulty of 7. To obtain the full mental and physical benefits of Embryo In Womb, listen to your body, and do not exceed your physical limits.

English Name: Embryo In Womb

Sanskrit Name: Garbha Pindasana

Difficulty Level: 7

Start Position: Seated Lotus

Instructions:

Step 1.

While sitting in Lotus pose, thread your arms under your calves.

Step 2.

Lift your legs off the floor while balancing on your buttocks.

Step 3.

Lift your legs into your chest and place your hands over your ears.

Step 4.

Remain in the pose as long as it feels comfortable and then release returning to Lotus pose.

Physical Benefits:

  • Opens up the hips
  • Improves knee flexibility
  • Lubricates knee joint
  • Relieve or prevent arthritis
  • Tones abdominal muscles
  • Improves digestion
  • Tones back and shoulder muscles

Mental Benefits

  • Focuses the mind
  • Reduces stress
  • Reduces anxiety
  • Reduces mild depression

Contraindications:

  • Low back, hip, knee, or ankle injury

Food Allergies, Intolerance, & Sensitivities Video

Some high fat and protein fad diets justify avoiding or eliminating plant foods due to allergies, intolerances, and sensitives experienced by about 1% of the population.

This video looks at causes and symptoms of food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivity, and how some fad diets use them to justify omitting nutrient packed high carb low calorie foods for high calorie foods.

For most people needing to lose weight, the easiest way to cut calories and eat more foods is by replacing high calorie foods with low calorie foods.

30 Low Potassium Foods Video

Many people eat a high sodium low potassium diet. People eating high potassium diets can consume more sodium. Too much potassium can be as dangerous as too little potassium.

People with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) have trouble removing excess sodium and potassium. It is important, if instructed by their doctor, to eat a low potassium diet. Potassium is in all foods; animal and plant.

This video looks at 30 foods providing less potassium than most other foods.

PUFA Facts & Myths Video

PUFA is the acronym for polyunsaturated fatty acids. Most consumer PUFAs are RBD (refined, bleached, deodorized) vegetable oils like canola, soy, and corn oils. Fad diets condemning PUFAs usually fail to mention they are essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

This video looks at some of the facts and myths surrounding PUFAs including:

• What is PUFA?
• PUFA and omega fatty acids.
• PUFA health risks.
• PUFA and low grade inflammation.
• Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratios.

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