Brain Glucose Levels and Alzheimer's

Many researchers are calling Alzheimer's type 3 diabetes.

The brains of Alzheimer patients were not able to utilize processed sugar leading to amyloid plaques aka Alzheimers disease. However, they were able to tolerate ketones for energy which can slow down progression of the disease. 

Ketones are created when carbohydrates are reduced below 50 grams (depends on person) a day and healthy fats are increased. 

Reduce processed carbohydrates and increase healthy fats.

Source: www.news-medical.net

The Truth Behind Red Meat

Another study on the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showing red meat consumption has no impact on cardiovascular disease risk factors. (blood total cholesterol (TC), LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, ratio of TC to HDL cholesterol (TC:HDL), and systolic and diastolic blood pressures)

"Conclusions: The results from this systematically searched meta-analysis of RCTs support the idea that the consumption of ≥0.5 servings of total red meat/d does not influence blood lipids and lipoproteins or blood pressures."

Typically when someone is eating red meat, which for most people is a hamburger, it's coming with lots of processed carbohydrates (The bun, the french fries, a sugary drink, appetizers), which research has well documented to be correlated to cardiovascular disease.

And this study isn't even taking into account the difference between grass fed animals and grain fed feed lot animals which are loaded with inflammatory fats, drugs and hormones. 

Full Article: https://academic.oup.com

Eat greens, every day.

Eat greens, every day.

A study published in the Dec. 20, 2017 issue of Neurology, by researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago found some impressive results correlated less cognitive decline with eating more green, leafy vegetables.

People who ate one serving of leafy green vegetables daily performed substantially better on cognitive tests so much so that it would put them at an equivalent of 11 years younger than others their same age who were not eating greens on a regular basis.

We make smoothies on a daily basis and always include mixed greens. My 3.5 and 1.5 year old girls love them, see our go to recipe here. 

Read the complete article Daily Leafy Greens May Slow Cognitive Decline at 

rush.edu.

Our Children Need Us - Autism Rates Rise

What critical health condition is 1 in 28 according to data published by the CDC last month?

Autism. The rate of autism in boys is now 1 in 28. 

This is a national health crisis. We need to dedicate more resources, funding and attention to the prevention, treatment and care of people with autism and developmental disabilities. Help our children. Do your research. They need us.

www.askdrsears.com

More Coffee Links to a Longer Life

Good news for all you coffee drinkers out there, your 3-4 cups a day is backed by actual research now! Try to keep your last cup before noon so the caffeine doesn't affect your sleep. 

"They bring together evidence from over 200 studies and find that drinking three to four cups of coffee a day is associated with a lower risk of death and getting heart disease compared with drinking no coffee. Coffee drinking is also associated with lower risk of some cancers, diabetes, liver disease and dementia."                            

Share for all your coffee addicted friends to see.

Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Peppermint Mocha Protein Shake

While I teach people to enjoy their 20 percent, especially during the holidays, unhealthy drinks can really add up.

Skip the coffee drive thru, save money and get a healthy breakfast by making this peppermint mocha protein shake at home. 

Recipe:
1/3 cup full fat, canned coconut milk
1/3 cup ice
1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder
1/2 tsp peppermint extract (or less, try a drop or two and add more if necessary)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 packet of instant coffee grounds (organic is best)

Blend and enjoy!

Shop with a Hero

Read negative news have negative thoughts, read positive news have positive thoughts! 

79 kids were given $100 gift cards to shop for whatever they wanted at Meijer. To a kid that’s like winning the lotto! 

#GreatLakesBayGoodNews

Full article of this amazing story can be found here at this link www.mlive.com

Checking Your Vitamin D Levels

A few days ago I posted a video about preventing Seasonal Affective Disorder, and one of the tips was to increase Vitamin D levels. Many people ask how to get their levels tested, and how much should they take.

You can request a Vitamin D test through your primary care doctor or do an at home test through GrassrootsHealth www.grassrootshealth.net (I've done this test and it is easy to do, a simple finger poke and you mail the kit back to them). I recommend Vitamin D levels to be between 50 - 90 ng/ml. Check with your primary care doctor, but this calculator can be helpful in determining dosage of Vitamin D supplements to get your levels high enough for optimal health.

https://grassrootshealth.net