New Study About Apples

A new scientific study suggests why the old saying that an apple a day keeps the doctor may be true.

We know that apples are great and tasty snacks. They great sources of fiber (with the average having 3.3g - fiber only exists in the skin) and are an excellent alternative to candy as their crunch and sweet taste are deceptively fun and healthy for kids.

But a recent study conducted by microbiologists from the University of Denmark's National Food Institute found that apples may be incredible prebiotics! More specifically, the fiber from the apple skin (pectin) was found to help intestinal flora (friendly bacteria) create a pH environment that is ideal for probiotic growth.

Full article: How the Apple Keeps the Doctor Away

Presentation "Challenge against Fat" Was Highly Successful!

Last night the glycotrainer team held a virtual presentation in Spanish focused on fat loss.

Thanks to everyone who was able to make it last night to this virtual presentation about how fat is handled and eliminated in the body. It was such a success that we are thinking about hosting a follow up presentation (or series) about this topic and maybe go into more detail about other topics which were mentioned, like reducing certain sugars from your diet or the reduction and increase of certain fats (fatty acids), etc.

If you were unable to be with us, you'll have an opportunity to be part of the next one. Send a friend request through Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/glycotrainer) or become a fan of our fan page so you don't miss the invitation.

Interesting points from the presentation

• Many participants, a lot of interest (great questions at the end)
• Kevin Harper presented, Jovanny Martinez gave his testimonial, and doctors Edgardo Alcade (general surgeon) and Eduardo Aguirre (surgeon/GYNO) added a few things at the end.
• Obesity and diabetic tendencies in the United States
• Where people live longest in the United States
• False advise from nutrition experts in regards to fats and sugar
  - mechanisms in the body produce fat and glucose when they are eliminated from the diet
• Definition of obesity
  - Stop thinking about weight and start thinking about sizes
  - The Royal Spanish Academy never mentions "overweight" when defining obesity, obese, or fat (person who's fat)
• 5 pounds of fat versus 5 pounds of muscle


• Saturated fats versus unsaturated fats
• Processed carbohydrates versus Carbohydrates versus whole grain carbohydrates
• Food pyramid as is known and accepted (incorrect)


• Food pyramid suggested by Harvard Medical School (includes supplements; created in 2004; Based on sience)


• Supplement that helps build muscle, burn fat, prevent fat storage, gives sensation of being full
• Shake to more easily reduce 500 calories from your diet (substitute for breakfast, dinner, or a snack in between meals)
• Optimal Health System for facilitating necessary communication during the burning of fat and to feel full, neutralize free radicals liberated during the breakdown of fat, improved coordination of hormones required to prevent fat storage and to burn fat (in addition to others), and to provide the body with nutrients (reduce cravings, and to make cellular processes/functions a lot more efficient

Why do you Crave Food?

Have you ever wondered what's behind the crazy cravings that pregnant women go through? Have you ever wondered why you sometimes crave very specific foods to the point where you can hardly think of anything else?

For the past few years I have been explaining these cravings to others as it was told to me by an extremely respected pathologist from the Dallas area, and a very prestigious naturopath:

Food Cravings
Your body learns what nutrients are present in the foods that you have eaten. This information is stored somewhere in the brain. Then, when you are lacking a certain nutrient, it instructs you to eat the foods that it KNOWS contains these needed nutrients.

Addiction
They go a little further and hypothesize that addictive molecules somehow deliver similar physiological responses as do nutrients. This may be an explanation why many people who quit smoking have an increased appetite, or why cravings for addictive substances can many times be minimized by certain foods or supplements.

I hadn't really looked up studies that either confirmed or denied this, mostly for the lack of time, but this morning I read an article that confirms what I heard and have been telling my prospects and associates for the past few years.

Decode your food cravings
The article can be found at Decode your food cravings, is on MSNBC.com and carries the subtitle of "The urge to scarf can be a clue to your body's nutritional needs."

Article Summary
Research included more than 18,000 people and lasted over 25 years. If you crave salty food, you many have a mineral deficiency, as "studies have shown that women who eat low-calcium diets want salty foods more than those who get enough of the bone builder." Chocolate cravings, your body needs "antidepressant in dessert form" because your "happy chemicals are bottoming out and you need a quick lift." Cravings for spicy foods may be an indication that you are too hot and need to cool down. If you crave very sweet, sugary foods, you may be down and need a little pick-up. The next time you crave those tiny chocolate covered salty pretzels, it may be because you may just be looking for a little energy boost.

I suggest that you read the article as it goes into a little bit of detail as to what each of these cravings may say about your personality.