August 2022 Newsletter

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A is for August and for Antioxidants

This month’s hot topic to address is the benefits of consuming antioxidants. Many people have heard of antioxidants, but may not be aware of what it actually is and what it does for the body that makes them beneficial. Well, read on, and you will know all about antioxidants!

An antioxidant is a dietary substance that can prevent damage to the cells in the body or repair damage that has already been done.

Damage can occur due to oxidation, which is the process of atoms loosing electrons and becoming “free radicals”. If atoms remain unstable due to the loss of an electron, they have the ability to make other atoms unstable, damaging or destroying cells. Free radicals may also be developed due to exposure to sunlight, radiation, pollution, and other toxic substances.

Antioxidants help by donating electrons to unstable atoms or by converting and excreting them out of the body. Research suggests that if the body undergoes oxidative stress, it may be the cause of the formation of medical and chronic conditions, such as cancer or heart disease.

Here’s an easy tip: Think of it antioxidants as being “against oxidation”.

Red Wine and Flavonoids

Flavonoids are water soluble molecules with antioxidant affects. They are derived from fruits, vegetables and wines. Flavonoids cause the body to reduce the oxidation of lipoproteins, especially LDL, the bad cholesterol. They also help raise HDL, which is the good cholesterol.

Consumption of flavonoids can assist in the reduction of both systolic and diastolic blood pressures, total cholesterol, and decrease stroke risks.

Many studies show that having 1 glass of red wine a day may decrease risk of coronary heart disease.

However, put your goals in perspective – Wine also has calories and may diminish ones results for weight loss. Furthermore, Red wine has also been shown to increase the risk of breast cancer. You can get flavnoids from various other food sources with less calories, and less risk of breast cancer such as citrus fruits, berries, legumes and grapes.

Nutrients as Antioxidants:

Antioxidants are found in a variety of foods, including many fruits and vegetables, nuts, grains, and some meat, poultry and fish.

Antioxidant substances are found in foods containing Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Beta-carotene. Here are examples of foods with these specific nutrients:

Vitamin E- Vegetable Oils, Nuts, Seeds, Soybeans, Wheat Germ.
Vitamin C- Many fruits and vegetables, grapefruit, oranges, potatoes, broccoli, etc.
Vitamin A- carrots, spinach, mango, milk, margarine, fortified cereals
Beta carotene- red, orange, yellow, and deep-green foods.

An Easy, Yummy Antioxidant Dessert:

All you need is fruit, rice cakes, and cool whip: Add 2 tablespoons of lite cool whip to one rice cake and top with ¼ cup sliced strawberries, ¼ cup blueberries, and ¼ cup raspberries.

Only 115 calories plus 9 grams whole grain

“In your body, the antioxidant process is similar to stopping an apple from browning. Once you cut an apple, it begins to brown, but if you dip it in orange juice, which contains vitamin C, it stays white.”- The American Dietetic Association

Research Suggests…

There are many studies that suggest that a high consumption of antioxidants can help reduce and delay chances of cancer development.

Antioxidants are powerful because they enhance the immune system. A strong immune system is vital for good health. Research is also concluding that antioxidants assist in the removal of precancerous cells, as well as inhibit the growth of tumors that may already be present.

By following a healthy diet, full of fruits and vegetables, you can help your body fight and prevent oxidation.

Summary of Basic Recommendations:

Antioxidant supplementation is sure to remain a debated issue because of its hint at performance and health-enhancing roles. However, taking chemicals without a complete understanding of all of their effects may disrupt balance in our bodies. Until definitive research data are available, use the following recommendations for supplementation:

· Your diet could be capable of providing the necessary components for an inherent antioxidant system if you eat clean and “earthy”. Anything less than 5 servings of fruit or vegetables per day along with a balanced exercise program can be complimented with a supplement.

· Weekend warriors should strongly consider a more balanced approach to exercise. Failing that, consider supplementation but be aware of any long-term consequences of antioxidant supplementation and work on getting more of a natural balance.

· For extremely demanding races (such as endurance events), or when adapting to high altitude, consider taking a vitamin E supplement (100 to 200 IU, approximately 10 times the RDA) per day for several weeks up to and following the race.

· Continuously research FDA recommendations, but be wary of advertising and media hype.

· If you do supplement, read labels and follow instructions. Do not over-supplement.

· Remember that free radicals can be generated not just by exercise but also from smog and other environmental sources. Do not exercise in areas with significant air pollution.

BOOST YOUR MOOD WITH FOOD

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There is much controversy in research to date of whether food can reduce mood swings or even create happiness versus dread. Basically, the science of how nutrition affects moods is based on brain chemistry: Components (elements of food) can cause changes in brain structure, chemistry, and physiology, all of which reflect behavior too. Studies have shown that there are foods that typically effect moods.

Omega 3 fatty Acids: these are considered essential fats that have to be eaten in a day to have any effect, since our bodies do not naturally make them. They are found in most fish sources as well as most plant based foods. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may be mood stabilizers, and furthermore, play a role in mental health.

Studies have found that higher fish consumption than average showed improved brain health and lower levels if fish consumption reflected lower levels of DHA (the fatty acid found in fish) particularly in breast milk which caused more incidences of postpartum depression.

Examples of plant foods rich in omega-3s is flaxseed and chia seeds (1 tablespoon a day is considered a safe, effective dose for most people). Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing, or have any other concerns. Other sources include canola oil, purslane (an herb), cauliflower, kidney beans, and broccoli.

Fiber: Include lots of fiber, some lean protein, and good (unsaturated) fats to balance out your whole-grain carbohydrates. Small meals more often that include all these macronutrients keep energy balanced all day which dissipate mood swings too.

Never miss breakfast – including a wholesome, nutritious meal to rev up your metabolism first thin, leads to improved mood, along with better memory, more energy throughout the day, and feelings of calmness.

Selenium is a mineral used by brain according to much research. Many studies show that low selenium diets reflect poor mood control. This is related to the brain retaining selenium to a greater extent when levels are low in the body. This lead to the hypothesis that this mineral plays an important role in the brain.

Selenium-rich foods include: brazil nuts, walnuts, oysters, albacore tuna, clams, sardines, crab, most sources of fish, whole-wheat grins, sunflower seeds, brown rice, oatmeal, soy nuts, eggs, low-fat cottage cheese, tofu, pinto beans, and yogurt. Organ meat is extremely high in selenium, but also extremely high in cholesterol, so be aware and be balanced.

Serotonin is a chemical also called the “feel-good” neurotransmitter helps with a calmness over stress. The more serotonin circulating, the better mood control has been reported. In the reverse, research, lower levels of serotonin have shown to increase aggression and anxiety.

Tryptophan. Most know this as the sleep inducing element f turkey. It is an amino acid which as enters the brain, generates serotonin (feel good chemical). Tryptophan is in almost all protein-rich foods, but the way to get more of it is not necessarily to eat these foods. Eating carbohydrates with protein help tryptophan’s chances of crossing the blood brain barrier.

Folic acid (folate). Low levels reduce serotonin in our brains. Researchers hypothesize that taking folate as a supplement and eating folate-rich foods can be the most natural anti-depressant. Folate-rich foods include spinach, green soybeans, lentils, romaine lettuce, pinto beans, black beans, navy beans, kidney beans, broccoli, asparagus, greens, orange juice, beets, papaya, brussels sprouts, and tofu.

Alcohol. Not only is it logical that alcohol is probably the worst mood stabilizer but there is also scientific evidence pointing to a relationship between serotonin dysfunction, negative moods, and excessive alcohol. We may think it is an up-lifter at first, but it is the uncertain crash that follows, which can be a mood depressor. It is recommended to avoid excessive amounts to prevent low moods.

IN SUMMARY

We will always face a variety of health challenges in our lives as well as in the world around us. The key is not simply responding to this latest one (such as the current self-quarantining with the Cornona virus) and then moving on – But to make your health a priority every day a consistency. Whether some of the suggested mood foods work for your positive neurotransmitters and feel good generators or not, many are certainly worth a try as they all fall into the good and clean category of essential nutrients.

Coconut Oil: a healthy fat and a personal care additive

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Ilana Katz MS, RD, CSSD

Based on new interest in healthy fats, I have been asked my opinion on coconut oils more than anything else in the recent past. Most of the confusion arises based on its high level of saturation as a fat. When I was a dietetic student in the late 1990’s, the one of the facts that stayed with me is that coconut oil is one the most naturally saturated in fat sources that exists (as high as 90% actually). Therefore, how is it possibly a good fat? With more popularity on higher fat diets, research shows evidence why it is now considered a readily available source of GOOD fat. So investigating how a saturated fat goes from zero to hero, here are some conclusions:

Coconut oil is liquid at 78˚ F and human core body temperature is 98˚ F. Therefore coconut oil cannot be solid in our body. Furthermore, liquid oils are digested fairly quickly and easily. Once fat, such as coconut oil is absorbed into the bloodstream, it is broken down and converted into energy.

More technically, why coconut oil is misunderstood, is its distinguishing feature of a shorter fatty acid chain compared to other forms of saturated fats and triglycerides. Coconut oil is what we call a medium chain triglyceride (MCT). This means 6 to 12 carbon lengths long whereas most saturated fats have long fatty acid chains of greater than 12 carbon bonds. The smaller chain length makes coconut oil easier for the body to absorb, digest and process as its breakdown requires less energy and less enzymatic action that is needed for longer chain triglycerides.

Another distinguishing difference is that medium chain fatty acids once broken down enzymatically and are absorbed they are delivered straight o the liver whereas most other fats, are digested through a separate metabolic pathway, involving fat cells. From the liver, the MCT are used as a primary source of energy eliminating the storage of them as a fat in cells. The result is a metabolic rate rise as well as an overall improvement in cholesterol profiles. There is further proof in the pudding when Eastern cultures, those that use a significant amount of coconut oil in their diet, have very low rates of heart disease.

Health Qualities of Coconut Oil

Since coconut oil is a fat, a small amount is naturally more satisfying, and with its recently discovered health benefits to boot, this offers a step towards weight management goals. It has been researched positively in weight studies to show a reduction in belly fat.

Coconut oil is also been shown to have antioxidant qualities. In other words, a protective effect against cancer.

Some studies have even shown possibility that coconut oil has potential for reproductive benefits. Rats fed coconut oil increased levels of testosterone, particularly testicular antioxidants. Furthermore, components of coconut oil help block testosterone from metabolizing to dihydrotestosterone which in effect debilitate good testosterone.

Supplementation of coconut oil in mice showed an improvement in bone health. Bone micro-architecture, bone density and volume of bone cells were improved compared to the control group. This study thus enlights the possibility of the oil reducing the risk of osteoporosis.

One of the most interesting studies I found, had more to do with brain function and thus potential for slowing progression of Alzheimer’s. The metabolic pathway simply put, reduces insulin resistance. This is key because of a glucose transporter dysfunction typical to Alzheimer’s patients. Ketone bodies, the by-products of fatty acid metabolism, acts as the brain’s alternative fuel source. Coconut oil and MCT in general are rich in ketones because of there physiological make up. With a lower insulin response, the brain’s ability to use glucose (the brain’s preferred form of fuel) with ketone rich food, is enhanced.

MCT in general are known for enhanced immunity functionality, particularly towards oral and skin pathogens. Moreover, part of coconut oil’s structure, lauric acid, has powerful antimicrobial /antifungal abilities. Thus the oil has a positive impact on the fight against candida and albicans.

Other non-nutritional personal uses for coconut oil may include:

Skin moisturizer, hair smoother, cuticle care, bath additive, make-up remover, scalp health, sunburn soother, eczema ease-up and massage oil. I am sure there are many more and personal experience, stories and feedback are welcome.

In Summary, after distinguishing medium chain triglycerides from other saturated fat. coconut oil, with its excess of physiological benefits, turns out to be a good fat over all.

Sports Nutrition Tips for Marathon Training

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It is marathon training season – fall marathons are on the horizon. Hydrating, fueling, and recovering are going to be critical to achieving your training goals and finishing strong the day of the big event. Below are cutting-edge sports nutrition tips to help you train at your best and perform the day of your marathon.

Tip #1:

Practice makes perfect

These tips are based on information from the American College of Sports Medicine. This is solid information, but it’s general advice. Your job during training is to work with these recommendations and adapt them to what’s best for you as an athlete. That means regularly tuning into how your body feels and keeping notes in a training log. Use this information to make adjustments to your sports nutrition and hydration regimen during training so that weeks from now, on the day of your marathon, everything you do is fine-tuned and well-practiced. You want no surprises on event day. Instead, you want a proven hydration and sports nutrition regimen.

Tip #2:

Stay in your hydration zone

Most runners lose anywhere from 1 to 4 pounds (17 to 67 fl oz) of sweat during each hour of exercise. You give yourself the chance to train and compete at your best when you don’t lose anymore than 2% of your body weight due to fluid loss during exercise. This 2% rule is called your hydration zone. Calculate your hydration zone and weigh yourself naked before and after training to make sure you’re staying in your zone (eg; the hydration zone for a 150 lb person is 147 to 150 lbs). If you find that you gain weight during training, you’re over-consuming fluids. Cut back on volume. If you’re dropping below your zone, try increasing the volume of fluids you consume each hour.

Tip #3:

Don’t skip meals

If you’re carrying a few more pounds than you’d like, skipping breakfast before a workout won’t help you burn significantly more fat. In fact, it may cause you to burn fewer total calories because you get tired sooner and may not be able to train at your usual intensity. Keep in mind that after a night of sleeping you’ve been fasting for hours. You need breakfast, or at least a high-carb snack (eg; fruit, energy bar, energy gel), to help fuel the exercise you plan to do. Skipping breakfast can make it harder to maintain your blood sugar level and can deplete your limited stores of carb muscle fuel (glycogen) even faster. This can hamper your ability to get in a full workout and reduce the effectiveness of your training. So, don’t be in such a rush to lose that extra weight that you compromise your ability to train. As you continue to train the pounds will drop.

Tip #4:

Train with a sport drink

If you’re not already doing it, consider training with a sport drink. As you increase your miles, you’ll benefit from the carbs and the electrolytes. Use the sport drink that you will use at the marathon you are training for. On low-mileage days you might want to switch off between a water bottle with plain water and a water bottle with your sport drink. For longer training runs, rely more on the sport drink. Routinely monitor your pre- and post-exercise body weight to make sure you remain in your hydration zone. Remember, staying in your zone means not losing anymore than 2% of your body weight due to fluid loss during exercise. If you’re falling below your zone, bump up your fluid intake. To increase your access to fluids while training, run in a loop past your car or home, run a route where you have ready-access to water fountains, or consider investing in a fanny pack with a hydration bladder.

Tip #5:

Gels for variety or as a sport drink alternative

If a sport drink doesn’t suit your needs, or you’re feeling the need for a little variety, an energy gel taken with water can work as an alternative. Often at marathons, gels are handed out at an aid station late in a race. This reinforces the mistaken notion that gels are only a late-race option. In fact, energy gels can be consumed before, during, and after an event to help meet your carb and sodium needs. So, if a sport drink isn’t working for you, or you’re looking for some variety, try a gel.

Tip #6:

Start each workout fully fueled

Start your workouts fully fueled. For afternoon or evening workouts, consume a pre-workout meal somewhere between 2 to 4 hours before you start your training. The idea is to replenish carbohydrate fuel stores without overtaxing your digestive system. Stick to high carb foods. A moderate protein intake is fine. Keep slow-to-digest fats and fiber to a minimum before exercise. About an hour before you start your exercise, top off fuel supplies by eating a carb-rich snack. Fruit, an energy bar or an energy gel are all good choices. The carb-snack strategy also applies if your training starts early in the morning when eating a full meal isn’t feasible. Finding the right pre-race meal and snack, and the timing of each that works best for you may take some experimenting. Try different approaches during training to identify which ones leave you feeling your best.

Tip #7:

Use glycemic index wisely

Glycemic Index (GI) has to do with how fast the carbs in a food are digested and absorbed into the bloodstream. Lower GI foods are generally not ideal in the pre-exercise meal. Since these foods are processed more slowly by your digestive system and typically contain more fiber, the danger is that you could end up with gastrointestinal discomfort while running. Your best bet is to stick with pre-exercise meal recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine: high in easily-digested carbs, moderate in protein, and low in fat and fiber for quicker digestion. Most importantly for race day, stick to foods that you’re sure work for you. Save the lower GI foods for post-recovery after training.

Tip #8:

Monitor your hydration status

Start your workouts fully hydrated. Try not to carry fluid deficits from one workout to the next. Checking your body weight can help you monitor your hydration status. If you are at your normal pre-exercise weight it’s a good sign that your hydration status is in good shape. As a general guideline, and when the timing is feasible, drink approximately 16 fl oz of fluids (ie, a sport drink, water, or similar beverage) about 4 hours before working out. If you are well hydrated this should lead to urine production. If it doesn’t, or the urine that is produced is dark in color, drink another 8 fl oz of fluid about 2 hours before exercise. This will allow sufficient time for urine to be eliminated before you start training. The same principles apply the day of the marathon. Consume enough fluids before hand to be fully hydrated, but allow sufficient time to eliminate what you don’t need.

Tip #9:

Don’t forget about electrolytes

You not only lose fluids when you exercise, you also lose electrolytes such as sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. The electrolytes you need to be concerned with most are sodium and chloride, which together form salt. These two are by far lost in the greatest amounts in sweat and need to be replaced during endurance exercise. Well-designed sport drinks and energy gels should include both of these electrolytes, usually in the form of salt. Consuming sodium and chloride during training and competing can help sustain your fluid-electrolyte balance and stimulate your thirst so you are better able to meet your hydration needs. As for those other electrolytes, their levels in sweat are low and they are generally easily replaced by the meals and snacks you consume after exercise.

Tip #10:

Fueling during exercise

Carbs and fat are your primary fuel sources as an endurance athlete. Unfortunately, we have comparatively little in the way of carb stores. That means you need a strategy for consuming carbs during training or on course to spare your limited reserves. Consume 30 to 60 grams of carbs every hour during endurance exercise. If you weigh closer to 100 pounds shoot for 30 grams per hour; try 45 grams per hour if you’re closer to 150 pounds; and target 60 grams every hour if you weigh in near the 200 pound mark. Your primary carb sources during exercise are your sport drink and/or energy gel so adjust your intake of these accordingly. If you’ve met your carb needs but require additional fluids to stay in your zone, hydrate with plain water. And don’t forget to test and refine these strategies during training.

Tip #11:

Promote optimal recovery

Recovery after exercise begins in earnest as soon as you provide the nutritional components. To speed recovery, start with carbs plus a little protein as soon as possible after exercise. This will provide the building blocks for replenishing muscle glycogen and for muscle tissue repair and building. In the first 30 to 60 minutes after exercise consume 0.75 grams of carbs for every 2.2 pounds of body weight. That’s 51 grams of carbs for someone weighing 150 lbs. Eat this amount of carbs hourly for up to 4 to 6 hours after long, strenuous workouts where you have another tough workout coming up, or for 2 to 3 hours after lighter workouts. For many athletes, drinking carbs in beverage form (such as a recovery beverage with carbs, protein, and electrolytes) right after exercise is more convenient and tolerable than eating a meal.

Tip #12:

How fast to rehydrate post-exercise

How fast to rehydrate after a workout depends on when your next training session takes place. For once-a-day training, normal meals, snacks and beverages will generally rehydrate you within about 24 hours. If you’re doing two-a-day workouts and need more rapid rehydration in order to be ready for your next run, you may need a more aggressive hydration plan. If you’re doing two-a-days, weigh yourself before and after your first training session. Drink about 23 fl oz of fluid for every pound of weight lost during exercise, but drink it gradually between the end of your first workout and 1 to 2 hours before the start of your next one. Also, remember that consuming some sodium (e.g., salt) while rehydrating can help you retain ingested fluids and help stimulate your thirst. You can obtain sodium from your recovery beverage, sport drink, energy bar or gel, salty snacks, and meals.

Tip #13:

Plan ahead for race day

It’s time to start finalizing your race day plan. Think through your sports nutrition and hydration strategy for before, during, and after the marathon. Utilize your long training runs as an opportunity to put your race day plan into practice. That means doing in practice exactly what you hope to do on race day. Assess how you feel at each stage of a long training run as if it were the actual marathon. Fine-tune your approach by making adjustments one step at a time and then testing those tweaks during training. Allow yourself adequate time to dial in a regimen that works for you.

Tip #14:

Caffeine

Coffee is a beverage-of-choice worldwide, but is that caffeine kick a help or hindrance to endurance athletes? So far the scientific consensus seems to be lining up on the side of helpful. For reasons that aren’t yet fully understood, caffeine may help you work out or compete at a higher intensity without actually feeling like you’re working harder. Also, concerns about caffeine causing dehydration haven’t panned out. So, if you want to see what impact caffeine has on your ability to perform athletically, use it during training first. Stick to a moderate intake, somewhere in the range of 100-300 mg. Too much caffeine may detract from your athletic performance by leaving you feeling uncomfortable, jittery and anxious. Also, keep in mind that the caffeine level that’s beneficial for your training partner may be too much for you, or vice versa. Individuals vary in their ability to metabolize caffeine. If the caffeine dose you’ve been trying leaves you feeling too buzzed, cut back or skip it altogether.

Tip #15:

Carbo-loading

All else being equal, the more carb muscle fuel (glycogen) you start with, the better you will be able to perform in a marathon. Carbo-loading is the term used for maximizing your stores of carb muscle fuel before a big endurance event. Typically, athletes gradually taper their training the week before an event. In the 2 to 3 days before the marathon plan to increase your carbohydrate intake. For optimal glycogen reloading over this period of time, you need to consume about 8 to 12 grams of carbohydrates daily for every 2.2 pounds of body weight. For someone weighing 150 lbs, that equates to (545 to 818 grams of carbs each day). Males can usually achieve the higher carb range simply by substituting carbohydrate-rich foods for other foods that tend to be higher in fat. If you’re female, it’s not so simple because you probably consume fewer calories than your male counterparts. Effective carbo-loading for women may require adding foods to the diet. In fact, you may need to increase your total calorie intake by 30-35% in the 2 to 3 days before the event in order to boost your muscle glycogen stores. The bottom line is that the plate of pasta the night before your marathon should be the finishing touch on your carbo-load, not the entire plan.

Tip #16:

Stick to what’s tried and true

When the marathon is a week away, make final preparations for the big day. Remember to stick to the routine you’ve worked so hard to fine-tune; nothing new. Find out the marathon start time and review your pre-race meal or snack and hydration strategy. Also, make sure it works relative to your transportation arrangements. Confirm the number of aid stations on course and plan your sport drink and/or energy gel-plain water consumption accordingly. If you are using gels, set aside the number you will need and devise a plan for carrying them comfortably or resupplying enroute. You’ve done the hard work of training and you are ready. Congratulations on what you have achieved and best of luck on race day!

Get Rich Quick : Create your Own FAD Diet

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I am currently designing a class for my students on the Red Flags of Fad Diets. I have been fascinated over the latest and greatest lengths dieters will take for the quick fix. My creative juices got involved: Here is my first Lecture…

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GET RICH QUICK

This is 100% guaranteed. A idiot-proof guide to make tons of money. It has never failed. Create your own FAD Diet. All you need are the right tools… Here are the secrets.

INTRODUCTION

Please note: This is a do it yourself project. It is fail proof. It is guaranteed to make you rich. There are no tricks, you do not need any special qualifications.

CHECKLIST OF EQUIPMENT:

Pen or pencil & Paper (or if you are good at typing right into the computer, then all you need is a computer).

You will eventually need a publisher, but because this is fail proof, and publishers will be making quite a large cut from your profits, those will be a dime a dozen.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Although it was determined that you do not NEED ANY credentials, there is a disclaimer: This is especially effective if you have Doctorate degree in something obscure like gemology. That way you can call it the “Dr. Cheatam Diet”. and you’ll be rich.

Here are the basic ingredients you will need to create your own fad diet:

A book that lists the nutritional values of every known food to mankind (this is easy to create, because there are many databases and apps that already do this that you can get permission to reprint).
A fairly good knowledge of what is available in grocery stores (and what is not too)
A bag of sweet potato chips (you will need a healthy snack while you work).
A picture of someone who was slim 5 years ago, but is now larger.
The larger person has to own an outfit that is at least 10 years old.
Air brush software

What you will NOT need:

No nutritional knowledge whatsoever.

STEP 1: Selecting the “magic” secret behind your diet

When choosing the method for your fad diet you will need your book of nutrition. Look in your book and find a measure of nutrition that is irrelevant to everyday life. Here are some good examples of methods for a fad diet:

The “all Magnesium you want” diet
The “Magnesiun is making you fat” diet.
“I Ironed away 50 pounds”
“Pumping irony and Consuming Iron”
“Polyprotrexebate- the supplement guaranteed to reduce body fat by at least 20%”
“Acrolyte polymer causes obesity”

Disclaimer : You cannot use fat, carbohydrates, or fiber because a famous Doctor has already claimed the trademark to each of them.

STEP 2 : Selecting your FAD diet Food items

When choosing the menu for your fad diet you will need your list of items that they have at the grocery store. Using this list, you must follow these rules:

Menu items cannot be carried by a regular grocery store. Select specific health food

stores, since their items tend to enhance gullability.

Examples:

Hoodia and Acai used to be good examples of fad diet ingredients but may be too common.

Molasses might be used on bulgar wheat.

Frozen rutabaga and starfruit are good ideas to accompany an arugula salad.

Menu items must be unlikely to be kept in ones pantry.

Examples:

Bananas are a good idea because they spoil.

Dairy products because their expiration is within a few days.

Frozen foods are good also because they will tie up freezer space and prevent probability of storing ice cream.

Items should sound sort of healthy, but it is fine if they are not. Items should also have minimal appeal:

Examples:

Cottage cheese is an excellent example of this

Wheat Thins are good.

Plain yogurt is just bland enough.

Castor oil is also effective.

Serving sizes must be extremely small. Particularly of the items one would need to purchase in bulk. Best if this item is useless for everyday consumption or spoils quickly.

Examples:

1/8 of a pound of ground bison.

One 1/8″ slice of kiwi.

¼ cup of puffed rice.

Two teaspoons of un-milled bulgar wheat.

1 teaspoon of dark molasses.

3 loganberries.

Items must be repulsive (this has the advantage of enhancing appetite suppressance). For these items in particular, you can increase the portion size and for some meals allow for unlimited amounts

Examples:

Red cabbage is unlimited, as it is a hidden source of phytocarageenan!

6 cans of popeye creamed spinach.

12 oz of braized goat liver

Tuesdays: eat all of the boiled crawfish you want.

STEP 3: The Diet Schedule

Disclaimer: Ease Will Please

Time Span for expected results

Select a very short time span. Too long of a span will ensure loss of interest too quickly. Too short of a timespan and the dieter will not be able to punish themselves enough.

Perfect timespan is thus around a window of 3 or 4 days.

Weight Reduction

Select a guaranteed weight reduction expectation. Most people realistically realize that could not physically lose more than 5 pounds per day, thus keep your guarantee a fraction shy of that.

Disclaimer: Although 3 or 4 pounds a day is reasonable, ensure your guarantee is viable, thus give a range rather than an exact number. A large range of weight loss will provide more confidence in obtaining goals. And put an official sounding disclaimer in there for good measure. Here are some examples:

Lose up to 15 pounds in 4 days! (Actual weight loss ranges from 6 – 14 pounds depending on the person, their metabolism, and the digestibility of the phytotetracarotene encountered).
Follow Dr. Art Ritis’s program and see a skinny mirror image (You may experience some joint pain but if you suck it up skinny overrrides joint pain).

Step 4. Plan the Menu

Planning the specific menu should include taking each meal and eliminate one aspect from a normal meal. Remember to use your ingredients and the rules you have set in the above steps.

Examples:

Regular Breakfast	Fad Diet Breakfast
1 Cup Milk	3 cups unpasteurized goat milk
Piece of Toast	French water cracker
Eggs and Fruit	Free Range ostrich Egg and 1/8” slice Kiwi
Turkeylink	—- no replacement —-
Coffee, milk and Honey	Coffee (optional) 2 tsp coconut yogurt Or 2 tsp raw cane sugar)

Lunch	Fad Diet Lunch
Salad	1/3 of a Freze lettuce, purple cabbage Dress with fresh grated lemon peel and ground pomegranate seeds
Soup	Purple Cabbage soup
Whole grain turkey sandwich	—— no replacement —-
V8 Tomato juice	Juiced papino seeds and molasses

Dinner	Fad Diet Dinner
Mashed Potatoes	—
Roast Beef	26 ounces of Liverwurst
Carrots	1/2 endive sauted in palm oil
Chocolate cake	Pineapple flavored unpasteurized cottage cheese Enriched with phytotetra zinc

Final Steps : Add testimonials

Examples:

I lost 13 pounds between Monday and Thursday and you can too! (Include disclaimer: each individual may experience different results. However Ms. Ann Orexia is an average person that has never excelled at anything).

I was not even born the weight I am now. This is a miracle that changed my life. Thank you Dr. D. Menshea.

I have tried everything. This is the first time a diet has ever worked for me. I love that I can eat as much as I want, and not have to exercise. I have gotten used to the rule of not swallowing.

SUMMARY:

When you are done publish your diet in the form of a book. Use the pictures of your athletic friends as “after” shots. Now is a good time to haul out that air brush software if necessary.

Some extra tips:

Amazon.com is a good resource for best sellers.

Probably nothing in the world arouses more false hopes than the first four hours of a diet. By that time, you have made the sale, and you are home free.

Have your friends provide some believable testimonials and submit the diet summary into a Health and Fitness Magazine. These are not peer-reviewed and they are often looking for creative journalism, so although this is an extra step, it is relatively simple.

Research studies may provide additional credibility, so look up some key words in peer reviewed journals such as the Minnesota Journal of Medicine, quote some studies that include your special ingredient in the title. Eg: if you selected phytoquadracarotene magnesium as your specific ingredient (see STEP 3 above), then a study titled “Carotene and magnesium eaten simultaneously improves eye health,” is appropriate.