Dr. Stephen Cavallino performed an 8-week study with 10 patients following a low carbohydrate/higher protein diet comparing “without EFAs” and “with” EFA supplementation. Patients were also instructed in the value of a higher protein/lower carbohydrate diet. All patients were initially “carbohydrate addicts.” All patients received dietary instruction for 4 weeks prior to starting EFA supplementation. (more…)

Objective: The recent literature suggests that high-protein, low-fat diets promote a greater degree of weight loss compared to high-carbohydrate, low-fat diets, but the mechanism of this enhanced weight loss is unclear. This study compared the acute, energy-cost of meal-inducedthermogenesis on a high-protein, low-fat diet versus a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet. Methods: Ten healthy, (more…)

While a few recent studies have noted that high-protein, carbohydrate-restricted diets facilitate modest short-term weight loss,1-3 no studies to date have investigated the long- term health consequences of consuming such diets for weight-loss purposes. Studies of general populations consuming diets high in fat, particularly saturated fat (low- carbohydrate diets have not been studied specifically) have (more…)

There has been interest in the effect of various types and amounts of dietary carbohydrates and proteins on blood glucose. On the basis of our previous data, we designed a high-protein/low-carbohydrate, weight-maintaining, nonketogenicdiet. Its effect on glucose control in people with untreated type 2 diabetes was determined. We refer to this as alow-biologically-available- glucose (more…)

WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS? Essential oils are pure, natural substances that are extracted or distilled from flowers, trees, fruits and herbs. The properties of the plant are not lost in this extraction process but are concentrated and even enhanced. THUS ESSENTIAL OILS ARE VERY POWERFUL AND NEED ONLY BE USED IN VERY SMALL QUANTITIES. There is a list of the major properties of essential oils (more…)

JANUARY The South Dakota Department of Health recommends 30-60 minutes of physical activity each day to enhance overall health. The South Dakota Department of Health recommends eating a healthy balanced diet containing items from all five food groups of the Food Guide Pyramid. Bundle up and take a winter hike in a state park near you. Avoid hypothermia by wearing layers including a cap, boots and gloves to protect exposed skin. FEBRUARY February is Heart Healthy Month. Heart healthy habits include regular physical activity and a diet that is low in fat and high in fiber. Limit sweetened beverages to once a day and check labels for added sugars. Try a new winter activity such as cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, downhill skiing or snow boarding. Treat your beautiful smile to a daily brushing and flossing routine. Women need to be wise about their health and get a pap test for cervical cancer. MARCH Eat Smart Stay Healthy is the theme for March’s National Nutrition Month. Make a healthy breakfast an important practice in your daily routine. Devote a portion of your break each day to being active. Practice food safety by washing fruits and vegetables and not eating undercooked meats and poultry. Invite others to join you in your favorite activity this week. APRIL Spring ahead into new activities such as biking, roller-blading, hiking, disc golf or kayaking. Turn your TV off one hour a night this week and do something active instead. Eat out only once this week…

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This presentation contains forward looking statements which reflect Management’s current views and estimates. The forward looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include such factors as general economic conditions, foreign exchange fluctuations, (more…)

* Evaluate the risks and benefits of nutritional recommendations for specific health conditions through an analysis of the existing scientific and clinical evidence * Incorporate nutritional information into clinical practice and advise patients about eating for optimum health, evaluating popular fad diets, and using dietary change as a therapeutic intervention * Identify the dietary fundamentals (more…)

The nutrition goals in Healthiest Wisconsin 2010 include: • increasing access to a culturally competent public health nutrition workforce, • improving healthy food choices among Wisconsin residents, • increasing the adequacy and safety of the food supply in Wisconsin. Statewide, Wisconsin residents are among the most overweight in the nation, especially in those with few resources for a healthy diet. (more…)

The NRHM guarantees better health outcomes for millions of people in rural areas, especially those belonging to marginalized and vulnerable communities. The VHND promises to be an effective platform for providing first-contact primary health care. Quite often, programme managers, service providers, community-based organizations, and PRI representatives do not share a common understanding about (more…)