Cyd Notter

Author and Nutrition Educator, Founder of The "Plan A" Diet™

It’s now safe to eat red and processed meat?

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Did you happen to hear the headlines a few weeks ago telling us it's now safe to eat red and processed meats? I sure did, and as I suspected, it was "baloney." (Rule #1: Assume everything you hear or read is probably untrue until you research it.)

The article making that claim was printed in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the same publication that 5 years ago stated we no longer had to be concerned with saturated fat. You may recall the sensationalized headlines which followed, such as "Butter is Back." But what you may not know is that the Annals had to later issue a correction due to the major errors contained in that article.

That same journal has now published an article that Americans no longer need to limit the amount of red and processed meat they're consuming. And as expected, the article is filled with misleading information based on flawed study design, disputable interpretations, questionable funding, and the authors opinions that Americans won't give up their meat. In fact, the study results actually support the opposite of what the authors are claiming!

When this made the news, backlash immediately ensued by many respectable organizations which pointed out the flaws in the article. Here are a few articles you'll find helpful:

Dr. Pam Popper: Are Red and Processed Meats Safe to Eat?

Dr. T. Colin Campbell: Hullabaloo! A State of Confused Noise Surrounding Meat Consumption

Dr. David Katz: In an interview with The Independent

Dr. Neal Barnard: Journal Advice to Eat Cancer-Causing Meats: Science or Clickbait?

There are many other rebuttals out there, but I'm sure you get the gist. How irresponsible for this panel to cherry-pick which studies to include and mislead people into eating the very foods that are making them sick and leading to premature death.

Please, please do not base your food choices and health decisions on rigged science or glamorized headlines. Read my article on how to evaluate what your hear and read.

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Interview on The Corinne Nijjer Podcast

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What an opportunity and incredible blessing to be interviewed recently by Corinne Nijjer!

The story of Corrine's health recovery is remarkable and inspiring. She suffered with Multiple Sclerosis, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, depression, obesity, and other ailments before discovering the benefits of whole food, plant based (WFPB) nutrition.

She lives in Melbourne, Australia, and is a long-time nutrition coach and promoter of the WFPB lifestyle. She interviews doctors and healthcare professionals, and features people with their own incredible stories of health transformation.

Take a listen here, and please subscribe to Corinne's podcast. She's a delightful person who's making a big difference in the world!

I'm truly excited to be her 109-th interview, especially during the official release week of The "Plan A" Diet!

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Factors that influence Thyroid Function

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Have you noticed that hypothyroidism and other thyroid diseases seem to continually increase? I have. That's why I'm sharing today's video by Dr. Pam Popper in which she explains which supplements, drugs, and foods interfere with the absorption of thyroid hormone, and the adjustments we can possibly make.

I did a little more digging, too. According to goodrx.com, levothyroxine (the synthetic form of the the thyroid's main hormone, thyroxine) is the most often prescribed drug in the US, and one of the most widely prescribed worldwide.

Yet, a study shown on the American Thyroid Association's website indicates levothyroxine therapy may be overused.  The study reveals that sometimes patients are prescribed levothyroxine for a long time, but it is not clear why it was started or if they still need to be taking it. The study performed on 291 levothyroxine-treated patients revealed that after stopping the drug for 6-8 weeks, 61% of them continued to have NORMAL thyroid hormone levels.

According to the study, "The authors concluded that a substantial proportion of individuals taking levothyroxine in whom the original indication for treatment is unclear, may not need to be taking this hormone. The authors highlighted the importance of ensuring that the original diagnosis of hypothyroidism is fully evaluated and documented in medical records and that levothyroxine use be periodically re-evaluated in treated patients." (Emphasis mine).

I "bolded" that last statement to bring awareness to the importance of knowing what factors could result in an unfavorable blood test. As Dr. Pam points our in her video, there are things that suppress or interfere with normal thyroid function that we can make adjustments for.

(Note: her discussion of thyroid function starts at about the 4:00 mark, but the first part of her video is very informative also! She discusses e-cigarettes - not only the health concerns emerging from their use, but the increased usage by teens and adolescents - especially of the flavored varieties. It turns out that vaping is NOT healthier than cigarettes after all, and the FDA has sent a warning to one of the main manufacturers stating that they're violating FTC advertising regulations by claiming that it's so.)

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Vegan Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast

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Photo by BrandNewVegan.com

Seeing this recipe online sure brought back some memories! This dish was served regularly during my childhood years, and just as in many other families, was known by the slang name of (spoiler alert, I hope this isn't too offensive): "sh*t on a shingle."

So I couldn't wait to try this recipe for Vegan Chipped Beef on Toast created by Chuck at brandnewvegan.com.

Here's my two cents.

It's relatively easy to make - you probably have all the ingredients on hand. Shaving the carrots into thin strips took a while because I used a mandolin instead of a vegetable peeler, and found it to be challenging. It may have been my novice technique, though.

The creamy gravy is tasty and somewhat reminiscent of the original dish because of the sage and thyme (I say that with the disclaimer that I haven't eaten the meat based version with corned beef for probably 45 years). The carrots weren't "bad" - all four adults who sampled it did like the dish with the carrots.

But I'll try an alternative to the carrots in the future. Perhaps ground seitan (or something similar) and will still spice it according to Chuck's recipe. Of course the dish will have a totally different look, but I think the texture (and possibly the flavor) would be better. Who knows, I may go back to the carrots after experimenting. Overall a thumbs up!

PS: Dave's Killer Bread was used for the toast.

 

5 Reasons Why Dieters Regain the Weight

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If you've ever lost a few pounds on a diet plan but later gained them all back, you're not alone.

The success rates of typical diets are dismal - less than 3% of typical dieters keep the weight off long-term.

If you're a disappointed dieter, take heart. It may not be your fault. Often times, you don't fail the diet - today's popluar diets are failing you.

I've spelled out 5 Reasons Why Dieters Regain the Weight in a free PDF, which is yours simply by subscribing to my newsletter. The newsletter typically goes out once a month, so don't worry - I promise not to overload your inbox.

Download your complimentary copy here. 

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With warm regards ~
Cyd

I can do all things through Christ, because he gives me strength. (Phillippians 4:13)

 

PS: I was recently blessed to be interviewed by Heather Randall on A Musing Podcast! Listen to the interview here. 

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