Cyd Notter

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

Good News for Diabetics

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I've been sitting in on some webinars lately which featured the topic of Type 2 Diabetes, and the evidence continues to show that conventional treatment is not the best way to go. Here are a few highlights of the information:

      • High blood sugar is not a disease - it's a SYMPTOM of the underlying problem, which is fat. Sugar, carbs, and fruits do not cause diabetes. It's caused when the muscle cells are compromised with fat, and the insulin can no longer penetrate the cell to allow glucose to leave the bloodstream and enter the cells. (Note: While obesity definitely contributes to diabetes, even thin people can be affected due to this type of fat).
      • Diabetics are at increased risk for lots of other health issues as well, including nerve damage, kidney disease, and a much higher risk of heart disease - just to name a few.
      • The medications prescribed for Type 2 Diabetes today are treating a symptom while contributing to a list of other problems. Weight gain (which makes diabetes even worse) and accelerated aging are just two. Excess insulin is just as bad as the high glucose levels. The Accord Study shows that people have a higher risk of death when given intensive insulin treatment.
      • Even Type 1 Diabetes who are producing no insulin can greatly lower the amount of medication needed for treatment with dietary change. Check out this website for details.You can read more about Type 2 Diabetes on my website here.

Why MANAGE this disease when you can get rid of it by switching to a delicious plant-based diet? If you or a loved one suffer from diabetes, please don't wait.

  • Whatever you do—whether you eat or drink or not—do it all to the glory of God!

    (1 Cor. 10:31, VOICE)

Have Your Weight Loss Effort Stalled?

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Dr. John McDougall (and Cyd)

If your engine has stalled out while striving to lose weight, you will benefit from Dr. McDougall's "Maximum Weight Loss" (MWL) 10-point checklist to get it revved up again.

Start each meal with a soup, salad or fruit; avoid flour, sugary drinks and high-fat plant foods; use the 50/50 plate method (starches and non-starches). All of these tips make sense for quick weight loss.

Remember that we don't "diet".  You should never be hungry when following any type of whole food, plant-based, no-added-oil plan. Following the MWL tips will help you break through the plateau.

Share your success stories with me, I love to hear them!

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Addressing Biblical Objections to a Plant-Based Diet

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Diet is a Touchy Subject.

I discovered long ago that diet beliefs can be very divisive indeed. Together with the hot topics of politics and religion, our food choices can rank quite high as a personal issue to be handled with care.

I realize that most of you have preconceived beliefs about what constitutes a healthy diet, and I’ve heard some doozies in my day. But because The 'Plan A' Diet combines the two tenets of "diet and religion" into one conversation, many of you will write to me about passages that seem to promote or endorse meat eating.

Here I address some of the passages I hear most often, along with my response.

See how good and pleasant it is when brothers,
and sisters live together in harmony! (Psalm 133:1, GW)

Will 2023 finally be the year?

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Will 2023 be the year........

      • to get off the yo-yo diets and stop starving yourself to lose a few pounds only to gain them back (plus some)?
      • to stop looking for the next magic supplement for your health improvement?
      • to commit to eating the way you are DESIGNED to eat?
      • to examine yourself for 'limiting beliefs' so you can deal with your stumbling blocks?
      • to resolve to eat healthy for YOU and no longer allow the peer pressure of friends or family to compromise your health?

If the answer is YES - then good for you! Because the ideal time to start planning for January 2023 is now! But take heart if you missed the boat, because it's never too late to begin at ANY time!

What's your preference with dietary changes?

Whether you jump in with both feet or prefer a more gradual dietary transition, just keep moving forward with the firm goal in mind that you're not going back to the wrong food choices or unhealthy diet plans.

Start with a plan to clear the bad foods out of the house as you experiment with some very simple recipes (see resources link below). By sticking to The 'Plan A' Diet, you won't have to wait long before you'll start seeing results.

IF you're planning to diet this January...

...read more about the topic here.

Take advantage of this FREE webinar: 3 Food Mistakes Which Lead to Painful Joints, Extra Pounds, and Health Problems the Doctors Aren't Solving. 

Plus you'll find some wonderful resources here.

As always, I'm at your service! Check out The "Plan A" Diet Transition Course, which is available with or without personal coaching sessions.

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Merry Christmas to you and yours! 

And may the Lord bless you as trust Him for the strength to make some tough changes.

 

Concerned about Alzheimer’s?

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Dear Coach:  One of my parents died with Alzheimer’s disease.  I plan to get tested to see if I have the gene but wanted to know if you could recommend any foods to help prevent Alzheimer’s.   Anonymous

Dear Anon:  There is good news.  When it comes to most diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, you are not a helpless victim without options.  There is MUCH you can do to lower your risk.  But first let’s take a look at the Alzheimer’s gene.  (Read article here).

The following books/articles may also interest you:

Power Foods for the Brain: An Effective 3-Step Plan to Protect Your Mind and Strengthen Your Memory.  This book by Dr. Neal Barnard covers an array of topics related to brain health, including the role of genetics and the harmful effects of toxic metals, certain fats, cholesterol and some medications.  Did you know that a high cholesterol level in midlife can predict your Alzheimer's risk 20-30 years later?  The book also provides advice on which foods build your vitamin shield and the importance of mental exercises, physical activity, and quality sleep. An excellent read.

Dr. John McDougall

In his June 2017 newsletter, Dr. John McDougall presents the evidence that Alzheimer's Disease is Caused by Chronic Aluminum Poisoning.  He reports that the primary approach to avoiding AD is to avoid exposure to aluminum through the gastrointestinal tract (eating and drinking), by breathing aluminum, and by skin exposure; he goes on to list the many ways we are exposed to aluminum each day, from processed foods, to foils and cookware, to hygiene products.  He also points out that the Western diet in general is associated with the risk of not only developing Alzheimer's disease, but many other forms of dementia and stroke as well.

 

The Alzheimer's Solution: A Breakthrough Program to Prevent and Reverse the Symptoms of Cognitive Decline at Every Age - by Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, neurologists who work at Loma Linda University - is a book I've just started reading.  It was recommended by a colleague and has been endorsed by Dr. T. Colin Campbell.  Drs. Sherzai report that their rigorous science proves that 90% of us can avoid ever getting Alzheimer's, and the other 10% can potentially delay the disease by 10-15 years.  The program they've developed is called the NEURO Plan (Nutrition, Exercise, Unwind, Restore, and Optimize).  I've only read the Introduction so far but am already intrigued by what I've read.

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Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body

as you are strong in spirit. (3 John 1:2, NLT)

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