Cyd Notter

Nutrition Educator/ Author/ Coach

Will 2026 finally be the year?

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Will 2026 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 2026 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 by clearing 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 why you shouldn’t 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.

Personalized coaching services are available – learn more here. 

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Happy 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)

Two Quick Fruit-Based Desserts

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If you have a few extra pears or apples in your fruit basket, these quick desserts will be right up your alley. I’ve made both of them this week!

 Raw Apple Crumble – a recipe by Cathy Fisher with the McDougall Program – is so delicious and has just the right combo of “tart and sweet.” It’s one of my hubby’s favorites! There are no questionable ingredients and the only sweetener used is whole dates.  Do yourself a favor and give this one a try.  Then let me know how you like it!

 

Baked Pears were an easy experiment and very tasty indeed.  Simply cut two pears in half, scoop out the center seeds, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.  I topped with a drizzle of honey (you could use maple syrup), walnuts, currants (or raisins) and a sprinkle of cinnamon.  Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes.  The riper the bears, the better.  After these cooled, they were easy to just pick up and devour!  (Note: slice a little off the bottoms to make them sit upright if they’re wobbly).  Do you have any other suggestions for the topping?

 

Good news, our monthly newsletter will be reinstated in 2018! The newsletter is a deeper form of communication with our friends who want to keep apprised of articles, classes and sneak peeks at my book in progress tentatively titled The ‘Plan A’ Diet: Enjoy the Starches You Were Designed to Eat. Giving you updates not only encourages me to make progress, but it’s a great way for our group to engage in conversation as well. I truly welcome your feedback! Please sign up here, but take note there are two separate sign-ups, one for the blog and one for the newsletter (we would love to have you sign up for both!)

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Earthly fruit promotes health in our bodies, but Jesus told his followers
in John 15 about fruit with far greater benefits!

You did not choose Me. I chose you, and I orchestrated all of this so that you would be sent out and bear great and perpetual fruit. As you do this, anything you ask the Father in My name will be done.  (John 15:16, VOICE)

The Holy Spirit produces a different kind of fruit: unconditional love, joy, peace, patience, kindheartedness, goodness, faithfulness,  gentleness, and self-control. You won’t find any law opposed to fruit like this. (Gal. 5:22-23, VOICE)

Heavenly wisdom centers on purity, peace, gentleness, deference, mercy, and other good fruits untainted by hypocrisy.  (James 3:17, VOICE)

Time to Make Your Game Plan

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The sixty-three days from Halloween to New Year’s Day marks the season of dread for those trying to watch their weight.  Studies vary on the amount of weight gained during this period of time – anywhere from five to ten pounds seems to be the average.

That may not seem like much until considering the fact that the weight gained over the holidays is generally never taken off.  Even if someone gained just one pound a year, by the time they attend their 40th class reunion they’ve easily put on 40 pounds or more.

If you’d like to enjoy the holidays without compromising your health, the answer is to make your game plan right now.

Here are some helpful tips to get the ball rolling.

 Ask the Lord to bless your plans, and you will be successful in carrying them out. 

(Proverbs 16:3, GNT)

Breast Cancer PREVENTION Awareness

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October is commonly known as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”, a campaign that was founded 30 years ago as a team effort between the American Cancer Society and a pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca. The campaign has since evolved to include major charities who strive to increase breast cancer awareness and raise funds for research.  Here are some important questions to ponder:

How much progress is the campaign making?  Has the risk of developing breast cancer decreased over the years?

Why has the campaign come under some heat?

And where does the money from the “Think Pink” Campaigns actually go?

Read the article here.

We are already aware of breast cancer – after all, cancer is the second leading killer of women following heart disease.  Where more awareness is needed in the area of prevention, since breast cancer is largely a lifestyle-related disease.  Rather than raising funds which are primarily geared toward medical equipment, treatments and drugs, why not spend more of those funds educating women and young girls how their diets are impacting their risk factors?

Our lifestyle choices matter more than genetics, toxins, or environmental chemicals. Oh that more funding would be dedicated to preventing disease by informing people about the powerful benefits of a whole food, plant-based diet.

Ladies, please, please look at the independent research regarding dairy, meats and high fat foods.  Do all you can to prevent not only breast cancer, but the dozens of other conditions associated with the Standard American Diet (SAD).  I’m at your service if you need more information on how to get started!

Whatever you do—whether you eat or drink or not—

do it all to the glory of God! 

(1 Cor. 10:31, VOICE)

 

 

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