You
know how sometimes you hear about a study that proves something new,
exciting and totally unexpected? And when you hear about it, you think, "Wow!
Who knew? Good thing they did that study!"
Well,
this is NOT one of those times.
This
is one of those times where you instead think to yourself, "And how
much money did they waste on THAT?"
Here's
what I'm talking about...
"Diet Linked
With Daytime Sleepiness"
A
study recently conducted suggests that your level of sleepiness or
alertness during the day may be related to the type of food that you eat.
Specifically,
the results showed that higher fat consumption was associated with
increased daytime sleepiness, while higher carbohydrate intake was linked
to increased alertness.
In
addition, there was no relationship noted between protein consumption and
sleepiness or alertness.
My
reaction? No kidding. Please tell me something I DON'T know.
And
by the way, there are a lot of holes here that most people won't pick up
on, but they're glaringly obvious to me.
Here's
what you SHOULD know about the connection between your diet and daytime
fatigue that is not spelled out in this study:
A fat by any other
name
The
authors of the study I quoted above did not spell out specifically what
KINDS of fats and carbohydrates were eaten by the subjects in the study.
Unfortunately,
that can make a HUGE difference.
First
of all, fats are typically harder for the body to break down than other
foods and they require a LOT of energy to digest. So it's no surprise that
someone eating a lot of fat may feel wiped out afterwards.
However,
fats are crucial to brain and nervous system health (especially Omega-3
essential fatty acids)...and studies have also shown that they are
necessary for mental alertness and sharpness!
The
real danger with fats is when you are eating TRANS-FATS, my friend.
Not
only are these lab creations not found anywhere in Nature, but they're next
to impossible for your body to break down...so your energy gets obliterated
as your body desperately struggles to digest these "Franken-fats."
Plus,
they clog your arteries, light fires of inflammation and cause a cascade of
free radical damage.
If
you are eating margarine, processed foods (including snack chips) or any
fried fast food, you are most assuredly taking in trans-fats by the
truckload.
Oh,
and probably suffering daytime fatigue as a result.
All carbs are not
created equal either
Most
carbohydrates are broken down pretty easily by your body, but the type of
carbs you eat can make a difference in your energy level.
Simple
carbs (like sugar) and refined carbs (like cake, pie, candy, doughnuts,
cookies, white rice, etc.) and are broken down VERY quickly by your body
and absorbed into your bloodstream, creating a tidal wave of glucose
surging through your veins.
...and
a "perky" feeling in you...at least initially.
On
the other hand, complex carbs (like whole grains, vegetables and legumes)
take a bit longer to digest, so they provide a slower, steady, more even
supply of glucose to your bloodstream.
...and
a more continual flow of energy to you.
Now,
the problem arises when you eat mainly simple and refined carbs, and flood
your bloodstream with glucose day in and day out.
You
see, when glucose enters your bloodstream, your body sends an alert to your
pancreas to release insulin. The insulin tells your cells to "take
in" the glucose, thereby bringing your blood glucose level back to
where it should be.
But
when your bloodstream is repeatedly flooded with glucose, your pancreas is
taunted over and over, and it can begin to overreact and start releasing
too MUCH insulin.
This
causes your blood sugar level to crash through the floor and voila--you
have a mid-afternoon "crash."
Sound
familiar?
The BIG glaring
omission
The
biggest glaring omission in this study is the fact that the kind of foods
you eat TOGETHER has the single biggest impact on your energy throughout
the day (or lack thereof).
You
see, most people eat meals made up of every type of food -- protein,
starch, carbs, dairy, etc.
Complex
meals like this are extremely hard for your body to break down--in fact,
studies have shown the digestive process can go on for 8-10 hours or more!
When
your body is using up boatloads of energy trying to digest your foods for
all those hours, guess what--there is none left for YOU. That's why you get
sleepy after lunch and need coffee or soda to stay awake at your desk!
And
if you still doubt what I'm saying, then just think of how you felt after
last Thanksgiving dinner, even if you didn't eat a lot.
Enough
said.
But
the good news is that when you eat foods together that CAN be broken down
easily by your stomach and intestines, your system doesn't use
all its energy for digestion.
That
leaves LOTS more energy for whatever you want to do!
The
guidelines in the Great
Taste No Pain and Great
Taste No Gluten health systems will help keep you energized and alert
all day long because both programs show you exactly what combinations of
foods to eat for easy, breezy digestion and LOTS more energy for YOU.
You
will probably see a MAJOR difference in your level of alertness as quickly
as your very first meal!
And
don't worry--it's easy to do and I spell everything out for you.
Another diet-related
cause of daytime fatigue
Here's
another diet-related cause of daytime drowsiness:
Being
low in Vitamin B12.
You
see, vitamin B12 is an important catalyst in your metabolism that generates
your body's energy from the (hopefully good!) fats and carbs you eat.
So
when you're low in B12, (and estimates show that as many as 1 out of every
4 adults in the US is), your body isn't producing energy as efficiently as
it should...
And
you can end up needing toothpicks to keep your eyelids up in the afternoon
as a result!
Eating
more dietary sources of B12 (like meats, fish and yogurt) can help, but
since B12 isn't always easily absorbed in the digestive tract, you may not
be getting as much as you need.
That's
why one of the best ways to help address and reverse B12 deficiency is
through supplementation via a spray.
And
for a high-quality, easily absorbed supplement, Hydroxaden
2.5 is your ticket.
Hydroxaden
2.5 is a quick, easy vitamin B12 nano spray that gives you 2.5 mg of hydroxocobalamin
and adenosylcobalamin
(a well-proven, effective form of B12). Just five tasty sprays under your
tongue each day is all it takes.
Studies
show that B12 taken sublingually like this can be quickly and efficiently
absorbed right into your bloodstream from the mucus membranes in your
mouth.
The bottom line
The
bottom line is that your diet DOES have a tremendous impact on your level
of alertness during the day.
Now
you know ALL the reasons why that is true, as well as what to do to help
keep YOU alert and energized all day long.
And
if your boss notices the difference in you and gives you a raise, be sure
to let me know! :-)
To
your health,
Sherry
Brescia
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PPS: Susan and her husband
are sure seeing the difference!
Dear Sherry,
I'm fortunate that I found you
when I did.
For a number of years I've
experienced lower GI upsets and just thought it was a temporary reaction to
a particular food - although I couldn't see any particular item that was
setting me 'off' and presumed that eating out and travel meant picking up
some food bugs along the way.
When some pain began in my
lower left abdomen region this year, I mentioned it to my doctor. She
informed me I was overdue for a colonoscopy - ugh!
Voila -- mild diverticular
disease of the lower left colon. Eat more fiber was the advice.
I hit the internet and got
confused - then found your website and ordered your Great Taste No Pain System. When I informed my husband he wasn't happy
about changing his habits, but since he's been on Losec for almost 10 years
(acid reflux runs in his family), he was willing to try the system.
We've been fairly true to the
plan, and we have both had huge changes happen!
Bloating is a thing of the
past, my husband has dropped weight without any effort, my digestive and
elimination has become wonderfully normal - and so has his.
He decided to try giving up
the Losec and has had no trouble with reflux/GERD at all - before if he
would miss one day he was miserable.
We're happy campers! It's been
so easy and we're especially enjoying the extra energy and better sleeping
- great bonuses!
Thank you for the work you're
doing - you're making a wonderful difference in the world.
Blessings,
Susan
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