Leave Your Fat Behind!
The following is an addition by Dr. Keri Topouzian. For more information on Dr. Topouzian and his practice visit www.cfhll.com or just follow the link in the bottom right hand corner to our pharmacy, and you will find his web link there.
As a comedian once spinned: “Cheetahs, one of the sleekest and fastest animals on our planet, eat meat all day long and there’s not an ounce of fat on them. Elephants on the other hand, one of the largest animals on our planet, eat grass and leaves all day long… Folks, these salads are killing us!” Which brings about a good point: most people eat way too much refined carbohydrates and not enough protein. I’m not talking about Adkins and putting your body into ketosis, but protein should be a part of every meal as well as snacks. Most patients that I interview have minimal amounts of protein for breakfast or lunch. Protein will kick start your metabolism in the morning. So don’t have a clue as what to eat?? Here are some ideas…
1. Eggs (free range, not grain fed) 2. Whey protein powder drink or whey protein bars
3. Smoked Salmon (preferably Wild Alaskan)
4. Fresh Wild Alaskan salmon
5. Roasted Turkey cold cuts 6. Fresh Edamame in the pods
7. Yogurt Plain (add your own fresh blueberries, ground flax seed or even coconut flour which is high in protein) 8. Sardines
9. Tofu
10. Nuts of all kinds
11. Seeds of all kinds
12. And if you are in a pinch, Canadian bacon or turkey bacon Remember, if your great great grandmother was sititng next to you and she would not recognize what you were eating… Then you probably shouldn’t be eating it!