Costa Mesa Weight Loss Says:

Cut Out the Cola

You’ve heard the warning that soft drinks sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup will sabotage your diet. And as part of your weight loss plan, you probably eliminated soda and began drinking more water and our thirst-quenching Fruit Drinks -like our delicious wildberry passion or peach mango. Now, new findings from a recent research study will make you very happy that you did. Research has found that cola may be tied to lower bond mineral density, a risk factor for osteoporosis, especially in older women. Bone mineral density refers to the mineral density, such as calcium, in one’s bones and helps determine their overall strength. When bones become lighter, less dense, and more porous, there is an increased risk of fracture. The research study, conducted by Dr. Katherine Tucker from USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, compared the bone mineral density of more than 2,500 men and women. Researchers found that for women in the study, cola consumption was strongly linked to lower bone mineral density in their hips, no matter what kind of cola a woman drank on a regular basis. However, there was no link between cola and bone strength for men. Dr. Tucker notes, "Everyone should realize that what you eat has potential to affect your bones. Women concerned with osteoporosis may want to steer away from frequent consumption of cola until further studies are conducted." The 15g of protein in our 70 calorie serving Fruit Drink also keeps your bones healthy, as recent research shows protein can actually slow down the bone loss that leads to osteoporosis.

Am J Clin Nutr 2006; 84(4):936-42
Robard Corp 2007 Health Update

Costa Mesa Weight Loss Says:

Avoid These Grocery Store Blunders

Eating smart starts with shopping smart. Take a look at these common shopping missteps, and review the helpful strategies to ensure you fill your grocery cart with sensible solutions instead of calorie-loading cravings that will only hurt your weight loss goals.
• Shop when you’re full. You’re more likely to make impromptu, unhealthy food choices when you hear your stomach growling. Eat a healthy meal or snack (like BBQ Soy Nuts or Soy Puffs) before you go shopping so you’re less likely to cave in to cravings.
• Shop with a list. Write down what you need at home when you have time to use good judgment and make healthy choices that fit into your meal plan or diet. Then stick to this list once you get to the store.
• Beware of bad bargains. Just because the store is running a "buy-one-get-one-free" special on 2 lb. bags of cookies doesn’t mean you should buy them. Sticking to the healthy choices you wrote down on your shopping list will help to keep you on track with our weight loss goals.

Bottom line: You can’t eat what you don’t buy. Robard Corp. 2007 Health Update

For more information about Orange County Medical Weight Loss near Costa Mesa please contact Valens Medical Weight Loss Clinic or to schedule a consultation with our physician.

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