Hydrogenated stuff and food addictions...

Today's post comes from the inspiration I received from him and another article I read in the last two days. Yesterday's Dr. Oz program imparted the information about the reasons why junk and commercially processed food is so dangerously addicting. Included the warnings about reading your labels. 

I love Dr. Oz. Not in a romantic way but in an "older brother" kind of way. He's the Iranian older brother I never had, but clearly needed. Love him.


A couple of quick guidelines:

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First: beware of the amounts of sugars, salt, and fats you get when you consume processed foods. Much more than you realize. These three ingredients harmonize inside you to create a "bliss point." This bliss point is what creates the addiction you feel to these. You know what I'm talking about. We call them comfort foods or feel good foods. And yet, the feeling isn't lasting. It's temporary. Perhaps we should redefine "feel good" foods to those that provide lasting feelings of good and good health.

Warning: processed food companies are in big business to make big bucks selling products that people feel good eating and use every means to cut costs in order to advertise. Be aware of this especially if you thinking about going cheap on your favorite feel-goods so you can have your cake and eat it, too; so to speak. You are much better off learning to eat real foods.

Second: READ YOUR LABELS and know what it all means. Transfats are the buzzwords of today. So much that you're seeing more and more labels including it on the processed foods available at the grocery store. Did you know that the FDA has said that if something has a half-gram or less of something it can still be listed as having 0g? Be aware that "0g" doesn't mean that something is not in there. So... read the ingredient list.

Do you see anything that says "hydrogenated?" Even "partially-hydrogenated" isn't good. Food, in its natural state is recognizable and utilizable by your body. Vegetable oil, when left as a liquid oil is not a concern. But when it becomes "hydrogenated" it becomes a more shelf-stable solid and becomes a "transfat." Many products that claim 0g Transfat per serving will still contain something "hydrogenated" in the ingredients list. According to Dr. Oz, evening consuming 1g of this franken-food will increase your risk for many ailments including heart disease.

Just a few of my faves for everyday good health and well-being!