Kate Deering
Personal Trainer / Fitness & Nutrition Coach
For over 20 years Kate Deering has been involved in the health and fitness industry helping men and women of all ages achieve optimal health and wellness. Read More…
Super Bowl “Healthy Desserts” KUSI
At every Super Bowl party the chances that you will over indulge are fairly HIGH. Chances are you are going to overeat and over indulge, which will end up with an unhappy gut the next day. These 3 simple recipes will help keep your gut happy, will help balance your blood sugar so you will not over eat, they all taste great and are very easy to make. Enjoy! Click on above picture for KUSI interview. Baked Apples/peaches/pears C= 22 P= 8 F= 8 200 calories per serving Serves 10 Ingredients: 4 medium apples 4 medium pears 4 medium peaches (if these are not in season add 4 different types of apples or pears) 2 Tbsp. of organic butter 1 Tbsp. of cinnamon 10 oz. shaved Parmesan reggiano cheese (no additives) OR 2.5 cups of 2% Greek Yogurt Instructions: Pre heat oven to 350 degrees Cut apples, peaches and pears into bite size pieces. Place all fruit along with butter and cinnamon into a Pyrex glass-cooking dish Bake for 45-55 minutes or until soft. Stir fruit every 10-15 minutes Allow fruit to cool or you may eat it warm *Add 1 oz. (about 3 level T.) of graded Parmesan Reggiano cheese to each 1 cup serving.OR 1/4 cup of Greek Yogurt Place rest of fruit in glass containers. Only add cheese once you are ready to serve. Home made Metabolic Chocolate: C=8 P=3 F=5 One chocolate = 80 to 90 Calories Serves 25-30 chocolates Ingredients: 1/3 cup of Organic Raw cacao powder 1/3 cup of refined organic coconut oil 1/3 cup of raw organic honey 1/3 cup... read moreWhy Eating Like a “Celebrity” Will Ruin Your Metabolism
Why eating like a “celebrity” will ruin your metabolism There was a time in my life, many, many years ago, that I used to buy into “celebrity” diets. I’d pick up the current People or Us magazine and read how Oprah or some other celebrity had lost extreme amounts of weight–quickly. The celebrity would claim that all they had to do was eat pre-packaged food, or consume a liquid-only diet, or eat a low calorie diet and/or take a magic supplement to drop pounds rapidly. I would see the before and after pictures and think, “Wow, that diet really worked, look how fast they lost weight, and see how good they looked.”. Both the celebrity and I would assume the diet really worked! What you didn’t see or hear about was how the celebrity, three months later, was struggling to keep off the weight. Then within the next 6 months to 2 years, the same celebrity would show up in People or Us magazine with all the weight back on confessing they had no will power and they had failed, once again, at keeping their weight down. Oprah, it’s not you fault!!! How many of you have seen these headlines in a magazine, TV show, on the Internet or one of the other million of places you are marketed to? *Learn how insert celebrity name here lost 10 pounds in 2 weeks. *Or learn how insert celebrity name here lost her baby weight in 60 days. *Or learn how insert celebrity name here got red-carpet ready. The story above and all of these statements NOW irritate the crap out... read moreFacebook Posts
Are you taking supplements for brain health? The verdict is OUT--Huge waste of money!
- For most people, the best way to get your nutrients for brain health is from a healthy diet.
-Vitamins and minerals that are essential for health in small doses may be harmful if taken in excess. More is not necessarily better.
-In general, there is insufficient evidence that multivitamins will improve brain health. Multivitamins are not a substitute for a healthy diet in promoting and maintaining brain health.
-Very few supplements have been carefully studied for their effect on brain health. For the handful that have been researched, several well-designed studies of supplements for brain health found no benefit in people with
normal nutrient levels. It’s unclear whether people with nutritional deficiencies can benefit their brains by taking a supplement, because the research is inconclusive.
-Aging is linked with health conditions such as failure to absorb nutrients and poor dental health that may increase risk of vitamin deficiencies that could result in poor brain health. Use of multiple medications can also increase risk of vitamin deficiencies.
-Problems with cognitive function, including thinking skills and memory, have been associated with deficiencies in certain nutrients (e.g., vitamin B12); however, there
is no convincing evidence to recommend daily dietary supplements for brain health in healthy older adults.
-Vitamin B12 deficiency and folate deficiency (also known as vitamin B9 deficiency) may negatively affect your brain health; therefore, supplementation may be beneficial for people with lower-than-recommended levels of these B vitamins.
-Consumption of fatty fish, as well as other types of seafood, may benefit cognitive function. This may be due to their omega-3 fatty acid content, in particular DHA, but this is not proven. Overall, there is insufficient evidence to recommend taking a fish oil-derived omega-3 supplement for brain health.
-VitaminD deficiency can be an issue for older adults, and your health care provider may recommend vitamin D supplementation to correct low levels for general health. However, there is insufficient evidence that vitamin D supplementation benefits brain health.
-Supplement manufacturers and distributors often make vague or exaggerated claims about brain health. Because dietary supplements are marketed without premarket governmental review of their safety and efficacy or the truthfulness of their claims, consumers should approach claims made on supplement packaging and in marketing materials with skepticism.
-The quality of the ingredients in supplements can vary widely. The ingredients in supplements are not generally reviewed for purity and content by government agencies before they are allowed to be sold. Some may contain ingredients that could harm consumers.
**Best things for optimal brain health: Glucose (your brain utilizes up to 50% of your ingested glucose), oxygen (improve breathing-reduce stress, meditate, deep breathing, bag breathing), stimulation (nature, dancing, movement, music, etc.)
www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2019/report-brain-supplements-ineffective.html
Experts: Supplements for Brain Health Have No Benefits
aarp.org
Widely used supplements for brain health are ineffective according to a consensus statement in a report from AARP collaborative Global Council on Brain Health.