Long Chain Fatty Acids

All long chain fatty acids require bile salts from the liver for lypolysis, which is the first step of their digestion. Once freed from the glycerol backbone, they are too large to move through the intestinal wall of their own. Instead, they must first be coupled with special proteins and cholesterol and chylomicrons (a type of cholesterol particle) for active transport through the instestinal wall, then carried to all cells of the body for metabolic use.

Carbohydrates & Blood Sugar Levels

You may think, “I won’t be eating a lot of carbohydrates, so my blood sugar levels won’t matter anyway.” That’s not true, your body is capable of converting protein into blood sugar and will do so if you consume a diet rich in protein and low in fiber, carbohydrates, and fat.

 

Low Sugar Diets

When 50 teenage boys in an Australian study stopped eating junk foods laden with sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, their acne cleared up. The results were better than those of over-the-counter acne medictions. The low-sugar diet works, yet again, by reducing insulin levels and normalizing levels of other hormones.

Dry skin equals underactive thyroid

Did you know that dry skin, fatigue, thinning hair & constipation are symptoms of an underactive thyroid? Make an appointment with us today to ensure your thyroid is functioning correctly.

Balancing Healthy Fats

Balancing healthy fats, avoiding trans-fats along with consuming adequate fiber and exercise can decrease LDL (bad cholesterol) and increase HDL (good cholesterol). Sources of trans-fat include: Deep fried fast foods, bakery products, packaged snack foods, margarines, crackers, chips and cookies.