Detox Day 11 & 12 - Are you carbohydrate sensitive

I'm discovering that blogging daily is a BIG challenge for a busy mom of 3! So today I'm grouping 2 days together to address one HOT topic. Insulin resistance. In north america our diets are leading many adults AND children towards obesity. This is largely due to inactivity, but also the carbohydrate rich diet that we eat. I'm talking about 'simple carbs'(bread, white flour products, baked goods, candy), not 'complex carbs' (found in whole grains, veggies and fruit). Our population is becoming insulin resistant because of all the sugars we consume, leading to midsection weight gain (the most dangerous type). Many of you may be noticing that although you've had 'some' weight loss on your cleanse, you may still have excessive fat in the midsection. Some of my patients require very specific dietary work to decrease their insulin secretion and re-sensitize them to this hormone. The more your body releases insulin (the 'fat storage' hormone) the more fat you'll produce (usually in the tummy). At VFL we offer the Healthy & Active program which targets this problem specifically - ideal for those patients that suffer from a variety of conditions like blood sugar abnormalities (type II diabetes), PCOS, hypothyroid, menopause or have just reached a weightloss plateau. This program is based on you blood work and specific food lists and quantities are calculated for you. For more information about this program please email me directly (anna@vitalityforlife.ca). Some of you may just need to implement some of the principals from our Healthy & Active program, which we can decide together based on your needs. Maybe you just need to discuss some Metabolism Boosters with me. Just know that there IS hope for those struggling with achieving a healthy weight - I have seen it in my patients over the years and believe there are several safe and effective strategies to help you achieve a healthy weight that will last a lifetime!

Dr. Anna Falkowski HBSc, ND.
Naturopathic Doctor & Clinic Director
Vitality for Life Health Center
www.vitalityforlife.ca

Vitality for Life is an integrative health clinic in Barrie, Ontario. We offer the services of a Naturopathic Doctor, Chiropractor and massage therapists.
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Dr. Anna Falkowski HBSc, ND
Naturopathic Doctor, Clinic Director
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