American diet is high in carbohydrates, with roughly two- thirds of the average American’s carbohydrates coming from inflammation-promoting, high-glycemic foods, such as bread, soft drinks/sodas, cakes, cookies, sugars/syrups/ jams, potatoes, cereal and pasta. Such substances induce the production of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). These AGEs also promote the inflammation process. Another major dietary contributor to inflammation is


the widespread use of vegetable oils like corn, safflower, soy, peanut, cottonseed, sunflower and canola oils. Poor sleep, faulty glucose metabolism, being overweight, depression, malnourishment, and even overeating a single meal can stimulate inflammatory responses.


The Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle Fortunately, something can be done to reverse these issues, regardless of their severity. Determining the individual’s


inflammatory status and causes is vital. Implementing the right nutritional eating plan, exercising properly, getting the right amount of rest, focusing on stress reduction, and taking specific nutriceutical supplements can target inflammatory physiology, halt it in it’s tracks and reverse the damage that was caused.


Dr. Michael Boss has been a practicing chiropractor and wellness practitioner for more than 20 years. He is creator of Elevate Life, and he provides treatment programs that focus on functional healthcare, nutrition, acupuncture, exercise, hormone function and balance, chronic


diseases, nutriceuticals and more. He also co-hosts the weekly ELEVATE LIFE Wellness Hour on 550 KTSA. Call 210-264-2570 for an individual consultation, or visit www.elevatelifewellness.com to learn more.


PLAN YOUR EATING


Forget “Diets” – Create an Eating Plan Instead!


by Josh Taylor


Dieting. Everyone’s doing it. Trying “this” new diet or “that” new diet. Your “diet” is actually the food you consume that makes up what you eat on a regular basis. Put that way, we’re all on a diet because we all consume food on a regular basis.


P


eople try dieting for many reasons, but the most common reason is the desire or need to lose weight


for health and/or vanity reasons. The problem with most diets is the


stigma they carry. For many there’s an inherent negative connotation, often for good reason. That may be because dieting is inherently restrictive – you diet to restrict yourself from eating certain foods that the diet labels “bad.”


Try an Eating Plan Instead Instead of “dieting,” focus on creating and following an “eating plan.” See how that sounds more positive, more proactive and less reactive? I can create an eating plan and not have to resort to “going on a diet” – I can handle that!


An eating plan involves more than


“what” you eat – it includes “when” you eat and “how” you eat. When people ask me what and how much they should eat, it is usually because they want to lose weight. What they don’t realize is that weight gain is merely a symptom of a faulty metabolism. If they were eating and digesting their food properly, they would not gain weight. Remember that your body is constantly in a state of repair. If you don’t put the right foods in, your body won’t extract the vital nutrients needed to rebuild. As for when and how to eat, I’ll


use my eating plan as an example. My typical day consists of constant steady snacks and smaller more frequent meals. I do this because our bodies can


only digest and assimilate so much food at one time. If you only eat three larger meals three times per day, you may not be bringing in enough nutrition. This is also why so many


Americans take some type of multivitamin every day. They aren’t getting all the good nutrition that their body needs from the food they eat. I don’t take a multivitamin, and while every person is different, most shouldn’t have to get their nutrition from a pill. Instead, try eating more healthy snacks throughout the day, and you may be surprised at the result. When you eat good clean food,


your body takes what it needs and the bulk of the rest passes through your system. When your body has trouble breaking food down, it tends to store much of it as fat without turning it into energy. This is why many people feel tired after a meal. Their gastrointestinal tract is not working properly so the food they do eat doesn’t turn into fuel to help them get through the day. Begin eating nutrient-dense foods,


and watch as your cravings begin to diminish and the extra weight you’re carrying starts to melt away.


Josh “Superfood” Taylor is co-founder of Juicer Heroes, which has locations at 14337 San Pedro (210-233-9958) and 18730 Stone Oak


Parkway (210-332-5853) in San Antonio. Visit www.juicerheroes.com for more information.


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