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myVitality > Newsletter > February 2006 - The differences between sugars, what happens to fat when you 'lose it', and the dangers of plastics |
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Its brown and bigger crystals - you would assume it is a 'healthy' sugar choice. But brown sugar and raw sugar are only marginally better than white sugar - they just have molasses added to them for colour and flavour. White sugar takes more nutrients to digest it than it contains. It is therefore known as a 'nutrient robber'.
Better options -
- Molasses:
- high source of vitamin B's, chromium, zinc, calcium and magnesium. Obtain an organic source as sugar cane is very heavily sprayed.
- Maple syrup:
- Sap from the maple tree. An excellent mineral source - high in phosphorus, potassium, calcium and iron. Stay clear of cheap maple syrup as it has been 'enhanced' with sugars rather than being a raw product.
- Honey:
- Raw honey (ie no additional glucose added and not heat treated) has antibacterial properties
- Barley malt syrup:
- Helps to regulate blood sugar levels due to being high in maltose
- Rice syrup:
- Made by cooking rice and combining with malted barley. High in maltose, some minerals and B vitamins
In short - when you lose fat your body converts it into energy- it is 'burnt'. Enzymes in the body break down fat into smaller particles - glycerol and fatty acids. These components are then sent into the bloodstream where they are absorbed by cells for immediate usage (ie for the formation of hormones), or they are sent on to the final stage of metabolism in which they react with oxygen to release their stored energy.
Soft plastics such as cling wrap, nylon, PVC (found in drink bottles), and PCB's (found in household cleaning products, paints and adhesives) have been found to be toxic to the human body and to the environment. Soft plastics contain a substance called phthalates (thal-ates) which are used to make PVC more flexible. These readily leach out of plastic products and into the atmosphere, or into the food in which have contact with.
Phalates have been linked to endocrine problems (such as increased oestrogen, reproductive issues), and may be a human carcinogen.
Ways to avoid phalates - don't ever microwave in plastic, or with plastic wrap. Do not use cling wrap. Wrap cheese in wax paper rather than cling wrap. Use paper bags instead of plastic. Store food in glass or ceramic containers. Don't re-use plastic water bottles.
Research articles can be found at www.kidsorganics.com - follow the dangers of plastics link. Remember glass is a better option!!!!
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Calcium sulphate is found in the liver where it helps to remove waste products.
As a tissue salt Calc Sulph is useful for conditions involving the accumulation of toxins - acne, boils, ulcers, abcesses, thick yellow discharge (ie snot and pus), and wounds that will not heal.
Adults: 1 tablet every 15mins, children ¼-½ tablet every 15mins.
Tissue salts are inexpensive and can be purchased from most pharmacies and health food stores
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