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press release
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For More Information Contact:
Helene Berk, M.Ed., R.D.
Email: helene@healthypeople.com
Insulin Overload is
Toxic for Heart Patients
(Los Angeles,
CA)
January 14, 2007.
How does one "over-do" insulin? That's easy. Simply eat sugar, starch or drink
alcohol.
When blood sugars rise,
the hormone insulin is secreted from the pancreas.
It
is insulin's job to bring blood sugars back down to normal levels.
Yes, insulin is released to manage blood sugars, but ...
BEWARE:
too much insulin can cause
plenty of problems for your circulatory system. High levels of insulin prevents the synthesis of HDL
cholesterol, "the good stuff" that keeps arteries clean. Actually, low levels of
your body's vacuum cleaner, HDL, is associated with clogging of arteries and a higher risk for the development
of heart disease over time.
Insulin increases
fat storage by transporting blood glucose molecules into fat cells where blood
sugars
are stored as "triglycerides" -- also called blood fats.
Since blood sugars are stored as blood fats, you can also stabilize
triglycerides by managing blood sugars! Triglycerides are fluffy fats which
solidify and develop into LDL cholesterol over time. Triglycerides also make fat cells fatter.
These blood fats clog arteries and also inhibit HDL
cholesterol from doing its job.
MANAGE INSULIN RESPONSE WITH PROTEIN AT MEALS & SNACKS
Including protein with meals and snacks slows down the rate at which
carbohydrates are absorbed into the bloodstream as glucose. Include protein-rich
selections with your carbohydrates: cereal and milk, open-faced turkey sandwich,
beans and rice... This practice also helps manage cravings
for carbohydrates throughout the day. REMEMBER, the best strategy to manage insulin
response is to manage blood sugars. See
Helene's blog's and
metabolic makeover checklist for more ideas on stabilizing blood sugars with
low glycemic cuisine.
