Killers
in
the Kitchen.
Yes, killers are lurking in your kitchen. The
good news is, it is simple to spot them.
May 18, 2010 - [Southern
California] Veteran registered dietitian, Helene Berk, M.Ed.,
R.D. raises awareness of "Killers in the Kitchen" on Healthy
People Radio premiering today, on the Z Talk Radio network,
broadcasting out of Vancouver, Canada. The health pro's show also streams
through the internet. At one point, Berk produced and hosted her own
television show in Akron, Ohio and then moved to producing and hosting radio
in Cleveland. Berk put her show on hiatus when she moved to Southern
California. Today, Healthy People Radio returns to the airwaves. The
only difference, is listeners have the option to communicate with the
dietitian and other listeners via the Z Talk Radio chat room. Here is
the link to visit.... http://ztalkradio.com/listen-live-chat
Healthy People Radio
airs Tuesdays, Thursdays and twice on
Fridays.
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday day
time shows are two-hours:
3:00-5:00pm EST / 2:00-4:00pm Central / 1:00-3:00pm
Mountain / noon-2:00pm Pacific
Here
are some of the KILLERS highlighted on an ongoing basis by veteran dietitian,
Helene Berk on Healthy People Radio
Toxic Fats
The
dietitian reveals how commercially refined cooking oils, like corn, vegetable
and even canola oils, over-flow with "free radicals", aggravating inflammation.
These over-processed, refined oils are heated at extremely high temperatures,
creating cancer-causing peroxides. In addition, clear bottles of oil allow
light to further degrade these oils, generating even more free
radicals. Berk also explains how plastic containers seep plastic molecules
into refined oils, to add insult to injury.
In
the same vein, hydrogenated oils, like those found in stick margarine, act
like super-glue to solidify the cardiovascular system! Grab a package of
cookies or crackers. Unless it states hydrogenated or
partially-hydrogenated ingredients are strictly avoided, you can bet you
are crunching on these toxic substances right about now.
Toxic
Carbohydrates
Berk
continually reminds her listeners bleached, "boraxed", brightened
white sugars and white flours, trigger just as many problems as toxic fats.
Overdoing sugars and starches -- especially the refined versions, creates an
acidic condition in your body, leading to more inflammation. Processed
carbohydrates create a high glycemic load on
the bloodstream. That means the bloodstream has way too much sugar. This
condition is known as hyperglycemia, and is a trigger for conditions,
like inflammation, cardiovascular disease and
diabetes.
Berk
also reminds her listeners that over-eating sugar, starch or any
over-processed glycemic carbohydrate causes:
-
brain
fogginess and sleepiness
-
elevation
of blood fats. (a.k.a., "triglycerides")
-
compromised
immunity
-
hormonal
imbalances due to a deficiency of plant fibers
-
hormonal
imbalances from environmental additives:
pesticides, fungicides and herbicides
Toxic
Proteins
This dietitian is dedicated to
organics. Berk gets into gory details with her discussions. Have you eaten,
yet? Let's
chat a bit about sources of protein. She
raises awareness of how hormone, antibiotic-injected
meat, poultry and dairy products expose one's immune system to low-doses
of hormones and antibiotics over decades. Exposure to low-dose
antibiotics may lower responsiveness to antibiotics administered by
doctors. Berk encourages listeners to
examine labels and search for grass-fed beef, free range chicken and eggs; She
suggests including more cold-water wild fish rather than farmed fish. Berk
reminds her listeners Wild Alaskan Salmon are well exercised, higher in
omega-3 fatty acids and avoid chronic exposure to pesticides and
antibiotics stored in fat cells. Larger mercury-rich fish, like shark,
swordfish, king mackerel and tuna, must be eaten in moderation. The
larger the fish, the higher the mercury content is likely to be. So, if
you are seeking an omega-3 rich source of fish, Berk suggests you experiment with
smaller fish, like sardines in olive oil, herring, and sticking with salmon.
Toxic
cooking utensils
Much
has been written about plastics in the environment entering our collective
systems and destabilizing the endocrine system. Ingesting molecules of plastic can
throw hormones out of whack, aggravating inflammation. Beware of the plastic
spatula to flip the pancakes! It might melt into your meal! And, watch
that plastic wrap on the micro waved dish! Prevent it from touching your food
when it heats up. One more thing about plastics: cloudy (opaque) water or
juice containers seep more plastic molecules into the fluid they contain,
than the clear plastic containers.
Re:
TEFLON. This is a political situation. Teflon "people" in black
coats and shades are lurking everywhere... ready to pounce on anyone who
speaks out against it... kind of like those Monsanto folks. One scratch and
TEFLON becomes toxic. It kills birds when heated, so what will it do to
you? Pay attention! Berk suggests avoiding TEFLON, and reminds us: The enemy
is everywhere! Those killers are lurking in the cupboards!
Now
your awareness has been raised. Keep an eye out for hydrogenated and
refined oils, bleached sugars and starches. Select expeller-pressed or cold
pressed oils and Helene always reminds us, be sure to transfer the oil
into dark bottles. Choose organic products
as often as possible.
Tune
into her radio show, and hear Helene Berk promise this, "Over time, as
you progress, you will discover the desire to get garbage out of your life.
You will easily spot enemies to health and vitality. This process may
take years, but it is a transformation which energizes you, and keeps you
in tune with your Highest Self."
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Healthy People TV ...you can give any amount you wish. I deeply
appreciate your support of my work. Thank YOU!!! ~ Helene Berk, M.Ed.,
R.D.