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Thoughts from Dr. Steelman

 

 

 

 

Buyer Beware - The Dangers of "Fad" Weight Loss Pills

     The desire to lose weight is heavy (no pun intended) upon the minds of many folks, especially with those New Year resolutions and the intent to drop the pounds gained throughout the holiday season. And because the person wishing to lose weight is not privy to the kind of scientific information and way of analyzing products that medical practitioners are, it is difficult to avoid being tempted with the glitzy advertisements that are so prevalent. Unfortunately, it is all too easy to be seduced by the many offers that abound for weight loss products promising how easy and fast the weight will just ?melt? off with their products. 

     I noted with some mixture of relief and consternation of the FDA?s latest warnings regarding certain weight loss pills. If you have not read the warning, you can read it here: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01933.html  

     Relief, because the need to get the word out about the many harmful weight loss products that exist on the market is paramount. Many of these products have ingredients in them that can be quite harmful to your body or cause side effects that create other health problems. They are manufactured in facilities (largely outside the U.S.) that are not inspected or approved by the FDA and many times the harmful ingredients are not even listed on the label. Unfortunately, it only takes one bad event, such as a death, to highlight that there is a problem within a segment of the health and nutritional supplement industry. 

     Consternation, because as a doctor, I do not like to see products out on the market that can harm people giving the weight loss industry a bad name and creating the illusion that it is a "piece of cake" to instantly take off all those pounds that took time to put on. It is precisely these types of products that make my job much more challenging to convince my patients that there are not ?miracle? weight loss products out there and that permanent weight loss does not take place without some lifestyle modifications, commitment, persistence and some good old hard work.

     Rest assured that none of the Active 8 products have any association with the products for which the FDA has issued their warnings. All of our products are manufactured right here in the U.S. at FDA-certified laboratories guaranteeing that you, the consumer, gets exactly what you are paying for and full disclosure as to what is in each product. I simply would not have it any other way and put your health and safety first.

And remember, you’re always worth it!!!!

 


 

This Month's Question for the Doctor:

Question: Is someone with Crohn's Disease able to use the Active 8 Better Health Better Life Diet Plan and supplements?
 

Answer from Dr. Steelman:  There is nothing in the program that is contra-indicated for patients with Crohn's, but it is a tricky condition. The decrease in weight and in carbohydrate intake would probably be beneficial for them. Some people may react to one or more of the ingredients and others may have no problem at all. The supplement that could possibly give problems would be Supplement #2. It is impossible to predict and best to be administered under the supervision of the medical doctor treating the condition.

 

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A Touch o' Humor to Brighten Your Day
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recipe of the month 

Healthy Italian Sausage Soup
Hot & Tasty for Winter Time Cold!
(serves 10 1-1/4 servings)

Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 55 min

2      slices bacon
1/2   lb lean Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
2      large russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
1      large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2      cloves garlic, finely chopped
1      teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2   teaspoon salt
1/4   teaspoon pepper
1/4   teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4      cups water
3-1/2     cups Progresso? reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
4      cups chopped fresh kale or Swiss chard leaves
1      can (15 or 19 oz) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1      cup fat-free half-and-half or regular half-and-half

1.  In 4-quart nonstick saucepan or Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towel. Crumble bacon; set aside. Remove and discard drippings from saucepan.

2.  In same saucepan, cook sausage over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Drain well on paper towels; set aside.

3. In same saucepan, mix potatoes, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, pepper flakes, water and broth. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cook uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Stir in bacon, sausage, kale and beans. Cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes and kale are tender. Stir in half-and-half; cook just until heated.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 190 (Calories from Fat 30); Total Fat 3 1/2g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 20mg; Sodium 530mg; Total Carbohydrate 29g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 3g); Protein 12g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 80%; Vitamin C 35%; Calcium 10%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat, Carbohydrate Choices: 2
Courtesy of bettycrocker.com and eatbetteramerica.com

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