We finally have them done! Our recipe rings (which were featured on Fox News) are finished and you can go to our shop to order your own.
Here’s the video of Carol’s interview with Fox News
To view the meal plan she suggests, CLICK HERE
To view the recipes, CLICK HERE
Article by Margaret Booth, MS, RD, LD
Judging from all of the yogurt and laxative ads on TV, people are taking a greater interest in the health of their colon. These health concerns have definitely been an advantage for the alternative medicine industry. Herbalists, naturopaths, and other alternative practitioners claim that colon cleansing has the power to increase energy, reduce joint pain, improve skin condition and “best of all…lose weight”. ᶦ Companies that market colon cleansing products are pushing the concept of “autointoxication” to potential buyers. Autointoxication is the claim that the “stagnation of the large intestine causes toxins to form that are absorbed and poison the body.” Experts, however, say there is no such thing as autointoxication. Further marketing claims to zero in on constipation being caused by hardened feces which accumulates for months on the walls of the large intestine and block it from absorbing or eliminating properly.² As convincing as this may sound to many people, there is no scientific based evidence to prove that colon cleansing offers any health benefits.
Makers of colon-cleansing formulas proclaim that “most colons are clogged with 10, 20 or even 40 pounds of impacted fecal material and a strong laxative is needed for cleansing.”³ Dr. John Inadomi, chairman of gastrointestinal medicine at UC San Francisco, dismisses such claims by pointing out that when preparing for a colonoscopy , the patient is given a powerful laxative that thoroughly empties the colon. He explains, “even with a total scrubbing, only 2 to 5 pounds of fecal content is excreted.”3
Besides being deemed as unnecessary by experts, colon cleansers can also cause harm to your colon and body. The colon is where our vitamins and minerals are absorbed from our food and frequently using colon cleansers can interrupt this absorption, leaving you with a vitamin and mineral deficiency.4 Using colon cleansers, such as stimulant laxatives, can damage the nerves within the colon wall causing the body to increase the frequency of constipation. Regular users may find that their colons are so dependent upon the laxative that they are unable to have a bowel movement without them.2
Users can perform the procedures themselves, but many visit hydrotherapists or colon hygienists. These providers of colon cleansers are not licensed and their training is not scientifically regulated. Without the proper training and education, there are many things that can go awry. The process of inserting the tube can be uncomfortable and cause pain and cramping. Also, if the tubes and equipment are not properly sterilized between treatments, germs can be passed from one patient to another and serious infections can occur. Another dangerous occurrence is that the colon can get small tears or perforations if the tube is not inserted correctly.2
The healthiest way to “cleanse your colon” is through proper diet and exercise. Eating a balanced diet, which contains between 25 and 38 grams of fiber a day, plus adequate water intake, is the best way to naturally cleanse your colon. Melinda Johnson, MS, RD, says that you can “think of fiber as acting like a ‘toothbrush’ passing through your colon”.4 Making an effort to consume fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains is an easy way to get fiber in the diet, while also preventing vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Drinking water is extremely important with fiber consumption to avoid constipation, and to prevent dehydration. Finally, staying physically active increases blood flow throughout the body and the better your blood flow, the easier it is for your colon to work efficiently .4
Colon cleansers are big business, but they are also a business full of false claims and side effects that can cause nutrition deficiencies. Experts agree that cleansing the colon is “no way to slim down”.3 The colon was doing its job of ridding the body of waste long before colon cleansers were around, and it is best to allow the colon to continue doing its job instead of offering it unsolicited help from colon cleansing products.1
Four Things to Tell Patients About Colon Cleansing 6
1. Colon irrigation is not wise – particularly if you have a history of gastrointestinal disease (including diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, or ulcerative colitis) or a history of colon surgery, severe hemorrhoids, kidney disease, or heart disease. These conditions increase the risk of adverse effects.
2. Possible side effects of colon cleansing include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, acute kidney insufficiency, pancreatitis, bowel perforation, heart failure, and infection.
3. The devices that practitioners use for the procedure are not approved for colon cleansing by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Inadequately disinfected or sterilized irrigation machines have been linked to bacterial contamination.
4. Colon cleansing practitioners are not licensed by a scientifically based organization. Rather, practitioners have undergone a training process structured by an organization that is attempting to institute its own certification and licensing requirements.
References:
1. Che, C. Myths and Realities: Colon Cleansing: Healthful or just a load of @$%!. Available at www.clinicalcorrelations.org/?p=1605. Accessed on January 30, 2012.
2. Barrett, S. Gastrointestinal Quackery: Colonics, Laxatives, and More. Available at www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/gastro.html. Accessed on January 30, 2012.
3. Woolston, C. Does do-it-yourself colon cleansing really improve health? Available at http://articles.latimes.com/2010/may/24/health/la-he-skeptic-20100524. Accessed on January 26, 2012.
4. Kovacs, J. S. Colon Cleansers: Are they safe? Available at www.webmd.com/balance/features/colon-cleansers-are-they-safe. Accessed on January 26, 2012.
5. Walsh, N. Colon Detox Not Backed By Science. Available at http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/AlternativeMedicine/27820?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DailyHeadlines&utm_source=WC&userid=1348. Accessed on January 26, 2012.
6. Mishori, R, Otubu, A, Alleyne Jones, A. The dangers of colon cleansing. J of Family Pract. 2011;60:454-457.
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Ingredients:
Directions:
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Onion, diced
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
2 tsp dried Oregano
1 lb Corn, frozen
2 (14.5 oz) cans HEB Stewed Tomatoes Mexican Style
1 (15 oz) can Central Market Dark Red Kidney Beans, Low Sodium
1.25 lb Ground Turkey
2 tsp Chicken Bouillon Granules
1 cup Water
¼ tsp Black Pepper
1 ½ cup Tomato Sauce, Unsalted
2 Tbsp Tomato Paste Unsalted
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey and drain.
2. In a large pot, cook onion in oil over medium heat for 1 minute. Stir in the cayenne pepper and oregano and cook 1 minute more.
3. Stir in the corn, tomatoes, kidney beans, chicken bouillon granules, ground turkey, water, pepper, tomato sauce and tomato paste.
4. Cook uncovered until heated and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
Carol was on Fox News on December 30th to talk about calories in New Years drinks and if you missed it you can go see the video. We’ll share the printed part with you here.
HOUSTON – While New Year’s Eve celebrations do not always involve adult beverages, most parties include them, so why not avoid gaining too many empty calories by drinking smart?
FOX 26 reporter Natalie Bomke visits Brennan’s of Houston where bar manager Richard Middleton prepares various party drinks and registered Dietitian Carol Lapin evaluates their caloric content.
Amaretto sour** (Sweet and sour mix, almond amaretto liqueur, tequila, orange juice) 421 calories
Bloody Mary** (Vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, lime) 120 calories
Chocolate martini** (Vodka, Creme de Cacao) 2.5 1.67 188 calories
Cosmopolitan** (Vodka, Triple Sec, Rose’s lime juice, cranberry juice) 131 calories
Daiquiri** (Light rum, limes, powdered sugar) 137 calories
Gin and tonic** (Gin, tonic water, lime) 189 calories
Hurricane** (Dark rum, light rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, Grenadine, 151 proof rum, cherries, pineapple and sugar 384 calories
Irish coffee** (Irish whiskey, coffee, sugar, whipped cream) 159
Mai Tai** (Dark rum, light rum, sweet and sour mix, grandaine, 151 proof rum, ice) 306 calories
Kamikaze (Vodka, Triple Sec, lime juice) 180 calories
Manhattan** (Whiskey, Vermouth, Bitters) 132 calories
Margarita** (Coarse salt, lime, white Tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, crushed ice) 327 calories
Martini** (Gin, dry Vermouth) 119 calories
Mudslide** (Vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream, vanilla ice cream) 820 calories
Pina colada** (Malibu run, pineapple juice, cream 312 calories
Rum and coke****) 361 calories
Screwdriver** (Vodka, orange juice) 208 calories
Whiskey Sour** (Whiskey, lemon juice, powdered sugar, cherry, lemon slice) 125 calories
Read more: http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/health/111230-new-years-eve-drinks#ixzz1iJyMbp4r
Posted on December 13, 2011 at 2:55 PM
HOUSTON—If, come January, you’re wondering where a few extra pounds came from during the holidays, look no further than those festive holiday coffee drinks and seasonal spirits. Although those libations are full of Christmas flavors, they are also chock-full of calories.
Registered dietitian Carol Lapin, of CSL Nutritional Services, explains why what you drink could make a bigger difference than what you eat this holiday season.
“You’re drinking these liquids, and they’re getting digested really quickly, and you’re ready to have something else without being full,” Lapin explained. “So you’re really cramming a lot of calories.”
From seasonal coffee drinks, to holiday ice cream shakes to cocktails, just a few gulps can add up to hundreds of calories. Lapin explained that during the holidays, it is even easier to lose track of what you consume, especially at holiday parties.
“When you put your glass down it gets refilled,” she said.
And those warm coffee drinks that are often loaded with sugar and whipped cream can really pack on the pounds. According to the nutritional information provided on the Starbucks website, a tall caramel brulee latte contains 370 calories, more than your average Christmas cookie.
We wanted to see if this information surprised people as much as it surprised us, so we set up a test at the local car wash.
First we compared the calories in a Jack in the Box Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Shake, compared to a Jumbo Jack and small Curly Fries. When we asked Veronica Rivera how many calories she thought were in the shake, she told us, “I would guess a little more than 500.”
We explained that the shake contains 804 calories, which is more than the 769-calorie meal combo.
“Wow that’s a lot of calories… I can’t believe that!” Rivera said.
Next up, we tested a couple of menu items at Starbucks. How did the slice of marble pound cake stack up to the 16-ounce white chocolate peppermint mocha? We asked Layn Bowers.
“I’d say the pound cake has more,” he told us.
In fact, the 16-ounce mocha has 520 calories, while a slice of the marbled pound cake has 350.
“Two hundred more calories in the drink?” Bowers asked. “Naturally you would think food would have more calories.”
Now to traditional favorite, egg nog.
“I love egg nog, please don’t take the egg nog away from me,” Bowers said.
We also asked Bowers to compare the calorie count in a cup of egg nog to a Snickers candy bar.
“I would think the snickers bar has more,” Bowers said.
According to the nutrition labels, the Snickers bar has 280 calories, while a one-cup serving of bottled egg nog has 400 calories.
We asked Rebecca Morgan to guess how many calories a cup contained.
“A couple of hundred,” she guessed. When we told her just one cup contained a whopping 400 calories, she said, “that’s really dangerous!”
To keep from getting carried away, Carol Lapin provided a few tips. First, hold the whipped cream topper, and save about 70 calories. Plus, portion control is key, and even the shape of your glass is key.
“People pour less in a tall thin glass and more in a short fat glass,” Lapin explained. So chose the slender glass for a more slender figure. You can also look for lighter options.
“The good news for Starbucks is, they have skinny drinks,” she said.
So remember, if watching your weight is a New Year’s resolution, you might want to watch what you drink now.
Ingredients:
4 Tomatoes, large
2 lb Zucchini, medium
2 Tbsp Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tsp Garlic, minced
2 Tbsp Basil, fresh, minced
1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
Directions
1. Blanch tomatoes in boiling water for 1 minute. Refresh under cold water and remove skins. Slice lengthwise and then into ½ inch cubes.
2. Slice zucchini into ½ inch slices.
3. In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic; turn to low heat and sauté until brown.
4. Add the zucchini and tomatoes for about 5 minutes. Add basil and pepper. Cook 1 more minute.
5. Garnish and serve. (Serves 6)
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