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Omega 3 Fights Metabolic Syndrome

Posted by Dan Hammer //

04/01/2021

New research shows how omega 3 fights metabolic syndrome.

Why is this important?

Because metabolic syndrome increases your risk for the following illnesses:

Type II Diabetes
Cardiovascular Disease
Dementia
Cataracts
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver

(If you would prefer to view this information in a video format, then please click on my YouTube video below:)

If you’re over 60 years old and live in the United States, then you’re 50% more likely to have metabolic syndrome, which increases your risk for these illnesses.

The term “Metabolic Syndrome” applies to anyone who has at least three of the following five metabolic disorders: Read More →

Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

Posted by Dan Hammer //

01/15/2021

Intermittent fasting continues to gain popularity. Because of this I thought it would be helpful to look at the benefits of intermittent fasting.

But before we examine the benefits, let’s understand what intermittent fasting is.

Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that includes periods of eating followed by periods of fasting. And while there are several ways you can do this, the most common methods are the following:

The 8/16 Method – In this method you restrict your daily eating to an 8 hour period. Then fast for 16 hours. It is a daily program or eating pattern. The key is when you decide to take your first meal. Some people skip the breakfast meal and start eating around 12 noon or 1 pm. Their last meal would then be either 8 or 9 pm.

Personally I believe they would be better served by starting with breakfast at 8 or 9 am. Then making sure that their final meal for the day was at 4 or 5 pm.

The reason why I make this recommendation is that you will do a better job utilizing stored fat as an energy source during the sleep phase at night.

If you eat at 9 pm before sleeping, then the calories of your last meal will be used by your body, instead of your body using its stored fat. This process of using store fat while you sleep helps to reshape your body in a positive way.

Alternate Day Fasting – In this program you eat normal one day and then fast completely the following day. Most people make their dinner meal the last meal. Then 24 hours later start eating with their dinner meal.

A variation of this program is fasting once or twice per week instead of doing it every other day.

The 5:2 Intermittent Fasting – In this program you restrict your caloric intake to 500 to 700 calories for the day. And you do this on just two days per week. Most people make sure that the two days they reduce their caloric intake are not consecutive days.

Of all three programs, the 8/16 method is the simplest to follow. And the most sustainable to maintain.

Now that we understand the 3 main types of intermittent fasting, let’s look at the benefits. Read More →

The Benefits of Protein – Part One

Posted by Dan Hammer //

01/15/2020

Protein is key to good health so let’s talk about the benefits of protein. Protein, like fat and carbohydrates, is classified as a “macronutrient. This means that your body needs a large amount of it to function properly.

Here’s just a small list of why protein is so important:

Every cell in your body has a protein component.

Your nails and hair are mostly made of protein.

It is needed to build and repair tissues.

It is used to create enzymes and hormones.

It is a key building block for muscles, cartilage, bones, skin, and blood.

And while your body can store fats and carbohydrates, it does not store protein. If your diet is lacking in protein, then it will cannibalize the above tissues causing health concerns.

Benefits of Protein – The Basics

There are two general areas that cause confusion in the area of protein. They are: Read More →

Dangers of Belly Fat

Posted by Dan Hammer //

09/01/2019

Several new research studies now clearly show the dangers of belly fat. Belly fat is not the same as the subcutaneous fat that pads our thighs, buttocks, and upper arms. While this fat might be less than pleasant to look it, it doesn’t present any health issues.

But belly fat is different. Sometimes called visceral fat, this is the fat that accumulates beneath the abdominal wall and around your abdominal organs. It is metabolically active. And it acts like an endocrine organ secreting hormones and other chemicals that are now clearly linked to a wide range of health issues.

One such “hormone” is retinol-binding protein 4 or RBP4, which contributes to insulin resistance that can lead to Type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease. Belly fat also secretes these harmful substances:

Angiotensinogen – Which raises blood pressure.

Resistin – Which leads to high blood sugar levels.

Adiponectin – Which slows the metabolization of lipids and glucose.

Interleukin 6 – Which is associated with inflammation of arteries and heart attacks.

All contributing to a series of health issues called Metabolic Syndrome.

Currently, the adult obesity rate in America now exceeds 35% in seven states, 30% in 29 states, and 25% in 48 states. When you add overweight statistics to the mix, approximately 67% of America is now overweight or obese.

This means that for every 100 people you meet today, almost 70 of them will be either overweight or obese.

And if you want to know if you are a candidate for the dangers of belly fat, then get out a soft tape to measure your girth. The easiest way to measure this is find your belly button and take your measurement.

For women if your measurement is 35 inches or more, then you are carrying potentially dangerous belly fat. For men the measurement is 40 inches or more. Read More →

3 Key Strategies for Effective Weight Loss

Posted by Dan Hammer //

05/15/2019

In my Yahoo News Feed there was a feature on Michael Watson, an 18 year old high school senior who has lost 115 pounds. Micheal’s story was also picked up by Good Morning America.

I would like to feature Micheal, and what he had to say, to highlight 3 key strategies for effective weight loss.

Effective Weight Loss Strategy #1 – Exercise

Most people think they have to go to the gym and work out on a stair climber or treadmill to help them lose weight. Or pay a personal trainer to motivate them to exercise hard enough to burn the needed calories. Here’s a quote from the Yahoo article on what Michael did:

“Watson, now a high school senior in Canton, Ohio, started by walking to and from school every day, more than 40 minutes round trip.”

For Michael it was a simple walking program. And he did it in segments. Once in the morning and once after school.

At the start of his Junior year in high school, Michael decided to walk to school instead of riding the bus. He did this 5 days per week. Rain or shine.

He didn’t jog to school. He didn’t run to school. He just walked to school.

A simple walking program that almost anyone can do.

By making the commitment to walk, Michael began his journey towards effective weight loss, which brings us to the next strategy.

Effective Weight Loss Strategy #2 – Progress Over Time

Michael didn’t lose 115 pounds in a couple of months. Michael lost the weight over time. He started in his Sophomore year and continue his efforts through his senior year. I like this quote from the Yahoo article:

“I’d see that I was 290 [pounds] and say, ‘Let’s get to 280, come on Michael, you got this,”

Michael didn’t set his goal at 115 pounds. He set small goals that helped him make progress over time.

As he reached the smaller goals that he set for himself, this built up his confidence. He saw and felt improvements to his looks and overall health. Which helped him set his next goal. And continued his progress over time.

But the key strategy that Michael implemented, that I believe made the greatest difference, is the next one.

Effective Weight Loss Strategy #3 – Diet

Michael changed his diet. Not a restrictive diet.

Instead he change the foods he ate each day. Here’s a quote from the Yahoo article:

“Watson also changed his diet, working with his dad to learn how to count calories and then forgoing his normal fast food meals for salads, oatmeal and soup.”

Michael switch his diet from fast food meals to plant based nutrition. And he acknowledges that it was hard at first. But became easier has he consumed more plant based food sources.

Michael discovered “The New Secret to Weight Loss!”

It’s powerful because what Michael did was change his microbiome or gut health.

He stopped feeding the microbes of his small intestine with the food they love: carbohydrates, animal protein, and vegetable oils. These microbes produce toxins and cause you to store fat.

As Michael switched to plant based food sources he began to change his microbiome. The new microbes flourished and provided him with more energy and didn’t store his food as fat.

Michael also found it easier to maintain this diet because the cravings went away. Instead his microbiome wanted the plant based nutritional sources.

He discovered that if you change the gut you change the outcome!

If you don’t know the new secret to weight loss, then I would suggest watching the following video I produced to help people discover what Michael discovered:

Your Microbiome Significantly Impacts Your Weight!

The video is below. It’s short and to the point. Take the time to watch it today.

Now that you understand the new secret to weight loss, you just need to implement the 3 key strategies that Michael did. If you do, then your chances of experiencing improved health will significantly increase.

Blessing Lives Through Nitric Oxide Therapy!

Dan Hammer

Are Dark Cola Drinks Bad For You?

Posted by Dan Hammer //

05/08/2019

It’s a simple question: Are Dark Cola Drinks Bad For You?

Depending on who you read you will get answers ranging from “No” to “Yes” to “Not in moderation!”

I’ll tell you upfront that I am not a fan of dark cola drinks. I personally believe that all dark cola drinks are a contributing factor to the health crisis in America. A health crisis that has seen a significant increase in diabetes and overweight/obesity issues.

And the reason for my belief has to do with the ingredients found in dark cola drinks.

As you can see by the image for this article I’m going to use a can of Coke to represent dark cola drinks. Here is the list as they appear on the can:

Water
High Fructose Corn Syrup
Caramel Color
Phosphoric Acid
Natural Flavors
Caffeine

Ingredients are listed in the order of greatest volume or greatest percentage of that ingredient in relationship to the overall product. Water is a good thing. Since it’s listed first that means it is in greatest volume. We’ll talk about water and its importance at the end of this article. For now, let’s focus on the next ingredient.

High Fructose Corn Syrup in Dark Cola Drinks

The process for making high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) out of corn was developed in the 1970s. It is a complicated chemical and enzymatic process that converts corn starch into HFCS.

HFCS has a final concentration of about 55% fructose and 45% glucose with the exact same sweetness and taste as sucrose.

Since consumers see the word “Fructose” on the dark cola can they associate it with fruit and assume that it’s healthier than sugar.

Dr. Meira Field and a team of investigators from the USDA decided to find out if this assumption was true. They fed rats a high amount of sucrose, which is composed of glucose and fructose. These rats developed multiple health problems especially when they were deficient in certain nutrients such as copper.

The big question was whether the health problems were caused by the glucose component or the fructose component.

They repeated their study with two new groups of rats. One group received high amounts of glucose and the other group received high amounts of fructose. The glucose group was unaffected.

The fructose group had severe, life threatening results!

The male rats developed anemia, high cholesterol and heart hypertrophy. Additionally, the male rats had delayed testicular development. The female rats were not as severely affected, but they were unable to produce live young. From this research, Dr. Field made the following statement:

“The medical profession thinks fructose is better for diabetics than sugar, but every cell in the body can metabolize glucose. However, all fructose must be metabolized in the liver. The livers of the rats on the high fructose diet looked like the livers of alcoholics, plugged with fat and cirrhotic.”

One additional note on the High Fructose Corn Syrup in dark cola drinks. As you can see by the nutrition facts there are 39 grams of sugar per 12 ounces of Coke. One teaspoon of sugar is equal to 4 grams. This means that there are almost 10 teaspoons of sugar per a 12 ounce can of Coke.

Would you knowingly put 10 teaspoons of sugar in anything that you eat or drink?

Caramel Color in Dark Cola Drinks

The process for making caramel color is pretty straight forward. It is obtained by heating sugar until a brown color and characteristic flavor develops. Sounds pretty safe.

However, according the the Center for Science in the Public Interest, caramel color is a potential carcinogen. This ingredient is actually regulated in the State of California. California does not allow more than 4 micrograms of this ingredient to be included in any product sold in their state.

Dark cola drinks have less then 4 mcg per serving. But if you’re drinking more than one serving per day, then you increase the cancer risk tied to this ingredient.

Phosphoric Acid in Dark Cola Drinks

This ingredient is used because it creates an acidic medium which enhances the absorption of carbon dioxide to give your dark cola drink more fizz. Fizz in your cola drink might be nice but what affect does phosphoric acid have on your body.

To start we need to look at the pH level of Coke caused by the phosphoric acid.

Coca-Cola is considered a “Super Acidifying Food” with a pH of 2.53

To understand this we need talk about pH. The pH scale measures the degree of acidity or alkalinity of a substance and ranges from 0 to 14:

0 is complete acid
0 to 6.99 is acidic
7 is neutral or the perfect balance between acid and alkaline
7.01 to 13.99 is alkaline
14 is complete alkaline

The lower on the scale below 7 the more acidic something is and the higher on the scale above 7 the more alkaline something is.

The pH scale is not arithmetical but logarithmic.

Logarithmic means that the values separating each unit are not of equal value along the scale but increases in proportion to their distance from a pH of 7.

For example, a pH reading of 6 is 10 times more acidic than 7, but a pH of 5 is not 20 times more acidic but 100 times more acidic.

If you’re catching on, then a pH reading of 4 is 1000 times more acidic than a pH of 7.

Given this fact, what would seem like a small change in pH and be no big deal is, in reality, a big deal to your body.

Although some organs and organ fluids (like the gastric region) have a higher or lower pH than what is normal for the body, your body functions best when the pH of the internal biochemical environment (blood, lymph and intracellular fluids) is between 7.365 and 7.390.

If you understand the pH scale above, then you can see that the body likes to keep itself slightly alkaline and in a very narrow range. Anything outside this range causes stress on the body. The farther outside this range, then the stress on the body goes up exponentially.

Since Coke has a pH of 2.53 it is almost 100,000 times more acidic than a pH of 7.

This has a huge impact on your system. Your body will use its alkaline minerals such as sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium to neutralize the acid to return your internal biochemical environment back to normal.

Compounding this acidic problem, your body also maintains a balanced concentration of phosphorus, calcium, and potassium in the bloodstream. This provides the right combination for building new bones and maintaining old ones. The shock of incoming phosphorus with zero calcium causes the calcium levels in the blood to decline. This triggers your body to dissolve calcium from the bones to restore this balance.

This reaction, continued over time, can be a contributing factor for osteoporosis.

Natural Flavors in Dark Cola Drinks

Technically, natural flavors are chemicals or a set of chemicals extracted from a natural substance, usually a plant or animal, without any chemical modifications. Cola companies are not required to disclose what those chemicals are or the procedure that they use to create the “Natural Flavors.”

Caffeine in Dark Cola Drinks

This ingredient has the ability to stimulate mental alertness, overcome fatigue, and enhance endurance. Sounds great!

But, it’s an addictive chemical that comes with a cost to your body.

As a stimulant it can be accompanied by constriction of the cerebral arteries, rapid heartbeat, and high blood pressure. Caffeine also causes the release of adrenaline which increases blood sugar. The pancreas reacts by secreting insulin to stabilize your blood sugar by driving the sugar into the cells for oxidation and energy production. However, excess blood sugar in the cells will be stored as fat.

People who consistently consume cola drinks high in sugar with caffeine constantly create an unbalanced cycling process. This puts undue stress on both the adrenal glands and the pancreas. Over time this has an impact on their ability to function properly resulting in arthritis and diabetes.

Water in Dark Cola Drinks

This is the number one ingredient in all cola drinks. Thus, you might think that this is a good thing.

Given the consumption of soda in the United States, it’s interesting that experts estimate that 75% of Americans have mild, chronic dehydration. WHY?

Because most of the contents of a dark cola drink must be processed by the liver! All chemicals, artificial sweeteners, and most sugars especially fructose need to be metabolized by the liver. Most of the water in the dark cola drink goes to help the liver detoxify the body. This means that very little of the water actually ends up in the cells to help them function properly.

GMOs in Dark Cola Drinks

For the first time in looking at the ingredient list for Coke I noticed that they disclose the use of GMO for sourcing their ingredients. Most likely the corn used for the creation of High Fructose Corn Syrup.

There is a big debate on the use of GMO sources and how they effect the health of people. This by itself is a long topic of discussion. If you want to know more about the use of GMO in Coke, then please click here for a statement by the company regarding its use.

Now, I’m not saying that the cola industry is the primary cause of all health issues.

What I am saying is that many of the ingredients in dark cola drinks can be a contributing factor to a wide range of health concerns.

I find it interesting that as soda consumption has increased, along with an increase in processed foods that contain many of the same ingredients, there has been a correlating increase in obesity and metabolic health issues.

Blessing Lives Through Nitric Oxide Therapy!

Dan Hammer

Health Benefits of Fiber

Posted by Dan Hammer //

04/08/2019

Earlier this year the health benefits of fiber became more than just a talking point when the results of the World Health Organization (WHO) released their study in The Lancet.

This study was a meta-analysis of 40 years’ worth of research on the health benefits of fiber. Specifically it was an attempt to determine the ideal amount of fiber you need to consume daily to prevent chronic disease and premature death.

The chronic diseases were:

Cardiovascular Disease

Cancer

Chronic Respiratory Diseases

Diabetes

This study included 185 observational studies that accounted for 135 million person-years as well as 58 clinical trials that recruited over 4600 people. And the result was this:

Daily Intake of 25 – 29 Grams of Fiber is Ideal

The researchers found the following statistical advantage to those who consumed this level of fiber on a daily basis:

15 – 30% less likely to die prematurely from any cause or a cardiovascular condition
16 – 24% lower incidence of coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and colon cancer.

So how does this ideal daily intake of 25 -29 grams of fiber compare to the average American adult?

Well, here in America the average adult consumes 15 grams of fiber daily. This is about 40 to 48% less than the ideal about of fiber.

Professor Jim Mann, the lead author of the study, made this comment,

“Our findings provide convincing evidence for nutrition guidelines to focus on increasing dietary fiber and on replacing refined grains with whole grains. This reduces incidence risk and mortality from a broad range of important diseases.”

Health Benefits of Fiber – The Basics

Dietary fiber is found only in plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole-grain breads and cereals, nuts, and legumes (dried beans, lentils and peas). Although there are several forms of fiber, they are usually classified into two groups:

Soluble fiber can dissolve in water to form a gel-like substance in the digestive tract. This soluble fiber is beneficial in lowering the “BAD” cholesterol. Clinical studies have shown that diets containing 10 to 25 grams of soluble fiber per day can lower LDL cholesterol by 18%. Sources of good soluble fiber include oats, peas, beans, apples, and citrus fruits. Typically one serving of any of these foods will provide about one to three grams of soluble fiber.
Insoluble fiber cannot dissolve in water so it passes through the digestive tract relatively unchanged. This insoluble fiber helps to make your stools softer and bulkier and speeds elimination. Sources of insoluble fiber would include whole-grain foods, wheat bran, most vegetables and fruit with skin.

Typically, canned and frozen fruits and vegetables contain just as much fiber as raw ones. However, some types of refining processes may reduce the fiber content.

Current food labeling requires the amount of dietary fiber to be listed. It’s listed just below the “Total Carbohydrate” portion of the Nutrition Facts section of the product label. For a manufacturer to make fiber claims it must meet the following guidelines:

High Fiber: 5 grams or more per serving

Good Source of Fiber: 2.5 – 4.9 grams per serving

More or Added Fiber: At least 2.5 grams more per serving than the reference food

Health Benefits of Fiber – According to the Mayo Clinic

The Mayo Clinic has a healthy amount of material as it regards the health benefits of fiber. Here is their list:

Normalizes Bowel Movements
Helps Maintain Bowel Health
Lowers Cholesterol Levels
Helps Control Blood Sugar Levels
Aids in Achieving Healthy Weight
Helps You Live Longer

They especially note that increasing your dietary fiber intake “is associated with a reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and all cancers.”

Now if you want to take steps to increase your fiber intake, then I would suggest reading my blog post titled “Fiber Intake and Cholesterol Reduction Part 2” as it contains 3 simple steps to increasing your fiber intake.

Your goal is to make sure you’re consuming 25 – 29 grams of fiber each day. If you do, then you can enjoy the health benefits of fiber while decreasing your risk for cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes.

Blessing Lives Through Nitric Oxide Therapy!

Dan Hammer

Keto Diet Pros and Cons

Posted by Dan Hammer //

03/01/2019

Recently I’ve had several clients ask me about the Keto Diet Pros and Cons. And to be honest I didn’t know enough about this diet to give them any guidance.

Because of this I’ve taken time to examine the Keto Diet Pros and Cons. And I’ve organized my research into the following categories:

What is the Keto Diet
Keto Diet Pros
Keto Diet Cons
Keto Diet My Opinion

Let’s begin this examination of the Keto Diet Pros and Cons with an understanding of what this diet is.

What is the Keto Diet

Originally the Keto Diet (called the Ketogenic Diet) was developed in the 1920s to help reduce seizures in pediatric patients with epilepsy. This diet is still used for this purpose. But in today’s world it has become a popular weight loss program.

Overall the Keto Diet is an extremely low-carbohydrate, low protein, and high fat diet. Specifically it looks like this:

5% of your calories come from carbohydrate non-starchy vegetables. This means that foods like grains, beans, fruits, and starchy vegetables (corn and peas) are excluded.
20% of your calories come from protein, which can include fish, meat, eggs, and cheese.
70% of your calories come from healthy fats, with good omega 3 fatty acids, like coconut oil, avocados, grass-fed butter, extra-virgin olive oil, unprocessed nuts, and grass-fed beef (still need to count this beef as part of your protein intake)

The purpose of this diet is to get your energy needs from fat and not carbohydrates. Typically, your body turns your carbohydrate intake into blood glucose for energy. When you eliminate these carbohydrates from your body, then you’ll switch to burning fatty acids for energy. These fatty acids are called ketones. Hence the same of the diet.

It usually takes your body about three weeks of carbohydrate elimination to make the transition to ketones for energy.

Keto Diet Pros

Now to get a good perspective on the Keto Diet Pros and Cons we’ll start off with the Pros. In examining multiple sites and articles, here are the Pros for this diet:

Reduces Insulin Levels

When you significantly reduce your carbohydrate intake, you significantly reduce your blood glucose levels. Insulin is used to move glucose into your cells for energy. Less glucose, less need for insulin. This can help diabetics reset their blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity.

Reduce Inflammation

Most of the articles I looked at related inflammation to high levels of insulin circulating in the blood stream. And while high levels of insulin may play a role in inflammation, by far the two greatest contributing factors are:

Sugar (carbohydrates)

Omega 6 Fatty Acids

The proper application of the Keto Diet significantly reduces both of the factors, which can then significantly reduce inflammation levels throughout the body.

Help You Lose Body Fat

This is the main use for the Keto Diet in today’s marketplace. Research and anecdotal information indicates that the Keto diet can in fact help you lose body fat. One of the reasons why this occurs is that with an increase intake of fats, there is also increase in satiety. Thus you’re not as hungry.

Because you’ve dramatically decreased your carbohydrate intake, your blood sugar levels are stabilized and you have less desire for carbohydrates.

Also, carbohydrate and sugar laden diets cause people to retain water. Eliminate them from your diet and a lot of your extra water weight goes away.

Finally, most people end up eating less calories because they’re not as hungry or craving snack foods with empty calories. Overall caloric intake goes down. This helps to your body go after fat stores to make up the caloric difference.

Increased Fat Intake

Healthy fats are good for you. Especially those with high omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids turn off inflammation. And helps to support heart health and cell membrane integrity.

Sugar Detox

Sugar and modern day wheat are the two biggest contributors to inflammation. Additionally high sugar intake messes with your blood sugar levels and can trigger the potential for type 2 diabetes. Plus sugar intake is also tied to cravings.

Keto Diet Cons

To continue our perspective on the Keto Diet Pros and Cons we need to examine the Con side of the equation, which are:

Difficult to Follow – Yo Yo Dieting

Because this diet is so counter to what most people eat, it can be difficult to maintain as a lifestyle. It usually takes your body a couple of weeks to adapt from using glucose for energy to ketones for energy. This can be challenging as your body experiences sluggishness and some brain fog.

Having the attitude that this diet is a bridge to better health can be helpful. Use the Keto Diet to help get fat of your frame and reset you insulin levels. Then go back to a healthy diet with more protein and moderate carbohydrates. This may help you maintain your health benefits.

Eating Fats That Are Not Healthy

The Keto Diet has a high fat intake. Some make the mistake of increasing their fat intake with foods laden with omega-6 vegetable oils. Omega 6 vegetable oils negatively affect your microbiome. And they are the main trigger that turns on inflammation.

Constipation

Because there is so little carbohydrates in this diet there is usually a lack of fiber coming into your digestive system. This results in constipation. So make sure your 5% of carbohydrates are leafy vegetables with good fiber content.

Renal Risk

More ketones in your system can put an additional load on your kidneys. And a high fat diet brings less water into your system so you may experience dehydration. I’ll talk about this in my opinion section of this article.

Brain Function

Your brain gets its energy from blood glucose. Carbohydrates are the easiest way to provide your brain with this glucose. When you switch to the Keto diet you may experience lack of focus and what some call “brain fog.”

Reduced Athletic Performance

In a 1996 study by Copenhagen University, they found that a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet resulted in lower athletic performance. And the International Olympic Committee also warns athletes to avoid low-carbohydrate diets.

Keto Diet My Opinion

In this debate about the Keto Diet Pros and Cons one factor that is not mentioned is the toxins stored in your fat cells. Your body protects itself from toxins by storing them in your fat cells.

When your body converts stored fat to ketones, these toxins are released back into your system. Especially at the beginning of the diet. It’s especially important that you drink plenty of water. I’d recommend adding Liquid Chlorophyll to your water to help detoxify your blood. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons per 16 ounces of water. And drink 3 to 4 of them per day.

Now my opinion is that there are other ways to improve your health. Especially because this type of diet is lacking in the needed soluble fiber to fuel the good bacteria of your gut. And since 80% of your immune system is determined by your gut health, this could be a potential con to the Keto Diet.

My suggestion would be to use this diet as a temporary program that helps you reset your blood glucose and insulin levels. Then increase your good carbohydrate intake to 20% and your good protein intake (especially plant based protein) to 30% and lower your good fat intake to 50%.

Blessing Lives Through Nitric Oxide Therapy!

Dan Hammer

Damaging Effects of Sugar

Posted by Dan Hammer //

12/01/2018

This blog post is all about the damaging effects of sugar. Most people acknowledge that too much sugar is bad for you. Unfortunately most people don’t understand the following:

How much sugar they consume each day!

How the damaging effects of sugar are slowly and consistently compromising their health!

Let’s look at the first question to help you understand how much sugar you consume each day.

When I tell people that the average American is consuming a 4 pound bag of sugar every 2 to 3 weeks, the reaction I get is:

“No Way!”

Well, I produced a video 7 years ago titled “A Simple Dietary Change” that helps you understand how much sugar you consume each day. The information that I shared back then is still true today.

At minimum, watch the first 5 minutes to see how 4 foods items, that many people consume each day, are causing them to consume a 4 pound bag of sugar every 2 to 3 weeks. Read More →

How Your Microbiome Impacts Weight Loss

Posted by Dan Hammer //

07/01/2018

Your microbiome impacts weight loss! That statement is true.

And this blog post will help you understand how you can change your microbiome to increase your probability to lose fat and maintain a healthy weight.

Now before I help you understand how your microbiome impacts weight loss I’d like to ask you the following questions:

Have you struggled with your weight?

Have you tried numerous diets were you’ve lost weight, but then ended up regaining those pounds and more?

Have you given up?

If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, or if you’ve struggled with your weight in other ways, then you need to read this post. Or watch the video that I’ve produced to help you better understand how your microbiome impacts weight loss.

Here’s the video. Read More →