Just Ask Terry

Just Ask Terry - March 26, 2010

Terry is happy to provide his opinion on diet and nutrition, supplements and lifestyle choices. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace the advice of your physician and is not to be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you have any concerns please contact your physician directly.

Q. Hi Terry, “Can you give me a suggestion as to where I can find a holistic alternative physician in North Carolina?” Jim C., Charlotte, NC A. Dear Jim, If you go to my website at www.TerryTalksNutrition.com, you will find links for all the various medical and health practitioner associations. I would suggest contacting one of the organizations that would be most suitable for your choice. Many doctors and clinics are now focusing on “integrative” medicine, which means they try to blend the best from both worlds. There are not nearly enough good holistic alternative physicians to choose from, but don’t give up, they’re worth finding.

Q. Dear Terry, “I have been trying to lose weight all my life. Every diet I try works for a while, and then I stop losing weight. Do you have any suggestions as to what I can use to supplement my diet, and do you have a nutritional plan that may help?” Sandra J., Akron, OH A. Dear Sandra, I really don’t believe in dieting, because it is perceived to be a way to lose weight, and once the individual reaches their goal, they resume their normal pattern of eating and regain their former weight–plus an additional 15-20%. Our diet and lifestyle have changed so drastically in the last 100 years that we are no longer eating a natural, healthy diet. Anyone who wants to lose weight should begin a dietary intake of lean proteins, healthy fats, a moderate intake of complex carbohydrates and 7 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. An ideal menu plan would be to eliminate all grains, sugar, salt, refined carbohydrates and all soft drinks whether they are “diet” or not. Eat 5 or 6 small meals throughout the day. For a more descriptive and detailed menu plan go to www.TerryTalksNutrition.com and click on “Terry’s Menu Plan”. While you’re there, click on “Terry’s Exercise Plan,” because you can’t lose weight without exercise. Then dietary food supplements can be added to assist you in losing weight. There are three supplements that I like in particular to help manage your weight loss program, including products to help reduce carb and fat absorption and to support healthy metabolism. You can find more information at the above website, as I have written extensively on this topic.