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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. 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.
Q. “I have very dry, scaly skin. I tried every kind of cream and even a doctor’s prescription. My mother had the same problem when she was living. Do you think this is hereditary and what can I do to moisturize my skin?” Donna L., Birmingham, AL
A. Dear Donna, It’s always hard to say what’s hereditary or not. Sometimes we inherit a problem because we actually inherit the lifestyle of our parents. Perhaps your mother avoided fats, both good and bad, and in doing so, she could have been deficient in essential fatty acids, and you may have just adopted her eating pattern. With that said, let’s assist you in getting a healthy, clear skin. I’m a big believer in using healthy fats in the diet. I would recommend 1-3 tablespoons a day of an extra virgin olive oil. You can use it in your food, on your salads or just take it directly off the spoon, like a supplement. You may not get all the oil you need, even when it’s on a salad or in your food. Therefore, you might want to add a couple tablespoons of a high quality coconut oil, again taking it off the spoon. Another supplement that I really like a lot for dry, scaly skin is a very high quality sea buckthorn oil in capsule form that can be taken as a daily supplement to nourish the skin. It also has wonderful benefits for improving the health of all mucus membranes, particularly dry eyes, dry mouth and dry vagina. And sea buckthorn oil has been clinically studied and shown effective for an autoimmune disorder called Sjogren’s syndrome. This disease causes very dry eyes and mouth, sometimes so severe it leads to ulcerations in the cornea of the eye and difficulty tasting/swallowing food. By improving the moisture level in the mucous membrane tissues, these symptoms can be much improved or even eliminated.
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. Terry, “What do you think of the “green drinks” that are being sold in health food stores? Will they replace the fruits and vegetables that I don’t get every day?” Lorraine T., Evanston, IN
A. Dear Lorraine, The answer to your question is yes and no. I think “green drinks”, or sometimes they call them “green and red” because of the combination of vegetables and fruits, are great supplements and they can add huge nutritional value to your diet. But don’t give up trying to eat all your fruits and vegetables! I still think you need at least 5-7 servings of fresh fruits and lightly steamed or stir fried vegetables. I make a protein drink once or twice a day, with egg white and hydrolyzed whey protein, ribose, whey mineral powder, acai powder and greens, and sometimes with added glutamine. This is a great drink when I’m in a hurry or just don’t have time to sit for a meal, but I still try to get my 5-7 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, plus a huge salad in the evening.