Monthly Archives: October 2013

Hospital Food and Triglycerides and Parliament Today

Photo: Hospital Food and Triglycerides and Parliament TodayOne of my fit and healthy medical colleagues has recently injured himself and been on bed rest for a month. It has meant being under the effects of hospital food for that period.Fortunately for us he had his Lipid profile done a few weeks before as part of a routine check-up.Four weeks of trying to eat the healthiest hospital food on the menu and his Triglycerides have gone up 50%. Out of the healthy range and well into the unhealthy zone. His Cholesterol level has gone up a little for what it is worth but the most important Triglyceride level increase has astounded both of us.A one off test result does not make proof but his injuries were such that his metabolism has not been affected.The Hospital Food situation is being discussed in Tasmanian Parliament today. Hopefully they are listening to an informed debate. Are they ready to make some serious decisions? Let us hope so. http://www.nofructose.com/introduction/other-stuff/hospital-food/#GaryFettkeNoFructose #lchf #diet #WeightLoss #fat #sugarfree #sugar #SweetPoison #Fructose #NoFructose #IQS #carbs

One of my fit and healthy medical colleagues has recently injured himself and been on bed rest for a month. It has meant being under the effects of hospital food for that period.

Fortunately for us he had his Lipid profile done a few weeks before as part of a routine check-up. Continue reading →

The Dark Side to Halloween: Marketing Unhealthy Products to Our Children?

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Trying to work out Halloween?  – What to do for ‘Trick or Treat’

Halloween is a new phenomenon in Australia. I did not know about it as a child but the chances are some ‘sugar hyped up’ kid may be on your doorstep this Thursday for ‘Trick or Treat.’ Continue reading →

Catalyst Puts Humble Pie on the Menu for the Heart Foundation and the Dietitians Association of Australia

Photo: Catalyst Puts Humble Pie on the Menu for the Heart Foundation and the Dietitians Association of AustraliaI have to admit I am looking forward to the day that these two recalcitrant organisations will back down on their stands on Polyunsaturated Oils being ‘good’ versus Saturated Fats being ‘bad’.And then to admit that Sugar and Refined Carbohydrates are the leading cause of modern Disease.I think it is just around the corner. Most of my medical colleagues will have to be sharing in that ‘Humble Pie’ as well. Hope there is enough to go around!Tonight’s Catalyst Programme was right to ‘The Heart of the Matter’http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/3876219.htmDr Robert Grenfell of the Australian Heart Association 'We are limited by the evidence base at this time'..to support the stand of Saturated vs Polyunsaturated Fats that they have been advocating for 40 years.I have had a lot of discussions with numerous levels of bureaucracy recently and most people find it a challenge to reconsider the indoctrination that we have had from the food industry, government and advisory boards.There is a lot of denial out there that our food might just be responsible for our health. The challenge is to not just change ourselves but to change the indoctrination that we have had from the food industry, government and advisory boards that continue to deny the latest research.The cardiovascular side at http://www.nofructose.com/health-issues/cardiovascular-disease/#GaryFettkeNoFructose #lchf #diet #WeightLoss #fat #sugarfree #sugar #SweetPoison #Fructose #NoFructose #IQS #carbs

I have to admit I am looking forward to the day that these two recalcitrant organisations will back down on their stands on Polyunsaturated Oils being ‘good’ versus Saturated Fats being ‘bad’.

And then to admit that Sugar and Refined Carbohydrates are the leading cause of modern Disease.

I think it is just around the corner. Most of my medical colleagues will have to be sharing in that ‘Humble Pie’ as well. Hope there is enough to go around! Continue reading →

The Cheese Wheel Wedding Cake – Symbolic of Good Health, Fertility and Prosperity!

Photo: The Cheese Wedding Cake - Symbolic of Good Health, Fertility and Prosperity. Belinda and I have a busy year next year (as distinct from every other year) with 2 of our children getting married. Our elder daughter Kate 'officially' announced her engagement to Ed yesterday in the newspaper. Facebook knew about it weeks ago! William and Heidi are getting married in January.It has me thinking about 'that' wedding cake. The contemporary fruit cake is not that traditional. One of the first traditions began in Ancient Rome where bread was broken over the bride’s head to bring good fortune to the couple. In Medieval England cakes were stacked as high as possible for the bride and groom to kiss over. If they successfully kissed over the stack they were guaranteed a prosperous life together. That's where the tiers of cake came from as well as the French Croquembouche.Sharing the cake is symbolic of fertility and good fortune.So in the modern era with the association of high Fructose laden cake being linked to poor health, infertility and overwhelming health costs I think I might ask for a bit of cheese on their wedding days as my 'symbolic' gesture for good health, fertility and prosperity.

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Belinda and I have a busy year next year (as distinct from every other year) with 2 of our children getting married. Our elder daughter Kate ‘officially’ announced her engagement to Ed yesterday in the newspaper. Facebook knew about it weeks ago! William and Heidi are getting married in January.

It has me thinking about ‘that’ wedding cake. The contemporary fruit cake is not that traditional. Continue reading →

Fairsy – the Tasmanian ‘Poster Boy’ of NoFructose

Photo: Fairsy – the Tasmanian ‘Poster Boy’ of NoFructose13 kgs off in 8 weeks with a broken ankle!Rob Fairs is the big half of ‘Fairsy and Jules’ who run the morning 7LA radio show in Northern Tasmania. Fairsy is on the NoFructose journey. He had no choice after he broke his ankle on a fishing trip and came under my ‘care’. He has questioned me about the term ‘care’. HaThere is no question about the size of Rob and he has given me permission to work with him and against him to keep him on this mission. Between his wife Jo and me, he has been on track for 8 weeks except for being caught out partaking in a ‘Fairsy Burger’ at the recent Launceston Show.Today he was caught out on radio. Some might say set up by Jules and me but that is half of the fun.Fairsy has lost the 13 kg despite being completely unable to exercise due to his ankle fracture. He has done it by cutting out the sugar, refined carbs (except this pictured slip up) and getting rid of the junk food. He is eating real food and cutting back on the portion sizes. It was hard at first but being dependent on Jo for supplies meant he is at her mercy – like every good husband should be!Keep following his progress. Report in to me or Jules if you catch him out eating ‘junk food’.If you want the same start download the NoFructose Starter sheet from the website. It costs nothing and has no side effects. If it can get Fairsy on the right track to better health, it can help everyone.http://www.nofructose.com/introduction/starter-sheet/#GaryFettkeNoFructose #lchf #diet #WeightLoss #fat #sugarfree #sugar #SweetPoison #Fructose #NoFructose #IQS #carbs
13 kg off in 8 weeks with a broken ankle!

Rob Fairs is the big half of ‘Fairsy and Jules’ who run the morning 7LA radio show in Northern Tasmania.

Fairsy is on the NoFructose journey. He had no choice after he broke his ankle on a fishing trip and came under my ‘care’. He has questioned me about the term ‘care’. Ha Continue reading →