MCTs and Polyphenols: The Power Duo of Healthy Eating

Incorporating a diet rich in MCT and Polyphenol foods help in weight loss, increased energy, and carb bypass. 

We're always looking for that miracle cure for weight loss and surprisingly there is more and more evidence that the combination of MCTs and polyphenols can help prevent carbohydrates from being stored as fat.

Here's a closer look at the science behind this claim:

MCTs and Carb Bypass

MCTs are a unique type of fat that are metabolized differently than other types of fat. They are rapidly absorbed by the liver and converted into ketones, which can be used as a source of energy. One of the ways that MCTs may help prevent carbs from being stored as fat is by increasing thermogenesis, which is the process by which the body burns calories to produce heat.

Studies have found that MCTs can increase thermogenesis and energy expenditure, which may help prevent carb storage.

Additionally, some research suggests that MCTs can increase insulin sensitivity, which is the...

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Why Not Begin Today?

My  friend Kim is a great cook.  I decided to join her and begin to eat different.  I have been enjoying the fabulous Shabbat dinners that she prepares every week.  The dinners are full of fantastic food, all kind of foods, creamy soups with nuts and fruits, and always a salad with different colors and textures and dressings, as well as meats, fish, and of course the bread and wine.

We began to follow Dr. Furhman's Nutritatrian Lifestyle almost 3 months ago.  To tell you truth, It was difficult! We tried to keep some our favorites dishes and accommodate some of the changes, but that did not go well (understatement).

So, I had a serious conversation with my self and concluded that I am too heavy for my size!  So I better get my act together--all this cheating was not helping!  And in addition, my back was hurting.  I had to do something, I was desperate!

Since, I had been enjoying the vegan dishes that Kim prepares for...

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Why I made this salad!

brain healthy living salad Apr 21, 2021
Today, I want to share a little about my journey to heal my brain. 
 
On November 30, 2020 I suffered what appears to be an aneurism in the back of my head, most likely caused by a weakening of an artery due to a previous head injury.  Personally, I think it was cause by the high-trans fat chocolate cake I was over-indulging upon :-) !  
 
For one month, I was unable to do much due to severe headaches in the back part of my head. Then, one night, I felt the touch of fingers (angelic fingers I believe) on the back of my head where the injury was and the next day I awoke without pain!  Thank you HaShem!   
 
Subsequently, I would have intermittent bouts of pressure & light pain but felt that my head was in a "healing process."  However, I consistently noticed that if pain did occur it was usually connected to eating one of three things: gluten, sugar, or high fat.   
 
To put this in perspective.  The...
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