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Living And Loving Life: ‘Case for Carbs!’

By Dale Brown, B.S., So … how does all this information factor into losing The first ingredient should start with “whole,” like “whole
M.A., C.E.C. Dale is a weight? The key is not to cut out carbs totally, but to choose oats” or “whole wheat flour.” Wheat flour has been
motivational speaker healthy complex carbs, the ones that have not been altered processed, but whole wheat flour contains all the parts of
who has spent many in a food laboratory. There are two types that can be broken the grain, bran, endosperm and germ.
years as a Certified Life down into glucose molecules and used as fuel … starchy • If unbleached wheat flour is the first ingredient, and
Coach and has written and fibrous. Examples of starchy carbs are brown rice, whole wheat flour comes second or third, the product is
numerous articles and baked and sweet potatoes, oatmeal, brown pastas and whole mainly processed, and the whole grains make up a small
e-books relating to self- grains. Fibrous carbs are veggies like asparagus, broccoli, portion.
improvement and ways to cauliflower, onions, mushrooms, spinach, as well as most • Check where oil plays into the mix. If it’s high on the
build a high-performance varieties of dark green leafy vegetables. ingredients list, you may want to avoid it because high oil
team. Her education and How do you know for sure you are buying unprocessed plus grains equals a very heavy food.
years of experience in foods? When it comes to losing weight, most people can lose
physical fitness and training of elite athletes has enabled I know there are so many items on the market that claim on most diets that restrict calories. Studies show people
her to sharpen her knowledge in many health-related to be “healthy,” “organic,” or “gluten–free.” In order to who continued to follow low-carb diet plans lost about the
areas. The following is one in a series of columns devoted know the difference is to become familiar with reading same as those who followed higher-carb diets.
to many topics that deal with the mind/body connection labels. Sounds easy, but it’s not. Here are a few tips that Let’s not blame carbs for your diet gain or loss. At the
and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. Dale, might help you sort out the good from the bad. end of the day, it comes down to calories in, calories out,
a Bocaire resident, can be reached at dalebrown@ • The order of ingredients is important because they are and choosing the best foods for your health in moderate
lovingmondays.com. listed according to how much they make up the product. amounts. Bon Appétit!
In a recent article I referred to the COVID-19 curse; it’s
my way of saying that many people give in to overeating What Is The Difference Between
during these stressful times. With a vaccine on the
horizon, you may see the light at the end of the tunnel;
that is, returning to a more “normal” life. This could Botox (Neuromodulators) And Fillers?
mean changing your everyday attire of PJs or warm-ups
and slipping into “stepping out” attire. It could also mean
trimming down to fit into those slim jeans. By Siperstein Dermatology Group
Unless you’ve been faithful to your exercise routine There are so many nonsurgical
and watching your diet for the past 10 months, you might cosmetic procedures these days, it is
be ready to shed some unwanted pounds. There are lots of impossible to differentiate between all
prescribed diets that claim to be the answer, but the one I of them! Many of our patients come
hear most from people is, “No more carbs!” to our office wondering about Botox
My friend Sam is a good example. As a New Year’s and fillers and whether either is a good
resolution, his idea of losing weight was to stop eating fit for them. To keep it simple, we
any form of carbohydrate, especially pasta, bread, bagels will explain the differences between Patient with filler in the fine lines around her mouth
and muffins. He’s convinced that fewer carbs and more neuromodulators (Botox, etc.) and
portions of fat and protein from animal sources will be fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, etc.).
the answer to dropping a few pounds. What Are Neuromodulators?
I have to admit that cutting out carbs may help your Neuromodulators, such as Botox/
waistline, but might not be the healthiest way to go. It Dysport injections, are generally
seems to me that carbs have gotten a bad rap. Nutritionists injected into the upper face, but can also
will tell you that carbs are the main source of energy be used elsewhere for various effects.
for the human body. They give us the fuel we need to Their purpose is to prevent movement,
work effectively, efficiently, and to think clearly. During thus preventing wrinkles made from
digestion, sugars and starches are broken down into glucose movement. The most common areas
that charges your engine so you can keep moving. to inject neuromodulators are the
What is the theory behind a low-carb diet? forehead, 11-lines (between the
The belief is that fewer carbs results in lower insulin eyebrows) and crow’s-feet (around
levels, which causes the body to burn stored fat for energy, the eyes). These injections can last
thereby helping you to lose weight. However, drastically approximately four months at a time.
restricting carbs to fewer than 20 grams a day can result An exciting new neuromodulator is
in ketosis, a condition that occurs when you don’t have Jeuveau, recently released this spring! Patient with neuromodulator in her forehead, and filler under her eyes and in her
enough sugar for energy. Your body then breaks down This works in the same way as Botox smile lines
stored fat, builds up ketones and causes side effects such and Dysport.
as nausea, headache, mental fatigue, constipation, and bad What Are Fillers? and connective tissue. These hyaluronic acid fillers can be
breath. Not good! While neuromodulators affect the action of muscles, easily dissolved if necessary.
Not all carbohydrates are created equal, so let’s not injectable fillers act to add volume to the surrounding soft It is important to keep in mind that any cosmetic
group them together in one bucket. Carbs come in two tissue. We all naturally lose volume over time, as fat and procedure should be customized to the individual. Everyone
forms: simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are bone structure in the face diminish with age. This loss of moves differently and has different facial structure and
basically sugars that are broken down and digested very volume can often lead to sagging of the skin, creating the symmetry and should be treated accordingly. It is also
quickly, such as table sugar, fruit juice, milk, yogurt, honey, appearance of jowls or marionette lines. A dermatologist important that your neuromodulators and fillers are injected
maple syrup and brown sugar. Simple carbs contain very will ensure that the filler is injected into an appropriate by a board certified dermatologist, in order to best avoid
few essential vitamins and minerals, so eliminating them region to replenish such a loss. They can be placed deeply potential complications.
is a no brainer. These are the bad guys you want to avoid. to replenish facial structure, such as along cheek bones, or Siperstein Dermatology Group has 11 board certified
Complex carbohydrates, on the other hand, take longer more superficially to fill in fine lines, such as those around dermatologists and a facial plastic surgeon. With two state-
to digest and are packed with healthy fiber, vitamins and the mouth. Most fillers can last anywhere from six to 12 of-the-art offices in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, we are
minerals. Vegetables, whole grain breads, oatmeal, legumes, months, after which they are absorbed by the body. here to serve all of your skin needs. For more information
brown rice and whole-wheat pasta fall into this category. There are several fillers on the market today. Common on Siperstein Dermatology and to book an appointment or
Carbs in general are not unhealthy. Instead, it’s what examples are Juvederm and Restylane. These are made of complimentary consultation, please call (561) 364-7774 or
has happened in the milling process over the years to give hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in the skin visit their website sipderm.com.
a longer shelf life to products. In essence, the processing
of bleaching and enriching has destroyed the original bran
that contained the nutrients. Today, the refining process is
so chemically intensive that the carbs contain fast-burning
sugars deficient of vitamins and minerals. Have you ever
noticed how long a loaf of bread lasts? Yikes!

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