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Dr. Bryan W. Barry presents Extreme Health Makeover: Nutrition Edition. Take charge of your health now and reduce your risks of diseases like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, overweight/obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and Alzheimer's disease. Learn about cardiovascular health, blood sugar control, glycemic index of foods, gastrointestinal health, physical activity, academic success and concentration, stress management, and the basics of balance. Discover the types of fats, good fat vs bad fat, and ingredients and foods to avoid at all costs. Contact Dr. Bryan W. Barry for more information.
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WELCOME!Platt TechProudly PresentsExtreme Health MakeoverNutrition Edition Dr. Bryan W. Barry
Extreme Health Begins with Optimal Nutrition It’s Time to Take Charge, and the Time is NOW Only YOU have to power to Achieve Your Optimum Health and Reduce Your Health Risks of • Heart disease • Stroke • Diabetes • Arthritis • Osteoporosis • Overweight/Obesity • High cholesterol • High blood pressure • High blood sugar • Alzheimer's disease
Cardiovascular Health • Lipid Profile • HDL, LDL , Total Cholesterol Triglycerides • Blood Pressure • Cardiovascular Output • Vascular Health
Blood Sugar Control • Glucose Insulin Connection • Metabolic Syndrome • Dysglycemia • Hypoglycemia • Glycemic index • Glycemic Load • Obesity Link
Glycemic Index of Foods • A relative index to measure the rate at which a particular food will elevate glucose levels (blood sugar) • Based on a scale of 0-100 • The higher the index, the faster blood sugar will rise • Example- White potato vs. Sweet potato (98 vs. 50) respectively.
Gastrointestinal Health—It’s in the Pipeline • Our gastrointestinal (GI) system is vital for our overall health • Digestion • Absorption • Elimination • pH • Inflammation • Proflora
Physical Activity • Life is motion… so Let’s get Moving • Balanced nutrition produces vital energy for all functions: work and play • Proper hydration
Academic Success and Concentration • Focus factor: Is it all in your head? • Neuroendocrinology • Serotonin and Sugar Connection • Mood Swings • Concentration
StressManagement • Sleep • Diet • Exercise • Relaxation • Effective communication • Time management • Leisure activities • A positive attitude
Back to the basics…Balance • Metabolism • Based on YOUR Biochemistry
Types of FatsAll Fats are not the SAME!! • Saturated • Unsaturated • Monounsaturated • Polyunsaturated • Triglycerides • Trans-fatty acids • Cholesterol • Essential Fatty Acids Good Fat vs. Bad Fat
Ingredients and Foods to Avoid at All Costs • High Fructose Corn Syrup • Partially Hydrogenated Oils • Saturated Fats • Trans Fatty Acids • Soda • Processed foods that did not exist 100 years ago!!!
Thank you!Questions? Dr. Bryan W. Barry 2821 Old Dixwell Avenue Hamden, CT 06518 203-288-2821 www.DrBryanBarry.com