I came across an interesting article in NUTRA Ingredients-USA.com (November 27, 2012 edition) the other day.
You've probably seen the Sensa ads. You just shake these "magic" crystals on your food and the pounds melt away. And, by the way, it's not salads they are shaking the crystals on. It's pizza, hamburgers, French fries and the like.
The "magic" crystals are made from maltodextrin (a carbohydrate derived from starch), tricalcium phosphate, natural and artificial flavors, soy and milk ingredients. The manufacturer claims that these crystals suppress appetite and lead to weight loss.
Supposedly, these claims are supported by two clinical studies showing, for example, that people using the Sensa crystals lost an average of 30 pounds over six months while the control group only lost two.
Now if you think these claims sound too good to be true, you aren't alone. California District attorneys filed a false advertising lawsuit against the manufacturer of Sensa crystals, and last week the manufacturer agreed to settle and pay $800,000 in civil penalties and $105,000 in restitution to California consumers.
According to NUTRA-Ingredients-USA-com, it turns out that neither of the clinical studies was good enough to be published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
And, the lead researcher for one of the studies admitted in a deposition that she had no scientific training and was not qualified to conduct a nutrition intervention study.
So another great sounding ad bites the dust. There is no magic formula or magic ingredient that will just make the pounds melt away. The physiological equation has not changed. Weight loss occurs when calories out exceed calories in. And permanent weight loss requires lifestyle changes.
The weight loss industry is rife with grand claims and hype. Just remember the old saying if it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't.*
What's important to you when deciding on a weight loss program? Simple? Support? Quality of products (no stimulants)? Price? If you said yes to any or all of these, contact me at marybeth@mambearproductions.net. I chose to partner with Shaklee and they share my values and vision.
Mary Beth Potrykus
mamabear.myshaklee.com
*Thank you Dr. Stephen Chaney for this information.
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30% of American children are overweight
Up to 20% of American children are labeled with ADD
Kids spend 34% more time on prescription drugs today than 5 years ago
Physicians are now urged to begin screening children for high blood pressure at age 3
In our Mac N Cheese Again workshop, we offer ideas for healthy alternatives and easy, realistic solutions such as:
Healthy substitutions for that daily sugar fix
Strategies to deal with that “picky eater”
Tips to avoid those constant rounds of antibiotics and doctor’s visits
Alternatives to Mac & Cheese without having to re-stock the entire cupboard
Ways to maximize your child’s learning potential without drugs
From the role of diet and nutrition to the toxins in our environment, we explore the little things we can do each day to enhance our kids’ health and improve their mental and physical performance.
Presented by a team of knowledgeable, dedicated, and witty women who conduct customized health workshops for schools, businesses, and other groups. These workshops are lighthearted and fun!
Other workshops that are available:
Solutions on Stress(SOS), we can't change the world arounds us. Learn how to help your body deal and cope with stress.
Soap Scum Challenge "Of Chemicals found in homes, 150 have been linked to allergies, birth defects, cancer and psychological abnormalities."-Consumer Product Safety Commisssion
Nine million U.S. children under 18 have been diagnosed with asthma.
-source:Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Children: National Health interview survey, 2002. Series 10,Number 221.2004-1549
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Help for the Hormonal Hostage is for women who because of hormonal fluctuations may be experiencing headaches, PMS symptoms, hot flashes, weight gain, moodiness, fatigue and cravings.
To schedule a workshop, contact Mary Beth Potrykus, Mama Bear Productions at 810-813-3308.
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