Back to School

"A mind stretched by a new idea can never go back to its
original size."

Since the kids back in school, they'll need some extra help
with their stretching brains. So this week will be
devoted to brain power.

Not brain power, as in memorizing, regurgitating, and
passing standardized tests. But brain power as in Mind
power. The power to think, solve problems, create, imagine.
Even heal. If your kid has those, they'll be able to pass
the standardized test--and also succeed in the real world.

The brain can't work right if it's not fed right.
Ironically, our kids are getting formal education to live
and work in a civilized world, but their brains respond best
to "Caveman" eating.

Lean protein. Fresh fruits and vegetables. Few if any
grains.

I know it's hard. They're picky. Pre-packaged is easier.
But it's taking its toll on our kids (and us).

What would happen if you stopped making it hard?

As I understand it, there are 20 million diagnosed diabetics
in the US. And another 41 million diagnosed pre-diabetics.
90% have Type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is when your body loses its sensitivity to
insulin. It used to be called "adult-onset" diabetes, but
now they call it "Type 2" because so many kids are starting
to get it. Excess weight and lack of exercise are two of
the main risk factors. And weight cometh by eating.

So don't worry about feeding your kids perfectly. Just feed
them better.

Grapes, apples, bananas are easy, self-contained and most
kids like 'em.

Carrots. Lettuce, tomato, pickles, sprouts on a sandwich
(one piece of bread). Yogurt.

If you miss veggies at lunch, get 'em at supper.

Maybe you can think about eating right as part of their
homework. Or good food as one of their school supplies.
Whatever it takes, they're worth it.

More Omega-3s from fruits and vegetables. Fewer Omega-6s
from grains. Start designing your meals around lean
protein, fresh fruits and vegetables and you'll notice the
energy levels climb, the skin clear up and the sleep get
better.

I can't vouch for actually getting them to bed, though.

Dr. Vince

P.S. Here's a recipe for an easy breakfast shake. Protein
and fruit. The cinnamon helps regulate blood sugar so your
body needs less insulin, which helps prevent diabetes, too.

6oz milk, almond milk, soy milk or apple juice
4-6 oz water
1 scoop of whey protein
½ teaspoon of Cinnamon
half a banana, in chunks, frozen
a handful of frozen fruit (strawberries, blueberries,
cherries, etc.)

Mix together in a blender. You can experiment with the
amounts and the ingredients to get different flavors,
textures, etc. Try chocolate soy milk with cherries. Yum.

P.S.2. Omega 3 is the key. That's why fish oil is so
important. It helps the brain work better, but also fights
diabetes by keeping your body more sensitive to insulin, so
it doesn't have to produce as much. And you can squirt it
right into the breakfast shake and never know it's there.
No, you won't have a "fish shake", because it's
molecularly-distilled, so there's no taste or odor--just a
hint of orange. Yum. Get started at
http://www.drvinceonline.com/fishoil.htm