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July 28, 2005

More Protein The Secret To Low Carb Success

In a recent Los Angeles Times article it was revealed the to reach a healthier weight — with fewer hunger pangs — consider eating more lean protein.

A new study points to protein's power to satisfy hunger better than either fat or carbohydrates. The findings also could help explain the recent clamor for low-carbohydrate diets, which are high in protein.

This is "telling us that one of the reasons why the low-carbohydrate diets seemed to work is not because of low carbohydrates, but because of high protein," said Arne Astrup, head of human nutrition at the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University in Copenhagen.

"Look at Atkins, South Beach and the Zone," said Astrup, author of an editorial accompanying the study in this month's American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. These diets provide "30 to 40% of calories from protein," he noted.

Thirty percent of daily calories as protein — about twice what most people eat and the upper limit recommended by the Institute of Medicine — is the amount that University of Washington researchers gave to 19 participants in the study. All were about 10 pounds overweight and had maintained their weight for at least three months. Prospective participants interested in dieting were eliminated from the study.

Here's how researchers boosted protein in the study.

• Add nonfat dairy products. Drink skim milk with meals and use it instead of water to make oatmeal or "creamy" soups, such as tomato. Snack on nonfat yogurt. Use shredded nonfat or low-fat cheese for pizza, tacos and for grilled cheese sandwiches on whole wheat bread. Add nonfat dry milk to mashed potatoes and casseroles.

• Eat more lentils and beans. Not only are they high in protein, but they pack complex carbohydrates that don't increase blood sugar and contain plenty of fiber. Tofu, soy milk and soy-based meat substitutes are also protein rich. Or add a little soy powder to orange juice to boost protein.

• Crack an egg. Egg whites are pure protein with no fat or cholesterol. Hard-boil and fill with guacamole, salsa or bean dip, or chop and sprinkle on salads. Egg substitutes contain no cholesterol and less fat than regular eggs. Or use one whole egg with extra egg whites to make fluffy, high protein omelets or frittata.

• Eat more lean cuts of meat, poultry and fish. Skinless turkey and chicken breasts were frequent mainstays as was beef lasagna made with lean ground beef and ground turkey.

• Eliminate sugar and don't forget to drink a lot of water while you increase your protein intake. Drinking water flushes fats out of your system as well as increasing your metabolism. Instead of soft drinks or powdered drink mixes that are loaded with chemicals and sugar, I suggest is adding the juice of half a lemon to 32 ounces of water with a sprinkle of Steviva Brand Stevia Powder. Aside from being less than 2 carbs, you will get the health benefits that the stevia provides along with the vitamin C and electrolytes that lemon have. You can substitute limes for lemons if you get bored and break the routine even more by adding a little unsweetened cranberry juice. Click here to order stevia powder.

Thank all of you for your patronage. Have an excellent day.

Thom King
President
thom.king@steviva.com
Steviva Brands, Inc.


All Natural Sugar Free Low Carb Glazed Pork Loin
Serves: 5
Carbs Per Serving: 2g
Calories Per Serving: 225g

Protein Per Serving: 8g

Fats Per Serving: 4g

Prep Time:<15 minutes

Skill Level: Easy

Ingredients
1 Pork Tenderloin (approx. 1 lb, 500 g)
1/4 cup (50 ml) Water
2 tb sp. (30 ml) Tomato Paste
1 tb sp. (15 ml) Orange Juice Concentrate
2 1/2 tsp. (12 ml) Chili Powder
1 tb sp. (30 ml) Steviva Brand Stevia Blend
1 tsp. (5 ml) White Vinegar
1/8 tsp. (0.5 ml) Salt
1 Package (14 oz., 400 g) Frozen Vegetable Blend

Directions
Preheat oven to 425° F. Rinse pork loin and pat dry. Set aside.
Mix in a small bowl, the water, tomato paste, orange juice concentrate, chili powder, salt, Steviva Brand Stevia Blend, and white vinegar.
Place pork loin in a 13X9 in. pan. Cover with half of the glaze. Bake 15 minutes.
Remove pork loin from oven. Cover with remaining glaze. Place vegetables around pork loin.
Bake an additional 15 minutes or until the vegetables are hot and the pork loin is completely cooked.

Option: Double the glaze recipe to make extra glaze for dipping or sauce.

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