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Dear Friend, Pity the poor pancreas! The typical American diet is packed with processed foods, sugars, starches, snacks, and sweets—all of which needs to be converted into glucose (sugar). Your pancreas must work overtime to pump out insulin to process this excess sugar. You see, carbohydrates raise blood sugar, which causes an insulin surge, which lowers blood sugar, which makes you hungry all over again. It's no wonder the pancreas becomes tired and dysfunctional! On the other hand, protein, the cornerstone of the Ideal Protein Diet, gives your poor pancreas a break. Plus, you'll find you feel better, have more energy and (surprise!) don't get hungry as quickly! For energy, your body will turn to its carbohydrate reserves. The result? Your pancreas gets a holiday, your stored fat melts away, and an all-new you emerges! As for protein, the Ideal Protein Diet is bursting with choices. Try a new fish, such as pike, perch, trout, or turbot. Indulge in a raw bar feast with crab, clams, oysters, and shrimp. Go exotic and sample elk, frog's legs, or ostrich. Add some herbs and veggies to that old staple the egg and whip up an innovative, good-for-you omelet. Happy eating! Thinking of you, Teri --------------------
Teri Edgell
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