Paleo on Prader-Willi Syndrome

• www.ThePaleoDiet.com Loren Cordain, Ph.D. Issue: # 2009 – 29/July 17, 2009 Hello! Welcome to The Paleo Diet Update, where we explore scientific findings that reveal the connections between diet and disease, specifically the more recent dietary changes that defy our evolutionary heritage. Over the course of the Paleolithic period that comprised almost all of human evolution, we evolved a specific genome that has only changed 0.01 percent during the past 10,000 years. Today, however, almost three-fourths of the calories in the typical Western diet are derived from foods that were rarely, if ever, eaten by our Stone Age (Paleolithic) ancestors. The discordance between our genetic heritage and current diet results in epidemic levels of disease rarely, if ever, seen among hunter-gatherer societies. In this issue, we’ll share the real-life experience of how a family is using the Paleo Diet to overcome Prader-Willi Syndrome and more. We’ll also show you the simplest way to prepare roast turkey. Enjoy.	Loren Cordain, Ph.D. In This Issue The Paleo Diet Helps Child Beat Prader-Willi Syndrome The Simplest Roast Turkey News & Upcoming Events Our Recommendations Follow Up & Feedback
  The Paleo Diet Helps Child Beat Prader-Willi Syndrome by Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
  In response to our recent article titled The Hidden Cost of Childhood Obesity, Lara described how the Paleo Diet has helped her family. With the hope of helping others, we’d like to share her experience with our readers. Thank you, Lara, for describing the importance of nutrition in helping with both disease and vigor. Here’s Lara’s story: “My whole family eats the paleo way. My son is 5 years old and has Prader-Willi Syndrome. The paleodiet helps him to beat his genetic ‘destiny.’ He is lean and active and does not have the constant hunger that is characteristic of the syndrome.” One of the symptoms of Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a chronic feeling of hunger that can lead to excessive eating and life-threatening obesity, according to the USA Prader-Willi Syndrome Association. The association reports that one in 12,000 to 15,000 people are estimated to have PWS, and it is the most common identified genetic cause of obesity. Long-term consumption of high glycemic-load foods has been associated with increased risk of obesity. By emphasizing low glycemic-load foods, the Paleo Diet helps to optimize body weight. The correct balance of carbohydrate, protein and fat that the diet provides also improves blood-lipid profiles, helps you to feel fuller, and enables you to burn more calories. “My daughters also eat the paleo way at home. They are aged 11 and 8 and are competitive gymnasts. We started on the paleodiet a couple of years ago and it was fascinating to watch my oldest daughter’s body change. She became extraordinarily strong and muscular and her stamina far exceeds those of the other girls on the team.” The Paleo Diet replaces excess carbohydrate consumption with muscle-building lean proteins, and alkalinity-enhancing, nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables. These foods provide antioxidant vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals to fuel muscle growth and boost immune function. The diet also uses animal protein (the richest source of branch chain amino acids) to build and repair muscle. To prevent muscle protein loss, the Paleo Diet helps to maintain a net base balance. After digestion, foods release acidic or basic substances into the circulatory system. The Paleo Diet emulates our hunter-gatherer ancestors’ reliance on fruits and vegetables to provide a net-base-producing diet. “I always insist that she have a protein snack before she goes to gymnastics practice. One day she went to gymnastics practice from a teammate’s house. The other mom gave the girls a cookie and lemonade for the snack. My daughter was shocked to discover that she couldn’t make it though practice. She found herself sitting on the side tired like the other girls on the team. She was used to being the girl who always had enough energy for another rep.” By emphasizing low-glycemic foods, the Paleo Diet helps to keep insulin levels steady – so you don’t experience an energy crash, just increased stamina and improved mental focus. “My daughters really like my smoothies. They are athletic and lean and need more calories than their brother (who has PWS). Most nights, after he is in bed, I make them a smoothie with fruit and coconut milk and honey and ice. They claim it is better than most ice cream and I think it helps to cut back on any sense of deprivation that they may have from our diet. That said, we do joke about the fact that when my middle child is away from the family she does a total carb load. I don’t worry about it that much because she is healthy and I know that most of the time she eats the way our family eats. Plus, I am sure that, like my oldest daughter, at some point she will notice the connection between what she eats and her performance and will modify her choices accordingly. I cannot tell you how many families (including children) have been converted to this way of eating by watching our family and having dinner at our place. I truly believe that the Paleo Diet is the best-kept secret in health and nutrition. I am doing my best, though, to get the word out about it.” Lara Thank you again, Lara, and best wishes to you and your family for long, healthful, and vigorous lives. Next time, we’ll take a look at a degenerative eye disorder, keratoconus, and studies that have used supplements to improve the visual distortions. We’ll also share ideas for how you can help to upgrade junk food to healthy snacks.
  The Simplest Roast Turkey by Nell Stephenson
  Sometimes the simplest things are the best. While there are times when an elaborately prepared meal is in order, most people struggle to find time to prepare ANY dinner, let alone one requiring hours of prep time. How about a recipe that calls for three things? Yes – three. Those are fresh, wild turkey bone-in (less pricey that the boneless counterpart), skin-on turkey breast (the skin is removed before serving, but keeps the moisture in the meat while it cooks), black or white peppercorn and some olive oil. Start by heating a cast iron skillet with olive oil over a high flame, and then sear the turkey breast for a few minutes on each side until nicely browned. To finish, place the turkey in a 450-degree oven for 30 minutes, and check the internal temperature to ensure it reaches 160 degrees F for safety. You can let the turkey sit outside of the oven for 15 minutes before serving. While you wait, you’ve got adequate time to flash steam some kale, and literally throw together a fresh green salad with strawberries, raw walnuts, olives, shredded carrot and yellow bell pepper (remember the colors of the rainbow theme). Voila – a simple, yet absolutely delicious, meal in no time at all!
  News and Upcoming Events
  Inflammation May Trigger Alzheimer’s Disease: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been associated with protection against Alzheimer’s disease, and a new study is shedding light on how the two are connected. The Paleo Diet reduces inflammation because it’s free of grains and legumes to reduce the risk of a long list of diseases that, like Alzheimer’s, are associated with inflammation. Elevated Insulin Linked To Increased Breast Cancer Risk: A new study in the International Journal of Cancer looks at the increased risk of breast cancer for postmenopausal women. Breast cancer has been linked to obesity and diabetes. Both conditions involve insulin resistance, which causes increases in circulating levels of insulin. Long-term consumption of high-glycemic foods causes insulin resistance. By eliminating high-glycemic foods, the Paleo Diet promotes one of the most important strategies to maintain ideal weight and greatly improve the chance for a longer, disease-free life. Proton Pump Inhibitors (Acid-suppressive Drugs) May Induce the Symptoms They Treat: A new study has found that proton pump inhibitors (PPI) dependency could be one of the explanations for the rapidly and continuously increasing use of PPIs. Using gastric acid-suppressive medications can also increase vulnerability to infections because stomach acidity is a major defense against ingested pathogens. Previous research found that use of all acid-suppressive drugs was associated with a 27 percent increase in the risk of pneumonia. Higher risks for PPI or H2-receptor antagonist drugs were also found. Following the Paleo Diet prevents the need for antacids, and the related risk factors.
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  The Paleo Diet Implementation Program Shows the Way to Improved Health: As an expert on the health and diet of our ancestors, Loren Cordain offers personal Q&A coaching to help you understand and implement dietary relief from many illnesses. The Paleo Diet Implementation Program also connects you with Ironman triathelon athlete and Paleo Diet aficionado Nell Stephenson, fitness and health coach Chris LaLanne, and other experts. Along with their personal coaching, you’ll receive an 80-page binder of step-by-step instructions to make shopping and preparing meals easier and quicker with all of this to help you: · 63 easy-to-follow recipes · 180 ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks · 30 days of meal planning with weekly shopping lists · Tips for shopping, preparing food, and making vegetables delicious · Suggestions for what to eat when you dine out and travel The Paleo Diet Implementation Program comes with a full money-back guarantee and has a two-installment payments option. Here’s a sample of how the Paleo Diet has helped others: “My father had high blood pressure and high cholesterol and I was headed down the same road. At first I sold myself on it being a hereditary issue. One of my flight surgeons had mentioned possibly putting me on prescription drugs to help. I did not want to start down this road, fixing problems by taking medication that could possibly cause more problems and not get to the root cause. Bottom line. I started on the Paleo Diet and not long after my blood pressure and cholesterol both fell within normal limits. I have also lost quite a bit of weight. I never considered myself to be overweight prior but now I think I am near my optimal body weight. I also noticed an increase in energy levels throughout the day, after my body got accustomed to the new diet.” Erik The Paleo Diet Increases Energy, Stops Joint Pain and Improves Overall Firmness: The many reasons to go Paleo include the real-life success of people just like you who solved health problems without risking drug side effects. The Paleo Diet also provides more subtle benefits such as improved energy and firmness: “I’ve been eating this way for about 8 weeks…The main benefit though has been how I feel. Much, much more energy. No more joint pain. I felt like a creaky old lady at the age of 53, and found myself wincing upon getting out of bed in the morning. I also noticed something more subtle, which is that my body feels overall more firm, even without exercise. The texture of my flesh seems less “blubbery,” out of proportion to my modest weight loss. A co-worker who started the diet on my recommendation spontaneously mentioned to me that she had noticed this as well, even though we hadn’t discussed it.” Roz Discover what The Paleo Diet can mean for you. As a leading expert on the diet of our Paleolithic ancestors, Professor Loren Cordain presents his in-depth understanding of the dramatic health benefits we can obtain from eating the diet we evolved to need in this revolutionary book. The Dietary Cure for Acne Has Been Shown to Help Rosacea: We’ve received several testimonials similar to Gene’s experience below: “I thought you would like to hear my experience. I had ‘incurable’ rosacea which was successfully treated with expensive prescription creams. My dermatologist said that I would have to live with it the rest of my life. After I went on the Paleo Diet, my skin got a lot better, so I tried not putting on the cream, and the rosacea was gone. I get a hint of it coming back whenever I have a bad eating week, but I just get back on the Paleo Diet and it goes away again.” Gene B. In The Dietary Cure for Acne, Loren Cordain explains the scientific basis of why diet is important to the health of your skin. This program shows why certain foods have a negative impact on your skin and overall health as well as which foods are beneficial. The program comes with a full money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied with your own results.
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  In this section, we’ll share readers’ concerns and questions about nutrition and the Paleo Diet to help you better understand how to use the Paleo Diet to optimize your health and fitness. Here’s Loren Cordain’s response to this question: “Are there any specific foods, within Paleo, that are advocated (or discouraged) in assisting with women’s regular monthly cycles?” “I can’t comment upon specific foods, but I have many anecdotal reports that anovulation, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), irregular or painful periods seem to disipate upon adoption of a Paleo diet. I suspect that multiple dietary elements are involved that normalize endocrine function regulating ovulation.” Loren Cordain, Ph.D., Professor Although we can’t answer all questions personally due to the number of letters received, we are very interested in hearing your thoughts, learning about your experience, and understanding what questions you have. Many of the questions that come in will be answered in future newsletters. Talk to you next week! To your optimum health, Wiley Long, M.S., Nutrition and Exercise Science Editor Subscribe to The Paleo Diet Update

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