August, 2002

"Fat is not evil," said Dr. Charles Atkins and Suzanne Somers. The collective nutrition experts laughed and slathered those nonfat cream cheeses on their bagels. Now, Suzanne is staying skinny on fabulous food and a July 7, 2002 New York Times article, "What If It's All Been a Big Fat Lie," vindicated the Atkins diet---you know, that heretical doctrine advising dieters to eat more steak and less pasta, a regimen that caused more controversy than Galileo did with the Church. Now, the upshot is a lawsuit in New York against four fast-food companies

Curb your Carbs, Enjoy Your Food

According to the article, the proliferation of low-fat fast convenient high-sugar foods, including colas and flavored coffees that often take the place of a meal, has contributed to the diabetes and obesity epidemics in America. Simply put, sugar and carbohydrate junkies raise their insulin intake to a level where, like an alcoholic, they can consume a gallon of Nutrasweet at a sitting and not feel full. The overdose of insulin blocks your appetite red alert from saying, "You don't need that third piece of pie."

In contrast, dieters who eat steak, potatoes, and forbidden butter rather than the box of Krispy Kreme Donuts experience low insulin levels that allow them to fill up on satisfying food, such as the Bacon Cheeseburger Quiche, based on Suzanne Somers' Somersize recipes.

Wheat and barley flour can taste good and you can be satisfied with carob
powder in your Soysicles -- just be certain to read the previous article to make sure your kids aren't overdosing on soy. In addition, fruit smoothies and juices such as Cocktail Delicious in our Recipes section provide natural sweetness that satisfies, so if you haven't given much thought to juicers, do something good for yourself and explore our special offers.

Fat's taken a beating for far too long, Have your vegetables and eat your protein too.