New research, published in the FASEB Journal, suggests that a diet high in fat and sugar actually switches on genes that will cause our bodies to store more fat. What? You are kidding right? But the Standard American Diet (SAD) is made up of 25% sugar. Yes 25%. The fat intake of the SAD diet is 5.8 grams of trans fat everyday on average. The sodium intake of the SAD diet is 4500 mg per day, which is extremely excessive when compared to what is recommended by every credible health organization on the planet. Over half of the meals in the SAD diet are eaten outside the home, and people eating the SAD diet consume over 3500 calories per day. Can you say obesity? Diabetes? Cardiovascular Disease? 33% of children in America are currently obese, and the average American takes 12 prescription drugs daily.Time for change!
At Santa Rosa Strength and Wellness we advocate a plant based diet, which is known to reverse disease. Our nutrition program is easy to implement, and will have you looking and feeling better in no time. Ask about our nutrition program the next time you visit Santa Rosa Strength and Wellness.
Wes Hardy
Santa Rosa Strength Blog 
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December 3, 2009 at 1:46 am
Laurie
I work with three women who eat the SAD, and they always give me such a bad time when I bring my lunch, because it is always the same thing…salad or vegetables of some kind and/or beans.
December 3, 2009 at 1:54 am
srstrength
It is kind of difficult to adjust to the pressure of being outside the norm, but being free from diabetes, heart disease, or cancer is worth it.
December 4, 2009 at 5:05 pm
Barbara
I know for sure that making the right choice in what I eat has helped me physically and mentally. somehow, eliminating flour and sugar in my diet has made me less anxious and I know healthier….I encourage you to give it a try!