Interview with Ann Louise Gittleman
On February 17th, I interviewed Ann Louise Gittleman, author of the best-selling weight loss book, “The Fat Flush Plan.”
Non-gluten bread
There were several things that I learned in talking with Ann Louise. One is that Ezekiel Bread, which I have recommended in the past, has gluten and yeast in it and isn’t as good as non-gluten bread made with spelt. Spelt is a grain substitute for wheat. Wheat, in all its forms, is a culprit in weight gain, yeast infections, allergic reactions and many other problems. Wheat should be avoided period. Spelt flour and products are available at most health food stores.
Splenda v/s Steviva
The next thing I learned is that Splenda is causing all kinds of problems (shrunken thymus glands, enlarged liver and kidneys) and will probably end up causing allergic reactions as well. I have been saying that Splenda is just another sugar product disguised as something safe. I’m a big proponent of Steviva, the sweet plant from the Andies Mountains in South America. Steviva is safe to use and even safe to cook with – unlike Equal or aspartame, which turns to formaldehyde even in as little heat as a warehouse during the summer – for those of you who think diet drinks are safe, think again.
Unsweetened Cranberry Juice
I was delighted to learn that unsweetened (or barely sweetened) cranberry juice – not cranberry juice cocktail or any of the sugar waters passed off as fruit drinks – is really good for getting rid of parasites. It does a great many things to stabilize the body, but parasites I didn’t know about. Since I enjoy the occasional sushi, figuring out how to get rid of parasites (which have been implicated in several cancers) is a great dividend. Drink three glasses of unsweetened cranberry juice in water a day and you will notice some amazing changes. Just a little of the unsweetened variety goes a long way. Put about an inch in the bottom of an 8-ounce glass and fill the rest with water.
Healthy Fats
Finally, Ann Louise talked about the good fats, quite a change from her days with Pritikin where low fat was carried to an extreme. Omega 3 and Omega 6 essential fatty acids should be part of everyone’s every day eating plan. Three tablespoons, or one tablespoon per meal is the measurement. If you use freshly ground flaxseed – which gives you both fiber and healthy omega 3 oil, grind three tablespoons of flaxseed to yield one tablespoon of oil. When you use these oils, you will see weight loss without hanging folds, and an amazing youthing effect on your skin as you make these oils (never heat them) part of your every day eating plan.
Download the Interview
My interview with Ann Louise was fascinating to me. I’m always delighted that I’m the person who gets to ask the questions of people who have made such an impact on their field. The interview will be up on my site in a few days for free download. If you didn’t get to hear it, I highly recommend it.