Achieve Weight loss through a Low-Glycemic Diet

 The well established key to weight loss is creating a caloric deficit; burning more calories than you are eating.  But the quality of calories that you are consuming will have a significant impact on how quickly you lose weight and how well you will keep it off. 

A low glycemic diet helps improve weight loss, control appetite and manage weight over time. 

The glycemic index of a food refers to the affect the food has on blood sugar levels.  The idea is that Low-Glycemic foods are absorbed more slowly, allowing people to feel full longer and making them less likely to overeat. Also, higher levels of insulin prevent the burning of stored fat for energy. 

Eating a Low glycemic diet with lean proteins will help keep blood sugar and insulin levels low and well managed.

A small study from several years ago showed that people eating a high-glycemic diet ended up eating 600 to 700 more calories than the people eating a low-glycemic diet. 

 Your personalized First Line Therapy program offers:

• Practitioner consultations
• Initial and follow-up labs and evaluations
• Program guidebook
• Solutions for staying active
• Simple eating guidelines
• Progress tracking
• Lifestyle counseling
• Nutritional product recommendations
• Solutions for managing stress
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Program Costs

• 6 Appointments with the Doctors and Lifestyle Educator over 12 weeks. Cashpay amount is $590. These visits may be covered by your insurance. Make sure to discuss with the True Harmony Staff to review the details of your personal insurance coverage.
• Medical Food and Supplementation. Retail costs of Metagenix UltraMeal products and Fish Oil Supplements - contact the office for today's prices and specials.

 Dr. Grobe ND, Dr. Brass OB/GYN,  Jenna Boettner -Lifestyle Educator, Lorri Woodmansee – Lifestyle Educator, will guide you through a process that will change your life for the better. Learn how to be healthy, learn what your body needs.

 FirstLine Therapy (FLT) can help you regain health

FirstLine Therapy is a specialized therapeutic lifestyle change program unlike any other in that the FLT system targets the underlying causes of chronic illnesses by incorporating a sensible eating plan, exercise, nutritional supplementation and stress management. In fact, the following key characteristics are unique to the FLT program.

 FLT is not just a weight loss program

Most programs are focused on weight while FLT is best used as a first line treatment for common, chronic health problems (eg. High cholesterol, insulin resistance, unhealthy body composition).

 The FLT eating plan is different

Most programs are focused on lowfat diets while FLT emphasizes the importance of a low-glycemic eating plan that is consistent with current research.

 FLT incorporates medical foods and nutritional supplements

The appropriate use of medical foods and supplements enhances program effectiveness and shortens the time it takes for you to achieve risk reduction goals.

 Send your questions to info@trueharmonywellness.com or call 480-539-6646 and we'll help you get started. This article was written by MaryAnn Shostek PA-C and Dr. Denise Grobe ND for the use by the Center for True Harmony Community.