SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2016
J OEL F UHRMAN , MD
Lady Elks help job fair
Should you try going gluten-free to lose weight?
Popular diet books are blam-
ing wheat (or gluten, which is
the major protein in wheat) for
the epidemic of obesity. First it
was low-fat, then low-carb, and
most recently gluten-free diets
have been promoted as the
“magic bullet” for weight loss.
Wheat has been blamed for
obesity because there has been
an increase in wheat flour prod-
ucts concomitant with the rise
in obesity over the past 40
years. However, it is clear that
one food alone cannot explain
or be responsible for the rise in
obesity.
There has been a huge
upsurge in processed foods and
sugary drinks, progressively
increasing portion sizes, and
increasing inactivity. All of the
blame can’t be placed on a sin-
gle type of grain.
Refined wheat flour is the
base of many low-nutrient
processed foods. However, a
COURTESY PHOTO
Nancy Walker, Siuslaw High School Job Fair co-
chairwoman (left), receives a check for $500 from
Ladies of Elks president Cindy Russell in support of
the program. LOE secretary Linda Tank (not pic-
tured) said, “We are pleased to support the job fair
and the students, who will benefit from the experi-
ence and perhaps find a career path that they may
wish to pursue.” The 2016 Siuslaw High School
Career and Job Fair wil be held April 28 at Siuslaw
High School.
Garden Club offers scholarships
gluten-free diet can be just as
high in calories and low in vita-
mins, minerals and phytochem-
icals as the standard American
diet, and, therefore, just as
weight gain-promoting.
There is no evidence that
specifically implicates gluten
in weight gain, or that remov-
ing gluten from the diet would
accelerate weight loss. Despite
the popularity of the gluten-free
diet trend, no studies have ever
been published showing that
removing gluten helps to
reduce body weight.
In order to lose weight, you
need to eat more micronutrient-
rich foods and remove highly
processed foods from the equa-
tion; and that does mean white
flour and sugar. An enhanced
nutrient-to-calorie ratio is the
key: eat more high-nutrient
food and less low-nutrient
food, and you will take in fewer
calories, but feel more satiated.
If you were to follow a
gluten-free diet based on
replacing gluten-containing
processed foods like pasta,
bread, and baked goods with
vegetables, beans, intact whole
grains and fruit, which are high
in nutrients and low in calories
(and happen to be gluten-free),
you would most likely lose
weight, but not because you cut
out wheat or gluten.
Gluten-free pasta, bread and
cookies will not help you lose
weight; these foods are calorie-
dense, have added sugars and
oils, and are low in nutrients.
Currently,
gluten-free
processed foods are perceived
to be healthier, but in most
cases they are still junk foods,
just like their low-fat and low-
carb predecessors.
Weight gain is not the only
health problem that wheat (or
gluten) has been blamed for.
There are claims that wheat
raises blood glucose more than
sugar, that gluten is addictive
and causes uncontrollable
overeating, and even that wheat
and other grains cause
Alzheimer’s disease.
Again, there is no evidence
that implicates gluten in partic-
ular, but there is substantial evi-
dence implicating a low-nutri-
ent diet.
Dr. Fuhrman is a New York
Times best-selling author and
board certified family physician
specializing in lifestyle and nutri-
tional medicine.
Visit his website at Dr
Fuhrman.com, or submit questions
and comments to newsques-
tions@drfuhrman.com.
Register to sing with Community Chorus by Monday
or more.
Applications are available
through the high school
counseling department.
Deadline for applying is
April 1.
For more information on
the scholarship application
process, contact a school
counselor or call Carol
Jolley, scholarship chair-
woman, at 541-902-9343.
You can still register to sing
with Community Chorus on
Monday, Feb. 15, at 6:30 p.m.
at Cross Road Church, 10th
and Maple streets.
Come welcome new chorus
director Jennifer Weier. All
singers from high school age
and older are welcome. There
is a registration fee of $60 to
cover the cost of music and
other expenses.
Several scholarships are
available and may be discussed
at registration.
The
chorus
rehearses
Monday evenings from 7 to
8:30 p.m.
The May 1 concert will take
place at 2 p.m. at the Florence
Events Center.
The chorus will be singing
selections from Irving Berlin’s
songbook and other music
from that era. There will also
be a number of patriotic songs.
The chorus is also seeking
volunteers for a number of
non-singing roles, such as fund
raising, bookkeeping, comput-
er graphics, secretarial and
other administrative chores.
For more information, call
970-618-6307 or visit www.
communitychorusflorenceor.
org.
Registration forms found on
the web site, are to be printed
and brought to registration
night.
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Dental
Fighting the battle where it starts
Important Tips for Parents,
Grandparents, and Children’s Caregivers
For infants:
Who’s the top-gross-
ing ac tor in kids’ tooth
decay stories? Sugar. And in
Fe bruary 2016, during National Children’s Dental Health Month, the
American Dental As sociation is bringing “Sugar Wars” * to a den-
tist’s office near you.
Your child’s dental hygiene isn’t only about brushing and flossing.
The best way to prevent tooth decay and the costly dental cavities
that result is to tackle the problem where it starts: eating sugary foods.
Everyone likes a treat now and then, but when you and your kids do
indulge, it’s extra important to remember a couple of things.
• Don’t eat candies or sugary foods through out the day; the bacteria
that cause decay feed on sugar, so it’s important to give your
mouth a break.
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• Brush your teeth with a dentist-recommended toothpaste after you’ve
eaten a sugary snack or dessert. This does two things: it re mo ves
any stuck food particles from the teeth and gums, and it helps the
saliva return to a normal pH level that doesn’t favor tooth
decay.
Generally, it’s best to avoid eating sugary foods every day for
your dental health and overall health. Opt for desserts that feature
fresh or frozen fruits, nuts and low-sugar recipes. At snack time,
choose fresh fruit or vegetables, nuts, cheese, whole-grain pro ducts
or other low-sugar foods that don’t easily get stuck in the teeth. Plan
an attack on sugary sodas, fruit drinks pastries and candies.
Teaching your kids good
dental habits is the best
way to fight the Sugar
Wars. Remind them to
brush at least twice a day
(once be fore going to bed),
rinse after snacking, floss
daily and choose low-
sugar snacks.
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Brian G. Holmes, D.M.D, Justin H. Linton D.D.S.
Providing free dental care on February 22-23 to
all children at Siuslaw Elementary School
541-997-3535
www.holmeslintondental.com
For toddlers:
Good attitudes about oral health yield big, lifelong benefi ts.
Make brushing teeth a relaxing, enjoyable activity after every
meal and before bed. Disclosing tablets are a great teaching
tool.
For children:
Cavities are the top chronic disease in children ages 6 to 18.
Good or bad habits—started early—set the course of a child’s
life. A healthy smile is crucial to a child’s self-esteem.
For teens:
Oral piercings may seem daring and cool, but create a breed-
ing ground for nasty, even life-threatening, infections. They
can destroy teeth, gums, and nerves—during or even long
after the procedure.
In an emergency:
If your child’s permanent tooth is knocked out, rinse but
don’t scrub it, then gently reinsert it and hold it in its socket,
or place it in glass of milk, then hurry to your dentist.
Sugary sodas and fruit
drinks are big culprits in
the Sugar Wars.
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* 2015 AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION.
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1705 W. 22nd St,
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Charles W. Korando, DDS
Graduate Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
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Ryan C. Korando, Licensed Denturist
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Dentist Anesthesiologist
CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
The Florence Garden Club
invites local Siuslaw and
Mapleton high school seniors
to apply for the Garden Club
scholarship for the 2015-16
school year.
Applicants must be plan-
ning a post high school
career in horticulture or a
related field such as forestry
or environmental science.
Awards are typically $1,000
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