LUQAIMAT NUTPISTELLA
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Elhashemy
April 02, 2008
In my previous article (Elhashemy's Broad Spectrum Luqaimat Diet Plan … 10. NUTPISTELLA Factor) I discussed a unique method to transform the famous hazelnut-chocolate spread "Nutella" into a healthy dieting super-food, which I named NUTPISTELLA. In this article I will continue this elaboration in details.
Generally, Nutella is not unhealthy; on the contrary it may be transformed into a great weapon in fighting obesity especially for kids. All what we need is to modify Nutella to create a low glycemic index chocolate spread and to lower its fat content.
I invite Ferrero to understand and to digest the ideas in this article. If they apply these scientific, logic, and healthy ideas, I think that ASA can re-permit Nutella ads for kids on TV once more, but this time in the form of "LUQAIMAT NUTPISTELLA", based on the following two great ideas:
I. My first idea is to eat "Luqaimat". Eating small portion (Luqaimat) of the standard servings of Nutella: i.e. half table spoonfuls instead of two spoonfuls of Nutella, and half toast instead of complete one. This smaller portion is named in Arabic Luqaimat. If kids see their parents eating three times daily such Luqaimat Nutella, they unconsciously will imitate this form of dieting. I gave this method a genuine name: "Second-Hand Slimming", which I wrote about in several previous articles on American Chronicle.
II. My second idea is to modify Nutella into Nut-Pistachio-Ella, i.e. NUTPISTELLA. If we mix two ounces (about 60 gm) of grinded roasted pistachios with 450 gm of Nutella we will have a very potent healthy super-food.
The following facts support my classification of LUQAIMAT NUTPISTELLA as a healthy dieting super-food:
1. Pistachios are of very high nutritional density in relation to their caloric content. They have 8 nutrients of high nutritional quality namely: vitamin B1 (Thiamine), vitamin B6, copper, manganese, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and dietary fibers. Pistachios contain B6 as much as beef liver which is considered as the richest natural source for B6.
2. Pistachios are the only nuts that contain high levels of carotenoids (lutein and zeaxanthins) which are important factors in maintaining healthy retina.
3. Pistachios help weight loss due to its high content of fibers, proteins, and fats all of which help in reaching satiety.
4. Pistachios may reduce the impact of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels. (Research by Prof. Kendall, Jenkins, and colleagues; Toronto University, Nutritional Science Department; May 2007.) Hence, if pistachio is added to nutella, it may turn the high glycemic index into low index. This is due to its very high fiber content.
5. Fibers and proteins in pistachios can add lowering of the fat percentage of nutella.
6. It is worthy to mention that pistachios contain monounsaturated fats (55%), linoleic acid (33%), and linolenic acid (1%). The presence of these beneficial fatty acids and phosphorus together with vitamins B1 and B6 makes the addition of pistachios to nutella of great advantage to our kids' brains.
7. The pistachio oils may add satiety sensation since it can help release of gut satiety hormone (cholecystokinin). My deduction is based on a research that was performed by Liverpool University and published in Feb 2008 showed that the intake of pine nut oil before meals can help reduce food consumption by 10%.
The expected benefits from using LUQAIMAT NUTPISTELLA:
1. Obese parents will lose weight during educating their kids on Luqaimat. See my previous article on American Chronicle dated December 15, 2007 "Three Luqaimat a Day.....Keep 20 Pounds Away".
2. Obese kids will lose weight by imitating their parents. See my previous article on American Chronicle dated December 28, 2007 "Four Tips to Succeed in "Second-Hand Slimming" Diet Plan".
3. Normal parents and kids will enjoy delicious NUTPISTELLA while gaining the habit of eating Luqaimat so they will preserve their ideal body weight.
4. Ferrero Co. will benefit by advertising its products on TV upon ASA re-permission, since NUTPISTELLA will be healthier for both adults and kids, in addition it will improve its universal image as a delicious, healthy super-food.
5. Elhashemy's Broad Spectrum Luqaimat Diet Plan, by promoting LUQAIMAT NUTPISTELLA, this scientific genuine diet plan can gain a stronger reputation.
In my next articles, I will return to discuss the factors of Elhashemy's Broad Spectrum Diet Plan.
Generally, Nutella is not unhealthy; on the contrary it may be transformed into a great weapon in fighting obesity especially for kids. All what we need is to modify Nutella to create a low glycemic index chocolate spread and to lower its fat content.
I invite Ferrero to understand and to digest the ideas in this article. If they apply these scientific, logic, and healthy ideas, I think that ASA can re-permit Nutella ads for kids on TV once more, but this time in the form of "LUQAIMAT NUTPISTELLA", based on the following two great ideas:
I. My first idea is to eat "Luqaimat". Eating small portion (Luqaimat) of the standard servings of Nutella: i.e. half table spoonfuls instead of two spoonfuls of Nutella, and half toast instead of complete one. This smaller portion is named in Arabic Luqaimat. If kids see their parents eating three times daily such Luqaimat Nutella, they unconsciously will imitate this form of dieting. I gave this method a genuine name: "Second-Hand Slimming", which I wrote about in several previous articles on American Chronicle.
II. My second idea is to modify Nutella into Nut-Pistachio-Ella, i.e. NUTPISTELLA. If we mix two ounces (about 60 gm) of grinded roasted pistachios with 450 gm of Nutella we will have a very potent healthy super-food.
The following facts support my classification of LUQAIMAT NUTPISTELLA as a healthy dieting super-food:
1. Pistachios are of very high nutritional density in relation to their caloric content. They have 8 nutrients of high nutritional quality namely: vitamin B1 (Thiamine), vitamin B6, copper, manganese, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and dietary fibers. Pistachios contain B6 as much as beef liver which is considered as the richest natural source for B6.
2. Pistachios are the only nuts that contain high levels of carotenoids (lutein and zeaxanthins) which are important factors in maintaining healthy retina.
3. Pistachios help weight loss due to its high content of fibers, proteins, and fats all of which help in reaching satiety.
4. Pistachios may reduce the impact of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels. (Research by Prof. Kendall, Jenkins, and colleagues; Toronto University, Nutritional Science Department; May 2007.) Hence, if pistachio is added to nutella, it may turn the high glycemic index into low index. This is due to its very high fiber content.
5. Fibers and proteins in pistachios can add lowering of the fat percentage of nutella.
6. It is worthy to mention that pistachios contain monounsaturated fats (55%), linoleic acid (33%), and linolenic acid (1%). The presence of these beneficial fatty acids and phosphorus together with vitamins B1 and B6 makes the addition of pistachios to nutella of great advantage to our kids' brains.
7. The pistachio oils may add satiety sensation since it can help release of gut satiety hormone (cholecystokinin). My deduction is based on a research that was performed by Liverpool University and published in Feb 2008 showed that the intake of pine nut oil before meals can help reduce food consumption by 10%.
The expected benefits from using LUQAIMAT NUTPISTELLA:
1. Obese parents will lose weight during educating their kids on Luqaimat. See my previous article on American Chronicle dated December 15, 2007 "Three Luqaimat a Day.....Keep 20 Pounds Away".
2. Obese kids will lose weight by imitating their parents. See my previous article on American Chronicle dated December 28, 2007 "Four Tips to Succeed in "Second-Hand Slimming" Diet Plan".
3. Normal parents and kids will enjoy delicious NUTPISTELLA while gaining the habit of eating Luqaimat so they will preserve their ideal body weight.
4. Ferrero Co. will benefit by advertising its products on TV upon ASA re-permission, since NUTPISTELLA will be healthier for both adults and kids, in addition it will improve its universal image as a delicious, healthy super-food.
5. Elhashemy's Broad Spectrum Luqaimat Diet Plan, by promoting LUQAIMAT NUTPISTELLA, this scientific genuine diet plan can gain a stronger reputation.
In my next articles, I will return to discuss the factors of Elhashemy's Broad Spectrum Diet Plan.
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