Stay Healthy and Stay Away from Sugar

Sugar can lead to alcoholism.

Sugar can cause your saliva to become acidic, tooth decay, and periodontal disease.

Sugar contributes to obesity.

Sugar can cause autoimmune diseases such as: arthritis, asthma, and multiple
sclerosis.

Sugar greatly assists the uncontrolled growth of Candida Albicans (yeast
infections)

Sugar can cause gallstones.

Sugar can cause appendicitis.

Sugar can cause hemorrhoids.

Sugar can cause varicose veins.

Sugar can elevate glucose and insulin responses in oral contraceptive users.

This is NOT Good Food to Eat!

Totally Disgusting Video of Good Food Gone Bad

If it wasn't real I would be laughing.....

The Seven Year Burger

Your Partner in Health and Weight Loss-

Jan Hickling

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Is this Your Future? Is this YOUR CHILDS future?

By the year 2050 all of the adults in the USA will be over weight
By the year 2100 all of the adults in the USA will be obese

Is it time to move to Canada?

Is this YOUR FUTURE?

What you do, say and think today creates your tomorrow.

Women - Menopause - Thyroid and Weight Gain

Menopause is a time of profound transition which is a nice way of saying Yipes! I'm getting old!

Menopause effects both the mind and body, particularly the thyroid and for those of you who don't know - Hypothyroidism makes you FAT!! In my opinion, the best way to restore healthy thyroid function is naturally through food and supplementation. My opinion comes from my personal expereince working with a wonderful women Naturopath - Dr. Laura Heib, Renton, Washington.

Nutrient-rich foods to replenish thyroid health

* Iodine (I): seaweed (e.g., nori), clams, shrimp, haddock, oysters, salmon, sardines, pineapple, eggs.
* Selenium (Se): smoked herring, smelt, wheat germ, Brazil nuts (just one nut provides ~139 mcg), apple cider vinegar, scallops, barley, lobster.
* Zinc (Zn): fresh oysters, ginger root, pecans, dry split peas, Brazil nuts, egg yolk, whole wheat, rye, oats, peanuts.
* Vitamin E: wheat germ oil, olive oil, sunflower seeds, almonds, peanuts.
* Vitamin A: dark green leafy veggies, liver, winter squash, cantaloupe, stone fruits, papaya, and cod liver oil.
* B vitamin complex: brewer’s yeast, wild rice, brown rice, whole wheat, beans, peanuts.
* Vitamin C: Red chili, guava, parsley, dark green leafy veggies, strawberries, papaya, citrus fruits.
* Support your adrenals. If this is the only thing you do, I promise it will benefit your health on many levels. Not only will supporting your adrenals lighten the burden on your thyroid, it will also help restore your energy levels and overall well-being.
* Start using a quality multivitamin–mineral. I encourage all my clients, especailly perimenopausal and menopausal, to take a pharmaceutical-grade supplement like our Essential Nutrients. Giving your body proper nutrition by supplementing your diet may be all you need to get yourself back on track.PLEASE NOTE: The FDA regulates supplements in the USA - they only check the health standards of the manufacturing company. The DO NOT check for quality and quantity of ingredient in the products. In other words, They often RIP YOU OFF AT THE COST OF YOUR HEALTH.
* Consider supplementing with selenium and iodine. Ask your practitioner to test your iodine levels in addition to your multivitamin. You can do this through the foods you eat or with selenium or iodine supplements.

Please work with a professional Naturopatic Doctor to monitor your levels appropriately. And when it comes to selenium supplements, I do not recommend taking more than 200 mcg/day.
* Reduce stress. Most Women give too much to those around us. Learn to say "No, I can not do that for you." and reduce YOUR Stress. Don’t feel guilty about asking for help yourself. You deserve a break — and so do the cells in your body!

Remember to have your Naturopath check your thyroid levels once a year, to stay on top of any changes. Prevention is easier than repairing your thyroid.

Snacks to Help Stop your Sugar Addiction

Low-glycemic snacks that will help break your sugar addiction.

Snacking can be the quickest way for somebody with a sugar addiction to undo all of their weight loss efforts. You can keep your sugar cravings at bay by grabbing some low-glycemic alternatives when you get the munchies. Try these Sugar Buster, smart snacks:

Caution: Low-Glycemic does NOT guarantee healthy READ THE LABELS.

*A USANA Nutrition Bar
* A small handful of raw nuts or trail mix
* A few 100% whole-wheat crackers topped with low-fat cheese
* Celery or a banana topped with natural peanut butter (read labels for sugar
and partially-hydrogenated oils)
* Some 100% whole-wheat pita chips topped with hummus (watch for the partially-
hydrogenated oil in all baked goods)
* A handful of baked tortilla chips with fresh salsa
* String cheese and an apple (choose organic since you'll be eating the skin)
* Fresh or dried fruit (read label No Sulfates)
* A hardboiled egg
* Fresh cut vegetables
* An oat bran muffin (Read Labels - 100% whole grain only!)
* A 100-percent-juice bar (Read for hidden sugars and real % of fruit)

New Technology Means Less Suppliments for the Same Bang

I don't understand the technology but I love the idea of taking less pills each day. Remember - always choose Pharmacological Grade Supplements. Get what your paying for.

Usanais proud to be a leader in the evolution of nutrition technology,” said Dr. Tim Wood, USANA Executive Vice President of Research and Development.

UsanaNutritional Hybrid Technology illustrates our commitment to innovative manufacturing practices and production of high-quality nutritional products.”

Through Nutritional Hybrid Technology, Usana can now combine two distinct formulas into one bilayered tablet, allowing for advanced ingredient combinations while providing product stability. The technology will also help consumers simplify their nutritional regimen by decreasing the number of tablets they take each day.

Two new Usanaformulas, Proflavanol® C100 and Hepasil DTX™, were created with the new manufacturing technology and also unveiled at the company’s convention.

Proflavanol C100 combines powerful proanthocyanidins from grape-seed extract with high-potency vitamin C to promote sound cardiovascular health, immune function, and healthy-looking skin. An in-house Usanastudy found that the combination of grape-seed extract and vitamin C in Proflavanol C100 provides long-term antioxidant activity and better protective effects than if they were not combined.

Usanaupgraded Hepasil DTX formula contains a proprietary blend of ingredients to maintain optimum liver support and aid in the body’s detoxification processes.

Nutritional Hybrid Technology allows USANA Usanato boost key ingredients in the supplement while maintaining product quality and stability